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Tag: bipoc

Working on a Portland-based software startup with a BIPOC founder? PIE wants to help

Rick Turoczy on March 7, 2023

It’s that time of year again. PIE applications are open. And this class, the nearly 15-year-old, early-stage startup accelerator is focused specifically on Portland-based startups that have at least one BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or other Person of Color) founder. Applications are due March 14, 2023. But don’t stress. There’s still plenty of time to apply. Because applications are pretty straightforward.

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Need help validating your startup idea?

Rick Turoczy on January 26, 2023

Sometimes, the most difficult part of starting something is, well, starting something. So many of us have amazing ideas and concepts that never see the light of day because we simply don’t know where to begin — or how to get the support we need. That’s why TiE Oregon has the Idea-to-Business Lab.

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Black Founders Matter urges venture capital industry to engage BIPOC women

Rick Turoczy on June 3, 2022

Local venture capital firm Black Founders Matter is encouraging their entire industry to be more intentional about engaging BIPOC women through both investments and employment. And they’ve launched an effort called the 25 by 25 VC Diversity Pledge to formalize it.

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REMINDER: Investing in BIPOC Founders, November 10 at 4:30PM

Rick Turoczy on November 8, 2021

Oregon Sports Angels hosts a virtual gathering to discuss investing in BIPOC founders, Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at 4:30PM via Zoom.