Silicon Florist 🌹 $3M is Shelpful, Portland startup primer 🤗
Issue 727
AI startup Shelpful lands $3M
Portland AI startup Shelpful is ready to start 2024 off on the right foot. All thanks to a $3 million investment from Sam Altman’s Apollo projects. What’s the company building that attracted this investment? More
A Portland startup community primer for 2024
While the Portland startup community can be an incredibly welcoming and collaborative place, trying to figure out where to start is often more challenging that it should be. That’s why I thought it would be valuable to host a community get together where we could talk through available resources, organizations, and events — if only to help folks start off 2024 on the right foot… More
Demolicious docket decided
The slate of startups and ideas pitching at the first Demolicious in a long time has been set. With nine companies vying for the coveted Demolicious belt… More
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🗓️ Events
Be sure to check Calagator for the latest list of events — or to share your event with the community. It’s absolutely free.
Fri (Jan 5) First Friday at Upstart Collective
Wed (Jan 10) OEN PubTalk
Thu (Jan 11) AI Portland
Tue (Jan 16) OEN Pitch, please
Tue (Jan 16) PDXWIT Happy Hour
Wed (Jan 17) Demolicious
Thu (Jan 18) Soulful Sips
Sat (Jan 20) Silicon Forest Tech Summit
Tue (Jan 23) founder.coffee
Wed (Jan 31) Da Gathering
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