Seattle Grows Up

Having spent several years in the thick of Silicon Valley dealmaking, Artale says he can see some of the things needed for long-term success developing back here in the Puget Sound region. Chief among those factors, he says, is probably the links between big tech companies and the startup scene, with VCs often acting as the bridge-builders.

Curt Woodward

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