Angel Spotlight: Apple vet Eric Michelman on why he avoids entrepreneurs with ‘blustery confidence’

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Editor’s note: Welcome to Angel Spotlight, a new feature on GeekWire that shines a light on the important work of angel investors in the Pacific Northwest. For the most part, angels like to fly under the radar. But everyone knows they play a critical role in fortifying the walls of the startup ecosystem, not only… Read More…

September exodus: Ex-Powerset CEO Barney Pell and others depart Microsoft

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It is that time of year when Microsofties tend to look for new opportunities. And perhaps the most notable departure this week comes from former Powerset CEO Barney Pell — a former development manager for Bing — who Tweeted that he was returning to become a “full-time angel investor and parallel entrepreneur. Pell’s departure comes… Read More…