A burgeoning technology industry in Seattle has driven the state's economy forward and attracted new talent to Washington. That trend is a boon to not only those in the tech industry, but also entrepreneurs who indirectly benefit from the growth in that sector. As profits rise, startups open and more people flood into the state to seek jobs, entrepreneurs in other industries see their customer base expand and their clientele's disposable income rise. "We're seeing massive growth right now driven by the tech industry," said Nipul Patel, co-founder and chief operating officer of entrepreneurial network Townsquared. "It's accompanied by population changes to the younger side and higher incomes, which is having a huge impact in many ways.