Rebekah Bastian
Rebekah Bastian is currently an author at Berrett-Koehler Publishers, advisor at Responsibly Ventures and Teal, and founder of a Seattle startup. She previously founded OwnTrail, which was acquired, and is recognized for her expertise as a tech leader, entrepreneur, artist, and writer.
Microsoft names Aneesh Raman chief economic opportunity officer and promotes Jenny Lay‑Flurrie; DAT CPO Brian Gill resigns
Microsoft promoted Jenny Lay‑Flurrie to corporate vice president of its Trusted Technology Group and named Aneesh Raman chief economic opportunity officer; Zillow appointed a new policy lead while departures occurred at Oracle, Hiya and DAT Freight & Analytics, including DAT’s CPO Brian Gill resigning.
Glowforge Launches Spark $699 3D Laser Engraver for Home Crafters with Presale at $599
Glowforge introduced the Spark, its lowest priced 3D laser engraver at $699, targeting home crafters with the same laser technology as its higher-end models. The company is offering a presale discount price of $599 and plans retail distribution through major stores.
Former SoundCommerce VP Diena Lee Mann Launches AI Startup Spectio; Microsoft Federal President Rick Wagner Departs
Diena Lee Mann, former SoundCommerce senior VP, launched Spectio, an AI tool to help business analysts work with BI platforms like Tableau and Power BI. Microsoft Federal president Rick Wagner stepped down, and Jessica Boulanger joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as SVP of communications.
Organizations
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Teal Advisor 2023–present · current
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Responsibly Ventures Advisor 2021–present · current
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Berrett-Koehler Publishers Author 2020–present · current
Education
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University of California, Berkeley MS, Mechanical Engineering · 2002–2003
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University of Washington BS, Mechanical Engineering · 2000–2002
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University of Washington College of Engineering Bachelor of Science - BS
