Silicon Florist 🌹 Excuses, cheat sheets, events, and jobs
Issue 698
I forced ChatGPT to write an excuse for me
Not bad. I mean “scene”? No. But still.
Apologies for the radio silence on the #pdx startup scene this week, folks! Caught in a whirlwind of unexpected obligations. Back to spotlighting our local innovators soon! #PDXtech 🚀
Also, glad that Malia Spencer resurfaced this
“The Portland tech and startup community is vibrant. It’s gone through various evolutions starting with the software companies taking root in what was historically a hardware driven place — you know, the Silicon Forest. There is also a large creative community doing cool things that blur the line on business and art. There is the rise of food and beverage startups tapping into the thriving beer and wine industry as well as the robust foodie and restaurant culture.”… More
🗓️ Events
Be sure to check Calagator for the latest list of events — or to share your event with the community. It’s absolutely free.
Monday (June 12) NewTech PDX
Wednesday (June 14) Food & Bev Co's, ChatGPT, AI & Food For Thought
💼 Jobs
UI/UX Engineer at ZeroTier, Inc.
Data Analytics and Reporting Engineer at ZeroTier, Inc
News discovery app lead developer at Headline
Engineering Manager at Hustle Hunters
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