News

Announcements

Observa recognized on the 2024 Inc. 5000

Aug 13, 24 - Inc. 5000

C.A. Fortune Announces Equity Deal with Leading Retail Activation Firm Observa

Jul 15, 20 - PR Newswire

Welcome Joseph Peck, Observa's Chief Operating Officer

May 26, 20 - Observa

Videos

Gig Economy Helping Workers Make Extra Cash

Feb 08, 17 - Kiro TV

Podcasts

Observa: Providing Indispensable Marketing Intel Using Humans and AI

May 24, 21 - Startup Competitors

Erik Chelstad, Observa

May 13, 21 - Code Story

How Brands Are Using Tech to Stand Out in Supermarkets - with Erik Chelstad

May 10, 21 - Things Have Changed

Bridging The Gap Between Brands & Retailers With Actionable ROI with Hugh Holman of Observa

Apr 22, 21 - Radio Entrepreneurs

Brick and Mortar Reborn - Episode 33

Dec 30, 20 - Raydiant

Talks

Erik Chelstad: Maintaining DNN Accuracy When the Real World is Changing

May 25, 21 - 2021 Embedded Vision Summit

Articles

Observa draws big-name investors with $725K round

Jun 05, 20 - GeekWire

Google Analytics for brick-and-mortar: Observa helps physical retailers find their marketing edge

Oct 31, 19 - GeekWire

Here's who won at the 2019 Bend Venture Conference

Oct 21, 19 - Portland Business Journal

Erik Chelstad on grinding at startups and how avalanche safety led to launching Observa

Sep 07, 19 - GeekWire

Mystery Shopper Magazine Interview with Observa CTO Erik Chelstad

Oct 15, 18 - Mystery Shopper Magazine

The Store Of The Future: 133 Startups Transforming Brick-And-Mortar Retail In One Infographic

Sep 28, 18 - CB-Insights

Observa: Mystery Shopping Jobs (Full Review)

May 14, 18 - Mystery Shopper Magazine

Apps to Make Money Fast for PayPal

Mar 13, 18 - Frugal for Less

Online Jobs That Pay Weekly

Jul 18, 17 - The Wise Half

Think grocery shopping is expensive in the Bay Area? New study says maybe not

May 24, 17 - The Mercury News

Smartphone Apps That Pay

Mar 09, 17 - Wahadventures

Top 50 Retail Tech Startups Worldwide

Nov 16, 17 - Insider-Trends

Top 100 On Demand Jobs Like Uber And Sites Like Airbnb

Mar 09, 17 - Hurdlr

Huge List of 93 Android and iPhone Apps That Really Pay You Money

Mar 09, 17 - Work At Home Adventures

The Massive List of 75 Smartphone Apps That Pay

Dec 19, 16 - Real Ways To Make Money

Snap and shop: Observa pays users to photograph store shelves, making sure brands get the placement they want

May 06, 16 - GeekWire

Get Paid for Snooping on Your Supermarket

May 16, 16 - Coupon In The News