Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:
Oregon lawmakers who protect TikTok can count on my vote
As the owner of a small family farm in Salem, I spend my days caring for our animals and welcoming visitors to our property. Alongside running my family business, Osher Farms, I also run a TikTok account that showcases what farm life looks like here in the Beaver State.
Why Brands That Show Up As Human Are The Ones Breaking Through
As marketers, we’ve all heard that “authenticity matters.” But too often, it’s treated as a tactic rather than a core strategy. The truth is, when authenticity leads, connection and results follow.
The nominees are…
The judges have finished looking over all the nominations for the Tiny Awards 2025, the scores have been totted up, we have our shortlist, and VOTING IS OPEN! Tell your friends!
Weeks After FDA Approval, Wildtype Expands Cultivated Salmon Across US Restaurants
The first restaurant to feature the Wildtype salmon was Kann in Portland, Oregon, where it’s paired in a summery dish with pickled strawberry, spiced tomato, strawberry juice, and an epis rice cracker.
Your AI Strategy Needs More Than a Single Leader
Many companies are appointing chief AI officers (CAIOs) to lead their AI initiatives, but this approach often fails, because the role is too broad and misaligned with organizational needs. Instead, successful AI adoption comes from a distributed leadership model where responsibilities are shared across executives and departments. CEOs play a pivotal role by actively engaging in AI efforts, setting strategy, and fostering a culture of innovation. Effective AI leadership includes builders, operators, and strategists who collaborate across functions. Organizations should prioritize hands-on experimentation, cross-functional coordination, and clear communication to embed AI as a core capability rather than isolating it within a single role or department.
Changing the concept of “accredited investor”
A four-page piece of legislation that passed through the US House of Representatives on July 21 calls on the SEC to revise the definition of “accredited investor” from high-net-worth individuals to anyone who passes a federally mandated exam.
Trump says new semiconductor tariff plan coming as soon as next week
“We’re going to be announcing on semiconductors and chips, which is a separate category, because we want them made in the United States,” Trump said during a lengthy interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.”
Don’t panic — it’s just a test: county emergency alert will light up phones in Portland area next week – oregonlive.com
Next week, as many as 1 million people in the Portland area will hear a sharp tone from their phones. Don’t panic – Multnomah County officials say it’s just a test.
Seattle leaders pass tax hike for big business – but voters will get final word
With a mix of hand-wringing and can-do enthusiasm, Seattle City Council members this afternoon unanimously passed a tax overhaul that would eliminate business taxes for thousands of small companies while significantly raising rates on the city’s biggest revenue generators, including Amazon.
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