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‘A significant setback’: Tech industry in Washington affected by new sales tax
Legislation passed by lawmakers in Washington will soon subject various tech-related businesses to the state’s retail sales tax, causing concern within the industry. Senate Bill 5814 broadens the state’s excise tax code to include sales tax on services like advertising agencies, software development firms, IT support providers, and other digital service businesses. Read More
Chainguard’s Remote Work Culture: A $3.5B Cybersecurity Startup without Offices
Chainguard, a cybersecurity startup valued at $3.5 billion, operates with over 350 employees and no physical office spaces. Read More
Legal Battle: Compass Sues Seattle-area Listing Database Over Real Estate Listings
Compass, a real estate company, has filed a lawsuit against a Seattle-area listing database as tensions escalate in the fight over exclusive real estate listings. Read More
University of Washington Students Embrace Venture Capital Mindset, Compete Globally
Students at the University of Washington delve into the world of venture capital, participating in global competitions to hone their skills. Read More
Microsoft’s Vision: Humans as ‘Agent Bosses’ Working Alongside AI Teammates
Microsoft foresees a future where AI chatbots at work are just the beginning of a new era of collaboration between humans and artificial intelligence. Read More
Phoebe Gates Launches E-Commerce Startup, Receives Support from Famous Parents
Phoebe Gates, daughter of Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, co-founds a new e-commerce shopping tool, garnering attention for her unique upbringing and entrepreneurial ambitions. Read More
Nobel Laureate David Baker Leads Protein Design Revolution
Renowned biochemist David Baker from the University of Washington is at the forefront of the protein design revolution, attracting significant interest and acclaim. Read More
Seattle Startup Ravenna Revolutionizes Internal Help Desk Support with Backing from Khosla and Madrona
Ravenna, a Seattle-based startup, secures $15 million in funding from prominent venture capital firms and angel investors to streamline internal help desk operations for businesses. Read More
Tomorrow, High-Tech Fridge Startup, Ceases Operations Due to Consumer Hardware Challenges
Tomorrow, a Seattle startup focused on innovative refrigeration technology to preserve produce, announces shutdown citing obstacles in the consumer hardware market. Read More
Driving Growth: Joseph Williams Empowers Washington’s Tech Sector
Joseph Williams plays a pivotal role in advancing and nurturing Washington’s tech industry, leveraging his expertise to foster growth and innovation. Read More
