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Month: November 2018

A Portland author’s take on cultivating an inclusive organization

Rick Turoczy on November 30, 2018

Speaking of sharing business books that aren’t just a list of homogenous authors, a new book by Portland author Rhodes Perry, an LGBTQ business owner who consults on inclusion, has hit the virtual bookshelves. And given the conversations we’re having and the concerns in the Portland startup community, the timing couldn’t be better. So if you’re looking for some business book reading during your holiday downtime, you might consider Belonging At Work: Everyday Actions You Can Take to Cultivate an Inclusive Organization.

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Make Portland even better by helping Business for a Better Portland help Street Roots

Rick Turoczy on November 29, 2018

I know I’ve said it before, but of all the inspirational folks with an entrepreneurial spirit here in town, few compare to the folks at Street Roots. Calling their business pursuits “life changing”? A staggering understatement. And like any founder or small business person, they could use our help. And there’s no easier time of year to help than now, thanks to the efforts of Business for a Better Portland.

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The most wonderful ecommerce time of the year just got more wonderful. Thanks to Public Market.

Rick Turoczy on November 29, 2018

You have to love Public Market. They’re very much an atypical startup for the Portland area. They’re swinging for the fences as they work to build an ecommerce platform that’s designed to — wait for it — kill Amazon. Yes. That Amazon. And as if that’s not difficult enough? They decided to launch their platform to the public on Cyber Monday, the most server meltingest of days in ecommerce.

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Highlighting the more active and valuable channels on the Portland Startups Slack

Rick Turoczy on November 28, 2018

It happens to the best of them. We start a Slack instance. And then it grows. And folks add channels with the best of intentions. And then some of those channels flourish. While others wither away in anonymity. Creating clutter. And impacting discovery. But worst of all, increasing frustration and a feeling of disconnectedness. Which is entirely counterproductive.

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Did you know that Fictiv has a Portland office? Well, they’re having a part-y. And you’re invited to take part.

Rick Turoczy on November 26, 2018

As much as I love the homegrown Portland startup community, I’ve got an ever growing appreciation for the tech companies with regional offices growing here as well. I mean, they’re kind of like startups. But with more resources. And one of the latest additions is Fictiv.

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Start practicing your 2019 pitch: TechfestNW PitchfestNW 2019 applications are open

Rick Turoczy on November 26, 2018

Now that you’re all rested up from the long weekend and maybe an overindulgence in tryptophan, it’s time to make that last sprint toward the end of the year. Much of which means preparing for next year. And events. And pitches. So now would be a good time to get that application for TechfestNW PitchfestNW 2019 submitted.

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A little early Black Friday sale for you: Take 50% off Silicon Florist job posts… and don’t forget Little Boxes

Rick Turoczy on November 20, 2018

It’s that time of year. Where everyone starts ramping up the discounts to inspire more of that holiday cheer when it comes to spending. Well, Silicon Florist didn’t want to be left out. So we’re offering up a discount of our own: 50% off any job posts or job post packages through Friday.

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As one Portland startup provides support, another Portland startup needs our support

Rick Turoczy on November 16, 2018

Talk to anyone about the Portland startup community and there is often a consistent theme: collaboration. Day in and day out, Portland folks are helping one another. Maybe through mentorship. Maybe through connecting dots. And maybe through kicking in a buck where it can help.

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Reflecting on why the Cozy and Radar exits are important for the Portland startup community

Rick Turoczy on November 14, 2018

Startup exits—or “liquidity events” as they call them in the biz—are great. And when the exits are multiples of the amount of capital a company has raised, they’re great for both the founders and the investment community. But sometimes the impact of those exits and their impact on the Portland startup community can be a little more nuanced. So I thought I’d share some thoughts on why the recent Cozy and Radar exits are important to our community.

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As we wend our way toward Thanksgiving, here are two women focused startup events for which to be thankful

Rick Turoczy on November 13, 2018

I realize that it’s not going to come as a shock to anyone that Portland needs more diverse speakers and viewpoints and topics in its startup events. You know, something to stem the neverending tide of manels around here. And that’s why I’m really happy to get the chance to share two new events focused on women entrepreneurs.

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