The past week in technology and startup news saw a variety of developments. Baskar Sridharan, a former Google vice president, joined Amazon Web Services as a vice president leading the AI/ML Services and Infrastructure team. An entrepreneur and investor with ties to Techstars Seattle plans to launch a new invite-only organization and shared workspace to support tech founders. Bill Gates’ decision to leave Harvard to start Microsoft was highlighted as an example of entrepreneurial success. Expedia Group experienced abrupt exits from two top engineering leaders due to a violation of company policy.
Additionally, New York-based IT infrastructure services giant Kyndryl acquired Seattle-based company Skytap, which sells cloud migration software. Amazon Web Services CEO Adam Selipsky announced his departure from the company, three years after returning to lead the cloud giant. Bill Hilf, the CEO of late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s holding company, Vulcan Inc., is stepping down after more than seven years. Seattle’s venture capital ecosystem welcomed Bay Area talent with the addition of Vivek Ladsariya as managing director at Pioneer Square Labs.
Seattle’s population saw a shift as the city fell out of the top 10 fastest-growing big cities in the country. Melinda French Gates announced her resignation as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, marking a significant change in the leadership of the Seattle-based philanthropic organization. These stories showcase the dynamic nature of the technology and startup landscape, with key players making strategic moves and adjustments in leadership and operations. The industry continues to evolve, attracting top talent and experiencing shifts in population growth that impact the local ecosystem. Stay informed about the latest developments by signing up for weekly updates from GeekWire.
