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Tech Moves: Conversica AI adds to leadership team; Madrona associate departs for AWS; etc.

by Clare McGrane on August 31, 2017August 31, 2017 at 11:06 am 3 Comments

Conversica — a startup developing artificial-intelligence-fueled sales software — may be headquartered in California, but it has distinct ties to the Seattle area. The company traces its roots back to Bellingham, Wash., and… Read More

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