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Congratulations @aliniikk & team @micro1_ai on the Serie A round. We're excited to welcome @micro1_ai to the @M12vc portfolio & help you accelerate your growth with the power of Microsoft. + @mon__lim

#Seattle, join @facc_pnw on 12/3 for a dynamic networking event featuring a panel on #AI Innovations for Smart #Manufacturing on Microsoft's Redmond campus. RSVP - seats are limited to 25 ppl! faccpnw.org/events/upcomin…

@alexa99 why the yellow ring if no notification?

We are encouraged by the changes to the OpenAI board. We believe this is a first essential step on a path to more stable, well-informed, and effective governance. Sam, Greg, and I have talked and agreed they have a key role to play along with the OAI leadership team in ensuring OAI continues to thrive and build on its mission. We look forward to building on our strong partnership and delivering the value of this next generation of AI to our customers and partners.

i love openai, and everything i’ve done over the past few days has been in service of keeping this team and its mission together. when i decided to join msft on sun evening, it was clear that was the best path for me and the team. with the new board and w satya’s support, i’m looking forward to returning to openai, and building on our strong partnership with msft.

🌟 Join me for an AI adventure! 🚀 Explore the world of #GenerativeAI with experts in a panel discussion on Nov 30, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM at @tflabs_ in #Seattle. Organized by @FACC_PNW. Limited spots - Register now: faccpnw.org/events/upcomin… #GenAI

John Stanton (Trilogy Equity, Mariners): "You need three things for a successful company: great idea, great people, access to capital. You have all this here in #Seattle". Great fireside chat moderated by @LeslieFeinzaig at @psl

#AmazonAlumni event alert! Join @dayonealumni on Thursday, November 2nd for a fireside chat with Wei Gao, a transformational #leader, now a Venture Partner at @MadronaVentures. 🚀 Gain insights from her 16+ years at Amazon and her work with Jeff Bezos: eventbrite.com/e/day-one-alum…

Interesting topics covered tonight from synthetic data to hardware & AI.

Back in the #Seattle meetup scene tonight for the #AI society. Thanks @LeanerStartups and @seatong for hosting at SURF Incubator. It's been a minute (...B2B Startup Weekend back in 2015!)

We had a fabulous time at the @wander house in Bandon Beach last week. Incredible view of the Oregon coast and fun amenities (including a Tesla, a Hydrow machine, Peloton bike, sauna and hot tub) including thoughtful additions for a toddler. We'll be back!

@jeffblankenburg So sorry to hear that, Jeff. Best of luck with your search.

Today was supposed to be the day I announced my new role at a startup that I was very excited to join. Last Friday, their COO called me to let me know that they had implemented a hiring freeze, and my role had been eliminated. Today is now Day #1 of a new job search instead.

Join me at the next @facc_pnw event about #cybersecurity & featuring @F_LocohDonou , CEO of F5 as our guest speaker at 6pm PT on June 22. Register to attend in #Seattle or online: faccpnw.org/events/upcomin… #AI #networking

"AWS announces funding boost for women founders in Africa" - ventureburn.com/2023/03/aws-an… Nice work, @influencebytiff @charnewman & @AWSstartups URF BD team!

"Become undeniable. Pitch big". A lot of nodding in the room at the Seattle @AWSstartups female founder showcase as we listen to @LeslieFeinzaig and @charnewman .

Per Andy Jassy, Amazon "intend[s] to eliminate about 9,000 more positions in the next few weeks—mostly in AWS, PXT, Advertising, and Twitch" - techcrunch.com/2023/03/20/aws…

#NewProfilePic courtesy of @vanahq_ #AI #vanaportrait

@jeffblankenburg Good to hear, Jeff! Can't say the same here 😢

Thank you for all of the kind outreach during these tough times. My team and I are all still employed, and looking forward to a great 2023! If there is anyone that has been impacted, I’d be happy to make any introductions you need.

“The job of a startup is to invalidate business models.” - @NigelSharp. By lunchtime today, multiple teams had pivoted to new, improved strategies, including two teams that merged! Everyone is excited for the next step of their journey: customer validation.