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Plot twist: Your procrastination paid off. Oregon Story Board accelerator applications extended until May 17.

Rick Turoczy on May 6, 2015

Well, would you look at that. You waited. And you waited. And you waited. You thought about it. You almost started it. And then you got sidetracked. Or you got timid. Why should I apply? Is my idea good enough? What if I’m not what they’re looking for? So you put it off. With the hopes that you would—oopie—miss the application period all together. Nice try. Oregon Story Board applications have been extended until May 17, 2015. Read More

New tales to tell? Digital storytelling accelerator Oregon Story Board opens applications for next class

Rick Turoczy on April 23, 2015

When it comes to the world of tech startups, there are any number of startup accelerators from which to choose. But what about other types of creative industries? Where are the accelerators for those startups? Well, here in Oregon, we’re working to do our part to help those other industries. With Oregon Story Board. Read More

Start off 2015 with some great (digital) stories: Oregon Story Board Demo Day is January 9

Rick Turoczy on January 5, 2015

In the world of startups and accelerators, Demo Days are always among the most inspiring and rewarding events—for both the audience and the startups. Nothing really does an equal job of providing an opportunity for promising founders to share their stories. And this year, we’re not wasting any time. We start demo-day-ing right away. Oregon Story Board is kicking things off with a Demo Day on January 9, 2015. Read More

And the award goes to… Startup PDX Challenge and Oregon Story Board both reveal companies

Rick Turoczy on September 8, 2014

Fall is always an exciting time in the world of Portland startups. Well okay. It’s always an exciting time. But go with me here. The summer vacations are wrapping up. And folks are desperately sprinting to complete efforts before the holiday slowdown hits. So it’s a good time to get a little help from the community, like the Startup PDX Challenge and Oregon Story Board. Both of whom announced new classes, last week. Read More

Can digital storytelling be accelerated? Only if you accelerate your Oregon Story Board application

Rick Turoczy on July 28, 2014

As we’ve been chatting with all the folks about the Oregon Story Board concept—a startup accelerator borrowing some of the concepts we’ve learned at PIE and apply them to the world of digital storytelling—one of the most interesting parts of the conversation has been how these creatives think about their projects and pursuits. Read More

Remembering Nike Chalkbot: Five years ago, a project for Tour de France had a lasting impact on the Portland startup scene

Rick Turoczy on July 22, 2014

We still talk about Chalkbot a lot. Sort of in a “remember when” kind of way. Not about the technology. Or how hard the project was. Or the incredibly inane logistics. We talk more about its legacy. About the people. And about those it continues to affect and inspire, even today. Read More

If this doesn't motivate you to submit your Oregon Story Board application by July 15, nothing will

Rick Turoczy on July 8, 2014

Applications for Oregon Story Board—the accelerator focused on the digital storytelling industry—close next week. July 15, to be exact. And if you’re still on the fence as to whether you should apply or not, this might be just the thing you need to help motivate you. Read More

So, what's your story? Oregon Story Board accepting applications for digital storytelling accelerator

Rick Turoczy on June 24, 2014

Portland is home to a number of creative industries: agencies, tech startups, makers, artists, musicians… all of whom have growing and supportive communities of collaborators. One specific group of creatives has continued to gather significant momentum around here, as of late: filmmakers, journalists, video game developers, digital agencies… They’re all digital storytellers. And now they have an accelerator designed to help them succeed. Read More

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