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Issue 787
OEN adds Yalda Moshiri to enhance Angel offerings
Anyone who has been to a recent community event has probably already clued into this one, but just in case you’ve been out of the loop, Yalda Moshiri has joined Oregon Entrepreneurs Network as the new Angel Oregon Program Director… More
Women startup founders: Where are they now…?
Given the reception to the “Where are they now…?” event featuring Black founders, the Built Oregon, PIE, Pitch Black, Pitch Latino, and Vanport Studio crew are working to bring women founders from their programs to the stage to share not only where they are now, but also who they are now. The free event will take place March 11, 2025. Space is limited… More
Must read: Perspectives on Portland
Bloomberg: Can Portland turn a corner?
Mike Thelin: Stop Saying "Reputation Problem"
Willamette Week: 25 Reasons to Love Portland Right Now
What are the pros and cons of building a tech startup in Oregon?
This is more of the type of content I would love to see. Founders taking the time to discuss not only the positive aspects of the Oregon startup ecosystem but also the areas that need improvement. Because we need to get that sort of feedback if we’re going to continue to improve our community for all founders. Thanks so much to Michael Ulin, cofounder and CTO of Paxton, for capturing this list of Oregon startup ecosystem pros and cons… More
Cofounder of Rose City Robotics on why bootstrapping works
Duncan Miller, the cofounder of Rose City Robotics, has had significant experience with bootstrapping startups. But lately, he’s also had the opportunity to take a seat on the other side of the table — as an investor. Bringing these two perspectives together, Duncan shares why bootstrapping works for founders but VC works for investors… More
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🗓️ Events
Be sure to check Calagator for the latest list of events — or to share your event with the community. It’s absolutely free.
✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨ (Apr 8) Portland startup community gathering (350 RSVPs)
Mon (Feb 17) Vantechy and Applied AI Happy Hour
Tue (Feb 18)
Wed (Feb 19)
Thu (Feb 20)
Tue (Feb 25)
Thu (Feb 27)
Fri (Feb 28) Hacklab PDX
Tue (Mar 11) Startup founders: Where are they now…? (Space is limited)
Photo by Rachel Claire (It’s Oregon’s Birthday)