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

Pacing the Frontier

To realize AI’s potential, industry, government, and society at large may need the option to buy time to address emerging risks, develop security measures, and strengthen oversight. But each company—and country—is under intense competitive pressure not to unilaterally slow that acceleration. And today, the world lacks the technical and governance tools to deliberately pace frontier-wide progress.

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

What a Former-Founder-Turned-VC Looks For · Luma

​Liz Wessel has seen both sides of the table. Before becoming a Partner at First Round Capital, she co-founded WayUp at 23, scaled it to 6M+ users, raised $40M, and exited via merger in 2021 — after nearly 8 years as CEO. Before that, she was part of the Product & Brand Marketing team at Google.

Which startups were selected to participate in the “big check moment” for OEN Angel Oregon Technology, this year…? I’m glad you asked. Because the list just hit my inbox. So I can actually tell you.

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

FULU Foundation – Fighting for Digital Ownership Rights

FULU was born out of the Right to Repair movement and the assertion that if you can’t fix something, you don’t own it. But it doesn’t stop there. If manufacturers get to dictate how long you get to use your device or what software you run on it, you don’t own it. If companies can start charging subscriptions to use the features that you bought your gadget for, you don’t own that gadget. Enough is enough.

A smattering of events taking place throughout the week. Whether you’re interested in tech, business, or simply socializing, you’re sure to find something to do, this week.

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

Oregon Entrepreneurs Network: Angel Oregon Tech

Join us for the Angel Oregon Technology (AOTech) Investment Announcement Mixer, to be held in person on Monday, August 17, 2026, 4:00 – 7:00 pm at McMenamins Mission Theater in Portland. A special evening celebrating innovations across the full technology spectrum.