News
Announcements
Observa featured on the 2025 Inc. 5000
Aug 28, 25 - Inc. 5000
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
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
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