Techie-turned-lawmaker uses his Microsoft chops to challenge the status quo as a state senator After a decade working in the tech sector, Joe Nguyen tackled his new role as a state senator like any… Read More
Meet the ‘pragmatic progressive’ balancing tech and business interests with social issues Washington state Rep. Amy Walen went to the state’s capitol planning to work on gun violence and affordable housing. But… Read More
Legislation that boosts innovation: Meet two lawmakers being honored with GeekWire Awards Successful tech ventures don’t materialize in a vacuum. They need talented, skilled leaders and employees, and capital and customers to… Read More
‘We can’t afford a Seattle freeze’: Community leaders discuss how city can rebound after COVID Even as the pandemic slows, one key unanswered question is whether everyone will feel good about visiting or working in… Read More
Amazon policy page updated with position stating support for the equitable treatment of Black people A web page dedicated to laying out Amazon’s position on a number of issues, from climate change to counterfeiting, has… Read More
Investor Heather Redman elected to lead board of Washington Technology Industry Association Venture investor Heather Redman is the new chair of the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA), a business association and advocacy… Read More
