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Seattle vanlife gurus see tech and AI’s potential as a copilot, to boost human connections on road trips

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With all the makings of a buddy road trip adventure, two longtime Seattle friends and tech veterans have teamed up to breathe new life into a popular travel app under the umbrella of a thriving business built around a love for “vanlife.” He explored launching something himself, but the prospect was daunting.

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Manny Vellon, 1960-2020: Towering figure in Seattle tech was an engineer at heart

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His technology career spanned four decades, from early Microsoft programming languages to modern Internet of Things devices. Miami was also where he was introduced to computer programming. As a development manager, he worked on early versions of technologies including the Windows 1.0 ” Not a venture capitalist. .

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

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Last year, Saykara unveiled a new skill for its virtual assistant , called Kara, that documents an entire doctor-patient conversation without interruption. 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.

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Microsoft’s Erik Arnold merges passion for tech and philanthropy to help nonprofits gain digital success

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He was self-taught, but also took courses at Bellevue Community College to ramp quickly, and over the years worked his way through support, database administration, developer roles, into technical program management, and ultimately into leadership roles. Dice, paper, and friends around a (now virtual) table – it’s great fun.

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List of the world’s top female futurists (Update #5)

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With a PhD in Planning and Innovation Studies, and a Master’s degree in Architecture, Urban Design and Urban Planning, Karuri-Sebina has a sound knowledge base for her work as Executive Manager of programs at the South African Cities Network. She has a solid understanding of technology and its ability to deliver business outcomes.

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