Tim Goggin is a leading authority on digital transformation and advancing technology change in today’s established companies. He is the CEO of Sappington and founder of the Pacific Northwest Digital Business Hub, a consortium of top brands in the region focused on setting the direction for the future of business. He began his technology career at IBM and has spent decades advising major brands here in Seattle like Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks and Nordstrom.

On this episode, Phil talks about his decision to leave Rise Seattle and pursue his new vlog endeavor "Selling Seattle". Tyler shares his honest feelings about Phil leaving and questions the move. Join us for one final episode between the two co-hosts and celebrate what they've accomplished and what's to come for the future of Rise Seattle. 

In 2014, Seattle City Council voted to incrementally raise the minimum wage from $9.32 to $15 per hour. Puget Sound Sage, a community driven policy think and do tank, was the policy engine behind that decision. For eleven years their team has been on the forefront of some of Seattle's most controversial policy decisions. Join Phil and Tyler's discussion with PSS Deputy Director, Kim Powe on Seattle affordability, systematic racial inequality and strategic tips on how we as Seattleites can progress towards a more equitable city for all.