He had unprecedented access to Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg for three years. Now, renowned tech writer Steven Levy delivers the definitive history of one of America’s most powerful and controversial companies: Facebook. In his sophomore year of college, Mark Zuckerberg created a simple website to serve as a campus social network. The site caught […]
Crosscut and Elliott Bay Books welcome Rahm Emanuel to Temple de Hirsch Sinai for a conversation surrounding his new book The Nation City: Why Mayors Are Now Running The World. Emanuel, the former two-term mayor of Chicago and White House Chief of Staff for President Obama will discuss how cities, rather than the federal government, stand at […]
If the stories they tell about themselves are to be believed, all of the tech giants—Apple, Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and Amazon—were built from the ground up through hard work, a few good ideas, and the entrepreneurial daring to seize opportunity. But economist and author Rob Larson aims to set the record straight. With searing wit […]
The excitement of technology is contagious. Technologies, such as artificial intelligence and blockchain promise to revolutionize our society and our lives. And yet technology creation still lacks significant participation from women, as well as underrepresented minorities and people with disabilities. Dr. Whitney, a Computer Scientist, entrepreneur and world-recognized expert on Women in Technology will speak […]
For decades, the old adage “content is king” has been the bedrock of marketing and communication strategies for brands of all sizes. But today, more than ever before, visual content is all the rage and quality visual content reigns supreme. In fact, 91% of today’s audiences demand visual content as their primary form of communication and information delivery, but they […]
Gates will be in conversation for an online-only event on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at 7:30 PM (PST), as part of their SAL Presents series of special events. Digital Passes are on sale now, and all tickets (except Student/25 & Under and complimentary tickets) include a copy of Gates’ book, How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The […]
Explore the startup journey for Life Sciences /Biosciences startups with Jane Lee Choe. Jane Lee Choe is advising and investing in healthtech startups at every stage from pre-seed to IPO and participating in the largest healthcare mergers in recent history (Crossover Health, Robin Care, Livongo and Teladoc). She provides a unique perspective on launch, growth […]
UW Professor of Linguistics Emily M. Bender talks with award-winning science fiction author Ted Chiang about the hype, realistic expectations, and who should be involved in the conversation around AI. Moderated by Jeopardy! champion and Phinney Books owner Tom Nissley. Proceeds from this event support Clarion West year-round programs for emerging and underrepresented writers.
Technology pioneers like Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft (to name a few) are woven into the fabric of Seattle’s economy. Yet, on a day-to-day basis, how much do you think about what these techno giants mean for the future of our world? With such enormous amounts of influence and money, how are these powers shaping our world […]
The cycling of new and buzz-worthy information we face on a daily basis is faster than ever before. As new trends in information, politics, and culture are constantly updating, little time is left for critical analysis before the next headline hits the feed. And when those who hold the power to influence audiences and drive […]
