Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:
Is Oregon a “Small Business State”?
When we compare Oregon to other states, we see that our share of employment in small businesses (32.1%) is higher than the national average (27.2%). However, it’s not particularly high compared to some of our neighbors. For example, California’s share of jobs in small businesses is roughly the same as Oregon. Idaho’s share is slightly higher at 35.9%. But Montana is the true small business king in the west with over 44% of jobs in small businesses. In fact, of all western states, Montana is the only state where the share of jobs in small businesses is higher than the share of jobs in larger businesses (500+ employees).
Jonathan Hays – Tools For a Distributed Software Agency – 2025
Every time I do this, I try to be as exhaustive as I can in my list, but I always seem to forget something. If you don’t see a tool that you would expect to see, please reach out. Also, if you have suggestions for alternative or better tools, I’d love to hear about them! We are constantly trying to refine our toolset. Kaizen baby!!!
The state of enterprise AI | OpenAI
Today, we’re excited to introduce the state of enterprise AI report(opens in a new window). For the first time, we’re sharing a comprehensive look at how enterprises are adopting AI, what workers say they’re gaining, and how organizational leaders are turning experimentation into measurable productivity and new capabilities.
Now Is A Good Time To Sell Your Company | by Bilal Zuberi | BZ Notes | Dec, 2025 | Medium
Now Is A Good Time To Sell Your Company “Better a good exit now than a great exit that never comes.” I posted the following on social media earlier today. Let me expand briefly on some of …
They have to be able to talk about us without us – Anil Dash
What this phrase means, in its simplest form, is that you have to tell a story so clear, so concise, so memorable and evocative that people can repeat it for you even after you’ve left the room. And the people who hear it need to be able to do this the first time they hear the story.
Think First, AI Second
Three principles for keeping your cognitive edge while leveraging AI’s capabilities
Portland Linux/Unix Group’s Monthly Linux Clinic » Calagator: Portland’s Tech Calendar
The PLUG Clinic returns again this month on December 21, from 1pm-5pm, however, note the different venue this month.. If you need help with your Linux computer, or want to offer help, you are welcome!
Founder Institute getting fresh start in Seattle with return to in-person accelerator, events and more – GeekWire
“I think the Seattle ecosystem has such a large amount of talent that it deserves more opportunities for aspiring founders to turn their ideas into a real business,” Naravanekar told GeekWire. “I’ve been going through this process as a founder myself and I want to provide more options to those that are still on the fence or want to build but not sure how.”
Why I No Longer Care About Startup Valuation When I Invest (Except for These Four Reasons) | Hunter Walk
Essentially pricing, as a top line absolute concern, is less of modeled variable for us, and more of a signal to inform our decision. Valuation contributes to our conversation around four questions we ask ourselves…
Agility Robotics founder on why OR should be a ‘startup factory’ – Portland Business Journal
“We need to build the foundation of tomorrow’s world economy,” he told the crowd at the Oregon Business Plan Leadership Summit in a packed ballroom at the Oregon Convention Center.
