Amazon
Facts
- HQ
- SEATTLE
- Sectors
- E-commerce, Cloud computing, Aerospace/Satellites, Media/Streaming, Advertising, Consumer devices
- Founded
- 1994
- Type
- Corporation Seattle business license
- Employees
- 1600000
- Registered name
- Amazon.Com Inc Seattle business license
- Stage
- Public
Remitly Signs Lease for Larger Seattle Headquarters at Rainier Square Tower, Plans Move in 2025
Remitly is relocating its Seattle headquarters to a larger office at Rainier Square Tower in downtown Seattle next year to enhance collaboration and in-person work. The company employs over 450 people in Seattle and aims to support return-to-office strategies amid a broader downtown recovery.
Seattle Startup Freightmate.ai, Founded by Ex-Amazon and Flexport Execs, Raises $650K to Revolutionize Freight Forwarding with AI
Seattle-based startup Freightmate.ai, founded by former Amazon and Flexport executives, launched with a $650,000 pre-seed round to develop AI-powered freight forwarding management tools. The company aims to modernize the $220 billion freight forwarding industry by automating document and task management, currently seeking its first customers.
Former Amazon and Unity Exec Marc Whitten Named CEO of GM-Backed Self-Driving Company Cruise Amid Recovery
Marc Whitten, former chief product and technology officer at Unity Software and ex-Amazon and Microsoft executive, has been named CEO of Cruise, a GM-backed self-driving company facing recent operational setbacks. Whitten will relocate to Austin and lead Cruise as it recovers from safety incidents, executive departures, and layoffs.
BoxedUp Raises $2.85M Seed Round to Digitize Equipment Rental Stores with Ex-Amazon Leadership
BoxedUp, a startup founded by former Amazon employees, raised $2.85 million in seed funding to help equipment rental companies automate and run online stores. Led by CEO Donald Boone, the company aims to scale B2B equipment rental through its e-commerce platform and plans to expand its team in 2023.
AI, VC, and the next big opportunity in tech, with 'Startup Project' host Nataraj Sindam
As the creator and host of the "Startup Project" podcast, Seattle-area tech senior product manager Nataraj Sindam talks with a wide range of investors and entrepreneurs, contributing to his broad perspective on the future of artificial intelligence, investing, startups, and business technology. He's also author of the Above Average email newsletter, and venture partner with Incisive Ventures. Our topics this week include: The opportunity to apply the power of large language models and generative AI to the larger world of business-to-business applications, including services tailored to workflows in specific industry verticals. How AI will drive a massive increase in data…
Chris Bee Joins AI Email Startup Superhuman as CTO; Getty Images Founder Departs Board; Xbox Veteran Larry Hryb Joins Unity
Chris Bee, formerly CTO at Lessen, has joined AI email startup Superhuman as CTO to help expand its enterprise offerings, while several other tech executives changed roles across Pacific Northwest companies. Notably, Getty Images founder Jonathan Klein left the board, and Xbox veteran Larry Hryb joined Unity as director of community.
Daydream Raises $50M Seed to Launch AI-Driven Online Clothing Shopping Platform Led by Julie Bornstein
Daydream, a startup led by e-commerce veteran Julie Bornstein, raised a $50 million seed round to develop an AI-powered platform aimed at transforming online clothing shopping. The platform, launching in beta later this year, partners with nearly 2,000 brands to offer a more intuitive and personalized shopping search experience.
Collaborative Robotics Hires Former Amazon AI Leader Michael Vogelsong, Opens Seattle Office Following $100M Series B Round
Collaborative Robotics, after raising $100 million in Series B funding, has hired former Amazon AI leader Michael Vogelsong to lead its new Foundation Models AI team at a new Seattle office. This expansion highlights Seattle's growing prominence as an AI hub and advances in robotics technology.
Seattle Venture Capitalists Say Founder Support, Not Local Money, Is Key Missing Piece in Startup Ecosystem
Seattle's startup ecosystem is often criticized for a lack of local venture capital firms, but experts highlight that the true opportunity lies in fostering greater founder-to-founder investment and community support to strengthen the scene. Panelists at the Seattle AI Investor Summit emphasized that being a net importer of investment capital is positive, and more connectivity among founders could boost the city's startup success.
Tech Veterans Joseph Sirosh and Oren Etzioni Advocate Daily AI Experimentation at PAN-IIT Seattle 2024, Spotlighting Generative AI’s Transformative Impact
Tech veterans Joseph Sirosh and Oren Etzioni urge daily experimentation and learning with AI to stay current amid a pivotal shift driven by generative AI innovations. Sirosh's new startup, CreatorsAGI, focuses on empowering creators to build conversational AI agents, highlighting AI's transformative potential despite existing limitations.
Former Amazon Executive Trent Gillespie Launches Stellis AI to Guide Non-Tech Firms in AI Strategy and Adoption
Trent Gillespie, former Amazon executive, founded Stellis AI to advise non-tech organizations on AI strategy and solutions, aiming to help smaller businesses navigate AI impact effectively. His startup offers workshops, education, and AI implementation to sectors like nonprofits, manufacturing, and retail.
week of may 27: Coral Garnick Ducken - Madrona
Top Stories: 1. Expedia leaders are out Geekwire article/Seattle Times article 2. Synapse bankruptcy affects Seattle startup Geekwire article 3. Amazon AWS CEO change PSBJ article (CEO leaving) PSBJ article (new CEO) 4. OpenAI's new voice product Geekwire article 5. Local VC to launch startup community hub Geekwire article About guest co-host Coral Garnick Ducken - Digital Editor, Madrona: Prior to her current role as Digital Editor for Seattle VC firm Madrona, she was a content writer for Blueprint Technologies. Before that she was the Associate Editor at Puget Sound Business Journal after leaving Seattle Times as a business reporter…
Emily Pesce - CEO at Joon
Emily Pesce is CEO of Joon, whose mission is to make mental healthcare and well-being broadly accessible and effective for 13-24 year olds. Emily has over twenty years of experience across healthcare, e-commerce, grocery, supply chain, technology, mobile, and cloud computing. She has led product, marketing, design, technology, forecasting and replenishment teams, among others. Her primary operating experiences were at Amazon (AmazonFresh, Kindle, Gaming, AWS) and Nerdy (Product). Emily has also been an investor, providing early stage capital, sometimes the first money in, to over 30 companies (Working Lab Capital, Pesce Family Ventures, NextGen Venture Partners). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
Seattle Startup Abett Raises $11.6M Series A to Expand Healthcare Data Platform for Employers
Seattle startup Abett raised $11.6 million in a Series A funding round to enhance its Lockbox platform, which helps large employers manage and analyze employee healthcare data to reduce costs. Led by CEO Mike Hanlon, the company benefits from recent healthcare data transparency laws and now employs 47 people.
Seattle Recruiting Software Startup SeekOut Lays Off 30% of Workforce, Second Round in Eight Months
Seattle-based recruiting software startup SeekOut cut 30% of its workforce last week, marking its second round of layoffs in eight months amid a tech downturn. The company raised $115 million in 2022, was valued at $1.2 billion, but did not disclose exact numbers of employees affected.
GeekWire Week in Review (May 12, 2024): AWS and Google executive moves, Expedia leadership exits, Kyndryl acquires Skytap
A weekly roundup of GeekWire’s most-read technology and startup stories for the week of May 12, 2024, covering major tech moves, executive departures, acquisitions, and new accelerator initiatives in the Seattle area and beyond.
Aviel Ginzburg Launches Seattle Foundations to Support Tech Startups with Non-Equity Accelerator in Capitol Hill
Aviel Ginzburg and a team of entrepreneurs are launching Seattle Foundations, a new invite-only entrepreneurial community and shared workspace in Seattle, aiming to support tech founders with mentorship and resources without taking equity. The initiative, set to open later this year in Capitol Hill, will offer co-working space, events, and six-month memberships focused on startup acceleration.
Kyndryl Acquires Seattle-Based Cloud Migration Company Skytap to Expand Hybrid Cloud Services
Kyndryl has acquired Seattle-based cloud migration software company Skytap, aiming to enhance its hybrid cloud services portfolio. Skytap, led by CEO Bradley Schick, supports traditional on-premise systems on Microsoft Azure and IBM Cloud, serving clients like Honeywell and Okta.
Seattle Startup OneCourt Creates Tactile Device for Vision-Impaired Fans to Follow Live Sports
Seattle startup OneCourt developed a tactile haptics device that helps vision-impaired sports fans follow live games by feeling spatial outlines and vibrations synced to broadcasts. This technology complements audio commentary by adding spatial details and real-time engagement.
Gaurav Oberoi’s Lexion Acquired by DocuSign for $165 Million, Marking Third Successful Exit for the Entrepreneur
Serial entrepreneur Gaurav Oberoi, co-founder of AI-based legal tech startup Lexion, will exit successfully as Lexion is acquired by DocuSign for $165 million. Oberoi, known for his customer-centric approach and expertise, has now had three startups acquired, earning strong respect in Seattle’s tech community.
Seattle Startup Mason Names Webb Stevens as CEO and John Thimsen as CTO, Nancy Xiao Shifts to President
Seattle startup Mason appointed Webb Stevens, former Docker COO, as CEO and John Thimsen, former Qualtrics CTO, as CTO, while Mason's previous CEO Nancy Xiao became president. Additional regional leadership changes include new hires at Beyond, Continuous Composites, and a new venture fund role in Seattle.
ZeroAvia Opens 136,000 sq. ft. Manufacturing Facility in Everett, Washington to Sell Hydrogen-Electric Aviation Components
ZeroAvia opened a 136,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Everett, Washington, to produce and sell hydrogen-electric airplane engine components. The company is pursuing certification for engines powering 20- to 90-seat aircraft and aims to lead in commercial aviation propulsion systems.
Former Amazon Prime Air Founders Raise $4.5M for Radical’s Solar-Powered Autonomous Aircraft Startup
Seattle-based startup Radical, founded by ex-Amazon Prime Air employees James Thomas and Cyriel Notteboom, raised $4.5 million to develop autonomous solar-powered aircraft for long-duration stratospheric flights to provide connectivity and imaging services. They recently demonstrated a prototype that flew nonstop for over 24 hours and plan to expand their team and capabilities.
Who will be the Next Tech Titan? Previewing the GeekWire Awards
This week on the show, we get a sneak preview of the GeekWire Awards, coming up at the Showbox SoDo in Seattle on Thursday, May 9. We look back at the past winners of the Next Tech Titan title in the awards, and consider the event's track record in predicting major companies to emerge from Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. We also contemplate the evolution of the "Workplace of the Year" category through the rise of remote and hybrid work. And finally, we consider the impact of migration on another part of state: Spokane, Wash., and the Inland Northwest. See…
Building a Modern Database: Nikita Shamgunov on Postgres and Beyond
In this episode of Founded & Funded, Madrona Investor Paul Goel and Neon Co-founder & CEO Nikita Shamgunov dive into the database market and the importance of creating a killer developer experience while balancing that experience with performance and reliability. Nikita also shares just how bullish he is on AI, his excitement for AI agents like Devin, and advises founders to not wait on an idea they're passionate about. Full transcript here: (00:00) Introduction (00:46) Nikita's Background and the Genesis of Neon (02:50) The Right Time to Build Neon and Database Market Insights (05:17) Neon's Differentiation in the Database Market…
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