When it comes to adopting technology in the public sector, there are any number of challenges. That’s why it’s good to hear that we’ve got a seasoned professional in that regard returning to Oregon to help with that effort. Alex Petit, former Oregon CIO, is now returning to the state to head up digital transformation.
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Oregon helmet maker Studson expands in Europe – Portland Business Journal
“Studson has built its reputation on reimagining industrial head protection for the modern workforce — professionals who demand advanced protection, performance, and comfort on par with premium sports and outdoor equipment,” said founder and CEO Ryan Barnes.
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Portland startup news for the week ending Nov 7, 2025
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Glow & Gather: A Holiday Happy Hour for Portland’s Women in Tech, Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 4:30 PM | Meetup
We’re closing out the year in style with Glow & Gather — a festive happy hour that brings together Portland’s vibrant women-in-tech community to celebrate confidence, community, and another year of accomplishments. Come ready to shine and sparkle in your festive attire.
Read MoreOregon Venture Fund, Portland Seed Fund, and Cascade Seed Fund invest in Vancouver startup Digs
I was going to say “VCs shovel cash into Digs” for the pun, but that didn’t quite sound right. So let’s just keep it on the up and up. Vancouver, Washington, based Digs has raised an additional $5 million.
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About The Other Night… – Graze Newsletter
How Graze is defining the next era of a decentralized, open social attention economy. Case study: the NYC mayoral election.
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The Myth of the Magical Money Fairies — Chris Neumann
There are a lot of myths and misconceptions that exist around the world when it comes to Silicon Valley. In my experience, no topic is more misunderstood (and, frankly, misrepresented) than fundraising.
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