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.
Intel continues to pull back on its manufacturing projects | TechCrunch
“Unfortunately, the capacity investment we make over the last several years were well ahead of demand and were unwise and excessive,” Tan said on the company’s second-quarter earnings call. “Our factory footprint has become needlessly fragmented. Going forward, we will grow our capacity based solely on the volume commitments and deploy capex lockstep with the tangible milestones, and not before.”
Can Seattle own the AI era? We asked 20 investors and founders to weigh the city’s startup potential – GeekWire
As entrepreneurs, investors, and startup leaders prepare to gather for the annual Seattle Tech Week events this week, GeekWire interviewed more than 20 people across the community to get a pulse on Seattle’s startup ecosystem at the threshold of the AI boom.
Oregon ranks low in Consumer Affairs moving destination ranking – Portland Business Journal
The top five states in the study, in descending order, were Utah, New Hampshire, Idaho, Virginia and South Dakota.
Exclusive: Intel Reveals Plan To Spin Off Networking Business In Memo
The memo, seen by CRN, was authored by Sachin Katti, who has led the Network and Edge Group, shortened as NEX, since early 2023. He was given the extra role of chief technology and AI officer by Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan in April to lead the chipmaker’s AI strategy.
Index Ventures’ Jahanvi Sardana shares the truth about TAM and what founders should focus on instead | TechCrunch
“It’s OK to create that slide and talk about the math behind your TAM,” Sardana said, though she added that sometimes investors get annoyed when founders rely too much on industry metrics rather than having their own unique insight. Sardana also cautioned founders not to rely too much on industry reports. If a founder is too dependent on an external service to dictate how they think about the market, it can signal that they haven’t thought deeply about the market they are trying to build in, she commented.
HTML Day – August 2nd, 2025
On Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, we’ll be gathering in places around the world to write and celebrate HTML.
Jensen Huang: It’s easier to fall in love with what you do than to find what you love
“I’ve loved every single job that I’ve ever had, and I’ve loved every single day at Nvidia that I’ve ever had. I just learned to love what I’m doing. It’s hard to find something that you love, but it’s easier to fall in love with what you’re doing. And once you fall in love with what you’re doing because you desperately want to do a good job at it, it’s easier to do it well and work hard.”
Jensen Huang: It’s easier to fall in love with what you do than to find what you love
“I’ve loved every single job that I’ve ever had, and I’ve loved every single day at Nvidia that I’ve ever had. I just learned to love what I’m doing. It’s hard to find something that you love, but it’s easier to fall in love with what you’re doing. And once you fall in love with what you’re doing because you desperately want to do a good job at it, it’s easier to do it well and work hard.”
Inside Trump’s Ambitious AI Action Plan | Stanford HAI
This vision reflects a notable shift from the Biden Administration’s now-rescinded Executive Order (EO) on AI, which emphasized whole-of-government coordination, safeguards against AI-enabled harms, and government capacity-building. By contrast, the Trump Administration’s action plan lays out a policy blueprint that leans into market-driven approaches — promoting open models, accelerating infrastructure development, and expanding global adoption of U.S. AI models.
5 Harsh Truths of Managing Product Feedback Building Customer Driven SaaS Products | Jason Evanish
In a world where AI is helping us all move much faster, and the cost of building is rapidly falling, building the right thing has never been more important; you’ll either get it right, or someone else in the market will.
Animation People of Portland | Meetup
Are you a Portlander interested in animation and film making? Join our Meetup group to connect with individuals who share your passion for storytelling, drawing, and creating visually stunning content. Whether you’re an amateur film maker, CG artist, storyboard artist, writer, or simply an art enthusiast, this group is perfect for you! We explore topics like 2D and 3D animation, movie making, art appreciation, and more. Come be a part of a community of artists, artisans, and Blender enthusiasts who are eager to collaborate, learn, and grow together.
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