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This week on the GeekWire Podcast: Techstars Seattle helped launch more than 160 startups over the past decade, partnered with Microsoft and Amazon to spark even more startups, and led to the creation of three companies currently valued at more than $1 billion — making it one of the most successful programs in the Techstars network. And then, this week, it ended. Techstars announced that it's closing its Seattle accelerator as part of a broader restructuring. 

“I’m very worried”: A controversial new minimum wage law for gig workers in Seattle that is drawing ire from tech giants has become one of Sara Nelson’s first policy issues to tackle in her new role as city council president. DoorDash and Uber Eats implemented substantial new fees for consumers after the law went into effect — sparking a shake-up of food delivery economics in Seattle. Nelson (above) told GeekWire she’s determined to find a solution soon to help drivers, restaurants, and customers. Read more.

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