Portland, Oregon, startup news - Silicon Florist

Just when everyone said hardware startups were dead, we're seeing a renaissance of hardware startups in the Silicon Forest. From chips to robots, Oregon startups are creating innovative new ways of addressing the market's needs. TIMESTAMPS - Oregon startup news 00:00 Oregon startup news intro 00:25 Quick news bytes 02:20 AheadComputing 06:15 Silicon Forest Tech Summit 2026 11:15 Podcasts o...

Which startup saved Venture Capital in Oregon? Agility Robotics. Apart from that, I wanted to share a new show from Foundations in Seattle. And then, as usual, I share a bunch of secrets. Lucky you. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Oregon startup news intro 00:59 Agility Robotics made Oregon VC look better 04:50 Seattle Foundations Almost Live! 07:15 Secrets LINKS - https://www.oregonlive.com/silicon-forest/2026/...

This week in Portland startup news, we saw consolidation in cannabis edibles, new funding for a clinical trials startup, and a fresh state-level push on economic development. At the state level, the Governor’s new Prosperity Council took clearer shape with an advisory board that pulls leaders from construction, labor, wine, apparel, brewing, technology, venture capital, and real estate, signaling...

I was completely wrong about the Portland startup community in 2025. I had a hypothesis. I tested that hypothesis with some experiments. And I failed. Spectacularly. But it gave me insight and inspiration for new experiments in 2026. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 02:00 Failures in 2025 06:48 What I learned from those failures 07:18 Focus for 2026 09:35 Becoming more proactive rather than reactive 12:15 V...

Which startup stories clicked with you in 2025? Glad you asked. Let me run down the top 10 Portland startup community stories from Silicon Florist that you clicked on most throughout the year. TIMESTAMPS - TOP 10 SILICON FLORIST POSTS 2025 00:00 Top 10 2025 intro 01:29 Post No. 10 02:10 Post No. 9 03:11 Post No. 8 04:33 Post No. 7 05:37 Post No. 6 06:22 Post No. 5 07:11 Post No. 4 08:09 Post No. 3...

In Oregon startup news, our drone accelerator reveals big new cohort, Nat Parker has a new startup, and it's the last Oregon startup news recap of 2025. OREGON STARTUP NEWS 00:00 Oregon startup news intro 01:08 Oregon UAS Accelerator new cohort 04:33 Nat Parker has a new startup 07:57 Secrets FIND RICK TUROCZY ON THE INTERNET AT…- https://patreon.com/turoczy- https://linkedin.com/in/turoczy- P...

This week, a new Demolicious Champion of Champions is crowned, StrateSea gets selected for the NATO DIANA 2026 Challenge Program, Mercury opens personal banking to all, and I talk with some more Portland startup founders. Let’s get into it… PORTLAND STARTUP NEWS 00:00 Portland startup news intro 01:11 Demolicious Champion of Champions 2025 winner 03:57 NATO DIANA 2026 Challenge Progam 06:21 Mercur...

This week in Portland startup news, one Portland startup acquires another Portland startup, Carta shares insights on solo founders and seed funding in 2025, Oregon AI Accelerator applications are due, and Demolicious Champion of Champions 2025 is here! 00:00 Portland startup news intro 00:33 Portland startup Beginly health acquires ProviderJobs 02:29 Carta on Solo Founders and Seed Funding 04:48 D...

This week, I share the most consistently underrated, undercapitalized, and under-resourced startups that could save the Oregon economy, the Oregon governor reveals the Oregon Prosperity plan, Demolicious Champion of Champions is almost here, Seattle hates AI, build the thing because you want to, and a few secrets. Let’s get into it… OREGON STARTUP NEWS 00:00 Portland startup news 00:43 My Peoples...

This week in Oregon startup news, due dates for startup accelerator applications, a new startup accelerator concept gets funding, Demolicious Champion of Champions is almost here, as is Small Business Saturday. OREGON STARTUP STORIES 00:00 Latino Founders accelerator 01:40 Startup accelerator deadlines 04:00 Interested in vibe coding…? 06:45 Demolicious Champion of Champions 2025 07:55 Small Busin...

This week on Portland startup news, a new AI startup accelerator, PowerLattice unveils chiplets and $25M in funding, Decky launches for Google Slides, Portland Startup Week 2026 announces dates, and the founder of Paxton AI has a new company called Tenki. Let's get into it. PORTLAND STARTUP NEWS00:00 Portland startup news intro01:55 In depth on the new startup accelerator 12:55 PowerLattice ra...

This week in Portland startup news, Prophetic lands a huge deal, Oregon Entrepreneur Awards name winners, Demolicious plans Champion of Champions 2025, and Oregon’s former CIO returns to the state. Let’s get into it…PORTLAND STARTUP STORIES 00:00 Portland startup news intro 01:33 Prophetic 03:08 Demolicious Champion of Champions 2025 05:05 OEN Oregon Entrepreneur Awards 2025 06:24 Sylvia Salazar o...

This week in Portland startup news, AskNicely's founder has a new Portland startup, DevSwarm launches a new AI product for developers, Expensify helps the Brooklyn Nets, and an upcoming startup Ask Me Anything session. PORTLAND STARTUP STORIES00:00 Portland startup news intro00:11 SXSW Pitch deadline extended02:28 AskNicely founder has a new startup called Huckleberry06:24 DevSwarm holds a pro...

This week in Portland startup news, ConductorOne raises $79M, Nvidia is worth $5T, Newberry, Oregon, is hot — geothermally, SXSW Pitch applications are due, and Portland folks step up to help SNAP recipients. Plus, this channel hits 1000 subscribers and there’s a gift for you. And of course, a few secrets at the end. PORTLAND STARTUP STORIES00:00 Portland startup news intro00:50 Celebrating 1000 s...

This week in Oregon startup news, Customer.io hits a major milestone,  ⁨@BendVC⁩  reveals 2025 winners, The Information reveals an  ⁨@AgilityRobotics⁩  offer, Oregon Venture Fund looks for new angels, and more. Let's get into it…OREGON STARTUP STORIES00:00 Oregon startup news intro03:55 Customer.io hits $100M ARR07:44 Bend Venture Conference 2025 winners09:50 Oregon Venture Fund is open for in...

This week in Portland Oregon startup news, a Portland startup raises $10M more, Oregon senior Senator Ron Wyden calls out Flock on the heels of an Amazon Ring partnership, Bend Venture Conference 2025 is in the books, a bunch of upcoming startup and AI events, and more. Let’s get into it…PORTLAND OREGON STARTUP STORIES00:00 Portland Oregon startup news intro00:50 Unofficial winners of the Bend Ven...

This week Portland Oregon startup news, BVC (Bend Venture Conference  ⁨@BendVC⁩  ) happens next week,  ⁨@LatinoFounders⁩  Pitch Latino Portland 2025 names a winner in front of a sold out crowd, Brad Heller joins  ⁨@brittanyellich⁩  on the Overcommitted podcast, and a way to tell if Portland is burning. Let's get into it…PORTLAND OREGON STARTUP STORIES00:00 Portland Oregon startup news intro01:45 I...

Portland, Oregon, is the top story in the Portland startup news this week. For all of the wrong reasons. But startups in Oregon…? Startups in Portland and Bend in Oregon and Vancouver Washington are still going strong. Despite what you may have heard. SPECIAL THANKS: Stephen Green, special war correspondent, for the recent footage of what downtown Portland Oregon is actually likeOREGON STARTUP STO...

This week in Portland startups is more about what’s next, startup pitches at Pitch Latino, Startup Grind, High Desert Innovation Week, and more. Plus a new app and a new news aggregator. OREGON STARTUP STORIES 00:00 Oregon startup intro 01:21 Startup Grind AI Summit  02:39 Pitch Latino Portland 2025 06:19 XO Ruby  09:10 High Desert Innovation Week  12:05 TrainSnap  15:02 raven.vision  18:22 Sharin...

This week, Nvidia invests in Intel, Intel alums garner investment, Ciara Pressler raises an important question about Oregon economic development and startup support, Tender Loving Empire launches a WeFunder, a new contact for Oregon Venture Fund, and more. OREGON STARTUP LINKS Oregon needs an audit of orgs that help companies scale https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ciarapressler_oregon-needs-an-hones...

This week, a familiar Oregon Venture Fund face bids us farewell, Next Ventures closes a $60M fund, Bend Venture Conference reveals more startup semifinalists, and the Launch Oregon Summit gathers folks from around Oregon. OREGON STARTUP LINKS- Techmeme https://techmeme.com- Scott Hanselman and Tyler Bushnell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmCBpDw06wo- 4K4Community fun run https://www.4k4community...

This week, Bend Venture Conference semifinalists have been announced, Built Oregon host Built Festival, get your SXSW Pitch applications submitted, and more. PORTLAND STARTUP LINKS- FashioNXT https://fashionxt.com/- Minimus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooz0l8LIQC0- Submit your profile https://sflo.me/oregonstartupfolks- Bend Venture Conference https://bendvc.com- Built Festival 2025 https://www...

This week, coworking is having a Portland moment, Twistlock alums are building Minimus, TiE Women Global has a Portland participant, PIG Squad has a Portland Retro Gaming Expo opportunity. Oh. And did I mention it’s episode 100…? Let’s get into it. PORTLAND STARTUP LINKS- Meet more folks https://sflo.me/oregonstartupfolks- PBJ on coworking https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2025/08/25/portl...

A new Vancouver Washington startup incubator, top VCs in the region, Angel Oregon winners, Pitch Black Showcase 2025 winners, and more startup news. OREGON STARTUP NEWS LINKS- Pitch Black https://pitchblack.org- Vancouver Innovation Center https://thevicwa.com/- PBJ on the VanWa incubator https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/inno/stories/news/2025/08/20/north-bank-innovations-vancouver-center.html...

Get help with Y Combinator from a 3x alum, learn about the newest VC in Oregon, and hear how Oregon regional innovation hubs fare from state funding. Plus I go off on a rant of sorts 😂OREGON STARTUP LINKS- Paige Hendrix Buckner on the TechCrunch podcast https://megaphone.link/TCML8876599258- Oregon startup folks https://sflo.me/oregonstartupfolks- Portland Startup Events https://lu.ma/PortlandSta...