We’ve all doomscrolled enough through the “doom loop” jibber jabber about our region. It’s nice to see others taking a more positive spin on the potential of the Silicon Forest. (Especially as we appear to have the early indicators of a hardware renaissance happening around here.)

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

An Abdication of Leadership – Robbie Bach

With great power comes great responsibility. And you, the Tech Bro leaders of the sector, are failing.

Post pandemic, we saw a number of beloved local events reboot. But we’ve never seen one quite this big. Portland Women in Technology (PDXWIT) — one of the largest and most beloved tech organizations in the community is back. And it’s holding a gathering on January 27, 2026.

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

‘Just a start’: Kotek, industry leaders inch closer to reforms for Oregon business climate • Oregon Capital Chronicle

The governor declined to take positions on issues such as tax changes ahead of any findings put forward by a new economic council she convened.

People always ask me, “What is the one ‘must attend’ event in the Portland tech community…?” And while there are awards shows and pitch competitions galore, if I’m forced to only pick one, it’s actually pretty easy: Silicon Forest Tech Summit.

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

How Venture Capitalists Can Become Strong Board Members

A board member’s core responsibility is to surface reality clearly and at the right moment.