We're talking entrepreneurship, production facilities, and acquisitions with the founder and CEO of Glowforge - Dan Shapiro. As we break down the top stories of the week, he also shares how he came up with the idea of a 3D laser printer, how the tariffs are going to impact his business, and what he got wrong about Rover.

Top Stories:

1. Glowforge makes production changes

Amid tariff turmoil, Glowforge turns to Seattle for new production factory — with help from AI (Geekwire)

2. Tutta Bella expands Kroger deal

Tutta Bella ramps up production after landing major Kroger deal (PSBJ)

3. Rover acquires Dublin company

Rover expands international footprint with purchase of dog-sitting platform (PSBJ)

4. Rite Aid/Bartell Drugs bankrupt, again

Why the new Rite Aid bankruptcy could kill Seattle’s Bartell Drugs (Seattle Times)

About guest Dan Shapiro - CEO, Glowforge:

Dan is an innovator and entrepreneur with over 60 patents to his name. He was the founder and CEO of Ontela that merged with Photoboucket. He was the founder and CEO of Sparkbuy, which was then acquired by Google to become Google Comparison. He is also the founder and creator of Robot Turtles, a best selling board game as well as a Senior Research Fellow at Wharton Generative AI lab.

About host Rachel Horgan:

Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego.

Contact:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @theweeklyseattle

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com⁠⁠