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title: 'A startup founder talks about A Kids Company About'
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# A startup founder talks about A Kids Company About

For those of you early risers who are looking to get back to in-person events featuring interesting startup content, look no further than the upcoming [Portland Business Journal Power Breakfast featuring Jelani Memory](https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/event/167441/2022/april-power-breakfast-jelani-memory-founder-and-ceo-a-kids-company-about), founder and CEO of Portland’s [A Kids Company About](https://akidsco.com/).

> Jelani Memory is the founder and CEO of A Kids Company About and Co-Founder at Circle Media. He’s a constantly curious writer, entrepreneur and storyteller. He lives in his hometown of Portland, with his wife and six kids.

The event begins at 8:00AM on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at the Sentinel Hotel. Tickets are $55 or a 10-top table is available for $600. There are COVID-19 safety guidelines in place.

For more information or to RSVP, visit [Portland Business Journal April Power Breakfast: Jelani Memory, Founder & CEO, A Kids Company About](https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/event/167441/2022/april-power-breakfast-jelani-memory-founder-and-ceo-a-kids-company-about).

*\[Full disclosure: A Kids Company About is a PIE alum. I am the cofounder and general manager of PIE.\]*