Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:
PNW Climate Week, Oregon Coast Shuttle, and Reflections on Impact – Happy July!
Wrapping up the Portland portion of PNW Climate Week, join Climate Curious, our community partners, and your fellow climate professionals and enthusiasts for a happy hour and networking sesh.
Mid-Willamette Angels, TiE pitch events dole out investments – Portland Business Journal
The end of June saw a pair of startup pitch events that had investors putting tens of thousands of dollars into young companies.
Give First – a good lesson from Brad Feld and techstars
We’re hosting him in Seattle this week to share more of this knowledge with many of our companies and founders. I highly recommend reading the book and adopting this mentality. Everyone has something to share and can help other entrepreneurs and others move forward on their path simply by giving first.
Wednesdays Coffee & Coworking – Lloyd EcoDistrict
Join us for a mellow morning of free coffee, outdoor coworking, and community vibes. We’re setting up a workspace in the park with strong WiFi, plenty of seating, and relaxing music under the trees. Whether you’re a remote worker, freelancer, or just want to read or chat in good company, this is the perfect midweek ritual.
Marc Andreessen on Startup Timing | a16z Podcast
In this episode, taken from Speedrun, a16z’s accelerator for early-stage founders, Marc Andreessen joins games General Partner Jonathan Lai to make the case that we’re entering a once-in-a-generation window for innovation. From the rise of AI to the cultural and policy shifts reshaping the global economy, Marc explains why the next four years present a rare opportunity for builders to seize the moment.
US Sen. Jeff Merkley on Trump’s tax bill and what comes next – OPB
OPB health reporter Amelia Templeton spoke with Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley shortly after the bill passed. He called the final vote, which came after hours of debate, “extraordinarily painful” and said the process of crafting the final bill was “the most chaotic legislative process” he’s ever seen.
Gov. Kotek launches new agency to fast-track housing construction • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Kotek announced on Tuesday the official launch of the Housing Accountability and Production Office, or HAPO. Lawmakers laid the groundwork for the agency in 2024 when they passed Senate Bill 1537, meant to give cities more leeway to add land for housing to their urban growth boundaries — the state-approved line around a city that dictates where and how it can expand.
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