Get caught up on the latest technology and startup news from the past week. Here are the most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of May 4, 2025.
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‘We are sticklers in Seattle,’ ‘Jeopardy’ host says to contestant who wrongly put ‘s’ on Pike Place Market
Don’t cross “Jeopardy” host Ken Jennings, or any Seattleite, on the proper way to say Pike Place Market. … Read More
This Seattle founder just sold his third startup — here’s his advice for other entrepreneurs
AI adoption was rising. But security wasn’t keeping up. … Read More
Childhood friends turn a coffee shop meeting into a Seattle legal tech startup that just raised $60M
Supio’s startup journey started in a Starbucks with a simple premise. … Read More
Bill Gates pledges to give away $200 billion over next 20 years, winding down foundation by 2045
Bill Gates today announced plans to give away $200 billion — nearly all of his wealth — over the next two decades through the Gates Foundation, a groundbreaking organization focused on global health and other social initiatives. … Read More
Statsig lands $100M at $1.1B valuation, aiming to unify product development as AI upends industry
We have a new unicorn. Four years after it was founded by a former Facebook engineering leader, Statsig has raised $100 million at a $1.1 billion valuation, accelerating its efforts to unify product development tools as AI reshapes how software behaves and gets built. … Read More
Lawmaker behind controversial ‘Tesla tax’ explains why Washington is targeting EV credits
Critics of a Washington tax that would largely impact Tesla accuse the state’s Democratic lawmakers of taking punitive action against Elon Musk, dubbing it the “Tesla tax.” The state leader behind the controversial legislation says that’s patently false. … Read More
Redfin CEO says employees and agents ‘over the moon’ about Rocket’s vision for Seattle company
This story originally appeared on Real Estate News. … Read More
Despite a hiring slowdown, this recruiting startup is growing faster than ever
It may seem a bit counterintuitive that Humanly is thriving as many companies pull back on hiring plans amid broader macroeconomic concerns. … Read More
Recycling gets smarter: AI robots from Amazon-backed startup are sorting waste in Seattle
Entering Recology’s recycling facility in South Seattle stuns your senses. … Read More
Tech Moves: Microsoft AI adds CVP; WatchGuard CEO steps down; Amazon vet joins Hims & Hers
Former Meta and Time Warner exec Mark D’Arcy is joining Microsoft as a corporate vice president working on the tech giant’s consumer AI products. … Read More
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