Category: Books

Curious about the reality of Silicon Valley? Hear from the author of Uncanny Valley

Rick Turoczy on January 29, 2020

We all know the mythology. The magical land of unicorns. And billions in funding. And exponential growth. But what about the reality of the dynamics of Silicon Valley and the folks who are grinding out their existence there? I just picked up Anna Wiener’s memoir, Uncanny Valley, in an effort to get some of that unvarnished context. And as luck would have it, she’ll be here in Portland at Powell’s Hawthorne location next week to provide even more insights.

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Helping parents approach challenging topics with A Kids Book About

Rick Turoczy on October 1, 2019

In this day and age with the level of exposure and access to information, kids are often dealing with any number of topics far sooner than previous generations. And parents—who had a very different upbringing—are searching for ways to effectively support their kids. And that’s the opportunity that A Kids Book About is working to address. With books focused on kids that help parents discuss challenging topics.

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Join an intimate gathering with the CEO Whisperer, Jerry Colonna

Rick Turoczy on May 6, 2019

Despite the prevailing startup mythology, the actual truth is that being a founder can be draining, depressing, debilitating, and lonely. Not exactly the “be your own boss” halcyon existence perpetuated in the media. To exacerbate things, many early stage founders choose to go it alone. Rather than seeking out the help they need. But when they do realize they need help? One of the folks many people seek out is Jerry Colonna. And as luck would have it, he’ll be in Portland on May 13, 2019.

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A Portland author’s take on cultivating an inclusive organization

Rick Turoczy on November 30, 2018

Speaking of sharing business books that aren’t just a list of homogenous authors, a new book by Portland author Rhodes Perry, an LGBTQ business owner who consults on inclusion, has hit the virtual bookshelves. And given the conversations we’re having and the concerns in the Portland startup community, the timing couldn’t be better. So if you’re looking for some business book reading during your holiday downtime, you might consider Belonging At Work: Everyday Actions You Can Take to Cultivate an Inclusive Organization.

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Dive Head First into Mobile Web with some of Portland’s most respected mobile types

Rick Turoczy on January 2, 2012

Want to learn something new this year? How about figuring out how to do mobile Web design the right way? Even better? How about learning how to do it the right way from the awesome folks at Cloud Four?

Portlanders Lyza Danger Gardner and Jason Grigsby—two of the cofounders of Cloud Four—have just the title you need on your shelf: Head First Mobile Web. Read More

Avogadro Corp: The 10,000 person Internet behemoth Portland has been waiting for

Rick Turoczy on December 21, 2011

Let me tell you about the world’s most powerful internet company, and how it looks for them to be headquartered in Portland. No, there isn’t a massive company moving to Portland.

But in William Hertling’s new book Avogadro Corp, it’s already based here. Read More

REMINDER: Join Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson tonight and you’re guaranteed to be smarter than your lawyer and venture capitalist*

Rick Turoczy on November 1, 2011

Yesterday was a big day for Urban Airship. And for Foundry Group which invested in both UA and SimpleGeo.

So it seemed like the perfect time to remind you that Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson of Foundry Group will be chatting with folks tonight about their book, Venture Deals, over at Urban Airship. Read More

What if you could see through your iPhone like a heads-up display? With MegaReader you can

Rick Turoczy on February 10, 2011

If you’ve spent any time walking and reading on your iPhone, you’ve got the bruises to show for it. It’s inevitable that—with your gaze focused on your device—you’ve run into a few friends, cars, and posts.

If only there were some way to see where you were going. Like if there were a camera that… hey wait a second. There is a camera. And Portland-based MegaReader came up with a really interesting way to use it. Providing a heads-up display for seeing right through what you’re reading. Read More

How to build a successful startup in 21 days (Hint: Add bacon)

But the guidance on how to build a startup in 21 days has been all laid out for you in a new book from the founders of Bac’n: From Idea to Web Startup in 21 Days: Creating bacn.com.

Rick Turoczy on October 20, 2010

[HTML4]Remember that whole Bac’n thing? That Portland startup that sold bacon on the Internet? Did you know that the entire project—concept to launch—only took 21 days? What the…? How the heck do you build a successful startup in three weeks? Furthermore, is this entire post going to be written in the form of questions?

Well, I can’t answer that last question. But the guidance on how to build a startup in 21 days has been all laid out for you in a new book from the founders of Bac’n: From Idea to Web Startup in 21 Days: Creating bacn.com. Read More

Yes, Portland, you can has Cheezburger… and Teh Itteh Bitteh Book of Kittehs

I Can Has Cheezburger and its wonderful world of LOLcats and the LOLrus. And this Thursday the CEO of all things Cheezburger, Ben Huh, will be making an appearance at Powell’s. Even better? You’re invited.

Rick Turoczy on October 13, 2010

So here’s the startup idea. Let’s take pictures of cats… wait not only cats. Cats and every once in awhile? A walrus. Or maybe a bunny. Okay, so let’s take those pictures and then allow people to write things on them. With really really bad grammar. And then they can share them with their friends. And the world.

What do you mean you’re not going to fund that? Well, too bad. Because that? That’s the biggest WordPress implementation of them all, I Can Has Cheezburger and its wonderful world of LOLcats and the LOLrus. And this Thursday the CEO of all things Cheezburger, Ben Huh, will be making an appearance at Powell’s. Even better? You’re invited. Read More

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