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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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This week on the show: Todd reports from inside the Oakland federal courthouse where Elon Musk is suing OpenAI, Sam Altman, and Microsoft, with jury selection revealing just how hard it is to find anyone neutral about Musk these days.

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Bill Hilf has spent decades enterprise tech, open-source technologies, and AI, from IBM and Microsoft to running Paul Allen's portfolio as the CEO of Vulcan. He now chairs the Allen Institute for AI and American Prairie. His debut sci-fi novel, "The ... more

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Microsoft is offering a voluntary retirement program for the first time in its history, with thousands of U.S. employees eligible. GeekWire's Todd Bishop joins KIRO Newsradio hosts Angela Poe Russell and Mike Lewis to break down the details, what mak... more

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This week on the GeekWire Podcast, a week of Seattle-area startup news shows how the AI era is reshaping the regional tech scene. Q1 venture numbers reveal bigger checks going to fewer companies, with Seattle slipping behind the likes of Austin and M... more

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Recent Guests

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
Henry Bendon
Public Information Officer for Sound Transit
Sound Transit
Episode: Riding the rails — over a floating bridge: GeekWire Podcast takes the train across the lake to Microsoft
Brad Smith
President of Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: Riding the rails — over a floating bridge: GeekWire Podcast takes the train across the lake to Microsoft
David Tepper
CEO of PAYI (P-A-Y-I), startup founder spotlight
PAYI
Episode: GeekWire AI summit takeaways: Token budgets, watermelon metrics, and the $5k weekend coder
Brice Budke
President of Shep and co-founder of Packrat, Seattle-based video/creative studios
Shep / Packrat
Episode: How AI is changing the business and art of video, from 'chaos machine' to creative catalyst
Zeek Earl
Creative lead and co-founder (Executive Creative Director) of Packrat, Seattle-based
Packrat
Episode: How AI is changing the business and art of video, from 'chaos machine' to creative catalyst
Vijaye Raji
CTO of Applications, OpenAI
OpenAI
Episode: On location at OpenAI in Bellevue, with CTO of Applications Vijaye Raji
Pete Hanning
Executive Director of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce
Fremont Chamber of Commerce
Episode: GeekWire Podcast, Live from Fremont: Seahawks, AI, and Seattle's Future

Hosts

Todd Bishop
Co-founder of GeekWire and an experienced journalist, Todd focuses on technology news and its implications on society. Known for his engaging interviewing style and analysis, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the discussions.
John Cook
Co-founder of GeekWire and a prominent figure in tech journalism, John specializes in covering trends within the technology sector and engages deeply with guests around innovative ideas and business strategies.

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!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    HTTR_
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Show

    Great show! Why not on Spotify?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BonFacts
    United States3 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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Listeners appreciate the engaging discussions, insightful interviews, and the balance of humor with serious tech analysis.
Many enjoy the community-centric approach and timely news about the Pacific Northwest tech scene.

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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.
Bonus: Microsoft's surprise retirement offer — breaking it down on KIRO Newsradio
Q: Do you think other companies will imitate this approach?
The hosts agree it could become viral in the tech industry, with possibilities that rivals like Amazon might implement similar programs in the near future, depending on regulatory and business pressures.
Bonus: Microsoft's surprise retirement offer — breaking it down on KIRO Newsradio
Q: Why would Microsoft do this instead of traditional layoffs?
The guest articulates that this could be perceived as a more humane option for employees and a way to manage HR costs while still signaling financial discipline to Wall Street, especially given AI-related capital expenditures.
Bonus: Microsoft's surprise retirement offer — breaking it down on KIRO Newsradio
Q: Todd, tell us what is actually happening here.
Todd explains that Microsoft is offering a one-time voluntary retirement package to employees who meet certain age and tenure thresholds, with roughly 7% of US workers at Microsoft eligible and estimates that a portion will accept, framing it as a strategic cost-reduction move rather than mass layoffs.
Riding the rails — over a floating bridge: GeekWire Podcast takes the train across the lake to Microsoft
Q: Brad, what does Cross Lake Connection mean for Microsoft and its employees?
Brad Smith explains that the link expands quality of life, improves commute options, and enables easier access to jobs and events, benefiting both employees and the broader community.

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