TechFlash: Microsoft job cuts in Finland ahead; Seattle firm sends satellites

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Microsoft could cut 1,000 jobs in Finland A report from a Finnish daily newspaper said the company plans to cut 1,000 former Nokia employees across the company. Seattle company sends 28 satellites to space station on Orbital Sciences flight ​Orbital Sciences' first successful flight to the International Space Station took 28 satellites from a Seattle company with it. Madrona, Trinity Ventures back Amazon price competitor in $8.5M round Scott Jacobson, Madrona's managing director, will join the Silicon Valley-based Boomerang Commerce's board. Valant raises $11M to bring electronic medical records to public health care Valant Medical Solutions will expand its service to behavioral heath care specialists working in the public realm. Nordstrom's in talks to buy online personal shopping startup A report says Nordstrom may acquire Trunk Club, furthering the high-end retailer's digital push. Zillow buys eighth company in 8 years ​Zillow today announced the acquisition of Retsly, a Vancouver, B.C.-based software company that works with real estate data. Tableau Software opens German office Seattle software company is also hiring in Europe. Alan Mulally appointed to Google board Former Ford CEO Alan Mulally, who was a top contender to be Microsoft's new CEO, will add credibility to the tech giant's efforts to make a self-driving car. Announcing an incredible line-up of judges for the TechFlash Cup The PSBJ's second-annual online and live-pitch startup competition has announced the line-up of judges, which includes investors and experts in the region's most influential organizations. 'Reward, communicate, celebrate:' Eastside Fastest-Growing Private Companies execs share culture secrets When your company is growing like crazy, keeping a company culture that employees and customers want and expect is challenging. The Eastside Fastest-Growing Private Company executives share their secrets to managing and maintaining company culture during rapid-growth periods. ​Feeling rushed or forgetful? Satya Nadella says Microsoft can fix that Microsoft will focus on the "dual user," someone who uses technology at work and at home, CEO Satya Nadella said. National Tech News

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