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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 week's show, recorded live at Atmosphere Seattle on the shores of Lake Union, Zillow Senior Vice President of Engineering Toby Roberts joins us to talk about what AI is doing to the business of buying and selling homes.

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This week: A study commissioned by the City of Seattle warns that the city is not in decline but is in danger, finding that 10 companies, nine of them in tech, pay three-quarters of the payroll tax on large employers, and that the tax structure uniqu... more

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This week: The NBA suspends former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer for a year and hits the Clippers with $30 million in fines and five lost draft picks over allegedly sham endorsement deals for Kawhi Leonard, drawing comparisons to the Microsoft antitrus... more

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This week: Bill Gates published a new essay warning that the AI industry is crossing the safety lines it set for itself, and that nobody is preparing for what's coming. At 70 years old, he also uses AI more than most people half his age, and he finds... more

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Sunny Gupta
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Micah Truman
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Katrina Spade
Inventor of human composting, founder of Recompose
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Jana Schuster
CEO and founder of StackIQ
StackIQ
Episode: Microsoft's reset, a new era for Seattle startups, and how AI is changing everything for founders
Blake Resnick
CEO of Brinc Drones
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Episode: Microsoft's reset, a new era for Seattle startups, and how AI is changing everything for founders
David Benowitz
VP of Strategy and Marketing for Brinc
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Boaz Ashkenazy
Shift AI founder and host of AI thought-leader podcasts
Shift AI
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David Kirtley
CEO and co-founder of Helion Energy
Helion Energy
Episode: Fusion energy: Wishing upon a star in a jar — Introducing 'Positive Charge' from GeekWire

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Todd Bishop
Host of GeekWire podcast, guides conversations and introductions to topics.
John Cook
Co-host of GeekWire podcast, conducts interviews and adds analysis.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 164 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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    HTTR_
    United States7 months ago
  • Great Show

    Great show! Why not on Spotify?

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    5
    BonFacts
    United States8 months ago
  • Geek tech gumshoe journalism par excellence! My absolute favourite podcast. Very street savvy with high journalistic integrity.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Canuck
    2 years 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.

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    Al mullins
    United States3 years ago

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Guests are consistently high-profile and knowledgeable, with strong Seattle tech cred.

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Bill Gates in his own words: How he's using AI, and why he's worried about the future
Q: After your 40-minute conversation with Bill Gates, did you walk out more concerned about our future?
Yes, I was more concerned, recognizing that Gates's memo highlights real, tangible risks and the urgency of proactive governance, even as he remains fascinated by AI's potential; it's a paradox that sticks with you after the interview.
From the dot-com boom to AI security: F5 at 30, with CEO François Locoh-Donou
Q: What about the SurePath AI acquisition and the accompanying AI security platform?
SurePath AI provides discovery of AI models and agents, while the platform will govern, test, and guardrail AI usage, consolidating discovery, testing, and remediation into a single integrated solution.
From the dot-com boom to AI security: F5 at 30, with CEO François Locoh-Donou
Q: How has F5 evolved from a hardware company to a platform for multi-cloud and AI?
F5 expanded beyond hardware to offer a complete platform including software and services, allowing customers to deploy across public clouds and on-premises, with flexible licensing and consumption models to simplify complexity.
From the dot-com boom to AI security: F5 at 30, with CEO François Locoh-Donou
Q: What makes a great acquisition for F5?
Great acquisitions bring in technology we can't easily build in time, align on customer mission, and fit culturally with the team that joins, ensuring the integration adds value and preserves the existing culture.
Anthropic, Amazon, and the Fable shutdown; AI-powered school arrives; World Cup tech
Q: What makes the two-pizza team concept at Amazon significant in the AI era?
The two-pizza teams are being leveraged to keep groups small, fast, and empowered to prototype quickly with AI, bypassing slower traditional processes like lengthy PRFAQs, so they can iterate on products in real time.

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Frequently Asked Questions About GeekWire

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

A tech-news and insights podcast from the Pacific Northwest that blends timely sector updates with in-depth conversations with founders, engineers, investors, and industry leaders. Episodes often center on AI adoption, enterprise software, cloud strategy, and regional tech dynamics, with on-site reporting, historical context, and nuanced takes on how larger players influence startups and innovation. Noteworthy strengths include on-location formats, strong interviewer rapport, and a track record of inviting guests who bridge technical depth with strategic business perspectives. Listeners are likely drawn to actionable insights, market context, and candid discussions about technology's real-world impact and career pathways in tech ecosystems.... more

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2. Elyssa Tappero
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