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Tech Moves: Qumulo co-founder returns; Allen Institute adds execs; and more

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Protheroe previously worked at the UK-based Royal College of Art as director of development and alumni relations. Yang is a biotech vet who worked at Adaptive Biotechnologies, AstraZeneca, and Genentech before joining the Allen Institute, a Seattle-based nonprofit founded almost 20 years ago by Paul Allen, the late Microsoft co-founder.

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Tech Moves: Former Chef CEO joins Buildkite board; Salesforce hires Code.org exec

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He was previously the CEO of Likewise, which was acquired in 2012, and worked for Mercury Interactive, McAfee and Apple. Code.org Photo) — Alice Steinglass joined Salesforce , where she is executive vice president and general manager of AppExchange and the Salesforce developer experience. Crist is now based in Lopez Island, Wash.

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Tech helps reduce overcrowding at Washington state trails via new recommendation feature

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My Backpack launched in 2012, and it allows users to write about their hikes, share photos and bookmark trails they’re interested in. WTA, a 55-year-old nonprofit organization, has often been ahead on tech over the years. As a nonprofit, WTA relies on volunteers for most of its tech ventures.

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AAA’s GIG Car Share brings 250 vehicles to Seattle, returning mobility option to city streets

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In Seattle, Gig4Good will provide nearly $200,000 in driving value, or 13,000 driving hours — to nonprofit partners in June. Car2Go pioneered the service in North America, launching in Seattle in 2012. The company allows neighbors in housing developments to share an electric vehicle.

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15 worthwhile conferences for women in tech

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The conference is named after Admirable Grace Murray Hopper, who is considered among the first computer programmers, and whose work is directly responsible for the development of COBOL. WiCyS is a nonprofit organization that offers memberships, scholarships, and networking opportunities to women working in security.

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Tech Moves: Delivery giant Gopuff adds Seattle-area execs; Wheels Up names president; and more

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Lauren Woodman , a former Microsoft general manager, is the new CEO of global nonprofit DataKind. Founded in 2012, DataKind connects organizations with pro bono data science and AI experts to tackle social issues. . He was also VP of marketing, sales and business development at online photography platform SmugMug.

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$10B Bezos Earth Fund hires a long-time global leader on climate issues as president and CEO

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The organization noted that during his tenure the organization, whose reach spans more than 60 countries, grew its staff five-fold and its budget quadrupled between 2012 and 2021. The nonprofit appears to be an organization that approaches its environmental challenges in a manner that could align with Bezos’ management values.

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