Q&A: Seattle startups may be insulated from the downturn, and other insights from VC Chris DeVore
Elliott Bay and the downtown Seattle skyline. (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser) With fears of an economic hurricane approaching the U.S. economy, venture capitalists are advising tech…
Microsoft suspends sales of products and services in Russia, condemns ‘unlawful’ invasion of Ukraine
Microsoft President Brad Smith. (GeekWire File Photo) Microsoft says it will suspend all new sales of its products and services in Russia and stop “many aspects” of…
Microsoft confirms Office and Windows hiring slowdown in latest sign of economic caution
GeekWire File Photo Microsoft will get more cautious about hiring in its Windows and Office divisions, including its Microsoft Teams group, in the latest sign of companies…
Microsoft lowers guidance, citing foreign exchange rates, in latest sign of volatile economy
GeekWire File Photo Microsoft shares fell by 2% this morning before partially recovering after the company reduced its revenue guidance for the current quarter, citing unfavorable foreign…
Bezos reignites Biden inflation feud, says president is misdirecting public or misunderstanding market
The inflation debate between President Biden and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos started in May. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz, and GeekWire File Photo) Updated below…
How remote work is changing tech pay: Seattle startup comp equals Silicon Valley, study says
From Space Needle to Golden Gate and beyond, U.S. startup pay is becoming more uniform, a recent study says. (Photos by Kevin Lisota, GeekWire; and Mark Gunn,…
Startups, superheroes, and the economy at a crossroads: Voices from Seattle’s tech community
Clockwise from upper left: Yoodli co-founder Varun Puri; Dave Cotter, WTIA chair and Leafly chief product officer; Tech Alliance CEO Laura Ruderman, and Mo Bhende, Co-Founder &…
Microsoft cuts jobs in ‘strategic realignment’ as new fiscal year begins
Microsoft’s corporate headquarters in Redmond, Wash. (GeekWire File Photo) Microsoft confirmed a “small number” of job cuts Tuesday morning, describing the move as part of a “strategic…