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Hello, Portland startup community! I’m Nik Kotov
UpStart Collective launches a podcast
It seems like there’s a bit of a podcast renaissance going on around here, lately. So it should come as a little surprise that there’s a number of new shows starting up. And here’s one of those new ones. It’s literally fresh out of the oven. Like today. UpStart Collective now has a podcast.
Read MoreBigleaf Networks founder launches CompanyCraft, your AI cofounder
One of the most common questions I get — and I assume any number of folks in the startup community get — is “How do I find a cofounder?” It’s a tough one, to be sure. But the founder of Bigleaf Networks, Joel Mulkey, has a new project that may be able to help shore up some of those cofounder issues — using AI. Meet CompanyCraft.
Read MoreWhat are you doing this weekend…? That’s right. Working on your SXSW Pitch application.
Okay, procrastinator pants. You’ve put this off long enough. And now the deadline is looming. So you should be actively experiencing enough pressure and anxiety to actually complete the task now. Applications for SXSW Pitch — the annual startup pitch competition held at the massive gathering in Austin, Texas — are due by Sunday evening, November 12, 2023.
Read MoreLive Panic Playdate event, 9AM Wednesday
How to: Portland Startups Slack
Need a little motivation to finish that game you’ve been building? PIG Squad is here to help
You started with the best of intentions. And then maybe you got a little stuck. Or derailed. And now you’re having a hard time getting back into the groove. If only there were some way to get the focus and motivation you need to finish that game you’ve been developing. Well, how about a little positive peer pressure?
Read MoreREMINDER: TiE Oregon Pitch Club takes place Wednesday
Looking to test drive your pitch? There’s no better opportunity than the monthly Pitch Club hosted by TiE Oregon. What does participating entail…?
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