Category: Portland

Quintessential Portland startup Cloudability to be acquired by Seattle area Apptio

Rick Turoczy on May 16, 2019

There are any number of amazing Portland startups. (Clearly. That’s why I’ve been writing about them on this blog for nearly a dozen years.) But every once in a while, a startup comes along that becomes the center of gravity — the proverbial Cinderella story — for a generation of startups around here. Cloudability was very much one of those startups. And today, the denouement of that startup story begins, in the best of ways, with an exit. Cloudability has announced an agreement to be acquired by Apptio.

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If you’ve been putting off finishing your XXcelerator startup accelerator application, your procrastination has been rewarded

Rick Turoczy on May 16, 2019

I always say that the “P” in “PDX” stands for “procrastination.” It’s all but a definitive cultural trait around these parts. But sometimes, we all miss out on something really special due to that dragging of the proverbial feet. That’s why I’m really happy to announce that — instead of closing today — the XXcelerate Fund’s startup accelerator, XXcelerator, is giving you another week to get your application completed.

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Care to comment on the Portland tech community? PDX Women In Tech wants to hear from 1000+ of you

Rick Turoczy on May 14, 2019

Now in its third year, the PDX Women In Tech State of the Community survey continues to provide much needed insights into the dynamics of both the Portland startup community and the broader Portland tech community. But illuminating those insights is only possible if you take a few moments to participate.

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Craving caffeine coupled with compatriots? It’s time for another Coffee with Co-Founders

Rick Turoczy on May 14, 2019

If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times. Communities are not built on evening events, alone. Which is why I always love daytime events that make knowledge, people, and networks more accessible to folks who might not have the chance to attend events after work hours. Like Coffee with Co-Founders.

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REMINDER: Connecting women in healthcare and life sciences

Rick Turoczy on May 14, 2019

If you’re a woman working in healthcare or life sciences and are interested in connecting with your peers in Portland, there’s a new opportunity to do so. It’s the Women in Leadership – Healthcare & Life Science Event.

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Wheeling and dealing: Don’t forget Portland Startup Poker 2.0 and Founder Dinner, Thursday

Rick Turoczy on May 8, 2019

Just a quick reminder that Portland Startup Poker 2.0 and Founder Dinner take place this Thursday, May 9, 2019. The event starts at 5:30PM at Cloudability.

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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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REMINDER: Questions about Autodesk Fusion 360? Let’s get those answered

Rick Turoczy on May 6, 2019

If you’re a startup that’s making a physical thing, having products like Autodesk Fusion 360 available to you free of charge can be super helpful. But it can also be frustrating if you don’t feel like you’re doing all you can to get the most out of the product. That’s why Autodesk Portland is hosting “Fusion 360 Stump the Chump in Stumptown.”

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Can the Built Oregon consumer product startup accelerator have an impact? Yeah, maybe.

Rick Turoczy on May 2, 2019

Being in the startup acceleration and mentoring business, I do love me some status reports and updates. Even if that startup happens to be an accelerator itself. And that’s why I was happy to see this latest update from Mitch Daugherty on the Built Oregon consumer product accelerator project.

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Connecting 200+ Portland startup community dots, live and in person

Rick Turoczy on May 1, 2019

In my mind. I have an excuse. I spent my formative years in the shadow of Evel Knievel’s ramp. You know, the one he used when he tried to jump the Snake River Canyon strapped to a rocket? Yeah. Not exactly the most sane — or, honestly, successful — pursuit. So, I’m going to ask you to forgive me if I try some crazy stuff from time to time. But I really want to try this.

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