TechFlash: Juno ups Friday IPO to $212M; Nadella's big year; Tableau expands

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Juno Therapeutics increases IPO, aims for up to $212M Just a week after announcing the price for its initial public offering, the Seattle biotech upped the price of shares. Nadella's big year: Layoffs, raises and renewed Wall Street confidence New Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella outlined a clear vision for the company in 2014, possibly his biggest achievement so far. 2015 promises to be a banner year for IPOs — including several in Seattle The number of private companies valued at more than $100 million has risen to nearly 600, and many of those — including several in Seattle — are anticipated to go public in 2015. 1,717 employees and counting: Tableau expands Fremont footprint as headcount grows Tableau has signed a lease for an additional 38,000 square feet in the Plaza Building at 701 N. 34th St. next to its headquarters. How to compost, how to twerk: Here's what Seattleites Googled the most in 2014 Google released its annual list of top searches today, showing Seattleites are just as unique as ever. Kymeta, with help from Bill Gates, raises $20M; CEO exits ​Kymeta Corp., the Redmond satellite technology company that was spun off from Intellectual Ventures in 2012, said it's raised $20 million in new financing, and its CEO is stepping down. Legal highs and choppy waters: Behind the scenes with a few of my favorite stories of the year After seven months with the PSBJ, here's a behind-the-scenes look at the stories I most enjoyed covering this year. Google Shopping may try to take on Amazon with 'buy' button A "buy" button could help Google keep users on its pages. In its attack on real estate 'quasi-cartel,' Surefield enlists economists In its attack against the current real estate industry, which it has called a "quasi-cartel," Seattle online real estate company Surefield said it's retained three "leading" college economists. Nordstrom fires employee for making Facebook threats ​Nordstrom Inc. has fired an employee in Portland who allegedly made threats on his Facebook page, advocating killing police officers. Half full: New lease pushes 400 Fairview office tower to 50 percent leased A company called Impinj is renting two floors in the project now under construction in South Lake Union. Procrastinate some more: Amazon extends Christmas shipping deadlines ​Why hurry? Amazon.com Inc. said it's extending its free shipping cutoff deadlines to Dec. 19 to ensure Christmas delivery. Tech companies support Microsoft in Irish e-mail court battle Microsoft Corp. is getting some support from some big names in technology in its fight against the U.S. Justice Department and its request that Microsoft turn over emails held in a server in Ireland. National Tech News Brown becomes Euronet president; Caponecchi takes new title It's official: Lending Club IPO hits $1 billion What an average CEO in the Southeast made in 2014 Nadella's big year: Layoffs, raises and renewed Wall Street confidence Fast-growing energy software company acquired Research Triangle Park preps Park Center reveal Lockheed Martin wins public incentives in Palm Beach County Clever gets $30M to eliminate the time suck of educational software Google Shopping may try to take on Amazon with 'buy' button Rackspace has joined the OpenPower consortium

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