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Stargate, OpenAI and Microsoft; BlueSky in Seattle; and Madrona's big new fund

Revisiting 'The Road Ahead': Bill Gates' classic book, and its insights for today

Inside Amazon's strategic planning process; the state of the Seattle startup community

The state of AI in 2025: A solopreneur software developer's view on where the tech is headed

'From impossible to merely difficult': AI meets a vintage 1980s musical gadget

AI, tech talent, and regional innovation: A swan song from retiring WTIA CEO Michael Schutzler

Insights from Uncommon Thinkers: How these innovators found novel approaches in their fields

Amazon Nova, the future of AI, and more from the AWS re:Invent show floor

In this episode of the GeekWire podcast, recorded live at the AWS re:Invent conference in Las Vegas, the hosts dive into Amazon's significant announcements and strategies in the realm of AI. They emphasize Amazon's commitment to developing its own silicon chips to rival NVIDIA, introduce Amazon Nova—a new suite of foun...

AI, Google Docs, and the messiness of innovation, with Microsoft Deputy CTO Sam Schillace

In this episode of the GeekWire podcast, Sam Schillace, author of "No Prize for Pessimism" and Deputy CTO at Microsoft, shares his optimistic perspective on innovation. He challenges the common pessimistic mindset by advocating for "what if" questions instead of "why not." Drawing from his experience with Google Docs, ...

Elon Musk’s problem with Microsoft; What the GeekWire 200 says about the startup scene

In this episode of the GeekWire podcast, the hosts explore a variety of intriguing topics. They discuss the Allen Institute for AI's innovative press strategy, the effects of a recent bomb cyclone on Seattle, and provide an update on the GeekWire 200 list of Pacific Northwest startups. The conversation highlights the c...

How Amazon is adapting to the TikTok generation

In this episode of the GeekWire podcast, the hosts dive into Amazon's latest venture, Amazon Haul, which features budget-friendly items with longer shipping times, a shift from the company's typical rapid delivery service. They welcome insights from the co-founders of Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), who...

Microsoft’s startup story: A new look, with insights for today

What Trump 2.0 means for tech, Diller nixes Expedia + Uber, GeekWire fall update

In this episode of the GeekWire podcast, the hosts dive into a variety of intriguing topics. They share a funny story about a self-driving wheelchair that went haywire at SeaTac airport and discuss Expedia's chairman firmly denying any merger talks with Uber. The conversation also highlights upcoming GeekWire events, i...

Rumors, AI, and the 2024 election

Amazon devices chief Panos Panay on the new color Kindle, AI, and his first year on the job

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff on AI agents, Microsoft, Seattle tech, and the future of humanity

In this podcast episode, Marc Benioff explores Salesforce's groundbreaking AI technology, Agentforce, highlighting its potential to transform businesses while comparing it to Microsoft's Copilot. He discusses how Agentforce integrates generative AI with corporate databases to boost productivity and improve customer suc...

Uber + Expedia? Ballmer on 60 Minutes; 1980s Silicon Valley revisited; What's next for AI

In this podcast episode, the hosts explore a potential merger between Uber and Expedia, examining challenges like market distractions and regulatory issues while highlighting the strengths of both companies. They also discuss insights from recent 60 Minutes profiles, focusing on Steve Ballmer's meticulous nature and th...

Amazon puts AI in delivery vans; Ex-AMZN exec Dave Clark's new startup; AI vs. cancer

Talking with AI, with our special guest host, Microsoft Copilot

In this podcast episode, Todd and Copilot explore the changing role of AI assistants in our everyday lives, focusing on how voice interaction can improve user experience and accessibility. They discuss the critical need for factual accuracy in journalism and how hardware performance affects AI responsiveness. Mustafa S...

Software pioneer Charles Simonyi on the quest for galactic discoveries