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

(2010) Jive Software lands an additional $30 million, bringing more Kleiner Perkins money to Portland

So when Jive announces that they’ve secured another $30 million in funding, I’m going to cover it. Because some of that cash is going to come through the Portland office. And because the investor—juggernaut Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers—just happens to be the firm that just dropped $5 million in Puppet Labs’ proverbial pockets.

That plant at the local garden store is calling your name. But is it potentially poison to the furry friend you already have at home…? That’s the idea behind Rami, an app that helps you learn more about plants inspired by their potential impacts on household pets.

We’ve all been there. Suddenly a tune comes on at a location. You don’t notice it at first. But then it starts seeping into your psyche. Wait a second, you say. Is that yacht rock…? In simpler times, you would find yourself arguing with yourself — or the people around you — to actually define the song as part of that genre or not. But now, technology to the rescue. With Is it yacht rock?

We’re still a ways out from the event itself. But there’s no time like the present to get your ticket to DevOps Days Portland, September 8–10, 2026. And if you use the discount code “SILICONFLORIST,” you’ll get 20% off.

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.