Tag: coffee

Come out the other side of this pandemic with a degree in virtual latte art or a virtual degree in latte art or whatever

Rick Turoczy on October 15, 2020

For all of the incredible negative impact on families, businesses, and communities, this global pandemic has also — at times — inspired laudable creativity. And folks making due. And people trying new things. And that’s what startups are all about. So I was really happy to see the folks at Water Avenue Coffee embracing a new concept to ride out this situation. By helping you learn to be a barista, virtually.

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BYOC to your couch or desk: Coffee w/ Co-Founders, together, from the comfort of your own home

Rick Turoczy on April 14, 2020

It’s great to see longstanding community events rapidly making the transition to online in the wake of this pandemic. Especially for startup founders. Because being a founder is lonely enough. Even under the best of circumstances. That’s why I’m really happy to see a virtual version of Coffee w/ Co-Founders.

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Capturing a list of local Oregon retailers, restaurants, cafes, and other small businesses who offer gift certificates

Rick Turoczy on March 14, 2020

In the midst of all this COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus insanity, I received a very clearheaded email from Livelihood NW, one of the entrepreneur support organizations here in Portland, with a list of simple actions that would help small businesses owners impacted by pandemic to survive.

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REMINDER: Coffee w/ Co-Founders is Tuesday

Rick Turoczy on January 13, 2020

It’s time for the first Coffee w/ Co-Founders of the year, this Tuesday. And this one is coming starting off the new year with a notable speaker, Jaime Schmidt of Schmidt’s Naturals.

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Service as a Service: Portland’s Belmont wins at Bend Venture Conference

Rick Turoczy on October 22, 2019

This past week was the annual Bend Venture Conference, arguably the most well known pitch competition in the Pacific Northwest. Winners came from all over the state this time around. With one Portland company snagging one of the big checks. Meet Belmont.

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Coffee with cofounders… and the Mayor: A few of the topics Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler covered at WeWork Labs Portland

Rick Turoczy on August 23, 2019

The Portland startup community got the chance to hear from Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, this morning. Thanks to WeWork Labs Portland and its Manager Josh Carter — who also is the founder and lead organizer of Coffee w/ Co-Founders.

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REMINDER: Coffee with Paige Hendrix Buckner and other cofounders

Rick Turoczy on July 17, 2019

There’s nothing quite like peer support. That’s why I’m always a fan of events and programs that get peers together. Not even necessarily to talk shop. Just to let them know that they’re not alone. And if you’re the cofounder of a company, one of those events is happening tomorrow: Coffee with Co-Founders.

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REMINDER: Coffee w/ Co-Founders at WeWork Labs Portland

Rick Turoczy on June 10, 2019

Grabbing coffee with your fellow cofounders is nice, but grabbing some time with them in their workplace can be even better. That’s why WeWork Labs Portland is hosting Coffee w/ Co-Founders, this month.

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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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Two opportunities to celebrate black entrepreneurs as part of Black History Month

Rick Turoczy on February 26, 2019

Hopefully, you’ve all been tuning in to Stephen Green’s tweets highlighting some amazing black entrepreneurs in Portland. It’s become a tradition designed to help celebrate Black History Month. This year, however, the celebration isn’t just virtual. On the last day of the month, there will be two in person opportunities to celebrate Black History Month and the black entrepreneurs in our community.

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