Explore how companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and T-Mobile make bold moves and big bets in business for long-term success. Learn about the importance of adaptability in the hyper-digital age and creating an environment for innovation. Dive into the challenges and opportunities of navigating big bets and transformations, while focusing on strategic decision-making and market advantages.

Chris DeVore shares insights on Techstars Seattle's closure and the evolution of startup accelerators. He discusses the importance of mentorship and talent over capital. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by Techstars and Seattle's identity as a tech hub. DeVore explores the future of accelerators in the region amidst advancements in AI and remote work, emphasizing the role of community efforts and collaborative funding.

Techstars Seattle, a successful startup accelerator, closes down after a decade. Explore its impact on the Seattle startup scene and the future of accelerators. Discuss the need for new models to support early-stage founders and the role of proximity in networking. Dive into the repercussions of the closure and the quest for a new platform to support startups in Seattle.

Rahul Sood, CEO of Irreverent Labs, discusses AI turning images into video. Seattle startups bring employees back 5 days a week. Preview of new Amazon book. Chatting with ChatGPT on the go. GeekWire Awards nominations. OpenAI's Sora AI video tech.

Jeff Bezos plans to sell up to 50 million shares of Amazon stock while announcing his move to Miami. Satya Nadella's 10 year tenure as Microsoft CEO is evaluated. The potential impact of text-to-speech applications on reading habits is explored.

Ken Case, a longtime software developer for Apple platforms and CEO of Omni Group, talks about developing software for Apple Vision Pro. Oren Etzioni unveils TrueMedia.org, a nonprofit developing an AI-powered tool to detect deepfakes, combatting political disinformation in 2024 elections. They discuss pros and cons of generative AI tools for democracy and society.

Kevin Leneway, principal software engineer at Pioneer Square Labs, shares his experiences with AI experimentation and its transformative capabilities. He discusses building an AI coding assistant, the use of AI in the creative process, and potential legal issues in the AI landscape.

Microsoft's latest AI product, Copilot Pro, is compared to other AI assistants. A deep dive into Zulily reveals a conspiracy theory about the motives behind its shutdown. The podcast also examines the differing approaches of Costco and Amazon in customer authentication.

Liz Hamren, CEO of Amazon's Ring business, discusses the challenges and opportunities in the home monitoring industry, the importance of balancing security and privacy, and the success of Ring's product portfolio. She also explores LIDAR technology for autonomous vehicles and the Amazon Sidewalk community network. Additionally, she reflects on her background in technology and business leadership and how it has influenced her approach to leadership at Amazon and Ring.

Nancy Wang, technology executive and investor, discusses the impact of generative AI on industries and the need for technology policy. They explore AWS's focus on startups, the concept of vectorizing, and AI's potential for assisting non-technical individuals in coding. They also delve into Advancing Women in Tech's evolution, collaborations, and support for women in tech. The speakers talk about the usefulness of AI tools in note-taking and productivity, highlighting companies like Notion and Fireflies.