This week, we talk about the inagural 503 Day, Dust Moto's EV dirt bike, WordCamp US call for speakers, NedSpace offers space for events, a new Executive Director for Oregon Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Accelerator, Equitable Networking, and Mayday! Deep Space.

Let's get into it. 

ABOUT SILICON FLORIST ----------
For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published Silicon Florist, a blog and podcast that covers founders, startups, entrepreneurship, tech, news, and events in the Portland, Oregon, startup community. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a startup or tech enthusiast, or simply intrigued by Portland's startup culture, Silicon Florist is your go-to source for the latest news, events, jobs, and opportunities in Portland Oregon's flourishing tech and startup scene. Join us in exploring the innovative world of startups in Portland, where creativity and collaboration meet.

ABOUT RICK TUROCZY ----------
Rick Turoczy has been working in, on, and around the Portland, Oregon, startup community for nearly 30 years. He has been recognized as one of the “OG”s of startup ecosystem building by the Kauffman Foundation. And he has been humbled by any number of opportunities to speak on stages from SXSW to INBOUND and from Kobe, Japan, to Muscat, Oman, including an opportunity to share his views on community building on the TEDxPortland stage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj98mr_wUA0). 

All because of a blog. Weird.

https://siliconflorist.com

#oregon

Week ending May 3, 2024 - Oregon startup news

This week in Oregon startup news, we talk about 48 hours of frenzied activity in the AI (Artificial Intelligence) space, Built Oregon opens their applications for mentorship and support for Oregon consumer products (CPG) companies, the Oregon UAS (drone) Accelerator announces their inaugural class, and Demolicious title holder FanWagn looks to defend the belt. Let's get into it…

ABOUT SILICON FLORIST ----------

For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published Silicon Florist, a blog and podcast that covers founders, startups, entrepreneurship, tech, news, and events in the Portland, Oregon, startup community. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a startup or tech enthusiast, or simply intrigued by Portland's startup culture, Silicon Florist is your go-to source for the latest news, events, jobs, and opportunities in Portland Oregon's flourishing tech and startup scene. Join us in exploring the innovative world of startups in Portland, where creativity and collaboration meet.

ABOUT RICK TUROCZY ----------

Rick Turoczy has been working in, on, and around the Portland, Oregon, startup community for nearly 30 years. He has been recognized as one of the “OG”s of startup ecosystem building by the Kauffman Foundation. And he has been humbled by any number of opportunities to speak on stages from SXSW to INBOUND and from Kobe, Japan, to Muscat, Oman, including an opportunity to share his views on community building on the TEDxPortland stage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj98mr_wUA0).

All because of a blog. Weird.

https://siliconflorist.com

Week ending May 17, 2024 - Portland startup news

I sat down to visit with Red Dirt artist Kaitlin Butts. She returns to the 2024 Jackalope Jamboree in Pendleton on Friday June 28th. That same night, she will release her new album! Give a listen. This girl has it going on! And hear her music on 103.5 K-Wheat!

6/17 EMG's Doug Donoho Talks w/Kaitlin Butts

YellowTalk plays once a month on KCUW 104.1 FM-LP, usually the first Monday of the month at 4 pm.  KCUW 104.1 FM-LP is a small, non profit low power radio station located on the Umatilla Indian Reservation next to Pendleton, OR.

YellowTalk - YH Events & Optometry Student - July28

Radio broadcaster, Music Director, and audio producer. Brief work history, 22 years at KLRR Clear 101.7 Bend OR, 8 years at KECH 95 Sun Valley Idaho. Currently employed at Elkhorn Media Group, Pendleton Oregon, home of the world famous Pendleton Roundup!

Currently available for any voice over projects. Whether it is just a quick thirty second commercial, voice mail messaging or long form presentation, I offer quick turnaround.

Broadcasting from the homeland of the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla People. KCUW Radio has been on the airwaves since February 2, 2004. We are owned & operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

More than mildly obsessed with Portland, Oregon, startups

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