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Todd Bishop
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Senior Writer and Co-Founder, GeekWire
Seattle
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By Todd Bishop Verified| GeekWire Verified Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s total compensation reached $40.1 million in 2024, due largely to strong gains in the company’s stock price that boosted the value of the shares he vested during the year. The compensation figure, disclosed Thursday morning in the company’s annual proxy statement, was up 37% from $29.2 million the prior year.
By Todd Bishop Verified| GeekWire Verified This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we’re featuring highlights from a live interview with Nathan Myhrvold, CEO of Intellectual Ventures and former chief technology officer at Microsoft. Myhrvold worked at Microsoft from 1986 to 2000, where he laid the groundwork for Microsoft Research, recruited top computer scientists, and played a key role in shaping the company’s technology strategy.
By Todd Bishop Verified| GeekWire Verified In his 2024 Letter to Shareholders, released Thursday morning, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy introduces a new concept: Amazon’s “Why Culture,” or “YQ,” as he calls it. That’s his phrase for natural curiosity — a willingness to challenge the status quo by asking why things are the way they are, and why they can’t be different. One place this is playing out: Jassy’s campaign to reduce bureaucracy inside the company.
Company Info
GeekWire
GeekWire is a national technology news platform established in 2011 by journalists John Cook and Todd Bishop, along with investor Jonathan Sposato. Based in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood, it has evolved from a coffee-shop startup into a significant resource for the Pacific Northwest tech community and a global audience. GeekWire focuses on delivering breaking tech news, expert analysis, and fostering industry connections through various events, podcasts, and community initiatives. The company offers comprehensive news coverage on major tech companies and startups, emphasizing the Seattle tech ecosystem. It hosts large-scale events, including conferences and networking gatherings, attracting thousands of participants each year. GeekWire also provides valuable community resources such as a job board for tech professionals, a ranking of top Pacific Northwest startups, and a database of emerging companies. Additionally, GeekWire Studios creates custom content for corporate clients, including branded storytelling and video/audio production. Its podcasts and video shows deliver engaging tech-focused content to a diverse audience.
Seattle, United States
+1 206-402-6494
Founded: 2011