The special evening at Fremont Brewing was brought to you by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce.
Coming off the high of the Seahawks’ Super Bowl triumph, we engaged in a lively discussion about potential tech and business titans who could potentially own the Seahawks or Sonics. From the likes of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez to Costco’s Jim Sinegal, we explored some intriguing yet unlikely candidates. (Who wouldn’t enjoy $1.50 hot dogs and sodas at Lumen Field?)
We then delved into the ongoing debate surrounding Seattle’s tech future, sparked by angel investor Charles Fitzgerald’s thought-provoking GeekWire article, “A warning to Seattle: Don’t become the next Cleveland.” This led to a captivating exchange and a fascinating conversation with Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb.
Pete Hanning, the Executive Director of the Fremont Chamber, joined us to shed light on the neighborhood’s burgeoning tech hub, the reasons behind Fremont’s impressive return-to-office rates on the West Coast, and how Fremont manages to strike a balance between its quirky charm and serious business endeavors.
Wrapping things up in the final segment, put your Seattle tech knowledge to the test with our Fremont-themed tech trivia, along with audience Q&A where Todd spills the beans about his connection with Claude.
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Audio editing by Curt Milton.
