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Tech Moves: Former AMD named Kymeta CEO; GitHub exec joins Twilio; DocuSign security vet joins Proof; Fred Hutch adds VP

GeekWire

Sellers was previously CMO at Seattle apparel startup TomboyX and vice president of marketing at real estate company Flyhomes. Basinga joined the Seattle-based nonprofit 12 years ago and was most recently its global director, program advocacy and communication.

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Portland startup Candid lands $2M to help brands and retailers run their wholesale business online

GeekWire

Candid is a software program meant to help retailers with their online wholesale efforts. Both wholesale buyers and sellers use the program. Founding story: Bloom started Candid after he and his wife built an apparel brand called North of West. Candid Photo). New funding: Portland, Ore.-based

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Melinda Gates’ Pivotal Ventures and Techstars unveil cohort for ‘Future of Longevity’ Accelerator

GeekWire

Melinda Gates’ Pivotal Ventures and Techstars unveiled the first cohort for the new Future of Longevity Accelerator , a program that supports startups building products and services for caregivers. See the full list of companies below, with descriptions from the program. Companies range from device makers to software platforms.

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3 Unique Perks to Attract New Candidates Into Your Business

Go Hire- IT

Fitness programs Aside from mental health, caring for employee’s physical well-being can help you stand out in the eyes of candidates who want to work for a company that enables them to care for their health. Outdoor apparel brand Patagonia takes a unique approach to fitness perks for staff.

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A leaked Walmart memo highlights the daunting challenges facing the world’s largest retailer

Vox

A source familiar with Walmart+ told Recode that retaining members has indeed been an issue for the new subscription service in its short existence and that retention is strongest among members who use the gas-discount perk of the program. Still, a company mission is to “establish Walmart as a credible apparel destination,” the document says.

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The power players of retail transformation: IoT, 5G, and AI/ML on Microsoft Cloud

CIO Business Intelligence

Optimizing delivery workflows For delivery to retail outlets, logistics programs— TCS DigiFleet is one example—increasingly rely on AI/ML to help distributors plan optimized routes for drivers, reducing fuel consumption and associated costs. With 5G-enabled smart mirrors, a person can virtually try on apparel.

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Tech Moves: Madrona grows investment team; MicroVision, Axon add board members; and more

GeekWire

Prior to Amazon, Sharma co-founded LifeLemon, a consumer apparel e-commerce startup, led marketing at Flipkart, and was a developer at Oracle. Seattle-based Marguerite Casey Foundation appointed Carmen Rojas as its new president & CEO, Jonathan Jayes-Green as VP of programs, and Rhonda Carter as VP of culture and operations.