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Tech's dark secret: Depression in the startup community A few entrepreneurs are talking openly about depression, a hidden risk of the intense, isolated life at the creative edge. 'Much more than a marketing campaign:' How 'Un-carrier' brought T-Mobile back from the edge T-Mobile announced the ninth installment of its "Un-carrier" campaign this week, which has fueled one of the region's quickest business turnarounds. This is how it all came together. Techstars revamped: Fresh funding, mentors and room for more companies ​Techstars Seattle already has a snazzy new office in Startup Hall on the UW campus, and this week the accelerator program got a few more updates. Cloud talent search leads booming Silicon Valley startup ClearSlide to open Seattle office ClearSlide announced on Friday it has opened a Seattle office with 10 employees and plans to expand up to 40. "Just about every other big tech company that is running a cloud platform has some presence in the Seattle market," the company's COO said. Tech entrepreneurs find their zen to battle depression Mindfulness might be becoming a buzzword. But for some, it can be a real help in addressing mental health problems that come up while starting and running a company. Founder's answer to tech-world stress: Play a game Swatee Surve knows what it's like to work in the high-stress startup world. She created and runs Litesprite, a Seattle startup that makes a game to help people struggling with anxiety and depression work on their recovery. FAA gives Amazon green light for drone delivery tests The Federal Aviation Administration granted behemoth online retailer Amazon approval for testing and using small UAS, or drones fewer than 55 pounds, on Thursday. Want job security? Become an aerospace engineer Marketwatch has delved into the country's unemployment data and job growth stats to rank the top 10 jobs with the most long-term job security. Near the top of the list is one of Washington's top jobs. Raucous battle for control of Seattle biotech gets nastier Seattle biotech company Acucela might be in for a hostile takeover in May when a vote will take place at a shareholders' meeting to replace four board members. Elon Musk's updates to Tesla Model S will calculate range, offer autopilot Two-thirds of Americans who say they're excellent drivers can't all be correct. For those who need a hand, Tesla will soon offer five new tools. National Tech News Do you have one of America's sexiest jobs? (Slideshow) VA secretary: progress is being made to care for vets 'Much more than a marketing campaign:' How 'Un-carrier' brought T-Mobile back from the edge ​Judge rejects Amgen bid to stop biosimilar drug Why the job skills gap requires both STEM and liberal arts: Q&A with CNM officials Ohio pot legalization group gets green light Tech entrepreneurs find their zen to battle depression 23-story tower on downtown Tampa's Grant block to break ground this summer (renderings) TechFlash\back: Kleiner Perkins trial, how Apple blew it and dead unicorns 4 ways Houston can make more of its entrepreneurs

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