Joshua Nelson

Venice.ai founder Jesse Proudman leaves Washington after 'millionaire tax' prompts exodus of business leaders

Tech entrepreneur Jesse Proudman, founder and CTO of Venice.ai, is leaving Washington State, saying the state's new 'millionaire tax' and a hostile tax climate have driven him and other business leaders to relocate. He described Washington as shifting from a 'startup sanctuary' to a place that 'villainizes' companies.