Silicon Florist 🌹 Beaverton Startup Challenge, Bluesky 🦋
Issue 775
Bluesky is having a moment
If you haven’t been tuned in, Bluesky is most definitely having a moment. When it first opened up to the public, a bunch of early adopter types were quick to pick up the platform — a semblance of Twitter originally led by Jack Dorsey that was designed to be a far more open and less commercial product — but its growth was fairly incremental… More
Beaverton Startup Challenge announces 10th cohort
As a startup founder, finding the support you need can often be challenging. That’s why it’s always nice to local programs focused on giving entrepreneurs access to benefits like mentorship and funding as they’re building their companies. Like the Beaverton Startup Challenge, which just announced its 10th cohort of companies… More
Lewis & Clark shares new role for current Entrepreneur in Residence
I’ve made mention of it here before that long-time community leader Mitch Daugherty has a moved to a role with Prosper Portland heading up the new Portland Office of Small Business. But it’s always nice to see his work being recognized elsewhere. Like his efforts at Lewis & Clark as an Entrepreneur in Residence… More
Data storage solution Fireproof launches
I’ve seen Fireproof around for a bit, here and there. But now the innovative — can I say “innovative”? — data storage solution from the Portland-based cofounder of Couchbase has been officially released… More
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