The Riveter shifted to online only. It operates several women’s coworking spaces around the country but recently announced the closure of all physical locations. Due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19, it decided to shift entirely to an online community. [Built In Seattle]
Seattle native Sherrell Dorsey launched racial justice tool. The database tracks tech companies and CEOs who have recently made public statements about racial injustice, George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement. Though it just launched on Saturday, it already has statements from over 70 tech companies. [Built In Seattle]
Bill Gates commits $750M. The funds will go toward manufacturing and distributing a potential COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University. First shipments are expected to begin by the end of 2020. [The Next Web]
Nomad Go released HealthySpaces. The product, inspired by the pandemic, provides real-time data on store occupancy and also measures mask and social distancing compliance. It’s currently deployed in over 100 locations. [GeekWire]
Saykara hired VP of marketing. It created an AI-powered assistant for physicians. Joy Efron joined the team as the new VP of marketing. [Business Wire]
