Month: November 2023

RAIN Catalysts, which began its life as a Eugene-focused startup accelerator, has grown to be a tangible presence in rural entrepreneurship throughout the state of Oregon. And an example to be emulated by other states seeking to engage with rural entrepreneurs. Much of that driven by the work of CEO Caroline Cummings, a former founder who understands — all to well — the challenges of starting something new. Now, she’s planning something new: a new leader for RAIN.

I love that Climate Curious is doing the work to gather community around climate solutions. And the fact that they’re already embracing the broader metro region is also heartening. One example of that is an upcoming event across the Columbia, Vancouver Climate Pub.

I love that some folks still take the time to blog about stuff. And I always love it when Cabel Sasser — one of the cofounders of local software and game shop Panic — geeks out on something. I mean, who could forget his voyage to the depths of the Pittock Block to explore the major Internet hub that lies beneath Portland, Oregon? Not me. That’s who. So imagine my excitement when I found out that Cabel was geeking out about DAK Catalog.

You like startups. You want to support founders. And maybe you’re in a position with a little disposable income to put to work. That’s the perfect time to consider joining Oregon Venture Fund, one of the most active local investors and a great introduction to the world of investing in startups.

Thinking about raising Venture Capital? Wondering why your pitch isn’t resonating with investors? Just want to get another perspective on your startup? Well, grab some time with Rethink Impact, Rogue Women, and/or Wellington Access Ventures as part of the office hours they’re hosting on Monday, November 6, 2023.

If you’re someone who prefers to consume their content through podcasts, get ready to be happy. There’s a new podcast to add to your list: Techlandia from TAO.

Bigger isn’t always better. Especially when it comes to community. And creating strong connections between individuals. So when I noticed that the Portland Startups Slack — a public Slack instances designed to facilitate connections among folks in the Portland, Oregon, startup community — currently had more than 6500 users on the platform, I had mixed emotions. Especially with the recent uptick in new folks joining the Slack.