Summary: Tech companies and startups are that elusive unicorn from the north that the city of Tacoma is always chasing. But positive momentum seems to be building: We sat down with the co-founder of a tech company (Bill Herling of Humming) that recently moved to Tacoma from Seattle, and he had really good things to say. We also spoke with city of Tacoma Business Development Manager Pat Beard and Kristine Grace, an investor from the RAIN biotech incubator to talk about the current state of tech and start-ups in Tacoma.<br> <br> <br> <br> Herling shared insights on his three chief concerns about moving south to Tacoma. The good news: Since moving here in June, only one of those concerns has borne out. <br> <br> <br> <br> Check out the episode to learn which one, and hear how Tacoma's educators and economic developers are joining foces to problem-solve. <br> <br> <br> <br> Links<br> <br> <br> <br> RAIN Incubator website<br> <br> <br> <br> Calling Tacoma a 'tech town' is far-fetched. The city could make some in-roads, though<br> <br> <br> <br> RAIN, RAIN, come our way<br> <br> <br> <br> Humming, Inc.<br> <br> <br> <br> Channel 253
