As this pandemic wears on, so does our disconnectedness. In an effort to derail that, I’ve been working on holding events, recording conversations with folks, and editing them down to podcast episodes for your ears. I’ve even done a couple of extremely awkward Q&A sessions. But most all of these efforts have been long form. Which got me to thinking…
Read MoreMonth: May 2020
Willamette Week chats with Portland startup founders at MilkRun and Kamber
As the pandemic and lockdown linger on, so does the opportunity for online interviews with interesting folks. And Willamette Week has been doing a great job of chatting with a cross-section of people — including folks for the Portland startup community.
Read MoreHiring in Portland? Airbnb shares details on Portland staffers who were let go
Any number of companies are being forced to go through furloughs and layoffs in response to the current economic conditions. Airbnb — and with it their Portland office — is no different. But despite the depressing nature of this situation, it was good to see Airbnb helping highlight local Portland folks who will now be looking for work.
If your company is looking for talent in Portland, remote, or otherwise, you should “Browse through some of the talented individuals who have worked at Airbnb.”
Word of mouth: Talking startups, marketing, Portland, and more with Saul Colt
If you haven’t had the chance to meet Saul Colt — or at least experienced his work — he’s an incredibly creative and engaging personality. And while he may not live here, he’s very much a Portland person at heart. So I’ll never pass up a chance to talk to him. And as luck would have it, I got two chances recently. Both of which were recorded.
Read MoreAccelerating entrepreneurship: Supermaker launches $100,000 grant fund and mentorship program
While this pandemic may be slowing startups down, it’s not stopping them. Supermaker recognizes this and they’re doing something to help those startups get back up to speed. By providing mentorship and funding to keep those companies going. Introducing the Entrepreneurial Dream Project.
Read MoreQuestions about the Portland startup community? Please join the next PIE AMA / Q&A and ask them
So about a month ago, I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with folks about their questions about the Portland startup community, finding cofounders, and the like. But we didn’t even scratch the surface of questions. So we’ve scheduled another session.
Read MoreREMINDER: PDXWIT #InvestingInYou scholarship applications due today
We’ve all been forced to make a lot of changes. But one thing that hasn’t changed is PDXWIT (Portland Women In Tech) support of our tech community. They’ve just had to get creative and provide that support in a slightly different way. Like their #InvestingInYou scholarship program.
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