Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:
Gov. Kotek unveils Oregon Prosperity Roadmap, new officer role – Portland Business Journal
The strategy is anchored in three goals: to retain and grow Oregon businesses, to spur job creation and to accelerate economic growth. Kotek said it will be advanced through a series of administrative actions and legislation during the 2026 short session. Other than creation of the CPO position, the plan did not mention any anticipated state funding investment.
Sleep startup Neurosom wins Angel Oregon investment – Portland Business Journal
Eugene-based Neurosom landed $125,000 from the program organized by Oregon Entrepreneurs Network and in partnership with Oregon Bioscience Incubator, Oregon Health & Science University, Oregon Life Sciences and Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute.
The Investor Call Framework – by Martyn Eeles – HealthVC
Most founders treat discovery calls as informal chats. Investors do not. Investors evaluate structure, clarity, sequencing, confidence, precision, emotional stability, and your ability to answer difficult questions without losing control of the narrative. A great call can create momentum. A weak call quietly removes you from the process.
Forbes 30 Under 30 2026: Energy & Green Tech
Airbuild has devised a system to filter polluted water using microalgae pods that strip out pollutants like PFAS, E. coli. and also capture carbon.
Let’s Talk Accelerators | Metro Region Innovation Hub
Let’s Talk Accelerators brings together leaders from across Oregon’s startup ecosystem for simple, open conversations with founders. Each accelerator team will join a short group chat where they’ll talk about what they offer, who they support, and what kinds of founders tend to thrive in their programs.
Demolicious: Champion of Champions Tickets | Portland, OR | McMenamins Mission Theater
Now it all comes down to this: the Championship Showdown! 🎤🚀 We’re bringing back all the monthly winners for a high-energy, founder-versus-founder battle. You’ll hear the pitches, cheer them on, and—most importantly—you’ll decide who takes home the belt, the bragging rights, and cold, hard (non-dilutive!) prize money.
Portland AI Engineers: December Networking Meetup » Calagator: Portland’s Tech Calendar
No formal presentation: This is not a formally sponsored event, but we are scheduling a casual networking meetup for those who would like to come out to nosh, imbibe and network with like minded folks. There will be an AI Book Raffle (Thank you O’Reilly)
