Startup events and tech events often have a lot of overlap. Still, I'm psyched to see a new aggregated calendar designed to focus on startup events around Portland — whether they have anything to do with technology or not https://siliconflorist.com/2025/06/17/a-new-take-on-a-portland-startup-community-calendar/

Yesterday, I thought it was Tuesday. Today, I keep thinking it's Monday. I wonder what tomorrow will bring…?

ICYMI… Here's some stuff that happened last week. And some stuff that will happen this week. And some other stuff. https://siliconflorist.substack.com/p/silicon-florist-oregon-startup-events

What a week…

This week in Portland startup news… a local Y Combinator alum grabs a headline, a growing trend in funding announcements, two big statewide Oregon startup events, and more. Let's get into it… https://youtu.be/OeytX4b6YXM?si=6-I3uALIYf1tP67X

As promised, here's the recording from our fireside chat event this week, Pride edition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL-PkVS-40o

Some people feel like they're bad at their jobs. Me…? I absolutely suck at my side projects. Probably my job, too. But I think about sucking at side projects more.

A lot has happened in 2025. I know that I, for one, could use a refresher on all of the news and happenings that have taken place over the first half of the year. I thought you might want to join.

No pressure. Just a thought. And yes it will be at 2x.

https://lu.ma/j3zim4sy

Do the Stormtroopers on speeder bikes know that the LAPD is raiding their wardrobe…?

Just put "vibe" in front of whatever you do

Happy Monday. You deserve it. Oh wait. I mean…

This episode brought to you by the homophones “beater” and “beader.” Also the letters A, D, and H. https://youtu.be/Iq6IP9ssmNc?si=oLB_AyQlJBIUPBqD

The nicest thing about AI is the way it short circuits the time between concept and prototype. Giving me far more ample time to wallow in self doubt.

How old do you have to be to move into assisted living…? Asking for a friend. And that friend is me.

Shoutout to everyone out of our midst

@sigh_d Well, the movie is only 39. But June 5, 1985, was the day that they decided the "day off" supposedly happened.

This week, a lot of Portland startup news is outside of Portland. How far outside…? Tune in and see. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CX5UxoRb1k

So happy to see NedSpace highlighted on the local news https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1pSMImqwJs

Not sure how I feel about this "Quit completely" trend on MacOS apps. Waiting for the "Quit utterly and completely" option that runs an unistall routine and deletes your account.

40 years ago today, a young Ferris Bueller took the day off. Please feel free to follow suit.