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Health Tech: Former Amazon exec bringing tech insights to healthcare Aug 16, 2017

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Everyone has an opinion on healthcare and think they know the one thing that will “solve” the system. Tech companies and innovators are no different -- but many who jump into healthcare find it’s not as straightforward as they thought. On this episode of Health Tech, we speak with Aaron Martin, a former VP at Amazon who is now bringing innovation into healthcare as an executive and tech leader at Providence St. Joseph Health. We get his take on the role and the common pitfalls of tech in health, and how innovators can have a real impact in the system.

Providence St. Joseph Health’s Digital and Innovation Group sponsors this inaugural season of our Health Tech podcast and this episode was recorded live at Providence headquarters in Seattle. Follow them at twitter.com/provinnovation

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Week in Geek: Streaming wars, e-sports tournaments and burgers Aug 11, 2017

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Disney and Facebook are taking on Netflix with their own TV streaming services. We get a glimpse inside The International, the giant e-sports tournament held in Seattle. And we talk *at length* about our favorite burgers. All that and more on this episode of the Week In Geek. Follow all our coverage and read the stories we talked about this week at GeekWire.com

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The University of Washington's Human Centered Design and Engineering department. Learn more: www.hcde.washington.edu; and Hughes Marino, the commercial real estate company now expanding to Seattle. Learn more: hughesmarino.com

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Tech meets politics with WTIA CEO Michael Schutzler Aug 10, 2017

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Tech companies doesn’t always get along well with politicians — or with each other, for that matter. It’s Michael Schutzler’s job to be the go-between, bringing together a huge range of Washington tech companies and politicians to make sure the industry can thrive. We dive into issues like paid family medical leave, immigration and the state of Washington’s tech in this episode of the GeekWire podcast. Follow all our tech coverage at GeekWire.com

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Geared Up Trivia: Win an Echo Show! Aug 09, 2017

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Think you know your tech trivia? We’ll put it to the test on this short-but-sweet episode of Geared Up. Listen for a chance to win an Echo Show, the first Alexa-powered device with a touchscreen, as well as a chance to make a virtual guest appearance on a future episode of Geared Up. Follow all our tech coverage at GeekWire.com and subscribe to our live behind-the-scenes videos on GearLive, youtube.com/gearlive

Thank you to this week’s sponsors:

The University of Washington’s Human Centered Design and Engineering department. Learn more about them at: www.hcde.washington.edu/

Hughes Marino, the commercial real estate company now expanding to Seattle. Learn more about them at: hughesmarino.com

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Microsoft bets its future on AI Aug 04, 2017

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Microsoft changed its vision statement this week to focus on artificial intelligence. It’s a big strategic shift for the tech giant -- will it pay off? Plus, scientists discover a cell that causes allergies and the tech community reacts to proposed cuts to legal immigration. Follow all our coverage and read the stories we talked about this week at GeekWire.com

Thank you to this week’s sponsors:

The University of Washington’s Human Centered Design and Engineering department. Learn more about them at: www.hcde.washington.edu/

Hughes Marino, the commercial real estate company now expanding to Seattle. Learn more about them at: hughesmarino.com

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Geared Up: Smart Home 101 Aug 02, 2017

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Smart home tech is giving us more control than ever over the places we live, from AI-fueled thermostats to voice-controlled lighting. In this special episode of Geared Up, we get into some of the cool gadgets and platforms making it all happen, and give you tips for building your smart home from the ground up. Follow all our tech coverage at GeekWire.com and subscribe to our live behind-the-scenes videos on GearLive, youtube.com/gearlive

Thank you to this week’s sponsors:

The University of Washington’s Human Centered Design and Engineering department. Learn more about them at: www.hcde.washington.edu/

Hughes Marino, the commercial real estate company now expanding to Seattle. Learn more about them at: hughesmarino.com

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What these teen tech entrepreneurs love about Apple and Microsoft Jul 31, 2017

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Michael Royzen and Atul Ajoy may still be in high school, but these two developers and entrepreneurs are already well-versed in the tech industry, with strong opinions about Apple, Microsoft and the future of technology. On this episode, we hear from these teen entrepreneurs about their journey into tech and get their take on what's next. Follow all of our coverage at GeekWire.com

Thank you to this week’s sponsors:

The University of Washington’s Human Centered Design and Engineering department. Learn more: www.hcde.washington.edu/

Hughes Marino, the commercial real estate company now expanding to Seattle. Learn more: hughesmarino.com

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All about the Redfin IPO Jul 28, 2017

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Tech-powered real estate brokerage Redfin made its initial public offering Friday morning, becoming the first Seattle-area company to IPO this year. On this special episode of the GeekWire Podcast, we analyze Redfin as a public company and talk about its prospects in the years ahead.

Thank you to this week's sponsors: The University of Washington's Human Centered Design and Engineering department. Learn more: www.hcde.washington.edu. And Hughes Marino, the commercial real estate company now expanding to Seattle. Learn more: hughesmarino.com

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Week in Geek: The Uber of dating Jul 28, 2017

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Tired of the dating scene? Exclusive dating app League is hoping so, and it’s bringing its Uber of dating to Seattle. Plus, a ride-along with Seattle Police as they enforce the new Washington state distracted driving law and what truck drivers think of startup Convoy and the emergence of automated vehicles. Follow all our coverage and read the stories we talked about this week at GeekWire.com

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Back from the dead: Galaxy Note, Nokia, and MS paint Jul 26, 2017

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It was a strange news week. Two smartphones came back from the virtual graveyard: the Galaxy Note and the Nokia smartphone. Plus, Microsoft announced it would discontinue MS Paint, before quickly resurrecting the program. We talk through it all on this ghoulish episode of Geared Up. Follow all our tech coverage at GeekWire.com and subscribe to our live behind-the-scenes videos on GearLive, youtube.com/gearlive

Thank you to this week’s sponsors:

The University of Washington’s Human Centered Design and Engineering department. Learn more about them at: www.hcde.washington.edu/

Hughes Marino, the commercial real estate company now expanding to Seattle. Learn more about them at: hughesmarino.com

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