Articles about Michael Schutzler

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AI, tech talent, and regional innovation: A swan song from retiring WTIA CEO Michael Schutzler

Michael Schutzler, the newly retired CEO of the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA), joins us on this episode of the… Read More

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Why Microsoft’s return to the office may not be the norm across the rest of the tech industry

What does Microsoft’s return to the office mean for everybody else? That was one of the questions raised by the… Read More

WTIA sues state labor department over alleged nonpayment for tech apprenticeship program

The Washington Technology Industry Association has sued the state’s Department of Labor & Industries over what it claims was nonpayment… Read More

Guest Commentary: A question for the City of Seattle: Why are you fighting your partners?

Guest Commentary: Seattle, like much of the world today, is reeling. Crumbling infrastructure. Failing entertainment venues and restaurants. An underfunded… Read More

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Tech meets politics: WTIA CEO Michael Schutzler on the economy, diversity, immigration and more

This week on the GeekWire podcast, we explore the dynamic, high-stakes and often controversial intersection of technology, public policy and… Read More

Livemocha language community officially closing, 3 years after Rosetta Stone acquisition

After competing against Rosetta Stone, criticizing the rival, and then being acquired by it almost three years ago, the online… Read More

Tech leaders support move to let workers openly discuss their pay, in push for gender equity

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state’s Equal Pay Act dates to the 1940s, requiring men and women to receive the same pay… Read More

Debate: Venture capitalist and tech association leader spar over banning non-compete agreements

Banning non-compete agreements is a hot button issue — that much was clear in Twitter land on Tuesday morning. As… Read More

What bubble? Technology leaders see ‘bull market,’ not a bust in the making

Amazon has tripled in size over the past three years. Food delivery services are raking in the cash from investors. Zillow is… Read More

Livemocha takes a crack at Rosetta Stone in retail

Livemocha CEO Michael Schutzler hasn’t been shy about taking some shots at rival Rosetta Stone over the years. Last year,… Read More

Five tips for every startup thinking about going global

Not that long ago, only the largest and most profitable companies could afford to build a multinational enterprise. Today, with… Read More

Livemocha opens door on language learning at Seattle Public Library

Visitors to the 28 branches of the Seattle Public Library will now have the ability to pick up some new… Read More

Livemocha inks deal with Brazilian education company

Earlier this summer, we told you about the $5 million in venture capital that Seattle online language learning startup Livemocha raised.… Read More