More than a decade ago, when online retailer Zulily was getting off the ground, it had the culture, chaos and capital of a high-flying startup. Jeff Shulman, professor of marketing at the UW, is mentioned.
Transplant organ freezing and rewarming technique wins U. of Washington health innovation challenge | GeekWire
A team working on prolonging the lifespan of transplant organs took home the top prize in the 9th annual Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge at the University of Washington. BioLegacy, made up of Seattle University and UW finance, mechanical engineering, and chemistry students, was awarded the $15,000 WRF Capital Grand Prize for its organ cryopreservation and rewarming innovation. The team was one of 22 that competed in this year’s final round of competition at the UW Foster School’s Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship. Other UW projects are mentioned.
Western states among biggest skeptics of Kroger-Albertsons tie-up | Reuters
rocery store chain Kroger’s, opens new tab bid to buy its close rival Albertsons, opens new tab has caused alarm in the U.S. West, where officials fear its potential dominance – controlling more than half the market in some states – will hurt consumers. Kevin Boeh, associate teaching professor of finance at the UW, is quoted.
Why widespread tech layoffs keep happening despite strong US economy | CNBC
The number of tech sector layoffs in 2024 has been outpacing the number of terminations in 2023. So far, about 42,324 tech employees were let go in 2024, according to Layoffs.fyi, which tracks layoffs in the tech industry. That averages out to more than 780 layoffs each day in 2024. In 2023, nearly 263,000 tech employees got laid off, averaging to about 720 layoffs each day that year. Jeff Shulman, professor of marketing at the UW, is quoted.
What’s behind the tech industry’s mass layoffs in 2024? | NPR
In the first four weeks of this year, nearly 100 tech companies, including Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, TikTok and Salesforce have collectively let go of about 25,000 employees, according to layoffs.fyi, which tracks the technology sector. Jeff Shulman, professor of marketing at the UW, is quoted.
Why do some people feel tired all the time? | BBC
For some people, no matter how much sleep they get, they still feel tired and low in energy. Why? Christopher Barnes, professor of management at the UW, is quoted.
Zulily’s downfall: How the high-flying online retailer soared, sank, and shut down | GeekWire
For hundreds of people once associated with Zulily, their time at the Seattle-based online retailer was meaningful and formidable — which is why many are bemoaning the tech company’s recent evaporation. Jeff Shulman, professor of marketing at the UW, is quoted.
Biden’s climate law enriches middlemen: Impax | Fortune
One of the world’s biggest green investment managers is voicing frustration over some key features of President Joe Biden’s landmark climate law. Charlie Donovan, visiting professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted.
Dating apps are pushing forward more popular people: study | New York Post
A new study analyzed 3-month data from 240,000 users on an unidentified major dating app in Asia, finding that its algorithm substantially boosted profiles with a high so-called “attractiveness score.” Elina Hwang, associate professor of information systems at the UW, is quoted.
Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon | The Seattle Times
As Amazon continues to add perks for Prime members, it says it’s increasing the value to customers. But the Federal Trade Commission sees a threat to fair competition — one that has actually led to higher prices. Philip Bond, professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted.