Week in Review: Most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of April 20, 2025

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Apr 27, 2025 - 16:11

Get caught up on the latest technology and startup news from the past week. Here are the most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of April 20, 2025.

Most popular stories on GeekWire

‘A real blow’: Washington state sales tax on tech and digital services rattles industry

A host of tech-related businesses will soon be subject to Washington’s retail sales tax under legislation approved by lawmakers on Thursday — and it’s sending shockwaves through the industry. Senate Bill 5814 updates the state’s excise tax code to apply sales tax to a wide range of categories, including advertising agencies, software development firms, IT support providers, and other digital service businesses. … Read More

Chainguard doesn’t have an office. Here’s how the $3.5B cybersecurity startup makes remote work.

Chainguard has more than 350 employees, just raised $356 million at a valuation of $3.5 billion — and has zero physical offices. … Read More

Compass sues Seattle-area listing database as battle over exclusive real estate listings escalates

This story originally appeared on Real Estate News. … Read More

University of Washington students step into the ‘VC mindset’ — and compete on a global stage

It’s not easy figuring out the ins and outs of venture capital without founding a startup or landing a gig inside an investment firm. … Read More

Meet your new AI teammate: Microsoft sees humans as ‘agent bosses,’ upending the workplace

If you’re still getting used to the idea of using AI chatbots at work, brace yourself — Microsoft says that’s just the beginning. … Read More

Phoebe Gates launches e-commerce startup — here’s what her famous parents think

Phoebe Gates, the youngest daughter of Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, is the co-founder of a new e-commerce shopping tool that launched this week — and the subject of a profile in The New York Times that details her startup ambitions and unique upbringing. … Read More