Guest Commentary: Fred Wilson’s comments about Seattle being a “third-tier” startup city stirred up much debate. As the CEO of Seattle-based health games startup Litesprite, I view this topic from a healthcare point of...
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Amazon turns to Ian Freed, former Fire Phone leader, to run restaurant delivery, report says
Ian Freed, the Amazon executive who helped lead the retailer’s ill-fated Fire Phone efforts, has re-emerged at the company, according to a...
Seattle business leader wants to build an LGBTQ co-working innovation center
In 2008, Seattle’s LGBTQ Community Center shuttered its doors, an early sign of the Capital Hill neighborhood’s evolution from gay haven to trendy turf. The community lamented the center’s closing, but it also presented an opportunity for innovation. Local business...
Tech Moves: Trulia promotes McLaughlin to chief economist; Smartsheet hires ex-Microsoft engineering leader
—Trulia promoted Ralph McLaughlin to the position of chief economist, leading its housing economics research team. In his new role, McLaughlin will provide Trulia customers with insights into the economy, housing trends and public policy as it relates to the real estate industry. Trulia, based in San Francisco, was purchased...