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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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Colette Stallbaumer
Co-founder of Microsoft WorkLab and General Manager of Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft
Episode: The Great Rewiring: How the pandemic set the stage for AI — and what's next
Shirish Nadkarni
Serial entrepreneur and Microsoft veteran
Episode: A $100k wall for talent: Tech leader and author Shirish Nadkarni on the H-1B fee and the impact of immigrants
Jay Richman
Vice President of Product and Technology at Amazon, previously associated with Spotify and NBC Universal, involved in developing creative technology for advertising.
Amazon
Episode: When AI becomes the creative director: Amazon VP Jay Richman on the future of media and ads
Jeff Shulman
Professor of Marketing and Chair of the Marketing Department at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business
University of Washington
Episode: Booms, Busts, and Seattle in the AI Era, with Jeff Shulman of the UW Foster School
Adam Brotman
Co-author of 'AI First', former Chief Digital Officer of Starbucks
Forum3
Episode: Building an AI-first company: What these two business leaders learned from top experts in the field
Andy Sack
Co-author of 'AI First', founder and investor in tech leaders
Forum3
Episode: Building an AI-first company: What these two business leaders learned from top experts in the field
Francessca Vasquez
Vice President at Amazon Web Services, leading the Generative AI Innovation Center
Amazon Web Services
Episode: How Companies Are Really Using AI, with AWS VP Francessca Vasquez
Colin Sebastian
Long-time technology analyst and managing director at Baird
Baird
Episode: Amazon, Google, Meta, and the AI long game, with Baird's Colin Sebastian
Sabina Nawaz
Executive coach and former Microsoft leader
Microsoft
Episode: Managing in the Age of AI, with former Microsoft leader, executive coach, and author Sabina Nawaz

Hosts

Todd Bishop
Co-founder and chief journalist at GeekWire, providing insights and analysis on tech trends and news.
John Cook
Co-founder and journalist at GeekWire, he contributes to discussions about technology news and its implications.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 149 ratings
  • 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 Statesa year 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 States2 years ago
  • What Happens in Seattle Matters Everywhere

    Good source of tech news for Seattle/The World. What matter here matters everywhere, they say

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Overshare
    United States2 years ago
  • What Happens in Seattle Matters Everywhere

    Good source of tech news for Seattle/The World.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Overshare
    United States3 years ago

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There are mixed opinions regarding depth; some feel episodes lack in-depth coverage of their topics, while others enjoy the succinct format that keeps information accessible.

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The Great Rewiring: How the pandemic set the stage for AI — and what's next
Q: What are some characteristics common among companies successfully implementing AI?
Successful companies tend to approach AI not just as a technology adoption but by starting with business problems and deploying AI to find efficiencies and drive innovation across all levels of the organization.
The Great Rewiring: How the pandemic set the stage for AI — and what's next
Q: How did the pandemic and what we all went through in that era set the stage for what we're experiencing now with the AI revolution?
The changes experienced during the pandemic, including the swift transition to remote and hybrid work, prepared us for the adoption of AI and new collaboration tools, which have become essential in modern work environments.
Vibe-coding a new reality: Chris Pirillo on the rise of AI-powered apps, features, and founders
Q: How are you using AI just day-to-day for yourself?
I use AI not because it's AI. I use it to solve problems.
Vibe-coding a new reality: Chris Pirillo on the rise of AI-powered apps, features, and founders
Q: How are you using AI in like just the organization of the event?
Not much, because quite honestly, having produced events for as long as I have, I already know what it's going to say.
Vibe-coding a new reality: Chris Pirillo on the rise of AI-powered apps, features, and founders
Q: Is there business opportunity here?
Absolutely. I think that's, you know, it all begins. And you don't know where inspiration is gonna strike, but when it strikes, you go with it.

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