Tom Alberg co-founded the Madrona venture capital firm and backed Amazon almost from Day One into one of the most impactful companies in the world. (Brian Smale / Courtesy of Madrona)
(Brian Smale / Courtesy of Madrona)
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Tom Alberg, known for his early investment in Amazon and co-founding Madrona Venture Group, helped usher Seattle toward a wave of innovation. Alberg died Aug. 5 at the age of 82.

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