Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:
For Startup Funding, Every State Brings In A Pittance Compared To California
A handful of coastal metros, led by the San Francisco Bay Area, have long swallowed up the lion’s share of venture funding. While Austin, Denver, Chicago and other inland cities do boast sizable and diversified startup scenes, they’ve generally captured no more than a single-digit percentage of investment.
The biggest bet in tech
The biggest bet in tech right now isn’t a deliberate decision, but rather the result of company cultures that were a benefit until they weren’t. The result? Apple and Amazon will miss AI like Intel missed mobile.
Vibe Coding tips and tricks in AWS
An important aspect is that while coding AI intends to help you be more productive, it is not aiming at replacing the developer. You own the architecture and the vision for the product. As the developer, you are expected to understand, review, and validate every technical decision made – the AI serves as a tool to enhance your capabilities, not substitute your critical thinking and expertise. The responsibility for code quality, architectural choices, and technical decisions remains firmly in human hands. Please refer to this guide for responsible use of AI.
Here’s what Oregon’s major industries pay, and which have the fastest-growing wages – oregonlive.com
Oregon’s labor market has stagnated, with major employers shedding jobs and the unemployment rate creeping up to its highest level since the pandemic.
RECAP: “What is Product Market Fit and how do you know when you have it?” – Incisive Ventures
In the exciting yet challenging world of venture capital and startup development, understanding the concept of Product Market Fit (PMF) is crucial. In a recent discussion featuring Martin Tobias and Gary Benerofe from MU Ventures, a comprehensive exploration of this critical milestone was undertaken to shine light on how startups can effectively assess and achieve PMF.
Microsoft: AI ‘Business Agents’ Will Kill SaaS by 2030 – The New Stack
In a recent conversation on the Madrona VC firm’s Founder and Funded podcast with Madrona Managing Director S. Somasegar, Lamanna did not mince words. He said traditional business applications will become the mainframes of the 2030s: still running, still consuming budgets, but ossified relics of a bygone era. The future, according to Microsoft’s leadership, belongs to AI agents.
Building Your Own Connector with the Connector Factory (build, test, distribute)
We built a system that generates production-ready API connectors using specifications, scaffolding, and AI agents. Instead of writing connectors from scratch or dealing with vendor black boxes, you get consistent, testable code you can understand and modify.
Oregon already sued Trump 36 times this presidency. And there’s more to come. • Oregon Capital Chronicle
That’s an average of five lawsuits filed each month since Trump took office in January, and it’s nearly six times as many as the state filed during the first year of his initial term in 2017.
Acclimatize to fear: How to be a successful startup founder – Computerworld
A founder and CPO told us that startups succeed only when they solve problems for their customers. He said that even with the best talent, support and technology, failure is a likely outcome and leaders need to eliminate the risks they can and live with the fear that remains.
CascadiaJS 2025 | Sept 18 – 19 | Seattle, WA
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