While still a nascent industry, wearable computing is definitely gaining momentum. And Portland startup On The Go Platforms is way ahead of the curve. The Portland Seed Fund alum and Startup PDX: Challenge winner is working to create “killer applications for smart glasses.” Read More
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Lowering the barrier to entry: Founders Fund allows Portland founders to ante up for Portland Seed Fund II
One of the topics I didn’t cover in my round up of the most recent Portland Seed Fund demo day was an announcement made near the end of the show. Mostly because I wanted a chance to catch up with Portland serial entrepreneur Chris Logan, who is spearheading the effort. Read More
A whole new crop: Portland Seed Fund unveils their fourth class of startups at Demo Day
It was standing room only at Ziba for the Portland Seed Fund Demo Day, which featured 11 companies from their latest class. Wait a second. Eleven? That’s odd. It was like a a week of 11s in Portland. Eleven accelerators in Portland. Eleven startups in the Portland video… But I digress. Read More
Post graduation celebration: Join Portland Seed Fund class 4 to celebrate a successful Demo Day
While many demo days are closed to the public, the folks at Portland Seed Fund always want to include the community however they can. And what better way than throwing a little shindig for the community once PSF demo day is over? Read More
'Tis the season: Celebrate Portland Seed Fund Demo Day whether you attended Demo Day or not
It’s the holiday season. A time of get togethers and celebrations. And giving gifts. The folks at Portland Seed Fund got in the giving mood a little earlier. No no, you’re not getting an iPad Mini. But they would like to invite you to celebrate a whole new crop of startups. Whether you attend their demo day or not Read More
Starting up another Portland resource for finding startup cofounders: CoFoundersLab
[Editor: This is a guest post by Michael Hughes of CoFoundersLab, the largest marketplace of entrepreneurs seeking a co-founder to launch or grow their business.] Read More
Portland Seed Fund III: This time, it's digital
Portland Seed Fund, the local startup accelerator funded by a combination of private and public funds, has announced their next class of startups, a group of eight companies seeking to take their startups to the next level. Read More
Pitching over pitchers: Portland Seed Fund Pitch Happy Hour, July 5
After you’re through shooting off fireworks, we’ve got an opportunity for you to shoot off your entrepreneurial mouth. Portland Seed Fund is hosting a Pitch Happy Hour as the deadline for their applications approaches. Read More
Catch the Portland Seed Fund companies before they sprout at the demo day after party
Well well well. It’s time for the next Portland Seed Fund (PSF) Demo Day. And if you’re familiar with Demo Days, they sort of tend to be secretive affairs. With few attendees. But lots of accredited investors. And not much of an opportunity for the larger community to engage. Read More
Angela Jackson of Portland Seed Fund addresses the US House of Representatives
It’s always nice seeing Portland take a national stage. And while more often than not, it’s the startups. It’s also nice to see investors and accelerators getting a bit of the limelight, as well.
I’m happy to share Angela Jackson of the Portland Seed Fund and Portland State Business Accelerator (PSBA) addressing the US House of Representatives. Read More