To many, Washington’s tech sector seems esoteric, otherworldly. The reality, is that tech — the creation of new and better tools — is as ordinary as peanut butter and jelly, as essential as air and water. On the pages that follow, we shine a spotlight on 19 honorees whose efforts and accomplishments affect the lives of millions and improve the economy in Washington state and beyond. Congratulations to the recipients of Seattle Business magazine’s 2018 Tech Impact Awards!