Former Microsoft exec to advise Gov. Jay Inslee on state’s technology industry

Puget Sound Business Journal | Ashley Stewart | May 2

http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/techflash/2016/05/former-microsoft-exec-to-advise-gov-jay-inslee-on.html

“The Washington State Department of Commerce on Monday named Joseph Williams, most recently dean of Seattle Pacific University’s business school, as director of economic development for the state’s information and communication technology industry.”

Why these 3 veteran tech CEOs love building their startups in Seattle

Geekwire | Taylor Soper | May 2

http://www.geekwire.com/2016/3-veteran-tech-ceos-love-building-startups-seattle/

“Cost of living. A competitive talent pool. The University of Washington. By now, it’s no secret that Seattle is a thriving entrepreneurial hub, one that is attracting folks from not only Silicon Valley but around the world.

“But what exactly makes the Emerald City an effective and enjoyable place to build a technology company?”

UW spinoff raises $2.5 million to test athletes for heart conditions

Seattle Times | Rachel Lerman | May 3

http://www.seattletimes.com/business/technology/uw-spinoff-raises-25-million-to-test-athletes-for-heart-conditions/

“Cardiac Insight plans to make it easier to test young athletes for warning signs that can cause sudden cardiac arrest, using a technology that takes only 20 seconds to get results.

“The Kirkland company raised a $2.5 million series C funding round to build out a handheld electrocardiogram device and a small wearable that tests athletes for heart issues that could cause cardiac arrests.”

Big-data company Maana snares $26 million in funding

Seattle Times | Rachel Lerman | May 3

http://www.seattletimes.com/business/technology/big-data-company-maana-snares-26-million-in-funding/

“Big-data analytics company Maana has snagged $26 million in funding from some of the biggest names in the oil and gas industry.

“The Bellevue company announced Tuesday that its series B funding round was led by Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures, with participation from Shell Technology Ventures, GE Ventures, Chevron Technology Ventures, Intel Capital and Frost Data Capital. The company has raised a total of $40 million.”

The war for talent: The biggest changes in hiring today (Video)

Puget Sound Business Journal | Ed Stych | May 4

http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/how-to/human-resources/2016/05/the-war-for-talent-the-biggest-changes-in-hiring.html

“The Business Journals hosted a webinar titled “The Secrets to Attracting and Hiring the Best Talent.” In this short clip, the panelists discuss the changes in the hiring landscape faced today by companies.”