Get up to speed with the latest updates in technology and startup news from the previous week. Check out the top stories on GeekWire for the week of Jan. 4, 2026.
Bill Gates transfers nearly $8B to Melinda French Gates in divorce settlement
A substantial amount was donated in 2024 to French Gates’ Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation, as per tax filings. … Read More
Key Tech Industry Movements: Executives from Amazon and Microsoft make significant career shifts
Steven Maheshwary, formerly a leader in generative AI at Amazon, now heads strategic partnerships at Anthropic, a major player in AI. … Read More
Notable Tech Career Changes: AWS VP transitions roles; new economic development head for Seattle
A VP at AWS switches positions, Seattle welcomes a fresh face in economic development, and a Microsoft Teams executive bids farewell in the latest tech industry updates. … Read More
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