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GeekWire
9 days
Tech Moves: Amazon’s healthcare business gets new leader; Scott McFarlane leaves helm of Avalara
Neil Lindsay, SVP of Amazon Health Services, is leaving his post after five years — capping a 15-year tenure at the tech giant as Dr. Roy Schoenberg steps into the role. Scott McFarlane, who co-founded Avalara 22 years ago on Bainbridge Island, Wash., is resigning as CEO and moving to an advisory role. Read More
GeekWire
9 days
Possible Finance rebounds, rebuilds, and reaches profitability as founders reunite for a new chapter
Seattle fintech Possible Finance hit a $125 million revenue run rate and its first annual profit after a pandemic-era stretch of flat growth and layoffs. The company is expanding its Seattle office and reuniting its founding team. Read More
GeekWire
9 days
How ‘Lean Startup’ author Eric Ries redefines profit in his new book
"Lean Startup" author Eric Ries discusses his new book "Incorruptible" and his new definition of profit on this special episode of the GeekWire Podcast, recorded behind the scenes at Seattle Flow Startup Day. Read More
City Cast Seattle
9 days
Is Seattle a top-tier city? Plus, how long does it take to become a ‘Seattelite?’
Today’s episode of City Cast Seattle is all about, well, Seattle. First host Jane C. Hu chats with contributor Chase Hutchinson and creative producer Liam Billingham about whether Seattle truly is the most livable city in the U.S. Then Jane is joined by contributor Marcus Harrison Green and audience development manager Ben Keenan to break down Charles Mudede’s piece about how real cities have bodegas and what that says about Seattle. Finally, contributor Eula Scott Bynoe joins Jane and executive producer Ashley Smith to shed some light on what makes a true Seattleite after Ashley rants about a gate-keepy comment on our Instagram account. If you enjoyed this interview with Nik Coutinho, the Head of Sales and Marketing at FRS Clipper, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 28th episode: Travel Dundee Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
GeekWire
10 days
Who gives a Zuck? Seattle does, apparently: Meta CEO’s giant yacht brings gawkers to Lake Union
No one knew why the $300 million, 387-foot Launchpad was in Seattle. Some wished it wasn't. Others were pretty thrilled to get a glimpse of the gleaming blue and white vessel, backed into a giant slip along Westlake Avenue North. Read More
GeekWire
10 days
Blue Origin readies New Glenn rocket to launch 48 Amazon Leo satellites after FAA clearance
Five weeks after previous New Glenn launch failed, two companies founded by Jeff Bezos announce a mission that would add to Amazon's satellite broadband constellation. Read More
GeekWire
10 days
Snowflake commits $6B to Amazon Web Services over 5 years in latest AI infrastructure deal
Snowflake committed to spend $6 billion on AWS over five years, including the use of Amazon's custom Graviton processors. The deal adds to a growing list of large-scale AI infrastructure commitments on AWS from Anthropic, OpenAI, and Meta. Read More
GeekWire
10 days
Seattle teens to take on real-world ocean science challenges in underwater robotics championship
This year's tasks include mapping cold-water coral ecosystems, deploying ocean observatory instrumentation, modeling offshore wind turbines, and operating profiling floats beneath sea ice. Read More
GeekWire
10 days
CodeIntegrity raises $4.8M to put permanent guardrails on unpredictable AI agents
While companies rush to deploy autonomous AI tools, CodeIntegrity has raised new funding to build runtime guardrails needed to keep unpredictable models from leaking sensitive enterprise data. The startup's co-founders recently relocated from the Seattle area to San Francisco. Read More
GeekWire
10 days
Eli Lilly to acquire Seattle-area biotech in $1.5 billion bet on next-generation shingles vaccine
Eli Lilly agreed to acquire Bothell, Wash.-based Curevo Vaccine for up to $1.5 billion in cash. The deal centers on a next-generation shingles vaccine that reduced side effects by more than half in a Phase 2 study. Read More
GeekWire
10 days
Amazon offers its AI shopping tech to outside retailers in new phase of agentic commerce race
AWS is releasing the Agentic Shopping Assistant, a tool that lets retailers build AI shopping experiences using the same technology behind Amazon's Alexa for Shopping, which drove nearly $12 billion in incremental sales last year. Read More
City Cast Seattle
10 days
Where's Seattle's Best Ice Cream? Plus, Former Mayor Harrell's New Job
Today on the podcast, host Jane C. Hu is joined by regular contributors Chase Hutchinson and Hannah Krieg to talk through the organizing, labor, and politics that are happening now. Then they dig into former Mayor Bruce Harrell’s next move, Seattle Social Housing Developers first big purchase, and some updates to Gas Works Park and the Washington State Ferry. Plus, ice cream aficionado James Douthit comes on to tell Jane about his quest to try all the spots in Seattle that make their own ice cream, and what spots were the cream of the crop! Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: If you enjoyed the interview with Ashley Porter, the Program Director of Seattle Restored, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 27th episode: Travel Dundee FRS Clipper Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.