Technology Alliance

Don't let your calendar fill up on Tuesday! The Corporate Venture Connections Series: Retail is on November 5th at 1:30pm (via Zoom)! Hear from corporate investors at Shipt, REI, and Zebra Technologies as they discuss their investment interests in retail. The panel, moderated by Jung Lee of Pioneer Square Labs, promises to deliver valuable insights into the future of retail innovation. 💡 Founders: Want to take it a step further? Apply for a private 1:1 meeting with these investors for a chance to network, pitch, or explore collaboration opportunities. But hurry—applications close on November 6th at 10pm! 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gybxxVnQ Tag a friend or fellow founder who should attend! #CorporateVenturing #CVC #Startups #Retail #Investing #Innovation

We’re thrilled to feature Neil King, PhD, from the Institute for Protein Design, University of Washington at our Policy Matters Conference! "The Future of Medicine: AI and Nano Protein Structures for Health Innovation" Dr. King will share groundbreaking work from the King Lab, where they use computational methods to design tiny protein structures with atomic precision. Leveraging AI, they are at the forefront of developing next-gen vaccines and targeted drug delivery systems. Discover how AI-driven design is revolutionizing biochemistry and unlocking new possibilities for precision medicine. 🔗 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gUmX6XmW 🔗 Full Agenda: [Technology Alliance Link] #PolicyMatters #AI #ProteinDesign #TechForGood #ResponsibleAI #InnovationLeadership

We’re excited to welcome Patrick Stevan Phelps, Founder and CEO of WhyGrene Inc., to the Policy Matters Conference for a session titled: Harnessing AI for Sustainable Energy: WhyGrene's Approach to Virtual Power Plants. Patrick will share how WhyGrene’s AI-driven Grene™ platform is transforming energy management by optimizing and aggregating distributed energy resources (DERs) like solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicles into reliable Virtual Power Plants (VPPs). Learn how AI can balance energy supply and demand, enhance grid resilience, and promote sustainable energy solutions. 🔗 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/guiUkVXq 🔗 Full Agenda: https://lnkd.in/gX6K63Ze #PolicyMatters #SustainableEnergy #AI #EnergyInnovation #TechForGood #WAStateLeadership #ResponsibleAI

We’re proud to announce that our board member, Jaime Shimek from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, will be speaking at the Policy Matters Conference on November 18th! Jaime will be part of a critical discussion on why energy must be central to AI strategy and what the future holds for powering AI responsibly. ⚡ Fueling the Future: Why Power is Part of the Conversation ⚡ As AI technologies advance, the energy consumption is skyrocketing. This panel will address the challenges of meeting AI’s growing energy demands—from strained power grids to environmental impacts. 🔗 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/g2CAtemS 🔗 Full Agenda: [Technology Alliance Link] #PolicyMatters #AI #Energy #Innovation #WAStateLeadership #Technology #PowerSolutions

Know someone who’s ready to power Seattle’s future? Help spread the word! This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced IT executive to make a lasting impact on energy efficiency, equity, and environmental stewardship in Seattle.

Zebra Technologies is in! We are pleased to announce that Zebra Technologies will be joining us as a third corporate investor at our next Corporate Venture Connections Series event focused on retail. - Less than a week away - Tickets are free - Tuesday November 5th, at 1:30pm via zoom Corporate Venture Connections Series: Retail is the perfect opportunity for Washington startups to form connections and to seek a 1:1 meeting with the participating corporate investors by filling out this short form: https://lnkd.in/gpeFp6Wi Registration: https://lnkd.in/gCP8gv-6

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities still available! Thank you to our sponsors: Microsoft, University of Washington, Meta, Helion, Puget Sound Energy, Washington State University, Google, Washington State Department of Agriculture, Northeastern University Seattle, K&L Gates, Zap Energy, and Salesforce!

New Panel Drop - Power Session: Reducing Power Consumption in AI: Innovations and Strategies. We’re excited to feature Simon Peter, Professor in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington. As AI development continues to accelerate, power consumption has become a critical concern. In this panel, Dr. Simon Peter will dive into solutions for reducing AI's energy footprint, exploring innovations in hardware efficiency, sustainable data center practices, and strategies to minimize energy use while keeping AI advancements on track. Join us on November 18th to learn about the groundbreaking work being done to ensure AI’s future is both powerful and sustainable. 🔗 Full Agenda: https://lnkd.in/gX6K63Ze 🔗 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gCPBtudJ #PolicyMatters #AI #Sustainability #PowerSolutions #Innovation #Energy #Technology

We’re biased, but we couldn’t agree more! It’s exciting to be part of a region that continuously drives forward-thinking solutions. Our city’s strength in connectivity, infrastructure, and sustainability showcases the incredible innovation happening here. From tech infrastructure to green building certifications and EV networks, Seattle and state-wide, Washington is leading the way. #SmartCities #Innovation #WAStateLeadership

New Purpose Panel Alert! Join us at the Policy Matters Conference for an exciting session: Reimagining Medicine: AI-Driven Drug Redeployment and Personalized Care. Professor Sui Huang and his team at Institute for Systems Biology (ISB), backed by a $60M investment, are leading the way in using AI to identify new uses for existing drugs to combat neglected diseases. Discover how AI helps navigate complex medical knowledge, paving the way for tailored treatments and improving patient outcomes. This discussion will highlight both the challenges and breakthroughs in deploying AI for more precise and effective healthcare solutions. 📅 When: November 18th 📍 Where: Bell Harbor International Conference Center 🔗 Full Agenda: https://lnkd.in/gX6K63Ze 🔗 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gVtMtujN #PolicyMatters #Innovation #PersonalizedMedicine #FutureOfHealthcare #AI #TechForGood