Bill Gates on Microsoft at 50, and what’s next for AI and innovation
Bill Gates talks about Microsoft's 50th anniversary, parallels between AI and the early days of the PC, and where he sees the ...
Seattle-area company with climate friendly ‘mechanical cows’ for digesting waste is acquired
Chomp, a company building devices that turn food waste into fuel and fertilizer, was acquired by Martin Energy Group.
AI recruting startup led by former Microsoft manager raises $16M
ConverzAI, a Seattle startup founded in 2019 that aims to automate recruiting processes, raised $16 million in a Series ...
Defense Innovation Unit
A new accelerator program aimed at identifying and supporting startups and technologies that address critical U.S. Department ...
New accelerator in Seattle area aims to help tech startups navigate Dept. of Defense complexities
Areas of tech interest to the Department of Defense include logistical solutions, tactical electronic warfare and more.
Seattle startup group launches new program for founders that rethinks traditional accelerator format
Derek Tu (left), who sold his Seattle startup Carbon to Perplexity, speaks with Aviel Ginzburg at a Foundations event.
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Initial election results show support for Seattle social housing tax opposed by Amazon, Microsoft
Seattle voters are showing support for a new tax on big business that would fund a social housing developer. More ...
Deloitte Technology Fast 500: Leadership lessons from the Pacific Northwest’s fastest-growing tech companies
When it comes to resilience, the Pacific Northwest sets a high bar. Weathering storms isn’t just a seasonal reality here: It’s a mindset. That’s why it’s no surprise that in… Read More ...
What’s at stake for Washington’s flagship research institutions in the legal battle over NIH funding
The famed cherry blossoms on the University of Washington campus in Seattle. (GeekWire File Photo / Kurt Schlosser) The fight ...
Zillow reports Q4 revenue of $554M, up 17%; inks deal with Redfin to boost growing rentals business
Zillow Group reported $554 million in revenue for its fourth quarter, up 17% year-over-year, topping analyst estimates. The ...
How to avoid a $97 billion distraction: What Elon Musk’s bid for OpenAI means for Microsoft
The best outcome for Microsoft would be to use this moment to double-down on its own homegrown AI initiatives, while making ...