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:STANDARD DTSTART:20141102T020000 RDATE:20141102T020000 RDATE:20151101T020000 RDATE:20161106T020000 RDATE:20171105T020000 RDATE:20181104T020000 RDATE:20191103T020000 RDATE:20201101T020000 RDATE:20211107T020000 RDATE:20221106T020000 RDATE:20231105T020000 RDATE:20241103T020000 RDATE:20251102T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20150308T020000 RDATE:20150308T020000 RDATE:20160313T020000 RDATE:20170312T020000 RDATE:20180311T020000 RDATE:20190310T020000 RDATE:20200308T020000 RDATE:20210314T020000 RDATE:20220313T020000 RDATE:20230312T020000 RDATE:20240310T020000 RDATE:20250309T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150107T024919Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150126T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150126T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150107T024919Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150107T024919Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467592 DESCRIPTION:JANUARY 26 EVENT \;\n \;\nHi All - \;\nExcited to a nnounce our first event of 2015. Our sponsor and host is New Relic. See you on the 29th floor of the "\;big pink"\;! \;\n \;\nTopi c is: "\;Recruiting Challenges in Todays World for Startup Founders& quot\;\, with the awesome Susan Robinson. \;\nCan't wait to see you a ll! \;\n \;\n----------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ \;\nThe Speaker: \;\nWhen Susan was working on her Bachelor of Engineering and MBA\, she had no idea she wo uld one day run her own company. She started her career as a Software De veloper for a local software development company\, before moving up to a Project Manager which was her first experience in hiring talent. She le ft the corporate world to become a consultant for a Professional Service s organization for several years where she implemented ERP systems. Prio r to Y2K when there was a shortage of local talent to provide software r emediation\, she moved into technology staffing. In those 15 years sha h as experienced the highs and lows in hiring technology talent from Y2K\, .com bubble and burst\, the Great Recession and everything in between. because she loves what she does\, in November of 2013 sha started Tech T alent Link where she focuses on assisting companies find technology tale nt either on direct hire or temporary basis. \;\n \;\nHOW TO CONNE CT WITH US: \;\nIf you haven't joined yet our LinkedIn private group: PDX Women Founders Forum: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&\;gid =5088662&\;trk=anet_ug_hm \;\nDon't forget to follow us on Twitter : @WFF_PDX. \;\nhttp://pdxwomenfounders.org/ \;\n \;\n \;\ n*********************************************************************** ************************ \;\n \;\nPDX WOMEN FOUNDERS FORUM: \; \nWelcome to the Women Founders Forum! Up until now\, Portland has had n o group formally dedicated to supporting the unique opportunities and ch allenges that women founders face as well as promoting the value they cr eate. By creating a safe and supportive environment for professional &am p\; personal growth through a combination of in person &\; online net working and educational activities\, Women Founders Forum helps motivate d women in Portland create world-class businesses. \;\nLet’s keep thi s rolling! You will see more structured events with open discussions and workshops. Again\, the objective is to leverage this powerful network t o grow our respective businesses and capabilities. You value that and we heard it loud and clear. \;\nPLEASE INVITE OTHERS: this event is ope n to PDX-based women founders as well as aspiring entrepreneurs\, so do spread the word &\; bring friends. Looking forward to seeing you all at our next event! \;\nPaola &\; Liz \;\nDont forget to follow us on Twitter: @WFF_PDX \;\n \;\nCODE OF CONDUCT: \;\nCone of confidence policy: statements made by individuals both at our meetings and in our online forum are not to be shared with anybody outside the gr oup without the person's explicit approval. \;\nNo soliciting policy both at our meetings and in our online forum. \;\n \n\nTags: startups \, tech\, women\, pdxstartups\, womentech\, mentoring\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250467592 URL:https://pdxwomenfoundersforum.eventbrite.com SUMMARY:PDX Women Founders Forum LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150218T202244Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150309T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150309T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150218T202244Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150219T071807Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467916 DESCRIPTION:Hi All - \;\n \;\nOur own Liz Bacon - co-founder of the Women Founders Forum - will talk about the story of her startup\, from beginning to a very successful end. \;\n \;\nThis event is kindly sponsored by Tonkon Torp and TIE Oregon - thank you! \;\n \;\nTopi c is: "\;The Story Arc: Fireside chat with Liz Bacon"\;\, with t he awesome Liz Bacon. \;\n \;\nFindWellness founder Liz Bacon will talk candidly about her journey from inception to product launch\, all the way up to her company's recent acquisition. \;\nCan't wait to see you all! \n\nTags: startups\, tech\, women\, pdxstartups\, womentech\, mentoring\, coaching\, entrepreneurs\n\nImported from: http://calagator. org/events/1250467916 URL:https://pdxwomenfoundersforum.eventbrite.com SUMMARY:PDX Women Founders Forum LOCATION:Tonkon Torp LLP : 888 SW Fifth Ave\, Suite 1600\, Portland OR 9 7204 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160118T230354Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160203T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160203T150000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160118T230354Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160118T230354Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250469646 DESCRIPTION:You have a big idea\, maybe even a co-founder. But you'd like a second opinion before you sever all ties to paid employment\, loved o nes and regular meals. Time to Pitch for a Beer and get frank and fast f eedback from Portland Seed Fund managers! \;\n \;\nHow it works:&# 13\;\nFirst 50 to arrive get in free with an elevator pitch to the bounc er. Those who want to pitch PSF simply drop their names in a hat. 12 nam es will be drawn for 5-min power sessions with PSF managers Jim Huston\, Angela Jackson and Jenn Lynch. Ringler booths will be filled with other PSF alumni and mentors\, so you will garner additional feedback from gr eat sources even if your name didn't get drawn. Everyone gets a beer tic ket (and pizza). \;\n \;\nNo RSVP required. Doors will be closed a fter first 50 in.\n\nTags: portlandstartupweek\, portlandseedfund\, pitc h\, entrepreneurship\, pdxstartups\, pdxstartupweek\, startup\, entrepre neur\, startups\, entrepreneurs\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/e vents/1250469646 URL:http://www.portlandseedfund.com SUMMARY:Portland Startup Week: Portland Seed Fund Pitch for a Beer LOCATION:McMenamins Ringlers Pub: 1332 W Burnside St.\, Portland Oregon 9 7209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251121T235535Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251212T120000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251212T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251121T235535Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251203T161648Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482324 DESCRIPTION: \;\n \;\n EVENT DETAILS \;\n \;\n Name: Let’s Talk Accelerators \;\n Date: Friday\, December 12\, 2025 \;\n Ti me: 9:00am–12:00pm \;\n Location: \;\n \;\n Metro Re gion Innovation Hub \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n Agenda: \; \n \;\n 9:00–9:30 – Arrival\, check-in\, networking \;\n 9 :30–10:00 – Group Chat 1 \;\n 10:00–10:30 – Networking + Office Ho urs with Group 1 \;\n 10:30–11:00 – Group Chat 2 \;\n 11:00– 11:30 – Networking + Office Hours with Group 2 \;\n \;\n \;\n You’ll Meet: \;\n \;\n Group Chat 1 (9:30–10:00): \;\n \;\n Juan Barraza – Latino Founders \;\n Katharine Reinhold – B uilt Oregon \;\n Knowledge Murphy – Northwest Xcelerator \;\n Charlie Hersman – Oregon Pride in Business \;\n Arsh Haque – PSU Business Accelerator \;\n \;\n \;\n Group Chat 2 (10:30–11: 00): \;\n \;\n Josh Carter – Upstart Collective \;\n He ather Ellis – Oregon Bioscience \;\n Leo Ochoa – VertueLab \;\n Jack Phan – Oregon AI Accelerator \;\n \;\n \;\n Moderat or: \;\n Eileen Brewer \;\n \;\n Also meet: \;\n \;\n Matt Wilbur – PDX-based sales consultant \;\n *also available for office hours \;\n \;\n \;\n This event is part of \; \n \;\n Startup Cafe \;\n . \;\n \;\n \;\n This event is in conjunction with Propel PSU. \;\n \;\n Addition al Information: \;\n \;\n Coffee and donuts provided \;\n No preparation required—just bring questions \;\n \;\n \;\ n This Hub programming is supported by funding from Business Oregon. 3\;\n \;\n \;\n\n\nTags: metrohub\, accelerators\, startups\, pdxs tartups\, tech\, AI\, founders\, resources\, support\, entrepreneurs\n\n Imported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482324 URL:https://www.portlandmetrohub.org/event-details/lets-talk-accelerators SUMMARY:Let's Talk Accelerators LOCATION:Metro Region Innovation Hub: 2130 SW 5th\, Portland OR 97201 SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR