James Whittaker, Ex-Microsoft and Google Exec, Consoles Laid-Off Employees at His Seattle Bars and Critiques AI in Viral Post

James Whittaker, a former Microsoft and Google tech leader, owns and runs bars near Seattle where he hosts tech storytelling events and offers support to laid-off Microsoft employees. His recent viral LinkedIn post criticized Microsoft layoffs and AI developments, reflecting his ongoing engagement with tech and community through his Side Hustle Taproom venues.