Why This Former Microsoft Director Is Leaving Washington, But It's Not Too Late | Ben Rudolph
WPC on the GoShow Notes
Washington Policy On The Go is WPC's bi-weekly (weekly during the legislative session) virtual lunchtime event series featuring center directors and guests to inform you on the latest in Washington State policy research and analysis. In this video we talk with Ben Rudolph, former Microsoft Senior Director, Founder and CEO of Steelwork and Co-founder of CARTOGRAFIQ about why he's leaving Washington, the difference in business climate, and how we can turn Washington around.
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