Watch the Elevator Pitch finale | Space Needle tests virus-fighting tech in elevators

Elevator Pitch champion crowned: The season three finale of our startup competition features four CEOs who gave their pitch on the GeekWire Summit stage last week. Watch the episode and see who won.

Space Needle tests virus-fighting tech in elevators: The iconic Seattle structure is using light technology developed by a San Francisco startup to help eliminate harmful viruses and bacteria. Read more. 

The new mindset for the future of work: Success as a leader in the new era of work requires not just empathy but also a willingness to experiment and adjust your approach, says Jaime Teevan, Microsoft chief scientist and technical fellow. Read key takeaways from her GeekWire Summit talk.

UW launches ‘future of cloud infrastructure’ center: The University of Washington’s computer science school is helping boost Seattle’s reputation as “Cloud City” with a new hub that aims to create a stronger bridge between industry and academia. Read more. 

AI exhibit opens at Seattle museum: “Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine,” debuts Saturday at The Museum of History and Industry. Here’s a sneak peek. 

Amazon adds more palm-scanning tech to Climate Pledge Arena: Amazon’s payment technology is spreading to more concession areas inside the Seattle sports and entertainment venue. Read more.

Tech Moves: Longtime Amazon execs retire; Madrona Venture Labs partner departs; and more key personnel changes.