Over the last several years I have been studying the Seattle innovation economy, it's history, and a snapshot of where we are today. Seattle has come a long way, but has a ways to go before it can claim the mantle of a global innovation center. Here is a bulleted summary. A Brief History Of Seattle’s Innovation Economy 1851 – Seattle is founded by the Denny Party Scouts 1852 – Henry Yesler builds steam sawmill and becomes first Seattle Millionaire. Seattle d