Tag: Google

Portland startup Tali talks their way to a win at the Clio’s inaugural Launch//Code competition

Rick Turoczy on October 9, 2018

As every startup knows, entering startups competitions can be a dubious concept. But when you manage to win, all that dubiousness tends to fade away. So one would figure that Portland startup Tali is feeling pretty good about entering the Clio Launch//Code competition. Which landed them the $100,000 prize from the legal billing software provider.

A panel of four judges chose Tali for its functionality and impact, innovation and user experience. The app allows lawyers to use voice commands to automatically keep track of billable time. Launched in 2017, Tali also works with Amazon Echo and other Alexa-enabled devices, as well as Cortana and Google Assistant.

For more, see “Voice-activated time-tracking assistant Tali wins $100k in Clio’s Launch//Code competition.”

We’ll still be here waiting backstage, Backstage

Rick Turoczy on October 4, 2018

Well, at least we’re consistent. We never managed to get Google Fiber. Even though we submitted an RFP, we weren’t even really in the running for Amazon HQ2. And now, we just missed being the fourth location for the Backstage Capital Accelerator.

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REMINDER: Chatting serverless with Kelsey Hightower, Google Cloud, tonight

Rick Turoczy on July 16, 2018

It’s OSCON week in Portland. Which means our usually jam-packed meetup schedule is even more jam-packed than usual. There are any number of events happening around town to showcase Portland to the visiting open source types. And if you’re looking for something to do tonight, Portland startup Stackery has you covered. They’re hosting a fireside chat on serverless with Kelsey Hightower of Google Cloud.

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Getting back to the roots of "story" with Google BrandLab and Uncorked Studios

Rick Turoczy on January 6, 2017

Many folks are lucky to get to work in awe inspiring environments. Here in Portland, there’s no shortage of amazing office spaces—and more are joining the fray every day. But lest we forget, a lot of those amazing environments are the result of hours of creative work by folks behind the scenes. Read More

We may not actually have Google Fiber, but at least you've got a shot at a Google Fiber Digital Inclusion Fellowship

Rick Turoczy on April 20, 2016

Portland’s never-ending dance with Google around Google Fiber continues with no end—positive or negative—in sight. But that’s not stopping Google from applying needed resources to the Portland community. Like their Google Fiber Digital Inclusion Fellowship. Read More

Rescuing restaurants: TableHero promises simple one click Web sites for Portland restauranteurs

Rick Turoczy on February 26, 2016

We’ve all been there. You keep hearing about this new restaurant that is supposedly the new hotness. Or, worse yet, an old restaurant that is suddenly in vogue again. And full of fear of missing out and losing your hipster cred, you rush to the Web to check them out. And then crickets. Read More

Doodle me this: Portland elementary student could sketch his way to the next Google Doodle and a scholarship — with your help

Rick Turoczy on May 6, 2014

The last time I wrote about Google Doodles, it was for ReadWrite. When Google launched the program. There just hasn’t been much cause to cover it from a Portland perspective. Until now. You see, a student from Forest Park Elementary School is in the running to be the next Google Doodle—and a hefty scholarship—thanks to the Doodle 4 Google program. Read More

Breaking new ground for Startup Grind: Portland chapter underway for popular Google for Entrepreneurs backed organization

Rick Turoczy on April 29, 2014

Maybe you’ve heard about the Google for Entrepreneurs powered event Startup Grind. Maybe you’ve heard about our over 80 chapters in more than 25 different countries. Maybe you’ve heard about our ability to consistently bring in legendary speakers from communities around the world. Or maybe you’ve just heard about our laid-back but rewarding atmosphere and are eager to learn more. Read More

Break out the Gigabit IPA: Google Fiber eyes Portland metro region as part of expansion plans

Rick Turoczy on February 19, 2014

I know, I know. Four years ago, in breathless anticipation, we waited for Google to reveal the city they had selected to be part of their fledgling Google Fiber program. We had wooed them. We had brewed a namesake beer—Gigabit IPA. Surely Portland would be the leading contender for the service. Read More

Spooky results: Instrument helps Google with some Easter, err… Halloween Eggs in search results

Rick Turoczy on October 31, 2013

You’ve got to love those folks at Instrument. They’re always working on something wackily creative. Today, they unveiled a new project with Google which provides extra special search results for Halloween themed monster searches. Read More

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