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Anthropic acquired Seattle startup Vercept on Wednesday, raising familiar questions about the impact of early exits on the broader Seattle startup ecosystem, and the question of whether AI startups can compete long-term against the giants of the field. We dig into the deal, the public feud between two of the company's early investors on LinkedIn, and why one co-founder's prior departure to Meta may have been worth more than the entire acquisition. Plus, a new research paper envisions a 2028 "global intelligence crisis" driven by AI-fueled white collar job losses, and we're already seeing early signs in the news. Then, the New York Times reported this week that Jeffrey Epstein built deeper connections inside Microsoft than any other major tech company. We break down the key revelations, including what we found when we searched the Epstein files for "GeekWire." WSJ: Bill Gates Apologizes to Foundation Staff Over Epstein Ties And stick around for GeekWire Trivia: With Xbox entering a new era under Asha Sharma, we look back at the celebrity who appeared on stage for the original Xbox unveiling 25 years ago. With GeekWire co-founders Todd Bishop and John Cook. Edited by Curt Milton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4pm - GUEST - CHARLES FITZGERALD - TECH INVESTOR’S DIRE WARNING FOR SEATTLE // Charles Fitzgerald has worked in the software industry in the Seattle area for over 20 years, including stints at Microsoft and other companies. Today he’s a consultant and works with local startups and an Angel Investor and blogs analysis at platformeconomics.com. Charles’ article for GeekWire sparks feud, then alliance between Seattle Tech sector and Cleveland Mayor // A warning to Seattle: Don’t become the next Cleveland // Cleveland mayor responds to GeekWire guest column, calls Ohio city a ‘case study of what’s possible’ // Cleveland’s mayor, Seattle’s future: A conversation about what happens when a city’s economy shifts // Charles' most chilling warning?  The Seahawks could become the Browns! // Couple asks Washington Department of Licensing for Spanish speaker – and gets a recording in a Spanish accent instead

6pm - GUEST - CHARLES FITZGERALD - TECH INVESTOR’S DIRE WARNING FOR SEATTLE // Charles Fitzgerald has worked in the software industry in the Seattle area for over 20 years, including stints at Microsoft and other companies. Today he’s a consultant and works with local startups and an Angel Investor and blogs analysis at platformeconomics.com. Charles’ article for GeekWire sparks feud, then alliance between Seattle Tech sector and Cleveland Mayor // A warning to Seattle: Don’t become the next Cleveland // Cleveland mayor responds to GeekWire guest column, calls Ohio city a ‘case study of what’s possible’ // Cleveland’s mayor, Seattle’s future: A conversation about what happens when a city’s economy shifts // Charles' most chilling warning?  The Seahawks could become the Browns! // Rantz Exclusive: House Majority Leader was drunk during budget hearing, says it won’t happen again 

This week on Geekwire, we dig into some big movement in the hard rock and metal world as Skid Row teams up with Sweetwater for a worldwide search for a brand-new singer — and yes, anyone with the pipes can throw their hat in the ring. We also hit comments from Slash, who explains how the Guns N' Roses recording process has always worked as a democracy behind the scenes, plus tour news as W.A.S.P. announces the “1984 to Headless” North American run with special guests KK's Priest. We discuss a tough update from the metal world as Twisted Sister cancels all 2026 reunion shows due to Dee Snider's health challenges, and the reaction across the scene. Also in the mix: Manowar shares emotional words following news about Ross “The Boss,” Accept guitarist Philip Shouse unveils his debut EP, and Blaze Bayley explains why he's stepping away from meet-and-greets at future shows. We check out a funny story from Chris Jericho involving Ozzy Osbourne, along with new music news from Donnie Vie signing to Steven Van Zandt's label. KISS-related headlines dominate part of the show as Gene Simmons joins an all-star tribute to the Bon Scott era of AC/DC, the sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons release the first Stanley Simmons video, and the classic “I Was Made For Lovin' You” video crosses the one-billion-view mark on YouTube. Plus: Brett Carlisle's run on American Idol, the bizarre Chattanooga KISS memorabilia theft story (by popular demand), and renewed discussion around the Kurt Cobain investigation as claims resurface while Seattle police stand by the original ruling. We hope you enjoy Geekwire and SHARE with a friend. Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Geekwire, we dig into some big movement in the hard rock and metal world as Skid Row teams up with Sweetwater for a worldwide search for a brand-new singer — and yes, anyone with the pipes can throw their hat in the ring. We also hit comments from Slash, who explains how the Guns N' Roses recording process has always worked as a democracy behind the scenes, plus tour news as W.A.S.P. announces the “1984 to Headless” North American run with special guests KK's Priest. We discuss a tough update from the metal world as Twisted Sister cancels all 2026 reunion shows due to Dee Snider's health challenges, and the reaction across the scene. Also in the mix: Manowar shares emotional words following news about Ross “The Boss,” Accept guitarist Philip Shouse unveils his debut EP, and Blaze Bayley explains why he's stepping away from meet-and-greets at future shows. We check out a funny story from Chris Jericho involving Ozzy Osbourne, along with new music news from Donnie Vie signing to Steven Van Zandt's label. KISS-related headlines dominate part of the show as Gene Simmons joins an all-star tribute to the Bon Scott era of AC/DC, the sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons release the first Stanley Simmons video, and the classic “I Was Made For Lovin' You” video crosses the one-billion-view mark on YouTube. Plus: Brett Carlisle's run on American Idol, the bizarre Chattanooga KISS memorabilia theft story (by popular demand), and renewed discussion around the Kurt Cobain investigation as claims resurface while Seattle police stand by the original ruling. We hope you enjoy Geekwire and SHARE with a friend. Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're live this week in the "Center of the Universe" in Seattle for a special recording of the GeekWire Podcast, presented by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce at Fremont Brewing Co. Fresh off the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory, we debate some potential ownership groups for the Seahawks and Sonics — from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez to Costco's Jim Sinegal. (Who wouldn't want $1.50 hot dogs and sodas at Lumen Field or Climate Pledge Arena?) Then we dig into the debate over Seattle's tech future, sparked by angel investor Charles Fitzgerald's GeekWire column, "A warning to Seattle: Don't become the next Cleveland," which led to a response and ultimately a great conversation with Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb. Fremont Chamber Executive Director Pete Hanning joins us to talk about the neighborhood's tech corridor, why Fremont offices are seeing some of the highest return-to-office rates on the West Coast, and how the neighborhood balances its quirky identity with serious business. In the final segment: Test your Seattle tech knowledge with our Fremont-themed tech trivia, plus audience Q&A, in which Todd comes clean about his relationship with Claude. With GeekWire co-founders Todd Bishop and John Cook. Edited by Curt Milton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GeekWire brought Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb and Seattle tech veteran Charles Fitzgerald together on the phone Thursday after a guest column warning Seattle not to repeat Cleveland's past mistakes sparked a big response — including from Bibb himself. What followed was a constructive conversation about what cities should do when the economic ground shifts beneath them. Plus: a Seattle-to-Cleveland trip may be in the works. Related Links A warning to Seattle: Don’t become the next ClevelandCleveland mayor responds to GeekWire guest column, calls Ohio city a ‘case study of what’s possible’ Mayor Bibb on LinkedIn: "For decades, national narratives have framed Cleveland as a cautionary tale. But that framing misses the bigger story." Note: This is a special bonus episode. Our regular weekly show, recorded live Thursday night in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood, will be out Saturday morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Upcoming GeekWire Podcast Live Event: Join us from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb 12 at Fremont Brewing for a live recording of the GeekWire Podcast with Todd Bishop and John Cook. Free for Fremont Chamber members, $15 otherwise. Register here. This week on the show: Andy Jassy tells Wall Street that Amazon is planning $200 billion in capital expenses this year, mostly to build out AI infrastructure, and investors give it a thumbs down. Microsoft's financial results beat expectations but the company loses $357 billion in market value in a single day after investors learn the extent of its dependence on OpenAI. Meanwhile, OpenAI leases 10 floors of office space in Bellevue, lawmakers in Olympia propose new taxes impacting startup exits and high-income earners, and the bots get their own social network. In our featured conversation, recorded at a dinner hosted by Accenture in Bellevue, GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop sits down with computer scientist and entrepreneur Oren Etzioni to talk about AI agents, the startup landscape, the fight against deepfakes, and what good AI leadership looks like. Etzioni is co-founder of AI agent startup Vercept, founder of the AI2 Incubator, a venture partner at Madrona, and the former founding CEO of the Allen Institute for AI. With GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop. Edited by Curt Milton. Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Upcoming GeekWire Podcast Live Event: Join us from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb 12 at Fremont Brewing for a live recording of the GeekWire Podcast with Todd Bishop and John Cook. Free for Fremont Chamber members, $15 for everyone else. Register here. This week on the show, Todd Bishop and Taylor Soper hit the road for a driving tour of the news, making stops at Starbucks, Microsoft, and an Amazon Fresh store in its final days. First up, Starbucks reports its first U.S. transaction growth in about two years — and announces plans for an AI "ordering companion" that translates cravings into custom drinks. Todd tests it the old-fashioned way, ordering a banana bread latte at the drive-through. Then, Microsoft beats quarterly expectations but sees its stock drop 12% in a single day. The culprit? Investor concerns about the company's exposure to OpenAI, which now accounts for roughly 45% of Microsoft's contracted future cloud revenue. Finally, Amazon is closing all of its Fresh grocery stores and Go convenience stores in the U.S., exiting its homegrown retail formats entirely. Todd and Taylor visit a Seattle location during its clearance sale - and find a long line at a store whose original promise was no lines at all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back to cover all the latest, greatest, and stupidest rock news out there with Geekwire! Here's what's on our minds this time: Peter Criss responds publicly to Gene Simmons over recent “Beth” songwriting comments, calling Gene's statements ridiculous and uncalled for. Rikki Rockett says Poison's 2026 tour plans were scrapped after Bret Michaels allegedly pushed for a larger share of the money. Rockett also confirms he'll perform Poison's Look What The Cat Dragged In in full with The Rockett Mafia. John Corabi explains how he got the “Crabby” nickname and says it isn't what most people assume. A posthumous John Sykes EP is coming, set for release through Golden Robot Records (editor note - recorded before Sykes family statment). Stephen Pearcy on his refusal to use backing tracks (and a wild story from Aaron on that subject). Angel announces a farewell tour planned for 2026–2027. The official Judas Priest documentary The Ballad Of Judas Priest is set to premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival. Metallica says negotiations are about 90% complete for a 2027 Las Vegas Sphere residency. An actor has reportedly been chosen to play Ozzy Osbourne in the upcoming biopic. Black Label Society's next album Engines Of Demolition will include a track described as “Ozzy's song.” Mick Sweda says he wanted his share of the BulletBoys name back before agreeing to the latest reunion. All that more on the latest Geekwire. We hope you enjoy Geekwire and SHARE with a friend. Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back to cover all the latest, greatest, and stupidest rock news out there with Geekwire! Here's what's on our minds this time: Peter Criss responds publicly to Gene Simmons over recent “Beth” songwriting comments, calling Gene's statements ridiculous and uncalled for. Rikki Rockett says Poison's 2026 tour plans were scrapped after Bret Michaels allegedly pushed for a larger share of the money. Rockett also confirms he'll perform Poison's Look What The Cat Dragged In in full with The Rockett Mafia. John Corabi explains how he got the “Crabby” nickname and says it isn't what most people assume. A posthumous John Sykes EP is coming, set for release through Golden Robot Records (editor note - recorded before Sykes family statment). Stephen Pearcy on his refusal to use backing tracks (and a wild story from Aaron on that subject). Angel announces a farewell tour planned for 2026–2027. The official Judas Priest documentary The Ballad Of Judas Priest is set to premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival. Metallica says negotiations are about 90% complete for a 2027 Las Vegas Sphere residency. An actor has reportedly been chosen to play Ozzy Osbourne in the upcoming biopic. Black Label Society's next album Engines Of Demolition will include a track described as “Ozzy's song.” Mick Sweda says he wanted his share of the BulletBoys name back before agreeing to the latest reunion. All that more on the latest Geekwire. We hope you enjoy Geekwire and SHARE with a friend. Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Seattle Times Claudia Rowe, Geekwire’s Mike Lewis, and former Port of Seattle commissioner and Washington state gubernatorial candidate, columnist for the Tacoma Tribune and the Spokane Inlander Bill Bryant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Geekwire, Vinnie Vincent fires back at complaints about his high-priced music offerings, telling critics to “grow the f— up.” John Bush takes his Anthrax Celebration show to St. Charles, Illinois, spotlighting his era with the band. The original BulletBoys lineup returns to the stage together for the first time in four years. Peter Criss appears at Rough Trade in New York City to sign copies of his new solo album, drawing a big turnout from KISS fans. Yngwie Malmsteen calls out several former singers, accusing them of trying to capitalize on his name. Jane's Addiction says the band has come together “one last time” to finally resolve internal issues. Steve Morse reflects on his exit from Deep Purple and admits some members were glad to see him go. And Geoff Tate reveals he's about 85% finished with “Operation: Mindcrime III,” with producer John Moyer saying the first single is already strong. We hope you enjoy Geekwire and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Geekwire, Vinnie Vincent fires back at complaints about his high-priced music offerings, telling critics to “grow the f— up.” John Bush takes his Anthrax Celebration show to St. Charles, Illinois, spotlighting his era with the band. The original BulletBoys lineup returns to the stage together for the first time in four years. Peter Criss appears at Rough Trade in New York City to sign copies of his new solo album, drawing a big turnout from KISS fans. Yngwie Malmsteen calls out several former singers, accusing them of trying to capitalize on his name. Jane's Addiction says the band has come together “one last time” to finally resolve internal issues. Steve Morse reflects on his exit from Deep Purple and admits some members were glad to see him go. And Geoff Tate reveals he's about 85% finished with “Operation: Mindcrime III,” with producer John Moyer saying the first single is already strong. We hope you enjoy Geekwire and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FCC delivered a massive shakeup to the drone industry right before the holidays, adding foreign-made drones (most notably from industry giant DJI) to its "Covered List" of national security threats. While the move effectively bans the sale of future DJI models in the U.S., GeekWire’s Todd Bishop and John Cook explore why this might be a golden economic opportunity for the Pacific Northwest. Featuring highlights from a recent interview with Blake Resnick of Brinc, the Seattle-based maker of public safety drones, who lobbied for the U.S. policy change and supports the move. Related story: Drone capital of the world? Seattle could be a big winner in the U.S. crackdown on DJI and others Plus, the results are in. After ignoring John’s advice and deciding to retrofit his 2007 Toyota Camry with a modern infotainment system, Todd shares the verdict. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're looking for an uncommon thinker, how about a tech industry veteran developing and selling landline phones in 2025 — and selling out of them in the process. Chet Kittleson is the co-founder and CEO of Tin Can, a Seattle startup making Wi-Fi enabled landline phones designed to let kids talk to friends and family with just their voices. No screens, no AI. GeekWire recognized Kittleson as one of our Uncommon Thinkers for 2025, a program presented in partnership with Greater Seattle Partners honoring inventors, scientists, and entrepreneurs transforming their industries in unexpected ways. In this episode, he talks about the moment at school pickup that sparked the idea, why his own kids don't own devices, what happened when he eliminated screens on family road trips, and the $12 million seed round led by Greylock that will fuel the company's next chapter. Related stories: Tin Can dials up another $12M to meet soaring demand for landline-style phone for kids Uncommon Thinkers: Tin Can is Chet Kittleson’s calling, and a way to foster deeper connections Uncommon Thinkers: Hope for the future from our 2025 honorees With GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop; edited by Curt Milton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with political analyst and contributing columnist Joni Balter, Geekwire contributing editor Mike Lewis, and Earth Finance founder Reuven Carlyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Shift AI Podcast, Christian Lund, Co-Founder of Templafy, joins host Boaz Ashkenazy to explore how cognitive collaboration between humans and AI is transforming enterprise document creation. Broadcasting from Copenhagen, Christian shares his unique journey from newspaper sales to building one of the leading document automation platforms serving over 800 enterprise clients worldwide, including KPMG and IKEA.From navigating technology shifts spanning on-premise to cloud to AI, Christian offers invaluable insights on what separates successful AI implementations from the 40% of projects that fail. The conversation dives deep into why purpose trumps capability when deploying AI, how Templafy helps companies save millions annually while reducing risk, and the evolution from traditional templates to AI-powered document generation. Whether you're an executive trying to drive meaningful AI adoption or an entrepreneur building in the AI space, Christian's perspective on connecting human intent with AI intelligence offers a roadmap for the future of work.Chapters:[00:00] Introduction and Welcome [02:00] Christian's Background and Journey to Templafy [06:00] What Templafy Does: Enterprise Document Automation [09:00] How AI Transformed Document Generation [12:00] Why 40% of AI Pilots Fail and How to Succeed [17:00] ROI and Multimodal Content Creation [21:00] Advice for Deploying AI Agents [26:00] Cognitive Collaboration: Humans and AI Working Together [28:00] Job Displacement Concerns in Europe [30:00] Two Words for the FutureConnect with Christian LundLinkedIn: https://dk.linkedin.com/in/christianlundcph Website: https://templafy.comConnect with Boaz Ashkenazy LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/boazashkenazy Email: info@shiftai.fmThe Shift AI Podcast is syndicated by Geekwire and produced by Crumpled Ink Media

Trevor Noah speaks with GeekWire's Todd Bishop after Noah taught a 5th grade class at Ardmore Elementary in Bellevue, Wash., for Code.org's Hour of AI during Computer Science Education Week. The former Daily Show host, comedian, author, podcast host, and Microsoft "Chief Questions Officer" talks about learning AI alongside kids, the importance of maintaining unbridled curiosity, and how artificial intelligence may — or may not — reshape the craft of comedy. RELATED STORY: ‘We are all kids in the age of AI’: Trevor Noah teaches 5th graders — and learns a few things himselfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amazon is experimenting again. This week, we dig into our scoop on Amazon Now, the company's new ultrafast delivery service. Plus, we recap the GeekWire team's ride in a Zoox robotaxi on the Las Vegas Strip during AWS re:Invent. And in our featured interview, from the show floor, AWS Senior Vice President Colleen Aubrey discusses Amazon's push into applied AI, why the company sees AI agents as "teammates," and how her team is rethinking product development in the age of agentic coding. RELATED STORIES Stars on the ceiling, Cher on the speakers: Notes from our first ride in Amazon’s Zoox robotaxi Groceries in a flash: We tested ‘Amazon Now’ in Seattle — and got our delivery in 23 minutes AWS CEO Matt Garman thought Amazon needed a million developers, until AI changed his mind With GeekWire co-founders Todd Bishop and John Cook. Edited by Curt Milton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back to discuss all the latest, greatest, and weirdest rock news on Geekwire! In today's episode, we've got some big rock news coming your way. First up, legends LYNYRD SKYNYRD and FOREIGNER have just announced their Double Trouble Double Vision tour for summer 2026, which is set to be a massive one. However, it's worth noting that neither band will feature any original members—we share our thoughts. We also dive into Rikki Rockett's recent comments about his strained relationship with Bret Michaels, revealing there's nothing on the books for a 2026 POISON tour—what's going on behind the scenes? We also talk about Dave Mustaine's ambitious vision for Megadeth's final show, which he hopes will take place… in space? And Johnny Kelly of Type O Negative opens up about plans to celebrate the late Peter Steele's life and legacy with a special tribute. In festival news, over 160 bands, including heavy hitters like Guns N' Roses and Foo Fighters, have been announced for the 2026 edition of Welcome to Rockville. Mötley Crüe is also making waves, with their own big tour announcement, this time bringing Tesla and Extreme along for a summer 2026 North American run. Ambitious of them to follow those two acts. Also on today's show, Alice Cooper is getting the band back together for a special performance at the 2025 Christmas Pudding, reuniting with his original bandmates and David Coverdale officially announces his retirement. All that and more on the latest Geekwire! We hope you enjoy and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Media family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back to discuss all the latest, greatest, and weirdest rock news on Geekwire! In today's episode, we've got some big rock news coming your way. First up, legends LYNYRD SKYNYRD and FOREIGNER have just announced their Double Trouble Double Vision tour for summer 2026, which is set to be a massive one. However, it's worth noting that neither band will feature any original members—we share our thoughts. We also dive into Rikki Rockett's recent comments about his strained relationship with Bret Michaels, revealing there's nothing on the books for a 2026 POISON tour—what's going on behind the scenes? We also talk about Dave Mustaine's ambitious vision for Megadeth's final show, which he hopes will take place… in space? And Johnny Kelly of Type O Negative opens up about plans to celebrate the late Peter Steele's life and legacy with a special tribute. In festival news, over 160 bands, including heavy hitters like Guns N' Roses and Foo Fighters, have been announced for the 2026 edition of Welcome to Rockville. Mötley Crüe is also making waves, with their own big tour announcement, this time bringing Tesla and Extreme along for a summer 2026 North American run. Ambitious of them to follow those two acts. Also on today's show, Alice Cooper is getting the band back together for a special performance at the 2025 Christmas Pudding, reuniting with his original bandmates and David Coverdale officially announces his retirement. All that and more on the latest Geekwire! We hope you enjoy and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Media family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI isn't taking jobs — it's changing what jobs are.On today's episode, GeekWire's Todd Bishop joins host Sam Ransbotham to dive into how artificial intelligence is reshaping work, learning, and creativity — not by replacing humans but by amplifying what we can do. From classrooms where students use AI on exams to newsrooms rethinking how news stories get written, they explore the opportunities (and headaches) of this new era. It's a smart, funny, and refreshingly real look at how we're all learning to work with our newestcoworker — artificial intelligence. Read the episode transcript here.  Guest bio: Todd Bishop is cofounder of GeekWire, the Seattle-based business and technology news site, where he covers topics like AI, Microsoft, and Amazon, in addition to hosting a weekly podcast. A native of Orland, California, the longtime journalist previously worked at The Philadelphia Inquirer, Puget Sound Business Journal, and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Me, Myself, and AI is a podcast produced by MIT Sloan Management Review and hosted by Sam Ransbotham. It is engineered by David Lishansky and produced by Allison Ryder. We encourage you to rate and review our show. Your comments may be used in Me, Myself, and AI materials. ME, MYSELF, AND AI® is a federally registered trademark of Massachusetts Institute of Technology. All rights reserved.

In this episode of the Shift AI Podcast, Alvin Graylin, Digital Fellow at Stanford's Institute for Human-Centered AI and creator of the Abundantism framework, joins host Boaz Ashkenazy for a bold and wide-ranging conversation on the future of AI and humanity. With a background that spans investing, international leadership, and advanced academic research, Alvin offers a rare, global lens on how we can — and must — steer AI toward positive societal outcomes.Together, Boaz and Alvin explore three potential AI futures — from Mad Max to Star Trek — and discuss how we can avoid a descent into dystopia by reframing our economic systems, rethinking employment, and redefining human value. The conversation touches on the AI Bill of Rights, the risks of sovereign “gladiator AIs,” and how a new GI Bill for the AI age could help millions transition into a post-labor economy.If you're curious about AI's geopolitical risks, employment disruption, or how we might architect a truly abundant society, this is an essential listen.Chapters[01:55] Alvin Graylin's Background: Stanford, XR, Global Ventures [05:13] Why the Next 5–10 Years Matter for Humanity [08:04] The Three Futures: Mad Max, Elysium, and Star Trek [13:33] “Winning the Wrong Race” — The AGI Race and Policy Pitfalls [17:02] The Real Threat: Bad Actors and Rogue AI Use [18:40] AI and the Collapse of Traditional Employment [20:39] What 15–25% Unemployment Could Mean for Society [23:02] The AI Bill of Rights and the Need for New Protections [27:10] Surveillance, Data, and Manipulation Risks [29:52] From Scarcity to Abundantism: The Shift in Mindset [32:40] Guardian AI vs Gladiator AI: What We Should Be Building [35:04] The GI Bill for the AI Age and the Need for Soft Landings [42:03] Start / Stop / Keep: Alvin's Advice to Tech Leaders [45:49] Redefining Value: The Two Words That Shape the FutureConnect with Alvin GraylinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agraylin/ X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/agraylinConnect with Boaz AshkenazyLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/boazashkenazy Email: info@shiftai.fmThe Shift AI Podcast is syndicated by Geekwire and produced by Crumpled Ink Media. Special thanks to Augmented AI Labs and Clause for sponsoring this episode.

John Rossman the Managing Partner and Founder of Rossman Partners. He is a business strategist, operator, and expert on digital transformation, leadership, and business reinvention. He has consulted with many great brands including Novartis, Fidelity Investments, Microsoft, Walmart, and Nordstrom. He served as senior innovation advisor at T-Mobile and senior technology advisor to the Gates Foundation. He is an operator and builder whose love is diving into business problems and customer needs designing solutions and business opportunities. EXPERIENCE Former Amazon Executive Responsible for the launching and scaling the merchant integration team and played a key role in launching and scaling the Amazon marketplace business, which is now over 50% of all units sold at Amazon.com. Also responsible for the enterprise services business with responsibilities for Toys R Us, Target.com, NBA.com and other great brands. Media Analyst Sought after expert commentary regarding Amazon as interviewed by New York Times, CNBC, Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg, BBC, Geekwire and many others. Author Author of Big Bet Leadership: Your Transformation Playbook for Winning in the Hyper Digital Era. Releases Feb 27, 2024. Author of Think Like Amazon: 50 1/2 Ideas to Become a Digital Leader. Author of The Amazon Way on IoT: 10 Principles for Every Leader from the World's Leading Internet of Things Strategies. Author of The Amazon Way: Amazon's 14 Leadership Principles. Assignments - Interim chief technology officer for the Gates Foundation - Innovation advisor to T-mobile - Interim CIO for a national retailer Speaker Keynote speaker on innovation, leadership and digital transformation. John leads workshops on a wide variety of innovation, internet of things, digital strategy, and creating a culture of agility, trial and error, scaling and accountability. His goal is to give audiences tools they can immediately use to operate differently. Advisor Rossman Partners helps it's clients compete and win in the digital era. I work with my clients to both define strategy and create change for the organization. Bringing a broad range of expertise and trusted partners to the table, I first listen and understand, and then help create a customized approach for your situation.  

If you purchasd or rode an e-bike in the last 10 years, there’s a good chance it was a Rad Power Bike. The company, based in Seattle, was one of the first to popularize e-bikes with the general public, and grew to be the largest electric bike company in North America. But now, the company is on the brink of collapse. A spokesperson told Geekwire last week that Rad faces potential closure as early as January due to “significant financial challenges.” After virtually building the e-bike industry, and seeing demand quadruple during the pandemic, what went wrong for Rad Power Bikes? And can they recover? GUEST: Geekwire editor Taylor Soper RELATED LINKS: The rise and fall of Rad Power Bikes: From breakout success to the brink of shutdown - Geekwire Rad Power Bikes faces possible shutdown as it tries to survive ‘significant financial challenges’ - Geekwire Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Shift AI Podcast, Court Lorenzini, the founding CEO of DocuSign and now founder of Founder Nexus, joins host Boaz Ashkenazy for a thought-provoking conversation about entrepreneurship, AI, and building a more balanced future for humanity. As a five-time entrepreneur who has experienced both spectacular success and instructive failure, Court brings a unique perspective on how artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing what it takes to build and scale companies today.From the isolation of the founder's journey to reimagining education systems for an AI-driven world, Court shares his vision for creating abundance rather than scarcity. The conversation explores how AI could be humanity's greatest tool for leveling the playing field, the importance of founder communities, and why we need to rethink our approach to work, purpose, and human dignity. If you're interested in understanding not just the business implications of AI but its profound societal impact, this episode offers invaluable insights from someone dedicated to helping founders succeed while building the future we all want to live in.Chapters[02:06] Court's Background and Entrepreneurial Journey[04:27] The First Paycheck and Worst Job Stories[07:34] Introducing Founder Nexus and the Founder's Journey[11:31] How AI is Changing Startup Requirements[14:04] The Challenge of Differentiation in the AI Era[17:11] The Lifecycle of Employment and Societal Impact[20:06] Rethinking Education for an AI Future[26:16] Dystopian vs Utopian AI Futures[30:25] What Court is Most Excited and Scared About[33:30] Creating Abundance Over ScarcityConnect with Court LorenziniLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/court-lorenzini-333447/ Connect with Boaz AshkenazyLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/boazashkenazy Email: info@shiftai.fm The Shift AI podcast is syndicated by Geekwire and produced by Crumpled Ink Media.

This week: A glimpse of the AI frontier in workplace productivity through the eyes of David Shim — serial entrepreneur, Read AI co-founder and CEO, former Foursquare leader, and this year’s GeekWire Awards CEO of the Year. Shim spoke with GeekWire co-founder John Cook at a recent dinner event hosted in partnership with Accenture, in conjunction with our new Agents of Transformation editorial series, exploring AI, productivity, and the future of work. They discuss the rapid rise of workplace AI, why Shim believes today’s boom is fueled by real revenue rather than dot-com-style subsidies, and where he sees both hype and genuine value emerging. Shim offers insights on AI assistants, cross-team “multiplayer AI,” global adoption, and the controversial idea of “digital twins” built from employees’ work data. Recorded by Jessica Reeves; edited by Curt Milton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle’s consumer-hardware ambitions are once again colliding with economic reality. The struggles of Glowforge and Rad Power Bikes echo a long regional history of big raises, high hopes, and hard landings — shaped by the pandemic, VC, and the unforgiving nature of building real products. GeekWire co-founders Todd Bishop and John Cook recorded this conversation for the purpose of providing the audio to an AI tool that turned the conversation into a written column that was edited and reviewed before publication. Check it out here. Related Stories: Glowforge hits restart: After restructuring, co-founders acquire key assets of laser engraver startup Rad Power Bikes faces possible shutdown as it tries to survive ‘significant financial challenges’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Geekwire reports on how the rock world keeps spinning with big news, heavy losses, and a few surprises. Ace Frehley's longtime manager reveals the final resting place of the Spaceman Peter Criss teases something spooky (and loud) for Halloween Frank Bello says the new Anthrax album is this close — and the band's starving for it Volbeat racks up another Billboard record John 5 shares how Mick Mars handled his Mötley Crüe transition Mudvayne's Chad Gray invites fans into a truly one-of-a-kind pre-show ritual Remembering King Kobra/Unruly Child's Marcie Free, gone at 71 “Spinal Tap” to conquer Stonehenge (the tall one) in 2026 Iron Maiden lines up a monster tour with Megadeth and Anthrax Guns N' Roses clarify Axl's latest Buenos Aires blow-up All that and a bunch more. We hope you enjoy Geekwire and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Geekwire reports on how the rock world keeps spinning with big news, heavy losses, and a few surprises. Ace Frehley's longtime manager reveals the final resting place of the Spaceman Peter Criss teases something spooky (and loud) for Halloween Frank Bello says the new Anthrax album is this close — and the band's starving for it Volbeat racks up another Billboard record John 5 shares how Mick Mars handled his Mötley Crüe transition Mudvayne's Chad Gray invites fans into a truly one-of-a-kind pre-show ritual Remembering King Kobra/Unruly Child's Marcie Free, gone at 71 “Spinal Tap” to conquer Stonehenge (the tall one) in 2026 Iron Maiden lines up a monster tour with Megadeth and Anthrax Guns N' Roses clarify Axl's latest Buenos Aires blow-up All that and a bunch more. We hope you enjoy Geekwire and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon confirmed this morning it is cutting 14,000 employees from its corporate workforce. In a letter sent to employees earlier today, the Senior Vice President of “People Experience and Technology” – basically, HR – at Amazon quoted CEO Andy Jassey, saying “we want to operate like the world’s largest startup… by reducing layers, increasing ownership, and helping reduce bureaucracy.” This may only be the beginning of cuts within the company. According to Reuters, this round of workforce reduction could include as many as 30,000 positions. That would be the largest staffing reduction in the company’s history. There are indicators that Amazon’s business is booming. Cloud computing sales increased 17.5% in the second quarter. The company is planning to hire 250,000 seasonal employees, anticipating big holiday sales. So - why now? What is Amazon’s goal with these cuts, and what are they aiming to build for the future of the company? Guest: Todd Bishop, co-founder of Geekwire, and a business and technology reporter Related stories: Amazon confirms 14,000 corporate job cuts, says push for ‘efficiency gains’ will continue into 2026 - Geekwire Amazon and the media: Inside the disconnect on AI, robots and jobs - Geekwire Amazon Plans to Replace More Than Half a Million Jobs With Robots - NYT Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes. Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back with a brand new edition of Fresh Blood, turning up the volume on some of the best new rock and metal you need to hear. Before the tunes kick in, we revisit the listener feedback from last week's Geekwire, where the Yungblud discussion got fans fired up and sparked some interesting points. This week also features a special promo for the brand new podcast Pop Sickos, hosted by Chris' brother Eric Czynszak, bringing pop culture, nostalgia, and other shenanigans to your podcast feed. On the music front, Chris showcases Sweet Electric, Fallen Temples, Gone Savage, Hellsmoke, and Jack Slamer, while Aaron fires up the latest from Sintage, Ex-Bombers, Bat, Blackfyre Rising, and Liar Thief Bandit. It's another killer batch of up-and-coming artists for your ears. Huge thanks to our Geeks of the Week: Adam Cox, Rockin' Ron Runyon, Kristen Schembeck, Samuel Wetz, Craig Terdich, Darren Parkin, Simon Catt, James J McEllhiney, Dodd Vernon, Troy Maturin, Jeff Corman, Ray Coon, Shea Hargett, Bakko, Shane Hebert, Thorbjorn Olsson, Grayson Gallegos, Aaron Baker, Tony Smith, Eddie Dinges, Brent Tibbetts, David Glynn, Wayne Cross, Pop Sickos Podcast, Tom Logsdon, Dave Meyer, John Phillips, Boris Petrovski, Marc Alden Taylor, Free Form Rock Podcast, The BS Sessions, David Cathey, Al Horta, Mike Tyler, Eric Lussier, Keith Rochford, Jeffrey Mendenhall, Sit and Spin with Joe, Ralph Viera, Bill Wang, Will Honeycutt, Joseph Capone, Whiting Guitar Works, VetteHalen, Pantheon Media, Scott Mairs, Eladio, Jeff Taylor, Ernesto Aguilar, Jeff VG, Scott Crouch, and The Mooger Fooger. Crank it up, share it with your friends, and discover your next favorite band—because Fresh Blood is where the future of rock lives. Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with a brand new edition of Fresh Blood, turning up the volume on some of the best new rock and metal you need to hear. Before the tunes kick in, we revisit the listener feedback from last week's Geekwire, where the Yungblud discussion got fans fired up and sparked some interesting points. This week also features a special promo for the brand new podcast Pop Sickos, hosted by Chris' brother Eric Czynszak, bringing pop culture, nostalgia, and other shenanigans to your podcast feed. On the music front, Chris showcases Sweet Electric, Fallen Temples, Gone Savage, Hellsmoke, and Jack Slamer, while Aaron fires up the latest from Sintage, Ex-Bombers, Bat, Blackfyre Rising, and Liar Thief Bandit. It's another killer batch of up-and-coming artists for your ears. Huge thanks to our Geeks of the Week: Adam Cox, Rockin' Ron Runyon, Kristen Schembeck, Samuel Wetz, Craig Terdich, Darren Parkin, Simon Catt, James J McEllhiney, Dodd Vernon, Troy Maturin, Jeff Corman, Ray Coon, Shea Hargett, Bakko, Shane Hebert, Thorbjorn Olsson, Grayson Gallegos, Aaron Baker, Tony Smith, Eddie Dinges, Brent Tibbetts, David Glynn, Wayne Cross, Pop Sickos Podcast, Tom Logsdon, Dave Meyer, John Phillips, Boris Petrovski, Marc Alden Taylor, Free Form Rock Podcast, The BS Sessions, David Cathey, Al Horta, Mike Tyler, Eric Lussier, Keith Rochford, Jeffrey Mendenhall, Sit and Spin with Joe, Ralph Viera, Bill Wang, Will Honeycutt, Joseph Capone, Whiting Guitar Works, VetteHalen, Pantheon Media, Scott Mairs, Eladio, Jeff Taylor, Ernesto Aguilar, Jeff VG, Scott Crouch, and The Mooger Fooger. Crank it up, share it with your friends, and discover your next favorite band—because Fresh Blood is where the future of rock lives. Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shift AI is brought to you by Clause, a legal AI platform, and is syndicated by GeekWire.In this episode of the Shift AI Podcast, Shalini Agarwal, VP of Product at Salesforce overseeing Slack's AI and search capabilities, joins host Boaz Ashkenazy to explore how AI is transforming workplace collaboration from the inside out. With 17 years of experience at Google and now leading AI innovation at one of the world's most widely used workplace platforms, Shalini offers unique insights into how billions of weekly messages are being augmented with intelligent agents and contextual AI.From her journey as a seasoned product manager to spearheading Slack's evolution into an agentic work operating system, Shalini reveals how teams are already using AI search, channel experts, and multiplayer agents to unlock institutional knowledge and streamline productivity. The conversation dives into the future of human-agent collaboration, the importance of contextual AI that works in the flow of work, and how Slack is positioning itself as the perfect platform for the next generation of workplace intelligence. If you're curious about how AI agents will reshape team productivity and what the future holds for contextual, collaborative AI experiences, this episode provides invaluable insights from someone building the future of work today.Chapters:[02:00] Shalini's Background and Product Management Evolution[04:43] Slack's AI Vision and Work Operating System[09:17] Real-World AI Integration Examples at Slack[12:26] The Power of Contextual AI in Workflow[13:56] Customer Adaptation and AI Journey Patterns[16:02] Agents vs Assistants: Understanding the Difference[18:14] Surprising Customer Use Cases and Open Text Box Innovation[21:22] Multiplayer AI Experiences and Team Collaboration[25:20] Security, Privacy, and Enterprise Data Protection[25:49] Multiplayer Native Agents Preview[27:44] The Future of Work: Agentic and ContextualConnect with Shalini AgarwalLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/shaliniprofile/ Connect with Boaz AshkenazyLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/boazashkenazy Email: info@shiftai.fm Shift AI is brought to you by Clause, a legal AI platform, and is syndicated by GeekWire.

Warning: you might need a drink (or three) to keep up with us this week as things get silly. Grab your favorite beverage and try to follow along as we tackle all the latest rock chaos: Sammy Hagar takes accountability and causes a stunning admission from Aaron. Jon Bon Jovi's Nashville bar hits the market. This House is Not for Sale; but, the business is. Def Leppard finally get their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame but dare you tread there? Europe's Ian Haugland promises a full-on return to ‘80s glory but is that what we want? Axl Rose becomes a jazz-loving humanoid robot. What? Frank Bello and Billy Sheehan contribute to Accept's 50th-anniversary album. But, what the hell is it? Aerosmith teams with Yungblud for a new track, and Aaron dishes out some unsolicited career advice for him Ace Frehley takes a spill and lands in the hospital—but, hopefully, just Trouble Walkin'. Vince Neil returns to the stage to Knock 'Em Dead; after cheating death multiple times. Mark "The Animal" Mendoza won't be joining Twisted Sister's 2026 reunion. Is the issue cosmetic, or something deeper? Yes, Scott Ian's beard dye is actually for sale Chiller Theatre drops the news that Vinnie Vincent won't be showing up (shocked, anyone?) And Aaron announces a big life change while trying to resurrect an old classic. So pour one out, press play, and try to keep up—it's Geekwire, and sobriety is optional. Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Warning: you might need a drink (or three) to keep up with us this week as things get silly. Grab your favorite beverage and try to follow along as we tackle all the latest rock chaos: Sammy Hagar takes accountability and causes a stunning admission from Aaron. Jon Bon Jovi's Nashville bar hits the market. This House is Not for Sale; but, the business is. Def Leppard finally get their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame but dare you tread there? Europe's Ian Haugland promises a full-on return to ‘80s glory but is that what we want? Axl Rose becomes a jazz-loving humanoid robot. What? Frank Bello and Billy Sheehan contribute to Accept's 50th-anniversary album. But, what the hell is it? Aerosmith teams with Yungblud for a new track, and Aaron dishes out some unsolicited career advice for him Ace Frehley takes a spill and lands in the hospital—but, hopefully, just Trouble Walkin'. Vince Neil returns to the stage to Knock 'Em Dead; after cheating death multiple times. Mark "The Animal" Mendoza won't be joining Twisted Sister's 2026 reunion. Is the issue cosmetic, or something deeper? Yes, Scott Ian's beard dye is actually for sale Chiller Theatre drops the news that Vinnie Vincent won't be showing up (shocked, anyone?) And Aaron announces a big life change while trying to resurrect an old classic. So pour one out, press play, and try to keep up—it's Geekwire, and sobriety is optional. Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Portland, Oregon, is the top story in the Portland startup news this week. For all of the wrong reasons. But startups in Oregon…? Startups in Portland and Bend in Oregon and Vancouver Washington are still going strong. Despite what you may have heard.SPECIAL THANKS: Stephen Green, special war correspondent, for the recent footage of what downtown Portland Oregon is actually likeOREGON STARTUP STORIES00:00 Portland Oregon startup news intro01:15 PSA: Portland Oregon is just fine02:12 Quick startup news bytes06:00 Pitch Latino Portland at OMSI07:10 New  @northbankinno  coworking 08:39  @GeekWire  20011:45 SecretsOREGON STARTUP LINKS- Positively Portland Bluesky posts https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ksjfbxar6io3y6vcheex2cj4/feed/positively-pdx- MicroConf US 2026 https://microconf.com/- Pitch Latino Portland 2025 https://latinofounder.com - North Bank Innovations coworking at the Vic https://thevicwa.com/sw-washington-startups-get-an-incubator-at-thevic.html- GeekWire 200 https://www.geekwire.com/geekwire-200/FIND RICK TUROCZY ON THE INTERNET AT…- https://patreon.com/turoczy- https://linkedin.com/in/turoczy- Portland startup news on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-oregon-startup-news-silicon-florist/id1711294699- Portland startup news Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2cmLDH8wrPdNMS2qtTnhcy?si=H627wrGOTvStxxKWRlRGLQ- The Long Con on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-con/id1810923457- The Long Con on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/48oglyT5JNKxVH5lnWTYKA- https://bsky.app/profile/turoczy.bsky.social- https://siliconflorist.substack.com/- https://pdxslack.comABOUT SILICON FLORIST ----------For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published Silicon Florist, a blog, newsletter, and podcast that covers entrepreneurs, founders, startups, entrepreneurship, tech, news, and events in the Portland, Oregon, startup community. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a startup or tech enthusiast, or simply intrigued by Portland's startup culture, Silicon Florist is your go-to source for the latest news, events, jobs, and opportunities in Portland Oregon's flourishing tech and startup scene. Join us in exploring the innovative world of startups in Portland, where creativity and collaboration meet.ABOUT RICK TUROCZY ----------Rick Turoczy has been working in, on, and around the Portland, Oregon, startup community for nearly 30 years. He has been recognized as one of the “OG”s of startup ecosystem building by the Kauffman Foundation. And he has been humbled by any number of opportunities to speak on stages from SXSW to INBOUND and from Kobe, Japan, to Muscat, Oman, including an opportunity to share his views on community building on the TEDxPortland stage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj98mr_wUA0). All because of a blog. Weird.https://siliconflorist.com#pdx #portland #oregon #startup #entrepreneur #warzone #warravaged #wartorn

The tables get turned on me once more - from host to guest - this time with Jonathan Sposato, a remarkable person who is one of Seattle's loudest and most effective cheerleaders. This is a re-release of the original published on September 25, 2025. His podcast is the aptly named: The Seattle Podcast. Jonathan interviews the leaders and experts behind the innovative thinking that makes Seattle a world-class city. From politics and science, to sports, music, and culture. He himself is one of those leaders. Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and media executive. He is the chairman and co-founder of GeekWire, an American technology news website, and owns and publishes Seattle magazine and Seattle Business magazine. Jonathan was the first person to sell not one, but two profitable companies, Picnik and Phatbits, to Google and subsequently sold a third to Shutterstock. Awesome conversation moderated by a real pro and amazing human being.

This week on the GeekWire Podcast: Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and his NBA team, the Clippers, face scrutiny over an alleged salary-cap dodge tied to star Kawhi Leonard. We unpack the report and Ballmer’s emphatic denial, while reflecting on his history in tech and sports. Also: OpenAI's surprise $1.1 billion acquisition of Seattle startup Statsig, and what it says about the AI talent wars. Plus, the ironic role of Microsoft’s own antitrust past in the landmark ruling against Google’s search monopoly this week. Seattle journalist, radio host and bar owner Mike Lewis joins GeekWire's Todd Bishop for this episode, which also features a highlight from a segment with KUOW's Kim Malcolm. Related Stories OpenAI acquires Statsig for $1.1B, names CEO to key role in surprise exit for Seattle-area unicorn ‘Absurd’: Steve Ballmer responds to report that Clippers funneled money to star player via endorsement deal Pablo Torre details his investigation on "Pablo Torre Finds Out." ESPN's Ramona Shelburne interviews Steve Ballmer. Google antitrust ruling gives Microsoft a shaky bridge over search giant’s competitive moat KUOW: Is the Google antitrust ruling a ‘big whiff,’ or an advantage for rivals like Microsoft? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Geekwire we've got a stack of rock and metal headlines you don't want to miss: TRIXTER is back in the studio working on a new album of “kick-a** rock and roll music.” BON JOVI drops a revamped Forever featuring Bruce Springsteen, Joe Elliott, Jelly Roll, and more. GIBSON FILMS set to release Tony Iommi: The Godfather of Heavy Metal limited series this fall. ROB HALFORD reflects on Judas Priest's Turbo era — and why fans wanted to “throw it in the bin.” MICHAEL MONROE undergoes knee surgery, forced to bow out of U.S. tour with Buckcherry. MASTODON's Bill Kelliher pays tribute to Brent Hinds: “You were a brother… we were a family.” SALIVA bassist Brad Stewart claps back at Josey Scott, calling him “desperate” as attendance woes continue. WARRANT's Joey Allen says new music is being discussed — but admits, “It's not easy.” PAUL STANLEY calls “I Was Made for Lovin' You” the biggest KISS song of all time. ACE FREHLEY confirms he declined KISS's invite to their Las Vegas fan event. KISS members Simmons, Stanley, Frehley, and Criss all comment on the band receiving the Kennedy Center Honor. Plus: Barry Manilow revealed as the Devil's music? All that and more! We hope you enjoy Geekwire for the week of 09.01.25 and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Geekwire we've got a stack of rock and metal headlines you don't want to miss: TRIXTER is back in the studio working on a new album of “kick-a** rock and roll music.” BON JOVI drops a revamped Forever featuring Bruce Springsteen, Joe Elliott, Jelly Roll, and more. GIBSON FILMS set to release Tony Iommi: The Godfather of Heavy Metal limited series this fall. ROB HALFORD reflects on Judas Priest's Turbo era — and why fans wanted to “throw it in the bin.” MICHAEL MONROE undergoes knee surgery, forced to bow out of U.S. tour with Buckcherry. MASTODON's Bill Kelliher pays tribute to Brent Hinds: “You were a brother… we were a family.” SALIVA bassist Brad Stewart claps back at Josey Scott, calling him “desperate” as attendance woes continue. WARRANT's Joey Allen says new music is being discussed — but admits, “It's not easy.” PAUL STANLEY calls “I Was Made for Lovin' You” the biggest KISS song of all time. ACE FREHLEY confirms he declined KISS's invite to their Las Vegas fan event. KISS members Simmons, Stanley, Frehley, and Criss all comment on the band receiving the Kennedy Center Honor. Plus: Barry Manilow revealed as the Devil's music? All that and more! We hope you enjoy Geekwire for the week of 09.01.25 and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings, Geekwire contributing editor Mike Lewis, and KUOW’s Patricia MurphySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Tech companies are powerful, influential, and often hard to holdaccountable. But No Azure for Apartheid is trying to get Microsoft to make changesthrough protests. Those protests have escalated recently. There’s lots to talk about and Geekwire reporter and co-founder Todd Bishop ishere to discuss. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime University of Washington computer science professor Ed Lazowska — newly retired at 75 after nearly a half-century on the faculty — joins us to discuss the evolution of computer science, how AI is changing what and how students learn, why specialization is rising, the role of universities in Seattle’s tech economy, and what he plans to tackle next across teaching, advising, and policy. Read more on GeekWire. With GeekWire co-founders Todd Bishop and John Cook. Edited by Curt Milton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back for a brand spanking new episode of Geekwire! Here's what we're chewing on this time: John Bush on why now is the time to celebrate his era of Anthrax Lars Ulrich teases possible Metallica Sphere residency after 2026 tour Metallica to play intimate club show for SiriusXM's “Maximum Metallica” launch System of a Down's Daron Malakian says replacing Serj Tankian isn't happening Paul Stanley explains how KISS controls tribute bands Great White to release songs in batches before a full album RIP David Roach (Junkyard vocalist) after cancer battle Wacken 2026 lineup revealed: Def Leppard, In Flames, Savatage, Nevermore, and more Blue Öyster Cult's Eric Bloom never offended by SNL's cowbell sketch Spin Magazine's AI deal sparks backlash from music industry veterans Green Jellÿ eject member over “disgusting” Ozzy Osbourne meme All that and a whole lot more! We hope you enjoy Geekwire for the week of 08.08.25 and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back for a brand spanking new episode of Geekwire! Here's what we're chewing on this time: John Bush on why now is the time to celebrate his era of Anthrax Lars Ulrich teases possible Metallica Sphere residency after 2026 tour Metallica to play intimate club show for SiriusXM's “Maximum Metallica” launch System of a Down's Daron Malakian says replacing Serj Tankian isn't happening Paul Stanley explains how KISS controls tribute bands Great White to release songs in batches before a full album RIP David Roach (Junkyard vocalist) after cancer battle Wacken 2026 lineup revealed: Def Leppard, In Flames, Savatage, Nevermore, and more Blue Öyster Cult's Eric Bloom never offended by SNL's cowbell sketch Spin Magazine's AI deal sparks backlash from music industry veterans Green Jellÿ eject member over “disgusting” Ozzy Osbourne meme All that and a whole lot more! We hope you enjoy Geekwire for the week of 08.08.25 and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week is Brad Anderson — a tech engineering and product leader who spent more than 17 years at Microsoft and is now approaching 5 years at Qualtrics, the experience management technology company, where he’s president of products, user experience, engineering, and security. I’ve known Brad for a while, in fact I’ve been on two of his shows back when he was an enterprise mobility and cloud technology leader at Microsoft, and it was all the rage for executives to have their own video shows. There was “Lunch Break with Brad Anderson,” where he drove his guests around the streets of Redmond in his Tesla, introducing me to "Insane Mode" at the time. And there was “The Ship Room,” where he talked about the cloud and played games with guests, challenging me to distinguish real startup names from fake ones. For this week’s show, I went to the Qualtrics Tower in downtown Seattle to talk with Brad about how he thinks about building tech today — how AI is starting to change the way products come together, and how expectations are shifting for both the people using the tools and the people building them. I also turn the tables on Brad in the final segment with a game about cloud and AI terms called "Real or Ridiculous" — stick around to play along. But first, he reminded me about the random case of mistaken identity that brought us together in the first place, back in the day. Listen to the show to hear the story, and see the related post on GeekWire to read highlights. — GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop Edited by Curt Milton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back to discuss a new batch of stories from the rock world with Geekwire! Here's what we're covering this time: Our take on BLACK SABBATH's legendary final livestream performance Aaron Camaro shares his trip to Knoxville for Faster Pussycat and The Supersuckers BUCKCHERRY announces Fall 2025 U.S. tour with MICHAEL MONROE KISS Army Storms Vegas morphs into Kiss Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas MÖTLEY CRÜE and DOLLY PARTON top classic rock radio with “Home Sweet Home” STRYPER's Oz Fox steps back from touring due to health advice VIVIAN CAMPBELL reflects on his time with Ronnie James Dio Trailer reaction: SCORPIONS biopic Wind Of Change RIKKI ROCKETT talks new music plans with The Rockett Mafia + Tyson Leslie joins JAKE E. LEE gives an update on his shooting incident – suspects arrested PRIMER 55 returns with first shows in over a decade Rock news, nostalgia, and new beginnings — don't miss it! We hope you enjoy Geekwire and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a recent memo to employees, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said artificial intelligence is ultimately going to mean fewer jobs at the company, as AI transforms how work gets done. Geekwire co-founder Todd Bishop is here to talk about what AI could mean for Amazon, and Seattle's tech industry as a whole. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.