What Venture Capital (VC) funds call Oregon home or invest in Portland startups? Platformr raises $2.5M, SXSW Pitch 2024, and the State of Oregon Joint Task Force on Artificial Intelligence. PORTLAND STARTUP LINKS - Venture Capital in Portland https://siliconflorist.com/2024/10/24/venture-capital-in-portland/ - Platformr https://platformr.cloud/pla…

What Venture Capital (VC) funds call Oregon home or invest in Portland startups? Platformr raises $2.5M, SXSW Pitch 2024, and the State of Oregon Joint Task Force on Artificial Intelligence.PORTLAND STARTUP LINKS- Venture Capital in Portland https://siliconflorist.com/2024/10/24/venture-capital-in-portland/- Platformr https://platformr.cloud/platfo…

This week in Portland startup news, Bend Venture Conference and High Desert Innovation Week, Show Her the Money, Roux Portland, Portland Startups Slack social_beer, Demolicious, and more. PORTLAND STARTUP NEWS LINKS - Show Her the Money https://showherthemoneymovie.com/ - Roux Portland Map https://www.rouxportland.com/map - Portland Startups Slack …

This week in Portland startup news, Bend Venture Conference and High Desert Innovation Week, Show Her the Money, Roux Portland, Portland Startups Slack social_beer, Demolicious, and more.PORTLAND STARTUP NEWS LINKS- Show Her the Money https://showherthemoneymovie.com/- Roux Portland Map https://www.rouxportland.com/map- Portland Startups Slack http…

This week in Portland startup news, $60.5 million raised by Portland startups, Pitch Latino Portland 2024 names a winner — the crema of the crop — and Bend Venture Conference 2024 companies get ready to take the stage.(Sorry the video kept freezing. Like 5 different times. It's got a bit of a Max Headroom vibe going. At least the audio is solid.)PO…

This week in Portland startup news, $60.5 million raised by Portland startups, Pitch Latino Portland 2024 names a winner — the crema of the crop — and Bend Venture Conference 2024 companies get ready to take the stage. (Sorry the video kept freezing. Like 5 different times. It's got a bit of a Max Headroom vibe going. At least the audio is solid.) …

Portland recently stood up a new Office of Small Business through Prosper Portland, but they didn't have anyone to run it. Until now. The inaugural leader of the Portland Office of Small Business has now been revealed. So I recorded a bonus episode to cover the news.It's Mitch Daugherty, cofounder of Built Oregon.PORTLAND OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS L…

What a week in Portland Oregon startup news. One company secured more than $100 million in PE. Another secured $9.2M in VC. And there's still a ton of other Portland startup news to cover. As well as a secret story that I can't yet reveal. PORTLAND STARTUP LINKS Icon $9.2M https://www.axios.com/pro/fintech-dea... PayRange PE deal https://payrange.c…

What a week in Portland Oregon startup news. One company secured more than $100 million in PE. Another secured $9.2M in VC. And there's still a ton of other Portland startup news to cover. As well as a secret story that I can't yet reveal.PORTLAND STARTUP LINKS Icon $9.2M https://www.axios.com/pro/fintech-dea... PayRange PE deal https://payrange.co…

Portland startup news for this week includes a Portland startup apparently raising $70 million, Portland Retro Gaming Expo, Rose City Techies, Latino Founders Pitch Latino Bend 2024, The Oregon Beer Trail, and Built Festival 2024.PORTLAND STARTUP LINKS- Portland Retro Gaming Expo https://www.retrogamingexpo.com/- Rose City Techies https://www.meetu…

Portland startup news for the week ending September 20, 2024. Here's the Portland startup stuff I was tracking this week. Portland startup news includes a Portland startup community gathering on September 20 at 4PM at the Rogue Eastside Brewery to meet with WordCamp US 2024 attendees, coffee meetups, Oregon Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Accelerator…

Portland startup news for the week ending September 20, 2024. Here's the Portland startup stuff I was tracking this week. Portland startup news includes a Portland startup community gathering on September 20 at 4PM at the Rogue Eastside Brewery to meet with WordCamp US 2024 attendees, coffee meetups, Oregon Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Accelerator…

Episode 50! This week in Portland startup news finds us with the best startup events in Portland plus WordCamp US 2024. Plus lots of Portland startup goodness.PORTLAND STARTUP NEWS00:00 Portland startup news intro00:48 Bend Venture Conference Growth Stage startups05:45 Portland startup and tech events in September https://siliconflorist.com/2024/09…

Episode 50! This week in Portland startup news finds us with the best startup events in Portland plus WordCamp US 2024. Plus lots of Portland startup goodness. PORTLAND STARTUP NEWS 00:00 Portland startup news intro 00:48 Bend Venture Conference Growth Stage startups 05:45 Portland startup and tech events in September https://siliconflorist.com/202…

LLM fine tuning, SXSW Pitch, and more in Portland startup news. Stay updated on the latest Portland startup news, including the LLM fine tuning and SXSW Pitch event. Don't miss out on the innovative #ai tech being showcased by local entrepreneurs. Topics include Devin Gaffney talking finetuning LLMs, SXSW Pitch applications due, Better Portland sug…

LLM fine tuning, SXSW Pitch, and more in Portland startup news. Stay updated on the latest Portland startup news, including the LLM fine tuning and SXSW Pitch event. Don't miss out on the innovative #ai tech being showcased by local entrepreneurs. Topics include Devin Gaffney talking finetuning LLMs, SXSW Pitch applications due, Better Portland sug…

This week in Portland startup news, an electrifying $7 million grant, @depotdev $4.1M Seed, Pitch Latino Portland 2024, new @kickstarter campaign, startup question and answer, and more.PORTLAND STARTUP NEWS CHAPTERS00:00 @ycombinator Alum raises $4.1 million Seed05:05 Photon Marine helps land $7 million grant08:20 Pitch Latino Portland 202411:20 Pi…

This week in Portland startup news, an electrifying $7 million grant, ⁠ @depotdev ⁠ $4.1M Seed, Pitch Latino Portland 2024, new ⁠ @kickstarter ⁠ campaign, startup question and answer, and more. PORTLAND STARTUP NEWS CHAPTERS 00:00 ⁠ @ycombinator ⁠ Alum raises $4.1 million Seed 05:05 Photon Marine helps land $7 million grant 08:20 Pitch Latino Portl…

This week, five big Portland startup news stories to cover: an acquisition, a new innovation hub leader, a new venture capital fund, a new app to help you control your social media use, and a new milestone for the Portland Startups Slack.PORTLAND STARTUP NEWS00:00 Portland startup acquired by Dropbox05:55 New leadership for the Portland Metro Regio…

This week in Portland startup news, the new Portland airport (PDX) is open to the public and features a bunch of local vendors, the Portland Metro Regional Innovation Hub promises news next week, what was Portland Independent Chamber of Commerce and then Business for a Better Portland is now just Better Portland, Oregon Startup Center solicits appl…

This week in Portland startup news, the new Portland airport (PDX) is open to the public and features a bunch of local vendors, the Portland Metro Regional Innovation Hub promises news next week, what was Portland Independent Chamber of Commerce and then Business for a Better Portland is now just Better Portland, Oregon Startup Center solicits appl…

This week in Portland startup news, Silicon Florist turns 17 years old, an innovative look at the Oregon Innovation Index 2024, BLUPRNT wants to help you with your marketing using AI, and Bend Venture Conference tickets are available. PORTLAND STARTUP LINKS Silicon Florist is 17 https://siliconflorist.com/2024/08/07/wondering-when-the-whole-wiser-p…

This week in Portland startup news, Silicon Florist turns 17 years old, an innovative look at the Oregon Innovation Index 2024, BLUPRNT wants to help you with your marketing using AI, and Bend Venture Conference tickets are available.PORTLAND STARTUP LINKS- Silicon Florist is 17 https://siliconflorist.com/2024/08/07/wondering-when-the-whole-wiser-p…

This week in Portland startup news, Built Oregon announces the new cohort of consumer products companies in its accelerator program, Business Oregon releases the annual Innovation Index report, Victor Hwang and Right to Start visit Portland, Grovemade⁠⁠ now makes an amazing desk, and more.Kirjoittanut Rick Turoczy

This week in Portland startup news, Built Oregon announces the new cohort of consumer products companies in its accelerator program, Business Oregon releases the annual Innovation Index report, Victor Hwang and Right to Start visit Portland, Grovemade now makes an amazing desk, and more.

This week, in Portland startup news, some breaking news throws me off of my game, Pitch Latino heads to Central Oregon, three of the biggest VC funding rounds in the Pacific Northwest are Portland companies, Startup School is starting up, and more.LINKS- Pitch Latino Bend https://www.latinofounder.com/- Startup School https://www.meetup.com/bootstr…

This week, in Portland startup news, some breaking news throws me off of my game, Pitch Latino heads to Central Oregon, three of the biggest VC funding rounds in the Pacific Northwest are Portland companies, Startup School is starting up, and more. LINKS Pitch Latino Bend https://www.latinofounder.com/ Startup School https://www.meetup.com/bootstra…

This week in Portland startup news… a new startup studio provides services for Portland startups, Prosper Portland opens an Office of Small Business, VC Diane Fraiman sits down with TAO, Oregon Venture Fund explains their process, and ways to get connected in the Portland startup community.Last week https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA-Myn8KBh0&list=…

This week in Portland startup news… a new startup studio provides services for Portland startups, Prosper Portland opens an Office of Small Business, VC Diane Fraiman sits down with TAO, Oregon Venture Fund explains their process, and ways to get connected in the Portland startup community. Last week https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA-Myn8KBh0&list…

This week in Portland startup news, Demolicious has introduced 40 startups in 2024, owning the Portland, Oregon, narrative, AI Tinkerers, founder.coffee, and 3 potential opportunities for your startup. ABOUT SILICON FLORIST ----------For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published Silicon Florist, a blog and podcast that covers founders, startup…

This week in Portland startup news, Demolicious has introduced 40 startups in 2024, owning the Portland, Oregon, narrative, AI Tinkerers, founder.coffee, and 3 potential opportunities for your startup. ABOUT SILICON FLORIST ---------- For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published Silicon Florist, a blog and podcast that covers founders, startu…

This week in Portland Oregon startup and tech news, a successful exit, pickleball with a funding platform, an extension on a startup accelerator application, and a conversation in Vancouver. ABOUT SILICON FLORIST ----------For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published Silicon Florist, a blog and podcast that covers founders, startups, entrepre…

This week in Portland Oregon startup and tech news, a successful exit, pickleball with a funding platform, an extension on a startup accelerator application, and a conversation in Vancouver. ABOUT SILICON FLORIST ---------- For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published Silicon Florist, a blog and podcast that covers founders, startups, entrepr…

This week in Portland startup news, Bend Venture Conference (⁠ @BendVC ⁠ ) applications are open, The Actual Portland, salary transparency, Enduring Planet featured in ⁠ @GeekWire ⁠ and more. SILICON FLORIST ---------- For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published Silicon Florist, a blog and podcast that covers founders, startups, entrepreneur…

This week in Portland startup news, Bend Venture Conference ( @BendVC ) applications are open, The Actual Portland, salary transparency, Enduring Planet featured in @GeekWire and more. SILICON FLORIST ----------For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published Silicon Florist, a blog and podcast that covers founders, startups, entrepreneurship, te…

This week, there's a new leader for Latino Founders, TAO hands out awards to some well deserving recipients, AI Portland is the best event going in the Portland startup community, Oregon Techworks Association could help your company, and Demolicious announces a big year end event.Let's get into it.ABOUT SILICON FLORIST ----------For nearly two deca…

This week, there's a new leader for Latino Founders, TAO hands out awards to some well deserving recipients, AI Portland is the best event going in the Portland startup community, Oregon Techworks Association could help your company, and Demolicious announces a big year end event. Let's get into it. ABOUT SILICON FLORIST ---------- For nearly two d…

This week in Portland startup news, there's a new pitch competition in the region, TiE Women applications are currently open, Kevin Cavenaugh and Stephen Green put out positive Portland podcasts, Demolicious is on Thursday, SaaS VC funding is way way down, and more. ABOUT SILICON FLORIST ---------- For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published…

This week in Portland startup news, there's a new pitch competition in the region, TiE Women applications are currently open, Kevin Cavenaugh and Stephen Green put out positive Portland podcasts, Demolicious is on Thursday, SaaS VC funding is way way down, and more. ABOUT SILICON FLORIST ----------For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published …

This week in startup news for the Portland metro area, @TiEOregon Columbia River Pitch competition winners, an acquisition for EasyHome, Cascadia Cleantech Accelerator reveals new cohort, Blend promises inspiration, and Vancouver events like Startup Conversations in the Couve and Portland Podcasters in Vancouver beckon. - TiE Oregon Columbia River …

This week in startup news for the Portland metro area, @TiEOregon Columbia River Pitch competition winners, an acquisition for EasyHome, Cascadia Cleantech Accelerator reveals new cohort, Blend promises inspiration, and Vancouver events like Startup Conversations in the Couve and Portland Podcasters in Vancouver beckon.- TiE Oregon Columbia River P…

This week, add $30M to the $70M from last week to get $100 million in venture capital raised by Portland startups in less than a week, @TiEOregon announces the finalists for the Columbia River Pitch competition, Demolicious needs demos, Dave Hersh heads to Portland to promote his Reignition book, @builtoregon mentorship program applications are due…

This week, add $30M to the $70M from last week to get $100 million in venture capital raised by Portland startups in less than a week, @TiEOregon announces the finalists for the Columbia River Pitch competition, Demolicious needs demos, Dave Hersh heads to Portland to promote his Reignition book, @builtoregon mentorship program applications are due…

This week, Hydrolix and Boulder Care both announce $35 million financing rounds on the same day, Marcelino Alvarez proposes we rethink the Portland waterfront, Flat wins Demolicious, and Portland seeks a leader for its Metro Innovation Hub. Let's get into it. ABOUT SILICON FLORIST ---------- For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published Silico…

This week, Hydrolix and Boulder Care both announce $35 million financing rounds on the same day, Marcelino Alvarez proposes we rethink the Portland waterfront, Flat wins Demolicious, and Portland seeks a leader for its Metro Innovation Hub.Let's get into it.ABOUT SILICON FLORIST ----------For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published Silicon F…

This week in Oregon startup news, we talk about 48 hours of frenzied activity in the AI (Artificial Intelligence) space, Built Oregon opens their applications for mentorship and support for Oregon consumer products (CPG) companies, the Oregon UAS (drone) Accelerator announces their inaugural class, and Demolicious title holder FanWagn looks to defe…

This week in Oregon startup news, we talk about 48 hours of frenzied activity in the AI (Artificial Intelligence) space, Built Oregon opens their applications for mentorship and support for Oregon consumer products (CPG) companies, the Oregon UAS (drone) Accelerator announces their inaugural class, and Demolicious title holder FanWagn looks to defe…

With so many events out there, why does it seem impossible to find something worthwhile to attend? And what events are you supposed to attend to find a job or a cofounder — technical co-founder or otherwise…? I share some different ways and perspectives to look at each and every tech or startup event — or any event for that matter — to determine ho…

This week, Rogue Women has $13 million to invest, Bend Oregon's Revyse raises $1 million, founder.coffee and Rose City Techie meetups, AI in the City of Portland, and more. Let's get into it. ABOUT SILICON FLORIST ---------- For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published Silicon Florist, a blog and podcast that covers founders, startups, entrep…

This week, Rogue Women has $13 million to invest, Bend Oregon's Revyse raises $1 million, founder.coffee and Rose City Techie meetups, AI in the City of Portland, and more.Let's get into it.ABOUT SILICON FLORIST ----------For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published Silicon Florist, a blog and podcast that covers founders, startups, entrepren…