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Community kudos: Steve Morris, OTBC

Rick Turoczy on November 19, 2021

In 2005 Steve Morris assumed the role of Executive Director of Beaverton’s Oregon Technology Business Center (OTBC). He assumed it would be a temporary role, but last month, after leading the organization for 16 years, he stepped down to become OTBC’s part-time Entrepreneur In Residence.

Over those 16 years Steve grew OTBC into a statewide highly respected entrepreneurial support organization. He also led OTBC’s investment efforts with the Westside Startup Challenge which after six years has invested over $700,000 in 30 startup’s that have gone on to raise over $60 million in additional funding.

Well done Steve!

— Jim McCreight, Executive Director OTBC

Connect with Steve on LinkedIn.

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Community kudos: Skip Newberry, Technology Association of Oregon

Rick Turoczy on October 28, 2021

Skip and his growing team at TAO provide PDX startups with mentors, investors, and resources that help our Silicon Forest thrive. While TAO brings education, excitement, and community to Oregon-based tech companies, Skip operates at a national level, sharing insights and ideas with tech leaders, incubators, associations, and government programs across the country. TAO executes on exciting new ideas and services for its members with amazing speed. This is leadership in action, starting from the very top with Skip. Thank you for everything you continue to do to make Portland a great place to build technology.

Follow Skip on Twitter.

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Community kudos: Juan Barraza, Portland State University

Rick Turoczy on October 27, 2021

Anyone who knows Juan has seen him in action – he’s relentless in his energy to create a more equitable and vibrant startup community. I suspect that Juan spends most of his time thinking how things could be better and connecting awesome dots.

For more, follow Juan on Twitter.

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Community kudos: Rational Unicorn

Rick Turoczy on October 27, 2021

Michael and his team at Rational Unicorn helps the community through affordable legal services and classes for the business community. Their work helped me to start my e-commerce business and I am forever grateful for their work.

— Vyvyan Doan

For more, visit Rational Unicorn.

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Community kudos: Nate Frazier, Swell

Rick Turoczy on October 21, 2021

Nate is always cheerleading for others, willing to help and dedicated to being a true ally. He will help if he can and connect if he can, with no strings ever attached. He and his wife are amazing people who live their values of love, compassion and service.

— Patricia Raicht

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Community kudos: Ciara Pressler, PREGAME

Rick Turoczy on October 20, 2021

Being part of PREGAME has given me the clarity and accountability I need to stay on track to hit my goals. I appreciate that she’s able to see my company vision when I’m lost in the weeds, suggests strategies and tactics to keep me moving towards goals, and is always willing to break into karaoke tunes!

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Community kudos: Mat Ellis, founder of Cloudability

Rick Turoczy on October 18, 2021

Mat is a tireless supporter of startups in Portland. He has also been a great mentor and coach for myself and other leaders. He has a bottomless well of empathy for founders and the struggles of running a startup, managing investors, and working with employees.

— Andrew Plato

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