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It’s difficult to escape the discussion of AI these days, as it continues to permeate all varieties of public and private life. The City of Portland isn’t immune. That’s why they’re convening a meeting to discuss the use of Artificial Intelligence in Portland, next week. This event organized on May 16, 2024 is an open call to Portlanders interested on artificial intelligence and its use in local government, including experts on ethics, equity, and responsible technology. We will have dialogs and activities around how artificial intelligence should be used by the City of Portland. “We are hop ..read more

… and some inspiration from their peers. That’s why there’s founder.coffee, the monthly gathering that brings the founders of product-based companies together to share stories and make connections. You asked and we listened. Fairlane was suggested by one of our attendees so we’re making it the spot for May’s founder.coffee. This cool SE spot boasts a lot of room for networking and some incredible drinks. We can’t wait to learn more about what you are working on and how we can be helpful. The next event takes place Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9:00AM. It is free to attend. For more information or ..read more

We’ve seen a number of companies in the Pacific Northwest take on the complexities of real estate — and there are still plenty to choose from. Revyse, a startup out of Bend, takes on an interesting real estate niche by focusing on tools for managing multifamily properties. Specifically around vendor and service provider selection. And the market is responding well. Revyse, a pioneering solution in the multifamily industry, proudly announces the official launch of its all-in-one vendor lifecycle management platform. Revyse’s innovative software tackles the shortcomings of existing solutions, e ..read more

This news broke late last week. But I figured you were already well on your way into the weekend. So I held off on posting until now. Because I wanted you to know that Rogue Women has raised $13 million to invest in women-led tech startups. Rogue Women’s Fund II LP, an early seed stage venture capital fund managed by Rogue Women, has raised $13,217,240 from 31 investors, according to an April 19 regulatory filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The initial offering, filed with the SEC in August 2022, was $30 million. Managing Partner Caroline Lewis started fundraising in 202 ..read more

Interested in getting to know more tech folks in the Portland area? Rose City Techies may be the group you’ve been seeking. And their first event — Speed Networking for Techies — may be the event you were looking for. Join us for a fun evening of creating connections at our first event, Speed Networking for Techies! Dive into a fast-paced environment where you meet fellow tech enthusiasts, professionals, and entrepreneurs to exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and explore opportunities. The speed networking portion of the event will begin at 6pm sharp. It will be fast & furious, but mostl ..read more

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While we’ve had a bunch of accelerator activity — off and on — in the Portland area for years, it’s amazing to see these sorts of efforts taking hold throughout the state. One of the new and most interesting accelerators in that regard is the Oregon Unmanned Aerial Systems Accelerator out in Pendleton — the drone one. They recently announced their first application period. And now they’ve announced a new executive director to guide the program, Joseph Wyno. Joseph Wyno previously served as a senior advisor and director for Octane’s LaunchPad small business development center accelerator, “one ..read more

Yes. True. But what does that have to do with anything…? Well, it has to do with the fact that UpStart Collective hosts a First Friday gathering on the — you guessed it — first Friday of every month for the Portland startup community. And that means that you’re invited. Every month, UpStart Collective invites the community to join us for some drinks and networking with the founders of the space. Each month we feature a founder working on something incredible who are part of the UpStart Collective family. You will have the opportunity to learn more about what they are working on and ways you c ..read more

Of course there’s a company in Bend that’s building an EV dirt bike. I should have already known that. Especially after any number of Oregon forays into new types of motorcycles. (Remember Ryno…?) Now, we’ve got Dust Moto. Image courtesy Dust Moto Dust builds affordable performance electric vehicles that maximize the connection between riders, machine and environment. Dust believes with the right ingredients, more people can connect with the sport than ever before; enabling riders to break free from the shackles of the attention-economy, push their personal limits, build deeper connections to ..read more