Month: July 2025

On my YouTube channel, I encouraged folks to be self-promotional about what they’re building. I only got one submission. So I’m sharing it here so it gets some more attention. Meet Neighborhood Value Plus.

Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:

Seattle VCs: Startups must rethink defensibility in the fast-moving AI era – GeekWire

Gottesman noted that traditional defensibility based on ideas or basic IP is less reliable in this environment. “You have to think beyond where we typically thought about ways to build a moat,” he said. That includes exploring new pricing structures, delivery models, and user experiences — not just product features.

You can build the app any number of ways. But sometimes, getting that app from a test environment to a production environment can be more challenging than it should be. So if DevOps isn’t your thing, you may want to check out Limo, a new offering that simplifies that leap to production.

Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:

AI is eating the Internet

Eventually, the dust will settle. Some players will win (and take all), others will fall. But a new equilibrium must emerge. One that rebalances the interests of content creators, consumers, and advertisers.

One of the most challenging things for founders — especially aggressive humble founders — can be the grind of sales. And it never ends. Growing companies struggle with sales. Established companies struggle with sales. Sales is a difficult thing. But now, you’ve got help. With Thread.

Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:

32 signals VCs use to eliminate founders

Signals are small hints that investors use to make a quick decision about your company. No need to sit down with you, no need to listen to your vision… Two minutes with your deck, and your fate is sealed: you get rejected or you get a meeting.

Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:

How Portland’s ‘ghost mall’ became the city’s coolest startup incubator – oregonlive.com

But the space that once held a Foot Locker now houses an art gallery. The former Spencer’s is a pinball museum and arcade. The old Brookstone is a theater that hosts magic shows. Regularly scheduled pop-up markets and events make it feel more like a street fair than a traditional mall.