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F5 Marks 30 Years by Pivoting to AI Security with $180M CalypsoAI Acquisition Protecting Fortune 500
F5 Technologies celebrates its 30th anniversary by transforming from a video game startup to a $3 billion AI security platform provider protecting over 80% of Fortune 500 companies. Recent acquisitions of CalypsoAI and SurePath AI enhance its capabilities in securing AI models, agents, and APIs across hybrid environments amidst growing visibility challenges.
UW Grad Sky Yang Launches SnapMatePhoto to Connect Customers with Human Photographers Amid AI-Image Trend
Sky Yang, a University of Washington graduate, launched SnapMatePhoto, a Seattle-based startup that connects customers with skilled human photographers amid concerns about AI-generated images. The platform offers photography services for events like graduations, weddings, and maternity shoots.
F5 Acquires SurePath AI to Boost Enterprise AI Security and Visibility
F5 has acquired Denver startup SurePath AI, which detects and monitors AI tools used on corporate networks, and will fold it into F5’s new AI security platform to discover, test and apply guardrails to enterprise AI deployments.
Agasthya Upadhya Promoted to CEO of Seattle Freight Software Startup Logixboard; Co-founder Julian Alvarez Becomes Chairman
Agasthya Upadhya has been named CEO of Seattle-based freight software startup Logixboard, succeeding co-founder Julian Alvarez who becomes chairman. Other notable Pacific Northwest tech leadership changes include Angelique Okeke at F5, Beth Birnbaum at Mudstack, and Kenny Wyatt at Pushpay.
AI2 Incubator Moves to Historic Pier 70 on Seattle Waterfront, Anchoring Tech Expansion with New AI House
The AI2 Incubator is relocating to Pier 70 on Seattle's waterfront, becoming the anchor tenant in a historic building once home to MTV’s 'Real World,' as part of efforts to attract more tech companies. The incubator, which spun off from the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence in 2022 and recently raised $30 million, will also establish a new 'AI House' for AI events and collaboration.
WTIA Marks 40 Years of Supporting Washington Tech Growth as CEO Michael Schutzler Retires
The Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) celebrated its 40th anniversary, marking its role in supporting Washington state's tech growth from the early days of Microsoft to today's tech giants. WTIA CEO Michael Schutzler is retiring after 11 years, with the association continuing to influence the state's tech-driven economy that now accounts for 21% of GDP and millions of jobs.
Nvidia Acquires Seattle AI Startup OctoAI for Over $250 Million, Ending Its Service Offering by October 31
Nvidia has acquired Seattle-based AI startup OctoAI, which helps run generative AI models efficiently, for a price potentially exceeding $250 million including retention incentives. OctoAI is winding down its services by October 31, marking Nvidia's continued expansion in AI amid rising regulatory scrutiny.
GeekWire returns in person for 2022 Awards at Showbox SoDo, honoring 60+ finalists across 15 categories with 16,000+ votes
GeekWire held its first in-person GeekWire Awards in three years at Showbox SoDo in Seattle, honoring 60+ finalists across 15 categories with over 16,000 community votes and appearances by local tech leaders and entertainers.
