TechFlash: Zillow's trade secrets suit; Microsoft Build's clout; Startups exiled

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Startups in exile: How South Lake Union squandered its opportunity to become a true innovation district Two years ago, South Lake Union was a hub for startups. Now, they've been priced out. Move seeks $1.77B in damages from Zillow for alleged trade secret leaks In a court document filed this week with King County Superior Court, Zillow revealed that News Corp.'s Move division is seeking $1.77 billion in damages over alleged trade secret leaks. After being featured at Microsoft Build, Seattle startup eyes more funding Highspot, a Seattle company that makes sales evaluation software, said it wants to raise another round. The company's products have been benefiting from its Microsoft connections. Amazon seeks stake in digital mapping company with ties to self-driving car market Amazon is in talks to take a stake in Here, a company with Seattle ties and technology used in the development of self-driving cars. Amazon might provide cloud computing services as part of a deal. EXCLUSIVE: Grant Thornton buys up Bellevue consulting firm Arryve, a Bellevue-based consulting firm, sold itself to tax, audit and consulting company Grant Thornton in a deal that was set to close Thursday. Entrepreneurs: First take a leap of faith Skilljar founder and CEO Sandi Lin said starting her own company was a lot like the childhood game Mousetrap. At first, she ran into a lot of traps, but didn't get much cheese. National Tech News Slowdown in startupland: A pause, a pop or new normal? Google April Fool's Day prank backfires, is pulled Slack rakes in $200M in funding, raising valuation to $3.8B Your patents: Asset or liability?

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