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Amazon wealth reigns: Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott lead list of top U.S. philanthropists for 2020

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.” Bezos is currently the richest person on the planet, with a net worth that stands at a staggering $192 billion, according to Forbes. ” Scott’s net worth is estimated at $58 billion. . ” Scott’s net worth is estimated at $58 billion.

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Two efforts fill surprising tech gap between restaurants, donors and those who are hungry

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But as Hoang was managing employee furloughs, she also wanted to meet the calls for help from local food banks. COVID-19 has ravaged the economy and unraveled social safety nets that provide meals for people who are hungry. FoodPair will be run as a nonprofit. Serving up smarter logistics.

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Seattle’s Silverback Therapeutics files for IPO, led by newly formed and gender-diverse exec team

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Like many early stage biotech companies, Silverback has yet to generate meaningful revenue, posting a net loss of $17.6 An ovarian cancer survivor, Shawver is also the founder of the nonprofit Clearity Foundation , supporting other women with the disease. managing director, working in the investment bank’s healthcare group.

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How Melinda French Gates’ fortune has ‘transformational potential’ to boost women’s equity

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The company has made seven investments in six different companies or nonprofits since March 2019. Recipients include: Till Financial , a platform for helping kids learn about savings and banking. ” But even with the Gates Foundation’s efforts, philanthropic support for women-focused nonprofits still lags behind other areas.

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Biotech industry leaders share cautious optimism for 2023 amid downturn and layoffs

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. “There is still a sense of optimism in the life science community here in Washington as we head into 2023,” said Kate Nelson , vice president of life sciences for commercial banking at J.P. government and nonprofits, supplementing income from its commercial collaborations and $27.7 Morgan in Seattle. Sonoma Photo).

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From cybersecurity to social justice, Rubica CEO Frances Dewing is an agent of unexpected change

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Dewing, who holds a law degree from the University of Washington, worked for a nonprofit legal aid program early in her career and was involved with immigrant advocacy and street youth while in law school. Current location: I’m currently typing this while sitting on the bank of the Snoqualmie River.

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Gen Z just wants a stable job

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Chevron, Boeing, Bank of America, and NASA also topped the list as far as growth in interest. I remember driving through the neighborhood seeing people who had been evicted and all their stuff on the lawn,” said Mary Miller, a recent global studies graduate who has secured a job as a public engagement coordinator at a nonprofit. “It