Startup on the ocean? Apply to Maritime Blue Accelerator
Even in a midst of a global pandemic, itโs difficult to forget the negative impact of climate change. And the ocean โ and its overall health โ will play a significant role in working to reverse the destruction we, as humans, have done to the planet. Thatโs why Iโm excited to see what startups wind up in theย Maritime Blue Acceleratorโฆ More
A Kids Company About chats with GeekWire about $7 million Series A
As much as I love featuring Portland startups and seeing them get local coverage, itโs always way more exciting to see them getting coverage outside of Portland. Especially when that coverage goes in depth to give a more cohesive picture of the types of companies being built here in the Rose City. Thatโs why it was nice to seeย GeekWire โ which has grown to be one of the leading startup and tech publications on the West Coast โ chatting with Jelani Memory of A Kids Company Aboutโฆ More
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