Month: August 2026

As you have unfortunately encountered — and probably tried to forget — Silicon Florist now also includes a YouTube channel that features weekly recaps of the startup news from the week. (It also comes in podcast flavors, but this is specifically about the YouTube channel.) Every week, I try to provide you with a cringeworthy few minutes of entertainment. But I can’t help but think that there could be something more. And less of me.

Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:

RAJ Sports announces lineup of speakers for Epicenter Week – Portland Business Journal

Event organizers have just announced an impressive lineup of speakers. Notable names include eight-time Olympic medal winner Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, head coach of the University of South Carolina’s women’s team Dawn Staley, LPGA superstar Michelle Wie West and Reddit co-founder (and husband of Serena Williams) Alexis Ohanian.

Even though summer tends to be a little slower around here, there are still a bunch of opportunities to connect with community. From meeting with fellow founders to learning from some of the smartest folks in town, here’s what’s on the docket for this week.

Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:

Happy Hour with Tech Professionals, Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 5:30 PM | Meetup

Whether you’re deep in the tech world or just tech-curious, if you’re in Bend and want real conversations with interesting people, you belong here. Bring a friend, bring a coworker, or come solo and leave with new connections. No presentations, no sales pitches. Just good people and good conversation.