Even as Portland startups continue to make waves and land capital, we’ve still got a lot to do to step up to the big leagues. So what does Portland need to do to step up and be among the premier cities for startups?
One thing is for sure. Being attractive to venture capitalists can only help the cause. And ensure that Portland startups have the capital they need to succeed. But how? Well, why not ask a VC? That’s what happened on TechCrunch’s “Ask a VC” last week.
And the VC they asked, August Capital‘s David Hornik, has some ideas.
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I’ve picked up the conversation at the Portland comment, but if you’ve got a few minutes, I’d highly recommend watching the whole thing.
For more, see TechCrunch Ask a VC: Why David Hornik Invests Close to Home and the Dumbest Deal in the Valley (TCTV).
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