Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:
AI Portland Launchpad NW event for small businesses with AI questions – Portland Business Journal
AI Launchpad Northwest is a half-day event slated for June 11 and will feature speakers vetted by the AI Portland group. A major element of the event is small group break-out sessions where attendees can bring questions about their business and AI to get answers, said organizers.
A Founder’s Journey – Fireside Chat with Lindsay Richman » Calagator: Portland’s Tech Calendar
Join us for a fireside chat with Lindsay Richman, founder of InnerverseAI and 2024 Top Woman in AI nominee, as she shares her journey from Best Buy and McKinsey to building tech that unlocks human potential. Don’t miss this conversation on product, purpose, and the future of responsible AI.
Texas moves forward with expansive social media ban for minors, reigniting debate over platform restrictions
Texas is poised to become the second state to enact an across-the-board ban on social media for minors before its state legislative session ends in a little over a week.
Khosla Ventures among VCs experimenting with AI-infused roll-ups of mature companies | TechCrunch
But some VCs are starting to flip the script on their investing styles. Rather than funding startups, they are acquiring mature businesses — such as call centers, accounting firms, and other professional service firms —and optimizing them with artificial intelligence to serve more customers through automation.
GPs rush to secure fund financing amid liquidity fears – PitchBook
Recent shifts in tariffs and other policies slowed M&A and increased volatility, prompting fund managers to hurry to secure their access to subscription credit lines and net asset value (NAV) loans, liquidity tools that GPs often use to make new investments or support existing portfolio companies.
Preparing For A Booming Market: A Playbook for VCs And Founders
It is looking more and more likely that we are at the beginning of a bull cycle that investors and founders have been praying for. Markets are cyclical, and while challenging times test resilience, booming markets present a unique set of opportunities and risks for both venture capitalists and founders. Success in an upswing requires preparation, strategy and focus.
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