Portland Seed Fund borrows Y Combinator concepts, pledges 'tough love'

Re:Portland Seed Fund borrows Y Combinator concepts, pledges... by mountaineer on Saturday October 02, 2010 @03:20PM (#1751130)

They're taking the Y Combinator name in vain. They charge to apply and are just giving out loans? Another very entrepreneur unfriendly approach to boosting the startup environment in Portland.

So, let's summarize. Portland Angel Network charges, Oregon Angel Fund charges, Angel Oregon charges, Portland Ten charges and now the Portland seed fund charges.

Book me a ticket to the valley when I'm ready to pitch my next startup!

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Re:Portland Seed Fund borrows Y Combinator concepts, pledges... by jonmacdonald on Saturday October 02, 2010 @06:15PM (#1751488)

Very true, but in all fairness it would appear that Portland Ten is not in the same vein as the others listed, as they do not invest in your company.

However, I do think it is dishonest for everyone to be using the y-comb name recognition as a selling point for their own programs.

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