The CEO of Whitepages enlightens us about the importance of sharing information in order to have a source of truth, the rise and fall of ReachNow, and we connect over our shared passion for a Ponzi scheme story. Top Stories: 1. Allen Institute for AI lands $152M from Nvidia and NSF 2. More tech layoffs: Oracle , F5 , T-Mobile 3. Everett man indicted for Ponzi scheme (and this article ) 4 Washington grapes save BC wineries after freeze About guest Leigh McMillan - CEO, Whitepages: Leigh joined Whitepages in 2017 to lead its consumer division. Two years later, she became CEO, steering the company through a new phase of growth. Before Whitepages, Leigh led marketing and growth at fast-moving startups like Avvo, which she helped grew one of the internet’s largest legal marketplaces, and ReachNow, BMW’s U.S. mobility service. Earlier, she led communications for the Seattle Mariners during the high-stakes campaign for a new ballpark and served as National Finance Director for U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell. Outside of the office, Leigh is an investor in Seattle-area funds, including the Allen Institute’s AI2 incubator, and serves on the board of the Transparency Coalition, a non-profit advocating for responsible development of AI technology. She is also co-owner and winemaker at her family’s winery, Welcome Road, and is an active supporter and former board member of Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo. About host Rachel Horgan: Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact: Email:
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