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.Por 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…

This week, we talk about the inagural 503 Day, Dust Moto's EV dirt bike, WordCamp US call for speakers, NedSpace offers space for events, a new Executive Director for Oregon Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Accelerator, Equitable Networking, and Mayday! Deep Space.Let's get into it. ABOUT SILICON FLORIST ----------For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy …

This week, we talk about the inagural 503 Day, Dust Moto's EV dirt bike, WordCamp US call for speakers, NedSpace offers space for events, a new Executive Director for Oregon Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Accelerator, Equitable Networking, and Mayday! Deep Space. Let's get into it. ABOUT SILICON FLORIST ---------- For nearly two decades, Rick Turocz…

This week, we talk about Portland Seed Fund's new fund, new team member, and new investments; highlight the Alexis Ohanian investment in The Sports Bra; talk about former Magic Leap-ers and their new startup; take a few minutes to highlight Dave Hersh's new book Reignition (https://amzn.to/49Q4Y9n); and congratulate the new Demolicious winner. Let'…

This week, we talk about Portland Seed Fund's new fund, new team member, and new investments; highlight the Alexis Ohanian investment in The Sports Bra; talk about former Magic Leap-ers and their new startup; take a few minutes to highlight Dave Hersh's new book Reignition (https://amzn.to/49Q4Y9n); and congratulate the new Demolicious winner.Let's…

This week, Reperio Health raises $14M, the Technology Association of Oregon has an AI community, Demolicious is next week, applying to TiE Oregon Columbia River Pitch, robot dogs on Mt Hood, Barrett Brooks kicks of his new podcast with James Clear. Let's get into it. ABOUT SILICON FLORIST ---------- For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has publishe…

This week, Reperio Health raises $14M, the Technology Association of Oregon has an AI community, Demolicious is next week, applying to TiE Oregon Columbia River Pitch, robot dogs on Mt Hood, Barrett Brooks kicks of his new podcast with James Clear. Let's get into it. ABOUT SILICON FLORIST ----------For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published…

This week, we'll talk about the smallest website for the smallest park, Radious goes nationwide, Read Write Web founder Richard MacManus takes us back to the days of Web 2.0, VC is down in Portland, free coworking, and more. ABOUT SILICON FLORIST ---------- For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published Silicon Florist, a blog and podcast that …

This week, we'll talk about the smallest website for the smallest park, Radious goes nationwide, Read Write Web founder Richard MacManus takes us back to the days of Web 2.0, VC is down in Portland, free coworking, and more.ABOUT SILICON FLORIST ----------For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published Silicon Florist, a blog and podcast that co…

This week, we talk about AI Portland's upcoming AI Literacy for All event, TiE Oregon Westside Pitch 2024 winners, what a chief product officer (CPO) does at a startup, getting help understanding the upcoming Portland elections, and all kinds of maps. Let's get into it. ABOUT SILICON FLORIST ---------- For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has publi…

This week, we AI Portland's upcoming AI Literacy for All event, TiE Oregon Westside Pitch 2024 winners, what a chief product officer (CPO) does at a startup, getting help understanding the upcoming Portland elections, and all kinds of maps.Let's get into it.ABOUT SILICON FLORIST ----------For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published Silicon F…

This week, the Right to Repair Act is now Oregon law, WordCamp US 2024 tickets are now on sale, Oregon UAS (drone) Accelerator applications are due, AI Portland has a new AI podcast, First Friday at UpStart Collective Westside, and Westside Pitch Competition. Let's get into it. ABOUT SILICON FLORIST ---------- For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy h…

This week, the Right to Repair Act is now Oregon law, WordCamp US 2024 tickets are now on sale, Oregon UAS (drone) Accelerator applications are due, AI Portland has a new AI podcast, First Friday at UpStart Collective Westside, and Westside Pitch Competition. Let's get into it. ABOUT SILICON FLORIST ----------For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy ha…