Get caught up on the latest technology and startup news from the past week. Here are the most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of Oct. 4, 2020.
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Seattle mountaineering guide in legal battle with tech CEO seeking refund for failed Everest climb
Seattle mountaineering guide Garrett Madison and Silicon Valley tech CEO Zachary Bookman were set to take on the world’s tallest mountain peak together. … Read More
WFH tips from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: Regular breaks, short meetings, and other advice
Schedule super quick meetings just to check in with colleagues. … Read More
Microsoft’s new ‘hybrid workplace’ policy will make working from home a permanent part of the mix
Microsoft has released new “hybrid workplace” guidance that lays out how employees can have a more flexible remote work schedule and even relocate elsewhere in the country as the tech giant continues to adjust to changing needs during the ongoing pandemic. … Read More
Real estate brokerage Compass to acquire Seattle-based home closing startup Modus
New York-based real estate brokerage and tech company Compass will acquire Modus, a Seattle startup that automates the title and escrow phase of closing on a home. … Read More
Seattle investor who worked — and rocked — with Paul Allen goes viral with his cover of a grunge hit
Steve Hall thinks Paul Allen would have gotten a kick out of his viral music sensation. … Read More
GameStop and Microsoft team up to sell Xbox All Access at more than 5K GameStop retail locations
GameStop announced today a multi-year strategic partnership agreement with Microsoft. … Read More
‘Mysterious $60B woman’: Profile offers rare look at MacKenzie Scott’s distribution of Amazon wealth
MacKenzie Scott hasn’t given any interviews about her split from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos or her philanthropic pursuits in the time since. … Read More
Ex-Amazon employee arrested after issuing fake refunds totaling more than $96K
A former Amazon employee was charged with federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft after issuing false refunds for products ordered on Amazon.com. … Read More
Bill Gates on how to overcome vaccine worries and striving to match his dad’s achievements
As the U.S. lurches through the COVID-19 pandemic, the public has turned repeatedly to Bill Gates to get his insights on the path forward and missed opportunities in the global health crisis. … Read More
Tableau integrates with Salesforce’s Einstein Analytics, now called Tableau CRM
Tableau announced that it is combining its software with Salesforce’s Einstein Analytics arm. … Read More