uBiome Co-founders Charged with Fraud

uBiome Co-founders Charged with Fraud

The co-founders of fecal testing startup uBiome are having a crappy month. On March 18, 2021, they were indicted in a California federal court on charges of healthcare fraud, wire fraud, and related conspiracy charges. And now the Securities and Exchange Commission is...
Jeff Bezos Steps Down as Amazon CEO

Jeff Bezos Steps Down as Amazon CEO

In July 1995, Jeff Bezos launched a book-selling website called Amazon. His first office was his garage, and his computers used so much power he couldn’t vacuum without blowing a fuse. Early company meetings were held in the local Barnes and Noble, since they had the...
Prosper Portland Launches Small Business Grant Fund

Prosper Portland Launches Small Business Grant Fund

Prosper Portland is, according to the organization’s website, the economic and urban development agency for Portland, Oregon. It is overseen by a board of volunteer citizens appointed by the city’s mayor, and by the City Council. It gives the agency flexibility,...