BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Calagator METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T020000 RDATE:20260308T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260416T043929Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260423T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260423T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260416T043929Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260416T043929Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482534 DESCRIPTION:The next wave of AI innovation is being built right here in t he Pacific Northwest. \;\n \;\nJoin us on April 22 for the TAO AI Startup Innovation Sandbox — an exciting evening showcasing a curated gr oup of early-stage AI startups with strong regional roots and bold plans to build across Oregon and Washington. \;\n \;\nThis live pitch c ompetition brings together standout Pre-Seed and Seed-stage founders as they present their mission\, product capabilities\, and market opportuni ty — competing for recognition from a panel of investors who will vote o n a standout winner. \;\n \;\nWhat to Expect \;\n Investor “Rev erse Pitch” Panel \;\n Hear directly from investors on their portfoli o priorities\, technology focus areas\, and the gaps they’re actively lo oking to fill. \;\n \;\n Live Startup Pitch Competition \;\n W atch a curated group of early-stage AI startups pitch their ideas and co mpete in real time. \;\n \;\n High-Impact Networking \;\n Conn ect with founders\, investors\, and senior leaders shaping the region’s innovation economy. \;\nAgenda: \;\n \;\n5:30 - 6:00PM: Arri val\, Registration and Networking \;\n \;\n6:00 - 7:30PM: Prese nters \;\n \;\n7:30 - 8:00PM: Networking\n\nTags: TAO\n\nImport ed from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482534 URL:https://web.cvent.com/event/df647f26-4b9b-45d9-ad8f-07b1126ee6b3/summ ary?previewToken=581654d1ea0cb1cfd73bbaa0c259ca866d562e285ea25deb43a15bd a8cf2cc574816801d3f5e4bb6c265a39255cece5203dfc3def99b4ed1d1e2e7ba3a12a60 4 SUMMARY:TAO: AI Startup Innovation Sandbox LOCATION:UpStart Collective (westside): 2130 SW 5th Ave\, Portland\, OR 9 7201 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR