TechFlash: Microsoft diversity stats; Ballmer makes $3B; Why Juno isn't Dendreon

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Microsoft quietly makes good on promise to reveal diversity stats, posts Equal Employment data Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella had promised to release more diversity statics before the end of the year. The numbers show women and people of color now make up a larger percentage of the company's U.S. employment. But not by much. Biotech investor explains why Juno Therapeutics won't be like Dendreon As Seattle biotech company Juno Therapeutics gears up for a big year with more drugs in the pipeline and plans to develop manufacturing facilities, it will face a stage that is a challenge for the industry: Commercializing its breakthrough products. A prominent Seattle investor explains why Juno could be the region's next big success story. Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer rides his replacement's success to $3 billion windfall Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer must have a hard time complaining about his replacement, as his massive stock holdings in the company are now worth $3 billion more than the day he stepped down. Washington researchers grow impatient as FAA fails to deliver on self-imposed deadline for small drones The Federal Aviation Administration didn't release small Unmanned Aerial System rules by the end of 2014, something it originally planned to do. It did however, release regulations that make it easier for institutions to use drone test sites. But that doesn't mean much for researchers in Washington state. Bezos loses $7.4 billion in 2014, but still makes list of top 20 billionaires ​Amazon.com Inc. CEO Jeff Bezos lost $7.4 billion of his net worth in 2014 thanks to the poor performance of his company's stock. Astronomers converge on Seattle The 225th meeting of the American Astronomical Society ​will run Jan. 4-8 at the Washington State Convention Center. National Tech News Steve Jobs biopic is seeking disheveled men to play extras Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer rides his replacement's success to $3 billion windfall Massachusetts OKs regulations on Uber, Lyft Scottsdale's El Hefe reopens after months of renovations Insurance companies pleased with Healthplanfinder payment change Zillow: Bay Area saw nation's biggest rent hikes this year — and 2015 could be just as bad Biggest 2014 U.S. philanthropic gifts include two with Bay Area ties Did Uber's surge pricing just backfire? These 8 women had major career shifts in 2014 Washington researchers grow impatient as FAA fails to deliver on self-imposed deadline for small drones

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