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Barrett Brooks launches a new podcast
Month: March 2024
Life at LAIKA
Portland startup news for the week ending March 29, 2024
AI in (physical) action with Agility Robotics
Trying to wrap your head around AI…? Then AI Portland is for you
RIP Ben Kihnel, first hire CD Baby made after moving to Portland
I apologize if this is the first you’re hearing of this. JOhn Rokos reached out to let me know about the passing of Ben Kihnel, who was the first person hired — and the second hire overall — when CD Baby relocated to Portland back in the day. He also spent time at local music startup Rumblefish. He was 48.
Read MoreRight to repair: Oregon now has one of the strongest laws in the nation
Even though it was a short session, this time around, Oregon still got some stuff done. Like passing and signing into law the strongest “right to repair” bill in the United States, Oregon Senate Bill 1596 — dubbed the “Right to Repair Act.” The law takes effect next year.
Read MoreSure, you can chat with AI, but what about chatting about AI…?
Maybe you’ve been talking to AI. Or maybe you’re curious about what it takes to work with AI. But maybe — just maybe — you’d really prefer talking about AI. That’s why there’s AI Weekly Chat, a free online gathering designed to welcome everyone to the world of AI, from novice to expert.
Read MoreREMINDER: Pitch Latino Seattle applications are due on Friday
If you’re a Latine founder in the Seattle area, our friends at Pitch Latino are bringing their event to you. But if you want the chance to take the stage and share the story of what you’re building, you’re going to have to get your application submitted by this Friday.
Read MoreWhile I don’t want to drone on about accelerators… Oregon UAS Accelerator applications are due soon
Did you know that Oregon has a startup accelerator program focused specifically on Unmanned Aircraft Systems — or more colloquially “drones”…? It’s true. So if you’ve been pursuing a new idea and could use mentorship and airspace to test your startup concept, please sharpen your pencils and typing skills. Applications to the Oregon UAS Accelerator are due at the end of the month.
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