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Fountain of youth: A venture capital firm led by young partners who don’t have decades of investing experience might deter some entrepreneurs. But Fuse, which landed $170 million for its first fund and appears to be raising another, isn’t running into that problem. We spoke with founders and investors in the Seattle tech community about Fuse and being younger in the world of venture. (Above, from left: Fuse general partners Brendan Wales, Cameron Borumand, and Kellan Carter.) Read the story.

Peloton to ride with Amazon: The exercise equipment and subscription company will sell its bikes and gear beyond its own stores for the first time through an exclusive deal. It’s notable in part because Amazon was among the companies reported to be interested in acquiring Peloton earlier this year.

Tech Moves: Opendoor hires Seattle tech vet as CTO; Vacasa names CEO; ex-Blue Origin comms chief lands at Clorox; and more personnel changes.

Amazon is ready for some football: Veteran broadcaster Al Michaels feels like a “pioneer” as the NFL brings “Thursday Night Football” exclusively to streaming and Prime Video. With its tech toys and deep pockets, Amazon’s focus will be on innovating for football fans. Read more.

Mental health startup to partner with schools: Seattle-based Alongside, which recently raised $5.5 million in seed funding, is developing an app that interacts with students to help support adolescent mental health. Read more.

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