Month: September 2024

You know we have our fair share of pitch events in the Portland area. But that doesn’t mean that there isn’t more room for pitch events throughout the state. And what better week to do another pitch event in Central Oregon than the week of Bend Venture Conference…? None better. That’s why there’s the High Desert Innovation Fest.

I’ve written about this before. It happens from time to time. I can’t confirm that this is the reason it’s happened again this time, but I can confirm that the company mentioned is not a Portland company. I can’t really even find any Portland area employees. So why does this sort of thing happen…? (Note: It was actually Google location lint, this time. The company used to be here.)

You know me. I love me an affinity map. You know, those maps that people make based on a certain interest or passion. For whatever reason, folks around these parts really like to map things. I mean, that’s why I was inspired to start Silicon Florist. Because of startups like Platial and Unthirsty. So whenever I come across a new map. I have to write it up. Like Oregon Beer Trail.

Just a quick reminder that a few of us are going to get together tomorrow (Friday, September 20, 2024) around happy hour to have a little Beer and Blog reunion. Because WordCamp US is in town. And some of those folks will be swinging by too. But here’s the best part: You’re invited. So you should come hang out. It’s Friday. It’s the end of the work week. And it’s supposed to be okay weatherwise.

I love event recaps. There are so many different things going around here that there’s no possible way to attend them all. So when someone takes the time to capture their experience, it truly helps anyone. Take the annual meeting of the Portland Alternative Investment Association (PAIA). I wasn’t able to make that one. But Kathryn Latham was — and she provided five key takeaways from the gathering.