Silicon Florist 🌹 DK buys part of a Portland startup, Oregon law protects consumer data ⚖️

Issue 755

Jul 06, 2024

Portland startup A Kids Co sells A Kids Book About series to DK

The Portland startup that began with a book for kids about racism and then expanded to a variety of titles about subjects that spark conversations between parents and kids — and a variety of media platforms, as well — has sold that line of books to DK. A Kids Co founder Jelani Memory shared the news in a LinkedIn update… More

Oregon’s version of GDPR went into effect today

In case you haven’t been tracking — I hadn’t — the Oregon Consumer Privacy Law goes into effect today, July 1, 2024. The law is structured along the same lines as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California law around consumer data, its use, and its storage. Which means if you’re doing anything with someone’s data, it applies to you… More

Latino Founders extends accelerator application deadline

If I’ve said once, I’ve said it a thousand times: the “P” in Portland stands for “procrastinate.” So it’s never a surprise to see organizations giving folks a little more breathing room when it comes to submitting applications. Which is exactly what’s happening with the Latino Founders Accelerator. Applications are now due July 14, 2024… More

Wefunder wants to play pickleball with Portland founders

Or if pickleball isn’t your thing, there will be cornhole and ping pong, too. It’s all part of Wefunder’s coast-to-coast 13-cities-in-14-days adventure as they look to meet founders across the nation… More