Seattle tech vet takes CEO role at “forever chemicals” startup

Taskrabbit has absorbed the operations of Dolly, a Seattle-based on-demand marketplace for moving services. Dolly launched in 2014 and was acquired by Updater in 2021. Read more.

Zillow Group stock was up more than 20% on Thursday after the real estate company reported third quarter revenue of $581 million, up 17% year-over-year, buoyed by growth in its rentals and mortgage businesses. Read more.

Carbitex, a Kennewick, Wash.-based company that makes flexible carbon fiber materials for a range of footwear products, raised $3.3 million. Read more.

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• Melinda French Gates shared her thoughts on the election outcome, calling it a “discouraging day” but adding she is committed to helping the U.S. “continue its march toward a more equal future.” (Threads)

• Prime Video’s election night coverage with Brian Williams came closest to a broadcast “fever dream” that captured how the surreal night felt to many people watching. (The Washington Post) 

• What’s the real reason Amazon and other companies want workers back in the office? Many argue that mandates are just a “backdoor layoff” in disguise. (The Verge)

• Why a second Trump administration will almost certainly reduce the government’s role in overseeing the burgeoning AI industry. (Fast Company)