First Waves of Funding¶
During the HACKBOAT 2025 cruise I delivered an update on the Portland Hacker Foundation after its initial grant cycle.
Highlights¶
- Announced the first three micro-grants backing hardware security, AI red-teaming, and privacy tooling.
- Shared early research outcomes and how the foundation mentors teams through monthly office hours.
- Outlined governance plans and community partnerships for the rest of 2025.
Resources¶
- Slides: coming soon
- Grants program: https://deanpierce.net/talks/portland-hacker-foundation/