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GeekWire brings you the week's latest technology news, trends and insights, covering the world of technology from our home base in Seattle. Our regular news podcast features commentary and analysis from our editors and reporters, plus interviews with special guests.

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On this special episode, Eric Ries, author of the 2011 bestseller "The Lean Startup," discusses his new book, "Incorruptible: Why Good Companies Go Bad and How Great Companies Stay Great."

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Brian Evergreen worked in AI at Microsoft from 2016 to 2023, including a role helping Fortune 500 executives develop their AI strategies. He kept seeing the same pattern: most of those projects were failing. He set out to figure out why, and the answ... more

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This week: As the Musk v. OpenAI trial heads to the jury, we dig into what Microsoft's internal board memos and executive testimony revealed about the origins of the company's massive bet on AI, and why this case matters beyond the billionaire drama.... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Evergreen
Author and technology executive; Future Solving Company
Future Solving Company / Autonomous Transformation author
Episode: AI is not your strategy: Author and business advisor Brian Evergreen explains why vision comes first
Luis Poggi
CEO of House Whisperer AI, Finalist for CEO of the Year
House Whisperer AI
Episode: Inside the 2026 GeekWire Awards: Innovators reshaping how we work, build, and learn
Tracy Drinkwater
Founder of Seattle Universal Math Museum, STEM Educator of the Year honoree
Seattle Universal Math Museum
Episode: Inside the 2026 GeekWire Awards: Innovators reshaping how we work, build, and learn
Ross Finman
CEO of Ogmoto, finalist for Hardware/Robotics/Physical AI of the Year
Ogmoto
Episode: Inside the 2026 GeekWire Awards: Innovators reshaping how we work, build, and learn
Laura Ruderman
CEO of the Technology Alliance
Technology Alliance
Episode: Inside the 2026 GeekWire Awards: Innovators reshaping how we work, build, and learn
Ryan James
CEO of Doppel Technologies, finalist for Startup of the Year
Doppel Technologies
Episode: Inside the 2026 GeekWire Awards: Innovators reshaping how we work, build, and learn
Mohamed Rastegari
CEO of Elastic AI, finalist for Startup of the Year
Elastic AI
Episode: Inside the 2026 GeekWire Awards: Innovators reshaping how we work, build, and learn
Bill Hilf
Author of The Disruption; former tech executive and board chair of AI2
Allen Institute for AI; American Prairie
Episode: AI, fungi, and the future of enterprise tech: Industry vet Bill Hilf on his debut novel 'The Disruption'
Todd Bishop
Co-founder of GeekWire, author of the Microsoft article discussed
GeekWire
Episode: Bonus: Microsoft's surprise retirement offer — breaking it down on KIRO Newsradio

Hosts

Todd Bishop
Host and co-founder of GeekWire; delivers expert analysis on Microsoft, regional tech, and industry trends.
John Cook
Co-host of the show; provides deep-dive tech industry coverage and on-the-ground reporting.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 162 ratings
  • AI objectivity?

    Not mentioning Grok AI within your discussion of AI platforms appears to be a selective approach, raising legitimate concerns about this podcast’s claimed objectivity!

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    2
    HTTR_
    United States4 months ago
  • Great Show

    Great show! Why not on Spotify?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BonFacts
    United States4 months ago
  • Geek tech gumshoe journalism par excellence! My absolute favourite podcast. Very street savvy with high journalistic integrity.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Canuck
    a year ago
  • A gem

    I love the Geekwire podcast but the technocapitalism episode was awful. Full of hyperbole, some facts wrong, just terrible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amex plat user
    United States2 years ago
  • Relevant and great

    Thoroughly impressed by each episode of the GeekWire Podcast. It’s both relevant and timely, addressing current topics that hit the mark in today’s fast-paced tech landscape. The dialogue is not only engaging but filled with actionable insights. A must-listen for anyone wanting to stay ahead of the curve.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Al mullins
    United States3 years ago

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High-quality interviews, though some listeners want deeper topic explorations.
Consistently engaging and relevant to tech industry trends.
Insightful coverage of the Seattle tech scene with strong guest diversity.
Hosts deliver timely analysis and actionable takeaways for business and product teams.

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Inside the 2026 GeekWire Awards: Innovators reshaping how we work, build, and learn
Q: What role does Elastic AI see for AI inference hardware moving forward?
Mohamed Rastegari discusses FPGA-based reconfigurable hardware that can adapt to evolving AI models, reducing cost and time to implement new models.
Inside the 2026 GeekWire Awards: Innovators reshaping how we work, build, and learn
Q: What does Doppel Technologies aim to achieve in the long term with AI-enabled ultrasound?
Ryan James outlines a platform to enable any procedure to be performed remotely, starting with ultrasound and expanding to global access for neglected populations.
Inside the 2026 GeekWire Awards: Innovators reshaping how we work, build, and learn
Q: How are you implementing AI in your day-to-day operations and personal routines?
Luis explains his daily routine includes AI-assisted meeting memory, auto-podcast synthesis, and voice/text interfaces, with a personal practice of starting the day with prayer for focus.
Inside the 2026 GeekWire Awards: Innovators reshaping how we work, build, and learn
Q: What are you doing and how are you making an impact with AI in your work?
Luis Poggi describes House Whisperer AI as an operating system for real estate pros, using AI to manage follow-ups, scheduling, and CRM while keeping a human touch in processing home transactions.
AI, fungi, and the future of enterprise tech: Industry vet Bill Hilf on his debut novel 'The Disruption'
Q: Why did you decide to write a novel now, and how do your experiences influence The Disruption?
I stepped down from the CEO role and wanted to explore big questions about AI through fiction, leveraging decades of experience in AI research, open source, and conservation to imagine plausible futures that are both cautionary and hopeful.

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Frequently Asked Questions About GeekWire

What is GeekWire about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show delivers timely tech news, analysis, and in-depth conversations with industry leaders and noteworthy guests. Recurring themes include AI strategy, enterprise technology, startup ecosystems, and regional tech policy, with frequent on-site reports and candid discussions about how large tech players intersect with regional innovation. Episodes often blend practical use cases, strategic frameworks, and human-centered perspectives, making it helpful for listeners who want clear takeaways for business strategy, product teams, and tech investment. Notable strengths include access to well-connected editors, a knack for translating complex topics into actionable insights, and regular guest lineups that span startups, AI hardware, education... more

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4. Ross Finman
5. Laura Ruderman
6. Ryan James
7. Mohamed Rastegari
8. Bill Hilf

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