We tried winning a piece of Microsoft and Paul Allen history

In a bid to outbid other tech and computer history geeks, GeekWire threw its credit card in the ring during an auction of Paul Allen items. Could we win a piece of Microsoft-related history once owned by the co-founder? GeekWire reporter Kurt Schlosser shares how it all played out and what advice an auction expert had for the next intriguing sale. Read more.?

In other Paul Allen-related news, his estate sold the remaining artifacts, systems and other materials from the now-closed Living Computers: Museum + Labs in Seattle to Computer Museum of America in Atlanta. It’s the final development for an institution that first opened in 2012 as a hands-on home for Allen’s computer collection. Read more.

Finding a startup founder: We caught up with entrepreneurs and investors at Ascend's Founders Bash event in Seattle to get their take on the dynamics of choosing a co-founder. The Seattle firm this week launched its own co-founder matching platform. Read more.

Amazon is boosting pay and improving routing technology as part of a $2.1 billion investment in its Delivery Service Partner program. Read more.

Washington’s Dept. of Commerce announced 46 recipients that landed $37 million in grant funds to support the development of climate and clean energy technologies. Read more.

Hot Links:

• AI’s take on debate: Seattle startup Yoodli AI Roleplays , which helps users improve their public speaking, analyzed the presidential debate. (LinkedIn)
• Microsoft is adding new security features to Windows in the aftermath of the CrowdStrike incident. (The Verge)
• Kara Sprague , the former F5 exec who is taking the CEO reins at HackerOne, shares advice for her college-age self on building relationships with friends, mentors, and sponsors. (LinkedIn)

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