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We just made a big update to the GeekWire 200. Did your startup make the ranking?

Seattle tech investors this week discussed the state of venture capital, AI, layoffs, and what they look for in startup pitches. Read our key takeaways.

Washington state lawmakers established a blockchain working group in December 2022. But the group never met. Here’s what happened. 

A trip to the other tech Eastside: GeekWire co-founder John Cook made the trek from Seattle to Spokane this week to meet with entrepreneurs and startup leaders and get a better feel for the regions’ tech scene.

Hot Links:

  • Microsoft is offering new details on the techniques used by Midnight Blizzard, a Russia-based threat actor that attacked the company’s corporate systems this month. And Ars Technica details the group, also known as Cozy Bear. (Microsoft Security blog; Ars Technica)

  • Want to cancel your Amazon Prime membership? Tech journalist Alex Kantrowitz made the leap and doesn’t really miss it. And he still gets free shipping. (Big Technology)

  • Seattle home services company Porch signed a $25 million business collaboration deal with Aon Corp. (Yahoo! Finance)

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