Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:
I’m Writing an Advice Column. Ask Me Something Weird and Specific… – CamiKaos
And by “anything,” I mean within my specified field of interest, which mostly includes neurodivergence, boundaries, identity, social nuance, overstimulation, people-pleasing, the injustice of pants with buttons, and how to live in a world not designed for our brains. You get the idea.
Most Valuable When Least Visible | The Security Paradox | Danielle’s Blog
Tale as old as time: the friction between building out new features and the foundations necessary to deliver those features. By foundations, I’m referring to things such as but not limited to: security, testing, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery, observability, and Infrastructure as Code.
Givers, Takers, and Building Cultures That Last with Adam Grant – Feld Thoughts
I didn’t know Adam when I wrote the first edition of Startup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City, which came out in October 2012. When Adam’s book came out about six months later in April 2013, I grabbed it and read it immediately. I had an aha moment that related back to one short section in Startup Communties titled “Give Before You Get.” We cover this, and a bunch of other things in the podcast.
Speed, AI agents, and ambition: Madrona’s newest partner on what’s next for enterprise software – GeekWire
Sabrina Albert (Wu), a key early-stage investor at Madrona Venture Group, has been promoted to partner — stepping into a more prominent role at the Seattle firm at a time of rapid technological upheaval.
Fascism For First Time Founders | Techdirt
But before you start crafting your “make coding great again” hat, let’s have a little chat about why embracing fascism is probably the worst possible business strategy for anyone actually trying to build something innovative.
Startup M&A Crests Higher In First Half Of 2025
Notably, roughly a third of this year’s total comes from a single deal: Google’s planned purchase of cybersecurity unicorn Wiz for a record-setting $32 billion. But there were other startups selling in multibillion-dollar acquisitions as well, including device designer Io and automation software provider Moveworks.
Startups need balanced copyright frameworks
Policymakers pushing licensing mandates as the answer misses the mark and could risk creating rules that make it harder for startups to build AI models. While Subcommittee Chair Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) warned against letting “a few mega corporations… make billions of dollars in profits, maybe trillions, and pay nobody for it,” the hearing overlooked how those same licensing proposals would make it nearly impossible for startups to build and scale with AI.
Oregon approves ambitious framework for ’microgrids’ • Oregon Capital Chronicle
If a utility needs to shut off transmission lines during a period of high wildfire danger, a community microgrid could use a combination of local solar and battery storage to keep key facilities online even while cut off from the main grid.
Silicon Valley’s new status symbols
I moved to San Francisco in 2010 shortly after college. I distinctly remember taking a taxi (pre-Uber!) from SFO to interview for a job, starry-eyed by the billboards and offices of startups I admired along the way. A lot has changed since then. Tech has grown, product-building has evolved, and the culture has shifted. Recently I’ve been reflecting on status and how it’s changed in Silicon Valley[1], especially in the last five years.
Letters to a Young Founder: Immad Akhund of Mercury
The unicorn fintech CEO on shipping with intent, unconventional products, and growing as a leader.
SAFE vs Convertible Note
It makes it seem like these two instruments are exactly the same thing. But they’re not. Let’s break down the differences so you can decide which one is right for you.
Watch professional, Portland area musicians perform lullabies written by novices (VIDEO) – Here is Oregon – hereisoregon.com
Started by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute in 2012 and known as the Lullaby Project, the annual performance gives parents who have sometimes struggled to provide material comforts for their children the chance to create something beautiful and lasting for them.
A Unified Theory of Venture Investing — Oregon Venture Fund
Just as physicists have searched for a “grand unified theory of everything” that brings every known force in the universe together into a single, all-encompassing equation, at the Oregon Venture Fund we’ve also been on the hunt for a unified theory of venture investing that ideally cuts across markets and business models.
Hydrolix 2025 Highlights (So Far) – Hydrolix
We’re proud of the Hydrolix team for all we’ve achieved in the first half of 2025! Here’s a roundup of Hydrolix’s major announcements, awards, releases, Gartner mentions, and product highlights of 2025 so far.
Senior Network Device Software Engineer at Eclypsium
As a Senior Network Device Software Engineer, you will be responsible for driving the evolution and scalability of our Network Sensor. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to expand support for a wide range of network device vendors and protocols, ensuring broad and deep visibility across enterprise environments. This role requires strong expertise in networking technologies, a solid software engineering foundation, and a passion for building robust, extensible systems. You will play a critical role in shaping our product’s ability to scale efficiently, adapt to emerging network technologies, and deliver reliable insights.
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