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Seattle tech leader Jennifer Wong launches networking app to connect parents of young kids

Seattle tech leader launches a networking platform for parents with young kids to connect, share recommendations and offer advice.

Julie Sandler, managing director at Pioneer Square Labs, will shift to venture partner role

Longtime tech startup investor Julie Sandler plans to transition away from her role as managing director at Pioneer Square Labs, the Seattle venture firm that runs an investment fund and startup studio.

Uncommon Thinkers: Stoke Space CEO Andy Lapsa explores an innovative route to rocket reusability

Stoke Space CEO Andy Lapsa is following a route to total rocket reusability that's different from the path trod by Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.

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How this startup used AI to keep raccoons from invading my house

If you’ve never woken up to find a raccoon hanging out on your living room carpet, let me tell you from first-hand experience that it’s a surprise best avoided.

Former Amazon Care leader raises $3.5M for startup offering virtual support for caregivers

Former Amazon Cares leader raises $3.5M for a startup serving caregivers for dementia and Alzheimer's patients.

Startup radar: 5 early stage tech companies to know in Seattle

From software to sustainability to space, we’re spotlighting another crop of newer startups in Seattle in the early stages of their entrepreneurial journeys.

Amazon employee survey reveals concerns about company’s climate leadership and enviro impacts

A survey of Amazon workers conducted by an employee group found concerns about the tech giant's climate impacts and ethical approach to AI.

Flyhomes co-founder gets ‘second chance at life’ as CEO of new startup supporting caregivers

Stephen Lane‘s last startup was growing like gangbusters when his life changed in an instant.

‘It just has to work’: Ahead of Black Friday NFL game, Amazon shows how it’s perfected live sports

While millions of Americans think of Black Friday as a prime day to launch their holiday shopping, Prime Video will be focused on yet another live sporting event, streaming today’s NFL game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders.

Entrepreneur Rand Fishkin’s latest venture: A new Seattle video game studio

SparkToro co-founder Rand Fishkin announced Monday that he raised $2.15 million for a new independent video game studio in Seattle.

Long-duration battery startup lands $5M on journey to one day power data centers and metro areas

A battery startup raised $5 million to fund its efforts to build long-duration energy storage devices with an alternate chemistry to lithium-ion.

WTIA report on AI landscape in Washington highlights state’s strengths and challenges

A new report from Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) offers a deep dive on the state’s artificial intelligence ecosystems, highlighting how Washington stacks up against the rest of the country and illustrating the state’s strengths and areas for improvement.

Your startup builds clean energy tech, but Trump loves fossil fuels – here are some keys to survival

A clean energy tech startup shares reasons to be optimistic about climate sector despite President-elect Trump's support of fossil fuels.

Tech vets launch their own game company and create ‘Wordle’-style puzzle with a Seattle focus

Quick, think of every five-letter word you can that has anything to do with Seattle.

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