Silicon Florist 🌹 Bill Lynch's new AI startup, NedSpace is 15 🎂
Issue 735
Jive cofounder launches new AI enabled healthcare startup
For many of us, Jive was the epoch defining company of the startup community we have in Portland — and throughout the state — today. Jive thought big. They attracted capital from well-known venture capital firms like Sequoia and Kleiner Perkins. They attracted a ton of super talented folks. They grew rapidly and made acquisitions. And eventually, they went public. All proving that a company growing in the Portland area had the potential to do all of those things. So forgive me if I’m a wee bit twitterpated by the fact that Jive cofounder Bill Lynch is re-entering the startup world… More
Pioneering coworking space NedSpace celebrates 15 years
It may be difficult to understand in our post-WeWork world, but coworking wasn’t always a thing. Or a readily accepted concept. But there were a few brave souls who were early to understanding the potential of gathering entrepreneurs and creatives in a shared space to work alongside one another. One of those pioneers was Portland coworking NedSpace, which has now remained true to that vision for 15 years… More
Taking flight: The Wings Conference on climate and technology
Portland is often seen as a leader when it comes to climate change thinking and activity. But apart from some amazing targeted events here and there — and communities like Climate Curious — the climate tech community has been wanting for a major conference to focus conversations and energy. But now, they have exactly that. Meet the Wings Conference… More
Kickplan takes on a new slate of startups for the Demolicious belt
When was the last time you saw someone pitch again to defend their pitch competition win? Well, that’s exactly the premise for the upcoming Demolicious. Where current title — and belt — holder Kickplan will face off against a new slate of startups in defense of the Demolicious belt. So who are the contenders? More
🗓️ Events
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Sat (Feb 17) Mint the New Year, 3D Print the Future
Tue (Feb 20)
Wed (Feb 21)
Thu (Feb 22)
Fri (Feb 23) Science of Intelligence
Tue (Feb 27) RainSec - PDX Information Security Meetup
Wed (Feb 28) Cleantech Open Portland
Fri (Mar 2)