Portland Oregon/Startup City
by Mark Grimes
A pocket-sized reference book for entrepreneurs in Portland, Oregon
Details
The Portland, Oregon Startup City book is loaded with reference material for the entrepreneur in Portland looking to launch and grow their company. Over 101 up-to-date resources to help founders build momentum and gain traction for their business efforts.
Project Status
After over 18 months of research, compiling, writing, and rewriting, the book is finally ready to be professionally edited, laid out, designed, and polished. The final product will be a 32-page, pocket-sized notebook.
Manufacturing Plan
The book will be printed at Scout Books, a boutique book printer located in Portland, Oregon known for their quality and attention to detail.
The paper beaded bracelets are made by Life in Africa.
Transparent Use of Funds
Money is being allocated towards book layout, graphic designer, cover designer, printing, packaging and distribution. Funds in excess of book printing and related expenses will be distributed 100% transparently through the microfinance platform, Kiva, where we’ve supported 7,257 entrepreneurs to date, over 98% of which are women in developing countries.
Live Updates on Startup Radio Network
We’re launching this campaign in conjunction with a 24-hour Startupathon hosted on the Startup Radio Network, where we’ll be rewarding supporters with some podcast-related shoutouts live on-air.
Tune in to the Startup Radio Network and listen live starting at 10 AM PDT on Monday, April 2, 2018 and continuing through a full 24 hours until 10 AM PDT on Tuesday, Aprili 3, 2018. In addition, there will be encore performances every day in April.
