I always joke that Portland folks have to leave Portland to meet up with other Portland folks. Or at least to have the time to chat with them. And the GROW Conference in Vancouver—no, the other one—is a great opportunity to do that. As an added bonus, you can see Portlanders speak, too. Read More
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Heading to the GROW Conference? Go by train and spend some quality time with your peers
The GROW Conference in Vancouver—no the other one—has become a must-attend event for many tech types on the west coast. And there’s no better way to get there than hanging out with a bunch of awesome tech people on a train from Portland to Vancouver. Read More
What, exactly, is an entrepreneur? Well, it takes one to know one
It seems that these days, practically everyone wants to be part of a startup. Wants to be an entrepreneur. But to be honest. It takes a rare breed. With a good dose of insanity. So what does it take to make that leap? Let’s hear from the folks who have made that jump. Read More
Joining Geeks on a Train? Mark Silva explains why you should stay for the GROW Conference
[Editor: Geeks on Train is heading from Portland to Seattle to Vancouver, BC, and it’s dragging a whole cast of characters along for the ride. But some folks have been wondering if they should attend the event that lies at the end of the trip, the GROW Conference. Mark Silva, SVP Emerging Platforms at Anthem Worldwide, provides a little inspiration for your staying on to attend GROW.] Read More