Recorded live at the 2025 GeekWire Awards in Seattle, this episode features industry leaders navigating 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 , co-founder at Foundations (Geeks Give Back honoree) Anand Subbaraj , CEO of Zuper (CEO of the Year finalist) Related coverage: GeekWire Awards 2025 revealed: Community ‘alive and well’ at annual celebration of best in tech Photos: Inside the GeekWire Awards, where it was ‘game on’ for a night of networking and more Presented by Astound Business Solutions, with category sponsors BECU, Baker Tilly, JLL, WTIA, Alltech, Wilson Sonsini, and First Tech. With GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
