Step into the World of JavaScript Programming!

Ever wanted to create your own game while mastering JavaScript? Here's your chance! On Friday, March 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM PST / 7:00 PM CST / 8:00 PM EST, join us for "Creating a Snake Game from Scratch Using JavaScript with Erik Gross."

In this live, hands-on workshop, Erik Gross, Co-Founder of The Tech Academy, will guide you step-by-step through the process of creating a fully functional Snake game. Whether you’re new to JavaScript or looking to enhance your coding skills, this interactive session will help you take your programming knowledge to the next level.

Seats are limited, so don’t wait—reserve your spot now! Dive into the world of game development and bring this classic game to life with JavaScript.

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Do you write science fiction / fantasy, or would you like to? If so, join us!

Newcomers are always welcome! If you have not previously attended, please RSVP and email the host at alternateworlds.writers@gmail.com to receive the week's member submission. We ask that you observe for one session to get a feel for the group.

The host will take sign-ups for submissions each week. Submissions may be up to 9500 words, sent to the organizer via email at alternateworlds.writers@gmail.com by end of day Thursday.

The writer may indicate at the beginning or end of their submission if they prefer readers to address a certain area or question(s). If this is not indicated, it will be assumed the writer is seeking general feedback.

Critique format is round robin, with the writer opening and ending the session, but otherwise giving the floor to group members for sharing their insights, positive and critical, but always delivered in a professional and graceful manner.

Members are free to mark up and write comments on submissions and give/send to the writer, but this is not required. In general, please give the writer and their work the attention and treatment you would expect yourself.

In the interest of building community, discretionary time may be occupied with "write-ins" (co-working sessions), conversation, and/or book clubs.

Members are encouraged to join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/X7h7w62WwU

Midlands Library 805 Southeast 122nd Avenue · Portland, OR

Join us at the Metro Region Innovation Hub for a time of workshops, networking, mentorship, and coffee! This event is the perfect opportunity for founders and startup partners to connect, learn, and level up.

Whether you're just starting out, or a seasoned founder, you'll walk away with some fresh ideas and valuable connections.

Agenda

9:00a - 12:00p - Main Event Space General networking, coffee, and donuts.

9:30a - 10:30a - Workshop 1 Crafting the Ideal Email Marketing Onboarding Sequence - Led by Megan Eckman - Creative Consultant @ Fat Cap Design

11:00a - 12:00p - Workshop 2 Brag Better! An Interactive Workshop to Help You Tell Your Story - Led by Nadya Duke Boone - Executive Coach, Writer, Former Chief Product Officer and Founder @ BragLunch.com

In this 2-day Agile Fluency Game Facilitators' workshop, you will experience the Agile Fluency Game simulation and learn how to facilitate the game for others.

About the Agile Fluency Game

The Agile Fluency Game is a physical board game designed by James Shore and Arlo Belshee, which authentically simulates 2.5 years (10 seasons) on a software development team. Inspired by modern "Euro-style" board game experiences such as Settlers of Catan, the game focuses on the experience of team members using agile practices and approaches. It was developed so that experiments that occur in game play lead to new insights about your real-world options. Game players learn about the benefits and trade-offs of adopting agile practices. Of course, you must also deliver features! Or what's the point?

During game play, you'll decide how to invest your effort. Your quest is to decide how best to spend your limited time. Do you develop features or learn new practices? Which features? Which practices? Features are the only way to earn points, but agile practices help you do more.

Your boss is entirely focused on results. As long as you deliver a great product to your customers, she doesn't care how you do it. She needs to see regular flow of new features, but other than that, the choices are up to you. Your challenge is to find the right mid of features and practices to get the most money possible.

One session with a retrospective on your play may be all you need to stimulate actionable insights. Yet the game challenges prior assumptions, and most players enjoy the opportunity to try for a better score. Each time brings greater understanding of the benefits, trade-offs, and investments you need to succeed.

When and Where to Use the Game

We've used the game with positive results at many different levels of the organization. It's great for: - Introducing agile attitudes and expectations to middle managers, directors, and VPs who don't know a lot about software development. - Encouraging agile engineering practices among a number of teams by playing with cross-team groups. - Identifying potential shifts in workflows and practices by playing with cross-functional dev teams, and the non-dev individuals that work closely with the teams in roles such as QA, architects, marketing, and managers. - Of course, with any learning game the debrief is important, regardless of what group is playing. That's when the real insights occur.

Join the Portland AWS User Group for a full day of AI Governance!

We are thrilled to invite you to the first AI Governance Day hosted by the Portland AWS User Group. Learn from expert speakers and tech leaders about AI governance, ask your burning questions, network with fellow techies, and join interactive demonstrations. Join us for one session or come hang out all day!

📍 Location: AWS Elemental (PDX13) 📍 Address: 1320 SW Broadway #400, Portland, OR 97201 Access: You MUST be registered on Meetup.com and bring a photo ID to attend this event.

Schedule:

9:00 - 9:30 am Doors & Donuts & Coffee Sponsored by ProFocus Technology 9:45 - 10:00 am Welcome from AWS User Group Leaders! 10:00 - 11:00 am Role of Data Engineering in AI Governance with Andrew Kalik 11:00 - 11:15 am BREAK 11:15 - 12:15 pm The Weaponization of AI, Its Impact on Organizations, and How to Respond with Trey Blalock 12:15 - 1:15 LUNCH - Lite bites & snacks provided! 1:15 - 2:15 Use AWS Well-Architected to Navigate & Evolve Enterprise AI Governance with Logan Kleier & Emily Soward 2:15 - 2:45 Interactive Session with Logan Kleier & Emily Soward 2:45 - 3:00 pm BREAK 3:00 - 4:30 pm Hands-on Workshop: AI Governance Tools with Karthik Rajendran 4:30 - 4:45 pm Closing Remarks! 5:00 pm Event Close - Please plan to leave the building before 5 pm. Speaker Bios: Trey Blalock is a highly respected Chief Information Security Officer and security researcher who has performed extensive work in almost every security domain for some of the world's largest corporations and governments. He has managed all aspects of security for one of the world's largest financial transaction hubs, performed hundreds of penetration tests for Fortune 500 companies, and has performed forensics for several high-profile cases such as "Donald Vance vs. Donald Rumsfeld."

Andrew Kalik is the Director of Data Engineering at NBCUniversal, leading data-driven solutions for business insights. He is an AWS Community Builder in the Data category and a Certified Scrum Master and Scrum Product Owner. With a background in computer science, he actively contributes to the tech community and participates in industry events, including the Portland AWS User Group.

Logan Kleier is a technical product manager with 10 years of experience across startups and enterprise environments. He's currently a Senior Product Manager at AWS for Trusted Advisor and Well Architected. He's also built Oracle Cloud's Center for Internet Security foundational benchmarks and a concert ticket comparison platform that predicts with 95% accuracy when concert ticket prices go up or down. His career path includes roles as a startup founder twice over, creating ML systems that saved clients 30% on Office 365 costs and serving as the City of Portland's CISO where he built PCI-DSS compliant payment systems handling $180M annually, and developing one of America's largest public WiFi networks. With expertise in cloud computing, and security and compliance, Logan brings a balanced blend of technical knowledge and plain English focus on what do customers and users actually want.

Emily Soward is a leader in AI, ML, and Generative AI Security & Privacy, fostering collaboration between AI and Security communities while advising AWS customers, including Fortune 100 companies and public sector organizations, on AI vision and production readiness. With expertise in AI SDLC, AI Observability, and large-scale strategic AI initiatives, she focuses on governance, compliance, and operational resilience across industries such as critical infrastructure, healthcare, and manufacturing. A contributor to AWS' Well-Architected Framework and Cloud Adoption Framework, she plays a key role in Responsible AI, Generative AI Security, and AI Privacy.

Karthik Rajendran is a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS, with diverse Enterprise architecture experience across Finance, Retail, Insurance and energy sectors. He has over 20 years of experience architecting and building distributed, hybrid, and cloud native applications. His passion is helping enterprise customers with their cloud migration journey. Outside work passions include Milky Way photography and motorcycles.

🔗 Join our Slack community: AWS Portland User Group Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and level up your cloud skills!

Join us at the Metro Region Innovation Hub for a time of workshops, networking, mentorship, and coffee! This event is the perfect opportunity for founders and startup partners to connect, learn, and level up.

Whether you're just starting out, or a seasoned founder, you'll walk away with some fresh ideas and valuable connections.

Agenda

• 9a - 12p - Main Event Space / General networking, coworking, mentor office hours
• 9:30a - 10:30a - Workshop 1 / TBD
• 11a - 12p - Workshop 2 / TBD

Step into the world of Python programming with a fun, interactive workshop designed for beginners and coding enthusiasts!

On Friday, March 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM PST / 7:00 PM CST / 8:00 PM EST, join Erik Gross, Co-Founder of The Tech Academy, as he guides you through building a classic Tic-Tac-Toe game from scratch.

This hands-on session will introduce you to essential programming concepts and game logic while you create your own playable version of Tic-Tac-Toe. It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn Python in a creative and engaging way!

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out—register now and bring your coding ideas to life.

If you’re feeling stuck in your career, unsure of your next step, or frustrated by endless job applications, recruiter ghosting, and interviews that go nowhere, this workshop is for you.

Join Gaurav Valani as he walks you through the proven strategies that have helped hundreds of professionals land high six-figure jobs that align with their career goals.

In this exclusive Tech Talk Replay, Gaurav will break down the exact process that successful job seekers use to navigate the market with confidence, stand out to top employers, and secure the roles they deserve.

Gaurav’s journey is proof that the right strategy changes everything. After cycling through ten dead-end jobs, facing multiple layoffs, and struggling with career uncertainty, he turned it all around—building a multi-million dollar company, becoming one of the youngest executives at a publicly traded company, and helping thousands of professionals create meaningful, purpose-driven careers.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights, elevate your career strategy, and network with like-minded professionals.

Curious about the magic behind computers?

Join us on March 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM CT / 8:00 PM ET for a fascinating live event: The Secrets of Computers: How They Really Work.

Hosted by Erik Gross, Senior Software Developer and Co-Founder of The Tech Academy, this free event will reveal the inner workings of computers in a way that's easy to understand.

From the fundamental principles to the cutting-edge technologies powering our devices, Erik will demystify the systems that keep our digital world running.

Whether you're looking to deepen your tech knowledge or are simply intrigued by how computers function, this session will provide valuable insights for everyone.

This is your chance to explore the powerful world of computing like never before.

Join us at the Metro Region Innovation Hub for a time of workshops, networking, mentorship, and coffee! This event is the perfect opportunity for founders and startup partners to connect, learn, and level up.

Whether you're just starting out, or a seasoned founder, you'll walk away with some fresh ideas and valuable connections.

Agenda

• 9a - 12p - Main Event Space / General networking, coworking, mentor office hours
• 9:30a - 10:30a - Workshop 1 / Supercharge your Business Plan with AI
• 11a - 12p - Workshop 2 / Demystifying Pitch Decks (hands-on workshop)

Are you ready to dive into the world of programming? Join Erik Gross, Co-Founder of The Tech Academy, on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM PST / 7:00 PM CST / 8:00 PM EST for a live, interactive workshop where you'll learn to create your very own Classic Minesweeper Game using JavaScript.

In this hands-on session, Erik will guide you step-by-step through the process of building this iconic game. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced coder looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop is designed to be fun, accessible, and educational for everyone. You'll gain practical experience coding with JavaScript, learn how to create dynamic and interactive web applications, and walk away with a completed Minesweeper game to showcase your skills.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to explore the possibilities of programming and bring this classic game to life.

This workshop by Biotech Bootcamp is designed to provide insights into the operational and strategic considerations for scaling up a MedTech or biotech startup, including project management, team building, and managing growth phases. Attendees will walk away understanding the startup lifecycle and risks, and will be empowered to scale "people and processes" at the appropriate times.

Location: 4640 S Macadam Ave Suite 230 Portland, OR 97239

Presented by

Travis Rappleye is a MedTech professional with over 24 years of experience in pre-commercial product development, project management, and operations. He is passionate about organizing and efficiently managing startup MedTech projects to make the most out of an organization's resources. In addition to practicing, he supports the next generation of MedTech professionals by lecturing at San Jose State University in the Biomedical Engineering program, and is developing standalone educational programming for MedTech founders.

Start 2025 Strong—Lead with Confidence, Resilience & Agency!


The start of a new year brings both opportunities and challenges, especially in high-stakes environments where leadership demands are high. Whether you’re navigating workplace dynamics, managing difficult business relationships, or tackling personal challenges, the pressure to succeed without losing your values or joy can feel overwhelming. Forcing resilience without agency is the road to burnout!

This breakthrough workshop is designed to help you overcome pressures and thrive—no matter the situation. Through a transformative framework and practical tools, you’ll gain the clarity, confidence, and resilience to: - Lead with presence and purpose. - Manage challenges with self-awareness and sovereignty. - Stay grounded and aligned with your values—even in high-pressure environments.

What You’ll Learn:
 ✅ Spot the subtle, early signs of stress that can derail your focus and well-being. ✅ Identify reactive patterns and discover how to shift them. ✅ Apply a transformative framework to lead with dignity, self-worth, and integrity. ✅ Practice powerful somatic and reflective techniques to stay centered and in control of your responses. ✅ Align your actions with your values to lead with resilience, agency and joy in any setting.

Who Should Attend:

This interactive session is for leaders, founders, and professionals in any industry ready to: - Elevate their leadership. - Build the clarity, confidence and agency in decision-making. - Thrive in their career, business, and personal life.

Event Details: 📅 Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:30AM - 11:30 PM Pacific Time 📍 Location: NedSpace, Portland 💰 Price: 👉🏽$10 Early Bird (ends 1/22/25) | $20 Regular (after 1/22/25) 🔗 Registration Link: https://bit.ly/4jbdR3l

Spots are limited—don’t wait to take the first step toward a thriving year!

♻️ Feel free to share this with anyone in your network who’s ready to elevate their leadership and start the new year with purpose and power.

Hey, Portlandpreneurs and hackers! Yes it's that time again. Are you ready for an evening filled with inspiration, connection, and some new possibility / inspiration? :-) Then Join us for an unforgettable night celebrating women who are shaping the world of AI—and join us together in building a stronger, more vibrant tech and AI community right here in Portland! 📅 When: Thursday December 12th, 6pm-8pm, ( Practical Workshop registration open Monday) 📍 Where: NEDSPACE,Address: 707 SW Washington St #1100, Portland, OR 97205 - Phone: (503) 998-5455 💡 Tickets: It’s totally FREE (because good vibes shouldn’t cost a thing). RSVP now to save your spot—join us, and we’ll see you there! 🌟 What’s Happening:

Amazing Talks: Join us as we learn from local women trailblazing in AI—how they’re innovating, creating, and making waves in industries you didn’t even know AI touched! Hands-On Demos: Join us to get up close and personal with projects that’ll blow your mind. Seriously, this is the kind of tech magic you don’t want to miss. Meaningful Connections: Whether you’re a total newbie, an AI pro, or just curious about what all the buzz is about, join us and find your people. Bring your questions, ideas, and maybe even your best AI puns. 😉 💡 Special Highlights:

This event is lovingly shaped by the incredible Rebecca Bauman with input from Sce Pike. Rebecca is our new Portland Chapter co-organizer, and this themed event was her brainchild! 🎉 Inspired by a similar event in Seattle, we took Rebecca’s vision and ran with it. Please give her a warm welcome—we’re beyond excited to see her energy and leadership make waves in Portland’s tech scene. Rebecca and Faris (Nedspace) have something else brewing: we’re planning a brand-new lunchtime tech mixer event for Portland (AI-focused but exploring divergent verticals). Got ideas? Want to collaborate? Join us and stop by for a chat—we’re all ears and can’t wait to hear your thoughts. I will be working you all with a clipboard on what outcomes you might look for and the event will be open to all egardless of tech or vocation. OUR FIRST FREE WORKSHOP TALK FOR YOU!::"Prompt MVP's: Conversations with your ideas" (30 minute practical) - Surj Patel. We’re dreaming up a hands-on workshop SERIES designed to be entirely pragmatic, aimed at two tiers: 1) Experienced coders looking to build functional AI apps in just a few minutes (yes, a few minutes—check out clov.ing) and 2) Business exec beginners ready to dive into AI tinkering to use AI to craft their career and day-to-day. These may be at the lunchtime session according to demand.We want these workshops to be accessible—free or under $50—and packed with real-world value. Do you have ideas, feedback, timing suggestions (Evenings suck for learning), or want to collaborate? Teach? Sponsor? Let us know! I’ll be working a clipboard that evening while we talk. 🌍 Who’s It For? Literally everyone! If you’ve got a spark of curiosity about AI or just want to hang out with some of Portland’s smartest and most creative minds, join us for this one-of-a-kind event. Let’s celebrate women in AI, make new friends, and geek out over the amazing future we’re building together. 🛑 A Quick Note from Me: I missed the last event—so sorry about that! My new responsibilities with the federal government had me whisked away to Washington, D.C., on the same day. But I’m here now, and I’m so excited to reconnect. Join us and let’s make this event amazing! This isn’t just an event—it’s a celebration of curiosity, innovation, and community, brought to you by AI Tinkerers Portland. We’re all about sharing ideas, learning from each other, and having fun while we’re at it. 💫 Don’t wait—join us and get ready for an unforgettable evening. See you there! 🎉

You’re invited to an exclusive Radious pop-up coworking day brought to you by Oregon Techworks Association.

During the event there’ll be coworking areas for togetherness, breakout rooms for private conversations or calls, and of course, a delicious lunch with guest speakers leading a fireside chat.

Stop by for an hour or two or stay the whole day. But make sure to reserve your spot - seats are limited!

Over lunch we'll be discussing Wellness That Works — A Holistic Approach to Health in the Workplace.

This engaging session, led by experts from Fundamental Fitness Labs, will dive into the symbiotic relationship between personal wellness and corporate success.

→ Join us for coworking, networking, and lively discussions all while enjoying a beautiful Radious space right in your neighborhood!

Seats are limited, so please be sure to reserve your spot as soon as possible by emailing carol@radious.pro.

Entrepreneurship is a path filled with purpose, innovation, and growth—but also with unique challenges that can wear down even the most passionate founders. The constant demands, isolation, and pressure to succeed can build up, creating chronic stress that, if left unchecked, leads to burnout.

In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn to recognize and address the subtle triggers of stress before they accumulate, explore methods to manage self-doubt and fear of failure, and identify practical ways to maintain balance and clarity. Through a combination of real-world insights and a unique framework for resilience, we’ll cover:

• Recognizing early signs of stress that may lead to burnout
• Managing uncertainty and finding your center amidst rapid change
• Working with fears, imposter syndrome, and moments of self-doubt
• Tools to stay grounded, even when resources feel scarce
• Realigning with purpose and creating sustainable work-life boundaries

Whether you're in the early stages or scaling up, this workshop offers valuable strategies to navigate the entrepreneurial journey without sacrificing well-being, integrity, or personal growth. Join us to learn how you can lead yourself and your venture with resilience and authenticity.

BSidesPDX 2024 is an information security and hacking conference bringing together top local talent to learn, share, and hack. Over 35 sessions and events will be held in downtown Portland. Registration is open now online for General Admission and Workshop Registration opens Wednesday 10/16.

ONLINE REGISTRATION: https://bsides-pdx.square.site/product/bsidespdx2024/21

DAY OF REGISTRATION: - In Person Registration on Third Floor, Room 338 beginning at 8:30am on 10/25. See website for more details.

ABOUT BSIDES PDX BSides Portland is a tax-exempt charitable 501(c)(3) organization founded with the mission to cultivate the Pacific Northwest information security and hacking community by creating local inclusive opportunities for learning, networking, collaboration, and teaching.

PDXOSGeo is covering a number of topics this month, including a debrief on the NACIS Annual meeting, a lightning round of map demos, GIS Day planning, and a brief workshop on OpenStreetMap's Tasking Manager to learn how you can get involved in disaster relief mapping. Join us Wednesday 10/23 6:30pm | Hot Lips Pizza @ the Natural Capital Center 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland OR. https://pdxosgeo.org/

Invention Lab is a 2-day, hands-on workshop designed for high school students with a passion for creating and launching their own business! Expert business owners will guide you through the entire process, helping you take your idea from concept to reality. We’ll give you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in entrepreneurship—if you’re serious about starting a business, this is the workshop for you!

Throughout the workshop, you’ll explore the full invention process, learning how to brainstorm, design, prototype, and pitch your ideas. Whether it’s a product, service, or innovative solution, Invention Lab gives you everything you need to bring your vision to life. Plus, this experience serves as the perfect introduction to the TYE (TiE Young Entrepreneurs) Program, where you can continue to grow and sharpen your entrepreneurial skills.

What You’ll Receive: - Mentorship from the pros: Learn directly from successful entrepreneurs. - Hands-on learning: Turn your ideas into actionable prototypes and plans. - All-inclusive experience: We provide lunch, snacks, and all necessary materials. - Expand your network: Make new friends and connect with like-minded aspiring entrepreneurs.

If you're ready to build something amazing and take the first step toward becoming a business owner, sign up for Invention Lab today!

Visit the Website link for more information!

Limited scholarships available; inquire at STEM@BESThq.net

Ready to go deeper with Minecraft and turn a vision into reality? Interested in TinkerCAD, Legos and 3D Printing? Join us for a special week of hand-on learning themed around identifying and building a pathway toward turning bits and bytes into phycial reality.

Join us to learn new skills, apply technology tools and have fun:

STEAM Summer Minecraft to Matter Camp - For Students 5th - 10th Grades Camp daily M-Fr from 1pm-5pm; 8/19-23 at BESThq (Limited to 12 participants) Learn More about our approach at STEAM Pathways Program This workshop is suitable for students aged 9 -16 who are interested in learning to apply Minecraft and technology in a creative environment. It will draw upon their creativity as well as critical thinking skills while learning new concepts which are applied to the projects they develop. The workshop is perfect for youth with an experience level looking to go next level in application of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM).

Learning Outcomes

1: Advance techniques to build a project/object with Minecraft 2: Learn to use Tinkercad with export and import of projects 3: Learn to use a 3D printer to make an object 4: Learn to plan out a build or a project 5: Learn to make changes to have positive effects on a project/build 6: Learn to test products that are produced 7: Have fun with STEAM The goals for this program are to create a collaborative setting with a small group of students from different backgrounds to increase creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving skills, and to introduce STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) as possible careers.

Below is a video highlighting notable figures who emphasize the importance of STEAM:

https://youtu.be/nKIu9yen5nc

PC, Java based; Ok to bring your machine/laptop, yet we have laptops available.

Waiver and Release form for STEAM Pathways - all participants required to provide signed copy of form.

Special thanks to all those supporting STEAM Pathways for community; Select opportunity for scholarships available. Interested in becoming an event sponsor and/or scholarship? Email STEM@BESThq.net and check out

Sponsor Sign-up Page HERE

The EMF Explorer Badge is an electromagnetic frequency sensing circuit that lets you listed to the world of hidden electromagnetic frequencies around you.

This workshop will involve building the EMF circuit on a breadboard and experimenting with different values. Then, there is a chance to build your own EMF Explorer kit and join us on a sound exploration walkabout.

The completed PCB can also be worn as a badge on a lanyard, used to illuminate yourself at night, and be ready to sniff out hidden EMF signals with the use of headphones. No previous electronics experience is required to appreciate and use this badge, and it’s a great way to learn more about your world by exploring the different properties of our surroundings. The kit requires soldering and runs on two AAA batteries.

We're starting free in-person workshops...cause we all gotta level up! We're calling it "Startup School".

The main topic of this workshop is... "How to Get Your First Customers".

Our 2 speakers are Pat Cheung and Andreeas Trattner, and they'll share their journey on getting their first customers.

Pat Cheung is the founder of Fanlist. He'll share details on how he landed his first 50 customers through a tradeshow. He'll walk through all the tactics he used to sponsor a tradeshow booth, what went well, what didn't, and how he did it on a budget...with a full breakdown of costs.

Andreeas Trattner is the founder of reachtools. Andreeas will speak on his journey in acquiring initial users as a bootstrapper. He will cover leveraging his network, utilizing Google Ads, and his strategy for creating a direct mail campaign in 2024, as well as the limitations of these approaches.

Space is limited...so RSVP's are required! Optional group lunch at nearby food carts after the meetup!

Date: Friday, Aug 2 Time: 10a - 12p Location: Kiln Coworking Space 1120 SE Madison St Portland, OR 97214

A big thank you to Kiln for hosting us. You can read more about their co-working space at https://kiln.com/communities/portland/

Come join The Tech Academy at this very special free introductory online coding class, delivered by Senior-Level Software Developer, and our Co-Founder (Erik Gross). In it, Erik will show you how to build a “Tic-Tac-Toe” video game using the popular programming language: Python.

Attend on Zoom at 5:00 p.m. PST (7 CST / 8 EST), on July 12 (Friday evening).

This live Python class is for people who have never written code before, and in it Mr. Gross will explain every line of code in plain English. All technical terms and concepts will be defined simply. Python is one of the most-used programming languages in the world and you’ll get a taste of it here!

Confirm your attendance now at this fun and very special Intro to coding class!

Meetup link: https://bit.ly/Erikworkshop0712 Eventbrite link: https://bit.ly/ErikworkshopE0712

Join The Tech Academy at this free, online intro to coding class, hosted live by Erik Gross (our Co-Founder), where he will show you how to create the game “Hangman” using one of the top programming languages in the world: Python.

The class will be held on Zoom on June 28 (Friday evening) starting at 5:00 p.m. PST (7 CST/8 EST).

This workshop is for people who have never written code before, and in it, Mr. Gross will explain every line of code in plain English. All technical terms and concepts will be defined simply.

Register now for The Tech Academy’s fun, simple and educational Intro to Python coding class!

Meetup link: https://bit.ly/ErikWorkShop0628 Eventbrite link: https://bit.ly/ErikWorkshopE0628

Join The Tech Academy on Zoom at 5:00 p.m. PST (7 CST / 8 EST) for our live online event entitled “Using ChatGPT to Prepare for Interviews” on June 21 (Friday evening).

The host of this webinar is Erik Gross (our Co-Founder) and he is not only an experienced software developer who has been working in tech for decades, he is an expert in AI and leveraging ChatGPT. At this free workshop, we will cover how to ace interviews with AI. And don’t worry, no cheating is involved! This will be ethical usage of ChatGPT.

Register for this valuable, yet free, event now!

Meetup link: https://bit.ly/ErikWorkShop0621 Eventbrite link: https://bit.ly/ErikWorkshopE0621

Learn how to create your very own text-based adventure game, similar to the classic game Zork, at this live class delivered by the Co-Founder of The Tech Academy.

This online workshop will teach the basics of the popular programming language Python, and you can join us on Zoom at 5:00 p.m. PST (7 CST / 8 EST), on June 14 (Friday evening).

This live class is for people who have never written code before, and in it Mr. Gross will explain every line of code in plain English. All technical terms and concepts will be defined simply. Python is one of the most-used programming languages in the world and you’ll get a taste of it here!

Confirm your attendance now for this fun and educational Intro to Python coding class!

Meetup link: https://bit.ly/ErikWorkShop0614 Eventbrite link: https://bit.ly/ErikWorkshopE0614

Artificial intelligence is growing in use and power every day. And unfortunately, it is increasingly being used to scam users through complex schemes and even hacking.

In this free workshop, Erik Gross (Co-Founder of The Tech Academy) will give students tools and resources to protect themselves from AI. He will also show you how to recognize if something was generated by a human or artificial intelligence.

Join The Tech Academy on Zoom at 5:00 p.m. PST (7 CST / 8 EST) for this live online event on June 7 (Friday evening).

Register for this special and useful event now!

Meetup link: https://bit.ly/ErikWorkShop0607 Eventbrite link: https://bit.ly/ErikWorkshopE0607

Join The Tech Academy as we create the popular and classic game “Connect 4” using Python! In this free live class, Erik Gross (our Co-Founder) will cover the basics of coding for absolute beginners.

This online workshop will be hosted through Zoom at 5:00 p.m. PST (7 CST / 8 EST), on May 31 (Friday evening).

This free coding class is for people who have never written code before, and in it Mr. Gross will explain every line of code in plain English. All technical terms and concepts will be defined simply. Python is one of the most-used programming languages in the world and you’ll get your feet wet here!

Register for this fun and educational intro to coding class for beginners now!

Meetup link: https://bit.ly/ErikWorkShop0531 Eventbrite link: https://bit.ly/ErikWorkshopE0531

Artificial intelligence is quickly taking over all of our lives. Like any tool, it can be used for construction or destruction – good or evil.

On May 25 (Saturday evening) the Co-Founder of The Tech Academy, Erik Gross, will teach students how to leverage AI in order to write and debug effective code. This live online free class will start at 5:00 p.m. PST (7 CST / 8 EST).

Learn about useful tools that will help you on your journey as a technology professional!

Register your attendance for this powerful and useful workshop now!

Meetup link: https://bit.ly/ErikWorkshop0524 Eventbrite link: https://bit.ly/ErikWorkshopE0524

Why are we doing this?

The goal of this workshop is to provide a refreshing approach to networking. We coach individuals to confidently navigate networking events, ensuring they represent themselves well, understand expectations, and leverage their key skills to achieve their goals. Nobody gives proper training on how to approach these events, making it an oversight in our community. We want to change that! This 90-minute training is the first step in understanding how you can be and what you can do at networking events. I highly encourage those who frequent events to come to this training too. You experts can also come out of this with a new fun approach to the next event you go to.

Who is it for?

We aim to have people in leadership roles to people just starting out in their industries attend this workshop. With the intention to learn from one another no matter what experience level they are at. There is a lot to learn when we come together with intention and skill-sharing practices. An equitable networker seeks diverse gatherings and welcomes opportunities to share.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Active engagement and opportunities to move around (no more feeling glued to your seats) Diverse interactions with a variety of attendees (up to 80 people) Access to tools facilitating meaningful connections throughout the entire workshop (including improv exercises and Toastmaster frameworks) A welcoming atmosphere where networking feels natural

Each person attending will be guided through our education and facilitation training to encourage each and every one of you to leave feeling more in control of your place on the networking floor.

You will leave feeling cheerful, lightweight, and ready for more!

Event Details: Date: Wednesday, May 22nd Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: 205 NW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 Don't miss this opportunity to learn and grow in your networking skills. Reserve your spot today!

re you looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity? CODE PDX is here to help! We are designers, developers, and product managers, both experts and learners, coming together to make our city better for everyone. We welcome all skill levels and disciplines.

CODE PDX is made up of individuals who are interested in changing Portland for the better. We work with local government to fix local services, utilize open data to improve citizen knowledge, and work for the betterment of all. We are just getting started, so there are plenty of opportunities to use your skills. Even if you are not a tech type, we can still have opportunities for you to contribute. So come by and become part of a movement to improve our community!

The position of “AI Developer” is a relatively new one. And did you know that they spend less than half their time actually working with AI and writing code? So, what do they spend the rest of their time doing?

Join The Tech Academy at 5:00 p.m. PST (7 CST / 8 EST) for our live online event entitled “A Day in the Life of an AI Developer“ on May 10 (Friday evening), and gain answers to these questions and more.

Erik Gross has been working in tech for decades and at this free workshop, he will “lift the curtain” on the technology sector and AI, and tell you what it’s really like.

Register for this special event now!

Meetup link: https://bit.ly/ErikWorkshop0510 Eventbrite link: https://bit.ly/ErikWorkshop510

Hope to see you there!

Are you looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity? CODE PDX is here to help! We are designers, developers, and product managers, both experts and learners, coming together to make our city better for everyone. We welcome all skill levels and disciplines.

CODE PDX is made up of individuals who are interested in changing Portland for the better. We work with local government to fix local services, utilize open data to improve citizen knowledge, and work for the betterment of all. We are just getting started, so there are plenty of opportunities to use your skills. Even if you are not a tech type, we can still have opportunities for you to contribute. So come by and become part of a movement to improve our community!

Join us this Friday, April 19th, at 1 pm PST for a technical walkthrough of the DSPY library with Chris Thompson.

DSPy is a library released out of Stanford University that aims to completely change the prompting process by treating it less like whack-a-mole and more like training a machine learning model.

In this Talk, Christopher will discuss: - Prompt Engineering - OpenAI Functions - Explanation and demonstration of the DSPy library - Q&A

Currently, Chris works as a Machine Learning Articecht for Insight, a Fortune 500 solutions integrator helping organizations accelerate their digital journey.

Join us Friday, April 19th at 1 pm Pacific Time (2 pm MT, 3 pm CT, 4 pm ET).

Register on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalk419 Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkE419

Networking Opportunity: For those seeking valuable connections, this event is your golden ticket. Engage, learn, and expand your network with like-minded tech enthusiasts.

Take this chance to gain insights, ask questions, and connect with like-minded individuals. See you there!