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AI, tech talent, and regional innovation: A swan song from retiring WTIA CEO Michael Schutzler


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Michael Schutzler, the newly retired CEO of the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA), joins us on this episode of the GeekWire Podcast to reflect on his 11 years running the not-for-profit trade association, assess the state of the tech industry in Seattle and Washington state, and discuss what's next for him.

Schutzler, who has been succeeded as WTIA's CEO by Kelly Fukai, previously its COO, wrote about the extraordinary history of the state's tech industry in a recent post marking the WTIA's 40th anniversary and his retirement.

See more highlights from the episode in this GeekWire post.

Related coverage:

  • WTIA CEO Michael Schutzler retiring after 11 years leading Washington state tech group
  • WTIA honors 40 years of boosting Washington’s tech sector as new CEO aims for more impact

With GeekWire co-founders Todd Bishop and John Cook. Edited by Curt Milton.

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