TechFlash: Man behind $100M startup fund speaks; New visa rules for tech workers

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5 questions for the Seattle man running a $100M startup investment fund Columbia Pacific Advisors announced a $100M fund this week. Fund manager Jeff Schrock took a few minutes to tell us what it's looking for in potential investments. Seattle area could see flood of high-tech workers thanks to new visa rules The Department of Homeland Security announced new rules on the spouses of high tech workers, who, until today, were prohibited from working. Why Chirpify is excited Amazon and Twitter stole its hashtag-to-purchase idea Portland startup Chirpify is excited that Amazon and Twitter stole its hashtag-to-purchase idea. Here's why. 3 reasons Tableau's shares spiked after yesterday's earnings report Shares in Seattle-based Tableau spiked Tuesday morning when the stock market opened, then returned to pre-earnings announcement levels. Here's why. Twitter stock plummets 16 percent to all-time low as lock-up expires Twitter's trading volume soars to nearly eight times three-month daily average as employees begin selling shares. Did you know Nordstrom Rack never had a website — until now? The discount division of the Seattle-based fashion chain has entered the digital age. Getting tough restaurant reservations: Concur invests in Table8 Want to get a table at a restaurant at a completely booked restaurant? Concur invests in a San Francisco company that claims it can get you a seat. Gates would 'absolutely' support Nadella's Microsoft spin-off ideas Is Microsoft planning any big spin-offs in the near future? Bill Gates said he would "absolutely" support any spin-off ideas, including spinning off Xbox. Big win! Wal-Mart tops Amazon in 2013 sales growth Wal-Mart's internet sales increased more than Amazon's last year for the first time in 10 years. Will a Microsoft 'mini' Surface tablet be announced May 20? Is Microsoft's May 20 press event in New York going to announce a new Surface tablet with a smaller 7.5-inch screen? Redfin gets bigger, grows in Florida Redfin has expanded its operations to include two new Florida cities: Tampa and Orlando. National Tech News Facebook, Oculus have gateway to 'metaverse,' tech that 'flips the switch' between realities Can Angela Ahrendts be Apple's $68M wonder woman? Secret co-founders dish on their anonymous sharing app Back 9 Links: Even Stephen Hawking thinks AI is freaky Who better to partner with private messaging app Chadder than John McAfee Alaska Airlines to sponsor Seattle bike share, set for September launch Fuel-cell maker ClearEdge Power, facing more than $100M in debt, files for bankruptcy Learning code matters for entrepreneurs Google X chief and 'Captain of Moonshots': Society will catch up to Google Glass

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