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Tag: medium

Attracting growth stage talent: Cozy hires Twitter and Medium alum as VP of Product

Rick Turoczy on January 5, 2017

One of the consistent complaints among startups in Portland—aside from ever present gripes about capital—is the lack of talent. Often, it’s a lament that while there is a ton of early stage experience in town, we’re lacking in growth stage talent or later stage talent. But that’s starting to change. As is evidenced by the latest hire at Cozy, a veteran of both Twitter and Medium. Read More

AppFog founder provides sage advice: How do I cope with startup envy?

Rick Turoczy on January 9, 2014

If you’re even remotely associated with the startup scene, you know it’s competitive. Even in a community as collaborative as the Portland startup scene. And even if it’s not outward pressure, founders can put a lot of pressure on themselves. And compare their progress to that of their peers—or their perceived peers. Read More