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Bezos and Liverpool FC, a Meta vet's AI startup, Auger's Dallas move, and the demise of Microsoft...
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36:44Now PlayingThis week: What should Liverpool FC fans expect from Jeff Bezos as a member of the storied club's new minority ownership group? We consult the Amazon leadership principles for the answer. Plus, a tip and an SEC filing lead to a scoop on a former Meta AI director's new startup, the GeekWire Editorial Board convenes to decide whether Dave Clark's Auger stays on the GeekWire 200 after moving its HQ to Dallas, and Microsoft quietly semi-retires its AI blob.
Bezos and Liverpool FC
• Group including Jeff Bezos buys minority stake in Liverpool FC, with option to become controlling owner () CNBC
• LiverpoolFSG sell minority stake to Amazon founder Jeff Bezosbacked consortium led by Amit Bhatia () Sky Sports
• Bezos, Bhatia buy a stake in LiverpoolWhat does it mean for the club and FSG? () ESPN
• Bezos, Bhatia, Saverin buy Liverpool stake at $7 billion valuation () Sportico
• The Redmen TV () independent Liverpool FC fan channel
Noosphere and the Form D
• ExMeta AI research director raises $10.25M from Trilogy and Madrona for stealth physical AI startup ()
• Kevin T. Carlberg () founder's research site
Auger and the GeekWire 200
• This former Amazon exec is moving his startup's HQ to Texas, and he has a few notes for Seattle ()
• Dave and Leigh Anne Clark move Auger headquarters to Dallas () D Magazine
• GeekWire 200 ()
• Seattle Engineering Centers ()
• New map traces Washington state's tech 'universe' to a few key hubs, and shows what's at risk ()
• 'We can't become callous'KIRO hosts debate what a startup's departure to Texas says about Seattle's business climate () MyNorthwest
Microsoft and Mico
• Farewell, MicoMicrosoft's cute little AI blob is going the way of Bob ()
• Microsoft starts merging its Copilot consumer and business apps in advance of 'Super App' rollout ()
With GeekWire co-founders Todd Bishop and John Cook.
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