Rix Kramlich is CEO for the new company DXM, a new AI-powered system aimed at creative professionals. Rix brings 30 years of experience to his leadership of DXM, including work at large companies like Macromedia, ABB, i2 Technologies and most recently Blurb. He dares to dream of a world where AI and creatives flourish together. What do you dare to dream?

Shane Mishler is the COO for SD Tech, a leading managed IT service provider. Shane is actively involved in all of the company’s investments, clients, strategic franchise partners, and expansion activities. During his tenure, the company’s revenue has more than tripled, and their active client list includes over 200 companies. Shane dares to dream of a world where technology and people can truly work together. What do you dare to dream?

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Hamed Fesharaki is a startup founder with a vision to turn dentists into dental super-stars. His company Adra uses AI and analytics to improve both the patient experience and the dentist's professional experience. Hamed shares with us his company's experience in Y Combinator and his dreams of creating a better future for all dental patients. What do you dare to dream?

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David Ngene is the co-founder and CEO of new component-and-sustainability startup Pacmodo. He is an industry leading designer, innovator, and intrapreneur who has worked on flagship franchises for Nike, with experience spanning every major global footwear category. David talked to us about his personal journey to creating his own startup and the world he dares to dream. What do you dare to dream?

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Deepthi Madhava is a Partner at Oregon Venture Fund, Oregon's largest early stage investor, where she evaluates and advises regional startups and growth companies across multiple sectors and business models. Deepthi also also serves as a Board Director at Oregon Entrepreneurs Network, helping early-stage and investment-ready startups in Oregon. Deepthi dreams of the rebuilding of Oregon as a hub for innovation. What do you dare to dream?

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Damola Omotosho is a CTO in Residence in the Microsoft for Startups team and is also the founder of several startups himself -- including CardCraft, which won the Emerging Entrepreneur Award from OEN in 2023 here in Portland. He serves often as an entrepreneurial guide for other startup leaders, and Damola talked to us about his personal journey and the world he dares to dream. What do you dare to dream?

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Daniel Carroll is the founder and leader for the startup Amplimind, which launched Makewell this year as a new product. He’s a dynamic leader in the AI realm, with a great history in the creation of new technology products, including products using crypto and blockchain. He’s also an Army Veteran with a solid history of service to the USA – and we’re super happy to welcome our first guest from Georgia technology ecosystem to the show. What do you dare to dream?

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Portland mover and shaker Josh Carter joins us this week to talk about building infrastructure and communities in the PNW that can create a nurturing tech ecosystem for startups and tech entrepreneurs. We talk about the UpStart Collective, Demolicious, PDXWIT, PIE and more! Josh dreams that Portland can become a rich and vibrant tech hub. What do you dare to dream?

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Happy Valentine's Day -- we are so happy to talk this week with Kellan Navarre, the founder and CEO of the great Portland startup Goddess Mousse. Fantastic to hear about her startup journey and how she's been innovating in bringing a new and healthy (and very yummy!) product to market, just in time for Valentine's week! Kellan dreams of a world where even the most healthy food products are delicious and nutritious. What do you dare to dream?

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Raine Bergstrom brings his decades of experience to the podcast this week -- he's worked closely with giants of the software industry, from Paul Allen to the inventors of the AIM product line to Intel's IoT experts. Raine has deep expertise in scaling a team, growing a company and creating millions in shareholder value. In this episode, Raine brings us up to speed on the current state of data analytics at INRIX, messaging protocols from his experience at ZipWhip and AOL and the future of generative AI. Raine dreams of a world where nonprofits can use the insights of business to accelerate their missions. What do you dare to dream?

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