TechFlash: Alibaba in Seattle; Microsoft's midlife crisis; Expedia's impact

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Why Seattle is the best choice for Alibaba's U.S. headquarters The rumors are flying that the largest online retailer in the world is considering Seattle for its U.S. headquarters. That makes sense for many reasons. It would also be great for Seattle. Microsoft turns 40 tomorrow, and it's already knee deep in its midlife crisis Microsoft has done a lot to reinvent itself, just in time for its 40th birthday. This Seattle biotech CEO will soon be ousted from his job Acucela's CEO, Brian O'Callaghan, was the CEO of San Diego biotech company, Sangart, which disappeared without a trace a few years ago after a drug trial failed. Now he is fighting to keep his job at Acucela, which is in the midst of a dramatic proxy battle. Expedia's move from Bellevue to Seattle will affect both cities for decades to come Here's a look at what you need to know about the impact to your commute, how downtown Bellevue will feel the loss and what it means for Interbay, with the PSBJ's comprehensive coverage of Expedia's decision to move west. How a CEO's talk with his grandfather 30 years ago led to Zillow being traded as 'Z' Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff convinced the NYSE to release the "Z" ticker to the company, not just because it was good for marketing, but because of advice he got as a child. Never seen the Amgen campus? Take a virtual tour of Expedia's new Seattle waterfront home Expedia plans to move into the former Amgen Helix campus in Seattle by the end of 2018. Never been to that space? Have no idea what it looks like? Take our tour. Seattle biopharmaceutical company Omeros launches first commercial product Omeros is one of many young biotech companies in Seattle trying to balance the need to bring products to market with the need to sustain a robust pipeline. Startups need affordable health plans (subscription required) ​The life sciences sector flourishing in Washington today is the envy of virtually every state. National Tech News Fantasy sports startup DraftKings could be valued at $900M This Seattle biotech CEO will soon be ousted from his job Public-private sponsorship doubles offerings at fourth Gulf Coast MakerCon Next 'unicorn'? Fantasy sports startup DraftKings could be valued at $900M Microsoft turns 40 tomorrow, and it's already knee deep in its midlife crisis Expedia's move from Bellevue to Seattle will affect both cities for decades to come A rocky first day, the benefits of social goodness and coming back from rejection: Our most-read stories of the week SAMA mayoral debate to focus on workforce, infrastructure and taxes Lidl hiring in Raleigh as North Carolina, U.S. expansion nears Birmingham Builders: Hoar scores three Pyramid awards from ABC

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