Week ending Nov 28, 2025 - Oregon startup news

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 Business Saturday
• 09:00 Secrets

OREGON STARTUP LINKS

• https://oregonuas.org/
• https://oregonaiaccelerator.com/
• Vibes.diy https://youtu.be/song8i98KQs
• Graze https://youtu.be/luP_pQYuanY
• Up for an interview…? https://sflo.me/interview
• Demolicious https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/32941153/demoliciouschampion-of-champions-portland-mcmenamins-mission-theater
• - Startup Ask Me Anything (AMA) https://youtube.com/live/dRATtXuSYLg

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