Former Amazon Worldwide Consumer CEO Dave Clark is launching a new supply-chain technology startup called Auger with $100 million in Series A funding. Matt Wood, Amazon Web Services vice president, is leaving the company after 15 years. Accolade CEO Raj Singh and his wife Jill hosted a fundraiser for Democratic presidential hopeful Kamala Harris and VP nominee Tim Walz. University of Washington biochemist David Baker won a share of this year’s Nobel Prize in chemistry for his discoveries about protein structure. Microsoft announced a new direction for the Halo series, including changing out its engine and renaming its main development studio. Smartsheet unveiled new features and design changes at its annual ENGAGE conference, including an integration with Amazon Q Business.
Growing a professional hockey franchise is different from scaling an early-stage software company. When Charlie Neiman joined Amazon in 2016, the company had never streamed a live event, let alone live sports. Paresh Rajwat stepped down from his role as the Pacific Northwest head of office for Meta, which has over 8,000 employees in the region. Returning to the office could result in a pay raise. These updates from GeekWire provide insight into the latest technology and startup news from the week of Oct. 6, 2024. To stay updated on these stories, readers can subscribe to the GeekWire Weekly email newsletter to receive updates every Sunday.
Dave Clark’s new startup, Auger, is backed by $100 million in Series A funding from Oak HC/FT. Matt Wood’s departure from Amazon after 15 years marks a transition in the cloud giant’s machine learning and artificial intelligence initiatives. Accolade CEO Raj Singh hosted a fundraiser for Democratic presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. University of Washington biochemist David Baker received a share of the Nobel Prize in chemistry for his groundbreaking discoveries on protein structure. Microsoft’s new direction for the Halo series involves significant changes to its engine and development studio. Smartsheet introduced new features and design changes at its ENGAGE conference, including an integration with Amazon Q Business.
Scaling a professional hockey franchise differs from growing an early-stage software company. Charlie Neiman’s experience at Amazon highlights the company’s foray into live sports streaming under his leadership. Paresh Rajwat’s departure from Meta signals changes in the tech industry landscape. The potential for increased pay upon returning to the office presents a compelling incentive for employees. These updates from GeekWire provide a snapshot of the latest technology and startup news, covering notable developments from the week of Oct. 6, 2024. Subscribing to the GeekWire Weekly email newsletter ensures that readers stay up to date on these stories every Sunday.
Dave Clark’s Auger startup secures $100 million in Series A funding from Oak HC/FT, while Matt Wood’s departure from Amazon reflects shifts in the company’s machine learning and artificial intelligence strategy. Raj Singh’s fundraiser for Democratic candidates Kamala Harris and Tim Walz demonstrates industry leaders’ involvement in political initiatives. David Baker’s Nobel Prize in chemistry recognizes his contributions to protein structure research. Microsoft’s revamp of the Halo series involves significant changes to its development, and Smartsheet introduces new features and design updates, including an integration with Amazon Q Business. These highlights from GeekWire offer a glimpse into the latest technology and startup stories from the week of Oct. 6, 2024, with the GeekWire Weekly email newsletter providing regular updates every Sunday.
Charlie Neiman’s role at Amazon marked the company’s entry into live sports streaming, while Paresh Rajwat’s departure from Meta signals a shift in tech industry leadership. Returning to the office could potentially result in increased pay for employees. These insights from GeekWire cover a range of technology and startup news, including Dave Clark’s Auger startup, Matt Wood’s exit from Amazon, and Raj Singh’s political involvement. David Baker’s Nobel Prize win highlights his groundbreaking research on protein structure, and Microsoft’s Halo series announcement unveils significant changes to its development. Smartsheet’s new features and design changes, along with an integration with Amazon Q Business, showcase innovation in the technology sector. Stay informed by subscribing to the GeekWire Weekly email newsletter for regular updates every Sunday.
