AI, tech talent, and regional innovation: A swan song from retiring WTIA CEO Michael Schutzler
Michael Schutzler, the newly retired CEO of the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA), joins us on this episode ...
Seattle startup Tribute shuts down as founder reflects on her entrepreneurial journey
After eight years, the founders of the workplace knowledge platform Tribute are shutting down. CEO Sarah Haggard shares her ...
Nick Hanauer, critic of income inequality, calls proposed Washington wealth tax ‘impractical’
Hanauer’s criticism is notable given his support of the capital gains tax, which taxes profits over $262,000 made from the ...
Wealth tax proposal in Washington state reignites debate over taxes and tech talent migration
Nick Hanauer, critic of income inequality, calls proposed Washington wealth tax ‘impractical’ Do taxes that target wealthy ...
Washington governor proposes 1% wealth tax on residents and higher tax rate for some businesses
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee addresses the crowd at the Nordic Innovation Summit on May 13, 2024. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop ...
Uber sues Seattle over new law regulating how delivery platforms boot drivers off their apps
A lawsuit by Uber challenges Seattle's attempt to regulate the way it deactivates delivery drivers from its platform.
Tech Moves: Expedia names CFO; former Microsoft AI VP leads new startup; Avante gets sales VP
Luis Vargas, the former AI VP at Microsoft, left to launch a startup while health company Avante hires a new VP, plus other ...
A new era for Windows: Can Microsoft’s longtime engine power another tech revolution?
Microsoft is betting Windows on AI, hoping to breathe new life into one of the most successful products in tech history.
Perplexity acquires Carbon, a Seattle startup that helps developers connect data sources to LLMs
Perplexity, an OpenAI rival valued at $9 billion, acquired Carbon, a Seattle startup that helps companies connect ...
Gaming industry trends to watch in 2025: Distribution channels, console wars, and more
Microsoft recently rolled out a new Home experience for its Xbox app on Windows PC. The importance of distribution channels ...
Joylux lands $4.5M to grow women’s sexual health product company backed by Halle Berry
Joylux, a Seattle-based company selling electronic devices that can help women improve their vaginal health, raised $4.5 ...
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