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Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:

Why a Startup Ecosystem AUDIT is Where to Start (Not with another Accelerator)

This AUDIT reframes ecosystem development the way a competent internist reframes that patient consult; you don’t cut open until you assess, you don’t prescribe until you diagnose, and you don’t diagnose until you actually look. AUDIT stands for Awareness, Understanding, Diagnosis, Insight, and Transformation, and it’s a sequence, not a menu. Skip a step in your startup ecosystem assessment and the rest of the framework collapses, the same way a construction crew can’t pour a foundation without first knowing the soil composition, the water table, and whether the parcel next door is about to become a landfill.

Portland has a long and storied history with apps for the Apple ecosystm. From the early work of Panic to the Obama app to the latest apps pushing the envelope for what your favorite Apple hardware can accomplish. And they’ve got the recognition to prove it. Well, at least two apps do in 2026. As they were recently recognized by the 2026 Apple Design Awards.

Interested in getting connected with more folks in the Portland startup community or maybe just the Portland tech community in general…? Every week, there are a ton of events happening in town. Here’s a smattering of events that may be of interest to you.

Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:

Oregon business leaders react to Prosperity Council report – Portland Business Journal

To see how the recommendations landed with businesses, we connected with leaders of four small-to-medium-size companies for their perspectives. We asked them to share the obstacles they’ve faced to growing their companies in Oregon and which Prosperity Council recommendations would be most helpful.

It’s a Silicon Forest renaissance. Since the 80s — you know, last century — when we earned the moniker, Portland’s semiconductor prowess has been quietly churning along. The fabs out in Hillsboro. The decades of chip knowledge and talent. A quiet somewhat unglamorous engine humming underneath Oregon’s economy. But now, with compute and processors again taking center stage in our new AI enabled world, we’ve got an incredibly strong story with a fabled history to tell. And that has just landed the Silicon Forest a federal tailwind.

Latino Founders took a huge step forward when they transitioned from a relatively virtual organization to having a physical space in Southeast Portland. But they weren’t stopping there. Now, they’ve announced that — come August — Latino Founders will be expanding their physical footprint and relocating to the Pearl District.

Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:

Your July dispatch from the Office of Small Business

From navigating permits to taking advantage of event foot traffic, the Portland Office of Small Business is here to streamline your path to success. In this month’s newsletter, we’re excited to let you know about our upcoming Show Up for Small Business event, in-person office hours, major road closures, and a newly available webinar.

As one of the premier drone flight facilities in the world, the Oregon UAS Accelerator has always had a global appeal. But now they have a direct pipeline to an international partner. Thanks to a memorandum of understanding with Korea Investment Accelerator.