GeekWire Podcast: Innovation in turbulent times — voices from the 2025 GeekWire Awards

Recorded live at the 2025 GeekWire Awards in Seattle, this episode of the GeekWire Podcast features industry leaders pursuing innovation and building community in a shifting tech and political landscape. Amid celebrations of AI breakthroughs, startup milestones, and community-building, guests discuss deeper concerns: capital flight, regulatory headwinds, and what the region needs to retain its innovation edge. Featured on the show: Presented by Astound Business Solutions, with category sponsors BECU, Baker Tilly, JLL, WTIA, Alltech, Wilson Sonsini, and First Tech. More: GeekWire Awards 2025

May 3, 2025 - 17:29
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GeekWire Podcast: Innovation in turbulent times — voices from the 2025 GeekWire Awards
Emer Dooley of Creative Destruction Lab, a Geeks Give Back honoree, speaks with GeekWire’s Todd Bishop at the 2025 GeekWire Awards reception. (Photo by Dan DeLong)

Recorded live at the 2025 GeekWire Awards in Seattle, this episode of the GeekWire Podcast features industry leaders pursuing innovation and building community in a shifting tech and political landscape.

Amid celebrations of AI breakthroughs, startup milestones, and community-building, guests discuss deeper concerns: capital flight, regulatory headwinds, and what the region needs to retain its innovation edge.

Featured on the show:

  • Ambika Singh, founder and CEO of Armoire (Workplace of the Year winner)
  • Joseph Williams, Washington State Department of Commerce (Public Policy Champion for Innovation)
  • Emer Dooley, Creative Destruction Lab, University of Washington (Geeks Give Back honoree)
  • Laura Ruderman, CEO of the Technology Alliance
  • Aviel Ginzburg, general partner at Founders’ Co-op (Geeks Give Back honoree)
  • Anand Subbaraj, CEO of Zuper (CEO of the Year finalist)

Presented by Astound Business Solutions, with category sponsors BECU, Baker Tilly, JLL, WTIA, Alltech, Wilson Sonsini, and First Tech.

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More: GeekWire Awards 2025