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Future for Us conference stokes ambition and fellowship for women of color professionals

Microsoft says AI is finally ready for broader use to help solve Earths environmental woes

How connected students are wielding the internet to fight for gun control and climate protection

Discovering and fixing the hidden causes of pay gaps between genders and races

Microsofts accessibility chief on the benefits of closing the disability divide

6 tips from Seattle tech companies on how to support racial equity programs

How vocal students are wielding the internet as a powerful weapon to fight for gun control and climate protection

Melinda Gates shares 5 tips for banishing imposter syndrome

Microsoft Boeing and Rubens family pledge new funds to Washington State Opportunity Scholarship

Forget autonomous cars How about an electric selfdriving tricycle for a cheaper safer alternative

Seattle startup CEO coins authentech to capture an emerging communityfocused business model

Microsoft and Seahawks help lead new initiative connecting Washington students to remote learning

UW and Microsoft release contacttracing app aiming to battle COVID19 while preserving privacy

Lowincome students get tuitionfree training for tech careers thanks to Seattlearea partnership

How this tethered energy drone can help produce affordable clean energy with a small footprint

How do you capture the oceans energy Peek under the hood of a startups antiboat power device

An engineers journey from fighting crime on the dark web to leading societal resilience at Microsoft

Climate tech heats up in the Pacific Northwest as startups raise more than 1B since 2020

Climate investor Dawn Lippert on raising a 60M fund and whats stoking demand for climate tech

What does it mean to be an ally Black Designers at Microsoft helps others explore the idea

In pursuit of independence Todd Stabelfeldt urges techies at GeekWire Summit: Make my life real

Ada Developers Academys new CEO looks to expand coding bootcamps impact on tech diversity

New Decarbon8US impact fund lets anyone make a philanthropic gift to climatesaving entrepreneurs

Seattle startup WattBuy shines a new light on electric rates by plugging into public energy data

Is your company offering fair pay New nonprofit certifies those with nondiscriminatory wages

How the Pacific Northwest is playing a key role in the burgeoning world of carbon capture tech

Founders Unfound: How this podcast is using personal stories to circumvent racial bias in tech

Inspirational innovative groups find support and cash for causes through Social Venture Partners

One mans vision for an innovative hub serving tech workers and entrepreneurs of African descent

Seattle tech duo strike out for Detroit hoping to spark a surge in startups in the Motor City

Seattle Childrens Therapeutics leverages biotech innovation in quest for new treatments for kids

Seattle startup connects farms to home delivery launches new program for lowincome families

Immigrants Journey: 7 foreignborn tech leaders talk about the impact of changing US policies

Washington state climate initiative with millions of dollars in support from tech leaders is defeated

WTIAs Apprenti program is turning out skilled tech workers by the dozens with no tuition costs

Amazon begins the huge lift to shrink the carbon footprint of its devices to reach climate goals

Breathing new life into Seattles aged Pacific Science Center by running it like a startup

From evil empire to model citizen How Microsofts good deeds work to its competitive advantage

Food rescue: Tech donors team with nonprofits to keep thousands of meals from going to waste

How an Alaskan fisherman saw potential for a sustainability startup in a mountain of crab shells

How a national lab stokes the startup pipeline with readytogo innovations for commercializing

Microsoft LinkedIn roll out more initiatives to help people build their skills and find jobs

Alliance of Angels still helping entrepreneurs take flight 20 years after initial spark from Tom Alberg Bill Gates Sr and Tom Cable

Cyberattack detector gunshot sensor and other new inventions cement Pacific Northwest National Labs place among elite RD centers

Climate change initiatives surprising showdown pits tech leaders against oil and gas industry

Seattle conference draws inspiration from renowned Grace Hopper Celebration

Geeks Give Back award winner: WTIAs Apprenti program provides path to life changing tech jobs

Innovative sleep apnea fix takes home 25K prize at University of Washington student startup contest

Solace app helps transgender people map and follow the journey through gender transition

Can we innovate our way out of the climate crisis Venture capitalists sound off on saving the Earth