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Think Local, Act Global: Growing A Startup Ecosystem

January 23, 2013 by Justin Thiele Leave a Comment

Portland is a proud city. We’re proud of our identity, our culture, our environment, and (somehow) our weather. We’re proud of our own startup ecosystem and we try not live in the shadows of the Bay Area, New York, Seattle, Boston, or Boulder. And now, the Portland startup ecosystem is thriving in a way that … [Read more…]

Choosing whose advice you’ll accept.

January 17, 2013 by Justin Thiele Leave a Comment

As I’ve talked about before, I’ve been lucky to have access to some amazing mentor networks (TechStars, True, PSF, PIE, etc). Choosing whose advice to listen to and whose to ignore is one of the most important skills you can learn. The key is finding mentors who not only have relevant first-hand experience but also … [Read more…]

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