Seattle startup vet leads the new ‘Homebrew Computer Club’ for AI

In-home health screening startup raises $14M | AI’s impact on biopharma ADVERTISEMENT [GeekWire]( SPONSOR MESSAGE: Science Firsthand: [Learn how Bristol Myers Squibb unlocked the potential of CAR T cell therapy.]( TODAY'S TOP STORIES “We’re kind of the Homebrew Computer Club of AI.” Tech veteran Joe Heitzeberg likens his rapidly growing meetups for AI builders to the famed Silicon Valley computer hobbyists club that attracted Apple’s founders. “AI Tinkerers” started in Seattle as a place for seasoned AI professionals to meet and collaborate, and a year and a half later the exclusive gatherings are spreading around the world. [Read more.]( AI was a hot topic at the Life Science Innovation Northwest meeting this week in Seattle. Biotech leaders discussed how the technology is not only helping discover new therapeutics but also shortening clinical development timelines. [Read more](. Portland startup Reperio raised $14 million to help grow its in-home health screening services. The company provides kits by mail to test for blood pressure, heart rate and more. A new agreement with Uber will help deliver a kit within an hour of ordering. [Read more.]( Tech Moves: Sana R&D chief steps down; Seattle University names new computer science leader; [and more personnel changes in PNW tech.]( Hot Links: - Talking heads: A Microsoft research paper about AI technology called VASA-1 details the ability to turn a still portrait into a lifelike talking face video. ([Tom’s Guide]( - The life sciences industry in Washington state saw 14% job growth from 2020 to 2022, according to a new report. ([Life Science Washington]( - Sen. Maria Cantwell helped introduce a new “Future of AI Innovation Act,” laying the groundwork for the U.S. to lead the global race in AI and other emerging technologies. ([U.S. Senate]( Thanks for subscribing to the GeekWire newsletter, and have a great weekend. — GeekWire editor Taylor Soper, taylor@geekwire.com; and GeekWire reporter Kurt Schlosser, kurt@geekwire.com. SPONSOR MESSAGE [Translating the promise of cell therapy]( The story of how CAR T cell therapy went from hypothesis to treatment embodies the challenges and perseverance often synonymous with breakthroughs. Bristol Myers Squibb’s newest episode of Science Firsthand is focused on pivotal moments in the history of CAR T cell therapy that took place right in the heart of Seattle – and new cutting-edge approaches being explored. [Watch the episode here.]( LATEST HEADLINES [AI is boosting drug discovery and development — and sparking questions about proprietary data]( [Tech Moves: Sana R&D chief steps down; Seattle U names new computer science leader]( [Seattle tech vet calls rapidly growing ‘AI Tinkerers’ meetups the new ‘Homebrew Computer Club’ for AI]( [In-home health screening startup Reperio raises $14M, inks deal with Uber]( GEEKWORK: TODAY'S TECH JOBS - [City of Newport: Systems Administrator II]( - [INRIX: Finance Pricing Manager]( - [AdaptX: Vice President of Engineering]( - [GeekWork: Head of Engineering]( - [GeekWork: ML Engineer]( [FIND MORE JOBS ON GEEKWORK]( [HIRING? BUY A FEATURED LISTING TO APPEAR HERE]( [About GeekWire]( [Contact Us]( [Advertise]( Copyright © 2024 GeekWire LLC, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted to receive emails from GeekWire LLC.  Our mailing address is: GeekWire LLC 123 NW 36th St, Suite 203 Seattle, WA 98107  [change email frequency or address]( | [unsubscribe](