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:20230312T020000 RDATE:20230312T020000 RDATE:20240310T020000 RDATE:20250309T020000 RDATE:20260308T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T020000 RDATE:20231105T020000 RDATE:20241103T020000 RDATE:20251102T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230530T154754Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230531T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230531T163000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230530T154754Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T005236Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480537 DESCRIPTION:The Kiln Portland Open House is an event that you won't want to miss! Stop by on May 31st between 4:30-7:00pm for a locally-sourced h appy hour\, snacks\, networking\, and tours of our space while we are st ill under construction. \;\n \;\nOur open house will take place at 1120 SE Madison Avenue Portland OR\, 97214. At Kiln\, we're passionate about connecting with our community and showcasing our innovative worksp ace. During the open house\, you'll have the opportunity to meet members of our team\, learn more about our coworking space\, and connect with o ther like-minded individuals. \;\nWhether you're a freelancer\, entre preneur\, or simply curious about our space\, the Kiln Portland Open Hou se is the perfect opportunity to explore our community and see what we'r e all about. \;\n \;\nMark your calendars\, and be sure to RSVP t hrough the link below! We hope to see you there. \;\n \;\nhttps:// www.eventbrite.com/e/kiln-portland-open-house-tickets-641438589087 \n\nT ags: coworking\, startups\, business\, tech\, creators\, happy hour\, to urs\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250480537 URL:https://kiln.com/ SUMMARY:Kiln Portland Open House LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230622T175931Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230628T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230628T153000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230622T175931Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T005236Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480570 DESCRIPTION:The Kiln Portland Open House is an event that you won't want to miss! Stop by on June 28th between 3:30-6pm for a locally-sourced hap py hour\, snacks\, networking\, and tours of our space while we are stil l under construction. \;\n \;\nOur open house will take place at 1 120 SE Madison Street. At Kiln Portland\, we're passionate about connect ing with our community and showcasing our innovative workspace. During t he open house\, you'll have the opportunity to meet members of our team\ , learn more about our coworking space\, and connect with other like-min ded individuals. \;\n \;\nWhether you're a freelancer\, entreprene ur\, or simply curious about our space\, the Kiln Portland Open House is the perfect opportunity to explore our community and see what we're all about. Mark your calendars\, and be sure to RSVP here ->\; https://ww w.eventbrite.com/e/kiln-portland-open-house-tickets-663050079637 \;\ n \;\n We hope to see you there!\n\nTags: coworking\, startups\, busi ness\, tech\, creators\, happy hour\, tours\, social\, entrepreneurs\, f ood\, networking\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125048057 0 URL:https://kiln.com/ SUMMARY:Kiln Portland Open House LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230706T185145Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230713T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230713T153000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230706T185145Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T005236Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480586 DESCRIPTION:The Kiln Portland Open House is an event that you won't want to miss! Stop by on July13th between 3:30-6:00pm for a locally-sourced h appy hour\, snacks\, networking\, and tours of our space while we are st ill under construction. \;\nOur open house will take place at 1120 SE Madison Street. At Kiln\, we're passionate about connecting with our co mmunity and showcasing our innovative workspace. During the open house\, you'll have the opportunity to meet members of our team\, learn more ab out our coworking space\, and connect with other like-minded individuals . \;\nWhether you're a freelancer\, entrepreneur\, or simply curious about our space\, the Kiln Portland Open House is the perfect opportunit y to explore our community and see what we're all about. Mark your calen dars\, and be sure to RSVP! We hope to see you there!\n\nTags: coworking \, startups\, business\, tech\, creators\, happy hour\, tours\, social\, entrepreneurs\, food\, networking\n\nImported from: http://calagator.or g/events/1250480586 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/670846127827 SUMMARY:Kiln Portland Open House LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230718T220439Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230724T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230724T153000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230718T220439Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T005236Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480608 DESCRIPTION:Don't miss the final Kiln Portland Open House &\; the last opportunity to reserve your ideal workspace before we open our doors to the community! \;\n \;\nStop by on July 24th between 3:30-6:30pm for a locally-sourced happy hour\, snacks\, networking\, and tours of ou r space. Our open house will take place at 1120 SE Madison Street. \; \n \;\nAt Kiln\, we're passionate about connecting with our community and showcasing our innovative workspace. During the open house\, you'll have the opportunity to meet members of our team\, learn more about our coworking space\, and connect with other like-minded individuals. \; \n \;\nWhether you're a freelancer\, entrepreneur\, or simply curious about our space\, this Open House is the perfect opportunity to explore our community and see what we're all about. Mark your calendars\, and b e sure to RSVP! ->\; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kiln-portland-open-h ouse-the-final-sneak-peek-tickets-680362732247?aff=oddtdtcreator \;\ n \;\nWe hope to see you there!\n\nTags: coworking\, startups\, busin ess\, tech\, creators\, happy hour\, tours\, social\, entrepreneurs\, fo od\, networking\, pdx\, workspace\, future of work\, culture\, community \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250480608 URL:https://kiln.com/ SUMMARY:The Final Kiln Portland Open House LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231106T185149Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231206T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231206T140000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231106T185149Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T005236Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480768 DESCRIPTION:Join Oregon's most exhilarating tech rendezvous\, brought to you by Google Developers Group. Enjoy prizes\, tasty bites 🍕 (vegan/GF)\ , and amazing speakers from Google at the beautiful Kiln building! 🎊  3\;\n \;\nFinally\, engage in an exclusive\, once-in-a-lifetime audie nce interview with Ward Cunningham\, coauthor of the Agile Manifesto. Le arn with us all ways to develop better in 2024! \;\n \;\n2:20 - Be gin registration\, Bites\, Networking \;\n \;\n3:00 - Intro &\; Welcome (DevFest Team) \;\n \;\n3:20 - Kubernetes in 2024 (Stormf orge) \;\n \;\n4:00 - 5 Learnings to be a Cloud Dev (Keybank) \ ;\n \;\n4:45 - My Journey as a Non-Traditional Developer (Airbnb) \;\n \;\n5:30 - Prizes\, swag 🏆 \;\n \;\n5:40 - Keynote Intervi ew 🎤 - Ward Cunningham \;\n \;\n6:15 - Accelerate your Coding wit h AI (Google) \;\n \;\n7:10 - Networking\, drinks. Continue at Car topia \;\n \;\nLocation: Kiln\, 1120 SE Madison Street\, Portland\ , OR 97214 \;\n \;\nSponsors (prizes): Composables\, Jetbrains\, K odeco Books \;\n \;\nRSVP opens: Nov 1 \;\n \;\nOpen to publ ic\, free \;\n \;\nLimited to first 60 attendees: \;\n \;\n1 ) RSVP\, using name on photo ID. Welcome to feature your profile photo ( optional) so attendees can learn about you in advance. \;\n \;\n2) Join the group page (click Join Us)\n\nTags: cloud\, AI\, kubernetes\, tech\, career\, agile\, software\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ events/1250480768 URL:https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-portland-presents -devfest-2023-portland/ SUMMARY:DevFest 2023 - Portland LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240103T231909Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240117T120000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240117T100000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240103T231909Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240103T231909Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480887 DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive group session\, to share\, learn\, and connect with other bootstrap founders around Portland! \;\n \ ;\nAt this event\, we'll let 2 founders share in-depth something they're working on. So\, if you're looking for some group feedback...or just wa nt to showcase your project...come prepared to share! It'll be a great t ime for questions\, discussion\, and feedback. \;\n \;\nSpace is l imited...so RSVP's are required! \;\n \;\nSave time for an optiona l group lunch after the meetup!\n\nTags: free\, bootstrap\, bootstrappin g\, founder\, entrepreneur\, meetup\n\nImported from: http://calagator.o rg/events/1250480887 URL:https://www.meetup.com/bootstrap-startup/events/298288425 SUMMARY:Bootstrap Founders Connect LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240119T195904Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240126T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240126T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240119T195904Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T005236Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480928 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and productive day at Kiln! Whether you're a freelancer\, entrepreneur\, or just looking for a change of scenery\, this event is perfect for you. Get ready to connect with like-minded ind ividuals\, collaborate on projects\, and boost your productivity in a vi brant and inspiring environment. \;\n \;\nReserve your spot now an d get ready to co-work\, connect\, and create. Please check in at the fr ont desk when you arrive at Kiln\, we'll get you set up for the day!\n\n Imported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250480928 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-co-working-day-at-kiln-tickets -796303734907?aff=oddtdtcreator SUMMARY:Kiln Community Co-Working Day LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240117T162229Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240126T120000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240126T100000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240117T162229Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240117T162229Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480924 DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive group session\, to share\, learn\, and connect with other bootstrap founders around Portland! \;\n \ ;\nAt this event\, we'll let 2 founders share in-depth something they're working on. So\, if you're looking for some group feedback...or just wa nt to showcase your project...come prepared to share! It'll be a great t ime for questions\, discussion\, and feedback. \;\n \;\nSpace is l imited...so RSVP's are required! \;\n \;\nSave time for an optiona l group lunch after the meetup! \;\n \;\nDate: Friday\, Jan 26 \;\nTime: 10a - 12p \;\nLocation: \;\nKiln Coworking Space \;\n 1120 SE Madison St \;\nPortland\, OR 97214\n\nTags: free\, startup\, startups\, entrepreneur\, entrepreneurs\, founder\, founders\, cofounder \, cofounders\, portland\, pdx\, community\, bootstrap\, bootstrapped\, bootstrapping\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250480924 URL:https://www.meetup.com/bootstrap-startup/events/298288425 SUMMARY:Bootstrap Founders Connect LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240124T183340Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240213T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240213T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240124T183340Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T005236Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480939 DESCRIPTION:​​OVF is excited to kick off the first PDX AI Demo Night to s howcase the AI products coming from the founder and engineering communit y through lightening demos + Q&\;A. ​ \;\n \;\n​Join us for an evening of networking and excitement\, as we revel in the latest AI demo s from: \;\n \;\n​Hello Wonder \;\nDXM \;\nPaxton \;\nRec laim \;\n \;\n​Agenda: \;\n​​​​​6:00-6:30pm: Welcome &\; min gle \;\n​​​​​6:30-7:15pm: AI Demos \;\n​​​​​7:15-8:00pm: Food & \; drinks \;\n \;\n​Please make sure to register\, as we have limi ted capacity - seats will fill quickly! \;\n \;\n​We're gathering at Kiln - a beautiful new co-working space on SE Hawthorne.\n\nTags: AI\ , Artificial Intelligence\, ChatGPT\, free\, meetup\, startup\, startups \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250480939 URL:https://lu.ma/pdxaidemos SUMMARY:PDX AI Demo Night LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240404T170835Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240409T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240409T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240404T170835Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240404T170835Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481032 DESCRIPTION:Over the past year\, ChatGPT and the technology that powers i t\, Generative AI\, have been making waves in our workplaces. Generative AI is already having an impact inside companies and in our jobs. In thi s talk\, we'll make sense of generative AI in a jargon-free environment. Learn how generative AI works\, what it does well\, and what it doesn't do well. We'll show how it's being used in the workplace and how to exp eriment with it. Embrace your curiosity and get answers to your question s about AI in a lively discussion\, no programming or tech background ne eded. \;\n \;\n​Can't swing the ticket price? We get it - scholar ships are available for those in need. Reach out to AI Portland for help . \;\n \;\n​ \;\nAbout our presenter \;\nNicolle Merrill is the founder of Boring AI\, an AI literacy education company that helps t eams upskill for AI in the workplace. Boring AI exists to bring voices f rom diverse work experiences into the discussion about AI and teach AI l iteracy skills to adults\, no coding or math required. Nicolle has spent the last 6 years working at the intersection of AI and human-centered d esign. She's also the author of the book\, Punch Doubt in the Face: How to Upskill\, Change Careers\, and Beat the Robots. \;\n \;\n​About AI Portland \;\nAI Portland is dedicated to exploring the world of A rtificial Intelligence and how it can superpower design\, development\, and our chocolate cookie recipes. We invite industry professionals\, ent husiasts\, and students to join us in lively discussions\, workshops\, a nd networking events. \;\n \;\n​Whether you're just starting your AI journey or an expert in the field\, this group offers a platform to s hare knowledge\, exchange ideas\, and stay updated with the latest AI tr ends. Let's connect\, learn\, and shape the future of AI together! Find us on Meetup and LinkedIn.\n\nTags: AI\, ai portland\, Artificial Intell igence\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250481032 URL:https://lu.ma/ailiteracy SUMMARY:AI Literacy for All: Understanding Generative AI in the Workplace LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240723T215507Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240802T120000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240802T100000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240723T215507Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T005236Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481166 DESCRIPTION:We're starting free in-person workshops...cause we all gotta level up! \;\nWe're calling it "\;Startup School"\;. \;\n& #13\;\nThe main topic of this workshop is... \;\n"\;How to Get Yo ur First Customers"\;. \;\n \;\nOur 2 speakers are Pat Cheung and Andreeas Trattner\, and they'll share their journey on getting their first customers. \;\n \;\nPat Cheung is the founder of Fanlist. H e'll share details on how he landed his first 50 customers through a tra deshow. He'll walk through all the tactics he used to sponsor a tradesho w booth\, what went well\, what didn't\, and how he did it on a budget.. .with a full breakdown of costs. \;\n \;\nAndreeas 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 campa ign in 2024\, as well as the limitations of these approaches. \;\n 3\;\nSpace is limited...so RSVP's are required! \;\nOptional group lu nch at nearby food carts after the meetup! \;\n \;\n---- \;\n&# 13\;\nDate: Friday\, Aug 2 \;\nTime: 10a - 12p \;\nLocation: \; \nKiln Coworking Space \;\n1120 SE Madison St \;\nPortland\, OR 97 214 \;\n \;\n---- \;\n \;\nA big thank you to Kiln for hosti ng us. \;\nYou can read more about their co-working space at https:// kiln.com/communities/portland/\n\nTags: startup\, school\, startup schoo l\, free\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250481166 URL:https://www.meetup.com/bootstrap-startup/events/302177921 SUMMARY:Startup School: How to get your first customers LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240728T230409Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240808T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240808T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240728T230409Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240728T230409Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481225 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a delightful evening with AI &\; Data practiti oners\, professionals\, and enthusiasts. We'll be teaming up with our fr iends at TAO on the Kiln patio to celebrate our shared community. \;\ n \;\nWe hope you can join us for scrumptious food\, refreshing drink s\, meaningful connections\, and cool beats from DJ Kermit! Come and be a part of this wonderful gathering of like-minded individuals who share a passion for AI and Data. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your network and have some fun! \;\n \;\n✨ Register for this event via TAO ✨ \;\nhttps://web.cvent.com/event/ef73602a-588d-4a32-a0d9-b2 b70ddd9d24/summary\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250481 225 URL:https://www.meetup.com/ai-portland/events/300540657/ SUMMARY:AI Portland Summer Soiree\, A Night of Networking and Community A ppreciation LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240819T190044Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240822T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240822T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240819T190044Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T005236Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481265 DESCRIPTION:Did you know Portland might be the world's best pinball city? In this TUG\, Ryan Callihan will share how a passion project evolved in to a captivating data visualization while diving into the fascinating hi story of pinball in Portland. Ryan will walk us through the journey from data collection and cleansing to the design and creation of a dashboard using Python and Tableau. Whether you're a data enthusiast or a pinball fan\, this talk will have something for everyone.\n\nTags: data\n\nImpo rted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250481265 URL:https://usergroups.tableau.com/events/details/tableau-portland-tablea u-user-group-presents-august-pdx-tug-flipping-out-with-data-exploring-po rtland-and-pinball-through-data-viz/ SUMMARY:PDX TUG: Portland\, Pinball\, and Data - Exploring Portland and P inball through Data Viz LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241105T203828Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241114T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241114T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241105T203828Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T005236Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481364 DESCRIPTION:As we navigate the evolving landscape of AI\, understanding a nd developing robust policies is more crucial than ever. Join us as we d iscuss practical considerations when evaluating AI policies for your com pany or team. Leave with real tips and tricks for navigating this at you r job. \;\n \;\nMeet our panel: \;\n \;\n- **Suzame Tong\, C orporate Marketing Executive**: From start-ups to scale-ups through IPO\ , Suzame Tong is a proven corporate marketing leader with depth of exper ience in brand\, PR\, social\, and executive and employee communications for global B2B SaaS companies. \;\n- **Lyndsey Washburn\, Director o f Public and Social Sector Policy for the AI Governance Group**: Lindsey is a social impact leader and policy expert with over 15 years of exper ience working across all sectors. As Director of Public and Social Secto r Policy for the AI Governance Group\, Lindsey provides strategic guidan ce to nonprofits and governments on how to leverage AI in a responsible and ethical way. She's an inaugural Affiliate of All Tech Is Human\, a R esearch Member of the Center for AI and Digital Policy\, and a Responsib le AI Advocacy member of the GovAI Coalition\, among other affiliations. Lindsey has built her career on bridging gaps between diverse stakehold ers and driving systemic change through participatory policymaking\, wit h a particular focus on using technology to strengthen democratic instit utions. \;\n- **Jordan Plawner\, AI Strategy Advisor and Product Mana gement Executive\, AI Advisory Group**: Founding member of The AI Adviso ry Group\, Jordan was previously Intel's Global Executive Director of AI Product Management\, where he led teams to launch seven generations of AI products and build a $3 billion annual business. Jordan specializes i n aligning AI technology with organizational needs. As an AI evangelist featured on CNN and Time\, he focuses on empowering leadership\, transfo rming workforces\, and crafting strategies to integrate AI into business operations. \;\n- **Nicole Mors\, Co-founder of AI Portland and Grou p Design Manager at Lithia Motors**: Nicole is a seasoned Product Design Leader with a deep passion for crafting engaging digital experiences th at drive business success across diverse industries. Her expertise spans leading design teams within tech organizations of all sizes\, where she 's committed to fostering growth and instilling a culture of passion and enthusiasm.\n\nTags: AI\, Artificial Intelligence\, free\, meetup\, sta rtup\, startups\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250481364 URL:https://www.meetup.com/ai-portland/events/303282868 SUMMARY:AI Portland: Developing an AI Policy at Work LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241122T031810Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241212T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241212T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241122T031810Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T005236Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481392 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a festive evening hosted by AI Portland\, Rose Ci ty Techies\, and the Technology Association of Oregon\, as we come toget her to celebrate our thriving tech and AI community! Connect with fellow professionals from across Portland’s tech and creative landscape\, enjo y light snacks and drinks\, and expand your network in a relaxed\, holid ay-inspired atmosphere. \;\n \;\nWe will be verifying registration and checking IDs at the door. The dress code is casual\, but feel free to add a bit of holiday sparkle if you’d like! \;\n \;\nWe look fo rward to an evening of good conversation and great company—don’t miss ou t on this celebration of community and connection!\n\nTags: tech\, aws\, it\, cloud\, software engineering\, development\, web services\, holida y\, party\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250481392 URL:https://web.cvent.com/event/e903131a-aafb-44f3-a459-e6689238b3bc/summ ary SUMMARY:Holiday Party by TAO\, AI Portland\, Rose City Techies LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241124T025315Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241212T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241212T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241124T025315Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T005236Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481409 DESCRIPTION:Details \;\nOur friends from AI Portland\, Rose City Techi es\, and the Technology Association of Oregon are hosting a Holiday Part y on December 12th at 7:00pm. \;\n \;\nPlease RSVP here: https://w eb.cvent.com/event/e903131a-aafb-44f3-a459-e6689238b3bc/regProcessStep1& #13\;\n \;\nJoin us for a festive evening as we come together to cele brate our thriving tech and AI community! Connect with fellow profession als from across Portland’s tech and creative landscape\, enjoy light sna cks and drinks\, and expand your network in a relaxed\, holiday-inspired atmosphere. \;\nWe will be verifying registration and checking IDs a t the door. The dress code is casual\, but feel free to add a bit of hol iday sparkle if you’d like! \;\nWe look forward to an evening of good conversation and great company—don’t miss out on this celebration of co mmunity and connection!\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12 50481409 URL:https://www.meetup.com/cloud-native-pdx/events/304710306/ SUMMARY:Holiday Party (Cloud Native PDX) LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241124T032326Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241212T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241212T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241124T032326Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241124T032326Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481443 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a festive evening hosted by AI Portland\, Rose Ci ty Techies\, and the Technology Association of Oregon\, as we come toget her to celebrate our thriving tech and AI community! Connect with fellow professionals from across Portland’s tech and creative landscape\, enjo y light snacks and drinks\, and expand your network in a relaxed\, holid ay-inspired atmosphere. \;\n \;\nWe will be verifying registration and checking IDs at the door. The dress code is casual\, but feel free to add a bit of holiday sparkle if you’d like! \;\nWe look forward to an evening of good conversation and great company—don’t miss out on thi s celebration of community and connection! \;\n \;\n🚨 YOU MUST REG ISTER ON THE TAO WEBSITE HERE 🚨 \;\nhttps://web.cvent.com/event/e9031 31a-aafb-44f3-a459-e6689238b3bc/summary \;\nYour RSVP will not count as a registration. \;\n \;\nThe Portland Microsoft User Groups are thrilled to sponsor this event! Hope to see you there.\n\nImported from : http://calagator.org/events/1250481443 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-azure-user-group/events/304690355/ SUMMARY:Holiday Party Networking (Portland Azure User Group) LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241124T024715Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241219T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241219T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241124T024715Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T005236Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481403 DESCRIPTION:Details \;\nThis is a monthly Haskell-related hangout for Haskellers\, Functional Programmers\, and nerds of all sorts! \;\n 3\;\nLocation is Kiln Portland. We'll meet in the Kitchen and then move to the Pink Room at 6pm. Text the phone number on the front door and we will let you in! There are also many food carts nearby for more dining o ptions. \;\n \;\nAll are welcome!\n\nImported from: http://calagat or.org/events/1250481403 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-has-skill/events/302588460/ SUMMARY:Monads & Mojitos (Portland Has Skill) LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250301T022030Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250319T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250319T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250301T022030Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250301T022030Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481831 DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a casual\, friendly gathering where you can connect with the regulators shaping Oregon’s privacy landscape. This is your opportunity to get to know the team at the Oregon Department of Ju stice\, hear about their priorities\, and gain insight into how they eng age with the privacy and business community. \;\n \;\nWe’ll kick things off with a fireside chat between Assistant Attorney General Krist en Hilton\, the Department’s privacy unit lead\, and Lauren Reid of The Privacy Pro. Kristen will share insights and lessons learned from the Or egon Consumer Privacy Act’s first 6 months in effect\, and let us know w hat’s on the horizon for 2025 and beyond. Following that\, we’ll have pl enty of time for drinks\, snacks\, and networking. \;\n \;\nWheth er you’re a seasoned privacy professional\, new to this space\, or tryin g to figure out how the OCPA applies to your business\, this is a great chance to build relationships and have meaningful conversations—no deep policy dives\, just good company and insightful discussions. \;\n \;\nWhy Attend? \;\nMeet and connect with Oregon’s privacy regulators in an informal setting \;\nHear about their priorities and approach to engagement \;\nNetwork with fellow privacy professionals over drin ks and snacks \;\nEnjoy a relaxed evening with meaningful conversatio n \;\n \;\nEvent is free\, registration via Eventbrite is required \n\nTags: privacy\, AI Governance\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org /events/1250481831 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/portland-privacy-happy-hour-tickets-1263 137651719 SUMMARY:Portland Privacy Happy Hour: Get to Know Your Regulators! LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250222T222323Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250320T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250320T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250222T222323Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T005236Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481811 DESCRIPTION:This is a monthly Haskell-related hangout for Haskellers\, Fu nctional Programmers\, and nerds of all sorts! \;\n \;\nWe're star ting a new Code Review segment\, where someone gets to share a project\, go through the code\, and receive critique from the room! Lyle kicked u s off last month with an impromptu review of his natural deduction proof verifier. This month we'll be reviewing my own Tensort! \;\n \;\n Location is Kiln Portland in the Cactus Room. We should be visible from the front door\, or text the phone number on the front door and we will let you in! There are also many food carts nearby for more dining option s. \;\n \;\nAll are welcome!\n\nTags: haskell\, functional program ming\, type theory\, programming languages\, software development\n\nImp orted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250481811 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-has-skill/events/305184895/?eventOrig in=group_upcoming_events SUMMARY:Portland Has Skill: Table Recursion. Code Review: Tensort with Ky le Beechly LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250413T025424Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250416T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250416T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250413T025424Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250413T025424Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481904 DESCRIPTION:Want to help us build an incredible Climate Week in our own b ackyard? Now in its 3rd year\, PNW Climate Week is ramping up for our bi ggest year to date\, and that means we need as much PDX we can possibly get! \;\n \;\nFrom Vancouver BC to Bend and everywhere in between\ , our innovative and eco-enthusiastic region will be hosting literally h undreds of events between July 16th - 25th. \;\n \;\nJoin us at Ki ln for a download on all the details and to find out how you can help. W ant to help with community outreach to make sure every aspect of our vib rant city is party of the party? Want to entice businesses to join us in this celebration of everything green in our evergreen slice of the cont inent? Have a startup or research project you want people to hear about? Don't have a clue but just know you want to get involved? You're just w ho we're looking for! \;\n \;\nWe'll share some info about this ye ar's event\, split into groups to start coming up with ideas\, connect y ou to resources to keep you going\, and then have a little mingling at t he end in case folks haven't gotten all that climate geeking out of thei r system yet. Drinks on us!\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/event s/1250481904 URL:https://lu.ma/s4vpfyfv SUMMARY:PNW Climate Week PDX Hype Session LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250406T183347Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250418T110000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250418T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250406T183347Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250406T183347Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481887 DESCRIPTION:## What to Expect: \;\n \;\nPlease RSVP ahead of time a s we only have a limited amount of space. \;\n \;\nCode and Coffee is an inclusive\, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee\, brin g your laptop\, and have engaging conversations. This is a great opportu nity to learn from others\, share your knowledge\, and possibly collabor ate on side projects\, online courses\, or even your day-to-day work tas ks. \;\n \;\nStill uncertain? Let's chat on Discord! \;\n \; \n \;\nStreet Parking is available! \;\n \;\n## Agenda: \;\n \;\n9 AM - Arrival: Find a spot! Note: Doors do not open until 8:50A M \;\n9:15 AM - Introductions: \;\nShare your name \;\nDiscuss your current projects or interests. If you don’t have a specific project \, share what intrigues you! \;\nMention your expertise and how you c an assist others. \;\nAre you job hunting or hiring? Let us know! \;\nCommunity events you wanna plug. If none\, that's cool too. \;\n1 1:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer\, but we'll officially be don e! Kiln is graciously letting folks co-work from the space until 4PM tha t day if you're interested! \;\nAfter the introduction circle\, every thing is self-organized. Find a social circle or grab a desk and code.&# 13\;\n \;\n## Links: \;\n \;\nJoin the Discord: https://codeand coffee.chat/ \;\nIf this link is down\, visit the main site https://c odeandcoffee.org/ click on the Discord button!\n\nTags: coffee\, coding\ n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250481887 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-code-coffee/events/ SUMMARY:PDX Code & Coffee @ Kiln LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250407T155945Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250430T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250430T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250407T155945Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250410T173008Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481897 DESCRIPTION:## Join Us for Our Inaugural Meeting! \;\n \;\nAI is tr ansforming how we build software\, and Portland engineers are at the for efront of this revolution. Whether you're integrating LLMs into producti on systems or just starting to explore AI capabilities in your personal projects\, **PIng** is your community. \;\n \;\nOur inaugural meet ing brings together developers passionate about practical AI application s that solve real-world problems. Come ready to learn\, share\, and conn ect with fellow engineers. \;\n \;\n**[RSVP](https://www.meetup.co m/portland-ai-engineers/events/307213461)** \;\n \;\n## Featured P resentations: \;\n \;\n### Data Security in the AI Era \;\n \;\n**Kellyn Pot'Vin-Gorman\, Database and AI Advocate at Redgate** \ ;\n \;\nIn today's era where data is the new nuclear power fueling AI \, its protection has become a battleground. From high-profile breaches that shake industries to the ethical dilemmas posed by AI\, ensuring dat a security is more critical—and complex—than ever. Kellyn explores real- world data breach stories that highlight vulnerabilities in the data lif ecycle and the profound consequences of lapses in protection. \;\n 3\;\nKellyn Pot’Vin-Gorman is a Database and AI Advocate and Engineer wi th Redgate\, with a long history in multi-platform technology. An Oracle ACE Director alumnus\, she has been awarded over the years for her tech nical contributions and community volunteerism through many organization s\, including a recognition as Woman in Tech of the Year for the state o f Colorado. \;\n \;\n### GenAI Model Output Evaluation \;\n \;\n**Patrick McCuistion\, Sr. Platform Engineer at Databricks** \;\n \;\nFrom traditional ML metrics to dynamic feedback loops\, evaluati on approaches have evolved to meet the unique demands of generative AI s ystems. Drawing from experience building and deploying a production-grad e GenAI application that generates cloud infrastructure as code\, Patric k will delve into how automatic feedback loops and iterative evaluation cycles can dramatically enhance the accuracy\, functionality\, and reada bility of GenAI outputs. \;\n \;\nPatrick McCuistion is a Sr. Plat form Engineer at Databricks. At work\, he builds automations between lea rning platforms\, integrates AI into applications\, and manages ML resou rces in Databricks lab environments. At home\, he spends time with his w ife and 1.5-year-old girl\, writes and performs music for his band\, The Governors\, and renovates his home in Vancouver\, WA. \;\n \;\n## Schedule: \;\n \;\n- 6:00 - 6:30: Food and networking \;\n- 6: 30 - 7:40: Presentations \;\n- 7:40 - 8:00: Wrap up and networking 3\;\n \;\n## Details: \;\n \;\n- **Date**: Wednesday\, April 30 th \;\n- **Location**: Kiln \;\n \;\n## About PIng: \;\n \;\nPortland AI Engineers brings together software developers at all exp erience levels who are passionate about building with generative AI tech nologies. We focus on practical applications that solve real-world probl ems by leveraging existing language models and the surrounding GenAI too ls ecosystem. \;\n \;\n[Learn more](https://www.portlandai.enginee r/) \;\n \;\n## Get Involved: \;\n \;\n- **Present your work **: Email us at [info@portlandai.engineer](mailto:info@portlandai.engine er) to discuss sharing your project or insights \;\n- **Provide feedb ack**: Help shape our community by sharing your ideas and suggestions 3\;\n- **Sponsor an event**: [Contact us](https://www.portlandai.enginee r/sponsorship) to discuss partnership opportunities \;\n \;\nFor m ore information and to join our community\, visit portlandai.engineer\n\ nTags: AI\, Software developers\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/e vents/1250481897 URL:https://www.portlandai.engineer/ SUMMARY:Portland AI Engineers [PIng] meetup LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250421T220402Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250514T120000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250514T103000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250421T220402Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T005237Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481990 DESCRIPTION:You spend an average of 4.2 hours a day on your iPhone. What if every minute moved you closer to your goals – not just your next noti fication? \;\n \;\nUnlock the full potential of your iPhone and tr ansform your daily screen time into real productivity. Join our hands-on workshop and networking session to discover practical strategies that w ill help you work smarter\, not harder. \;\n \;\nIn this hands-on\ , 90-minute session\, you’ll: \;\n- Learn design &\; mindset princ iples behind productive work on your phone \;\n- Meet other ambitious creatives\, founders\, &\; local business owners optimizing their sy stems\, time\, and energy \;\n- Create an iOS Focus Mode that makes d istraction-free work instinctual \;\n- Break into groups to test\, it erate\, and sharpen your Focus \;\n \;\nYou pick up your phone 144 times a day.... but what if every tap moved you closer to your goals?&# 13\;\n \;\nIt's time to flip the script. Turn your most-used device i nto your most valuable productivity tool. Reclaim your focus\, streamlin e your tools\, and get intentional about how you show up - online and of f. \;\n \;\nJoin us LIVE \;\nMay 14\, 10:30-12p \;\nKiln PD X \;\nRegister: https://www.weare-4d.com/ios-focus \;\n \;\nFac ilitated by: 4D Advisors &\; Inhabit RE\n\nTags: workshop\, productiv ity\, time management\, networking\n\nImported from: http://calagator.or g/events/1250481990 URL:https://www.weare-4d.com/ios-focus SUMMARY:Networking & Workshop: iPhone Productivity LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250421T054633Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250515T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250515T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250421T054633Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250421T054633Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481975 DESCRIPTION:Join AI Portland for an evening that cuts through the AI buzz words and gives you real\, practical understanding. Whether you're new t o AI or looking to refresh your knowledge\, this talk provides the perfe ct runway for the Zero to One Build Challenge. \;\n \;\nWhat you'l l learn: \;\n \;\n- Understand the fundamentals of AI\, ML\, and N LP without the technical jargon \;\n- Discover what today's AI is act ually good at (and where it falls short) \;\n- Learn how to use AI re sponsibly and productively in your daily life \;\n- Get practical tip s for protecting your data while leveraging AI tools \;\n- Position y ourself for success in the weekend's Build Challenge \;\n \;\nThis talk is designed for everyone—from curious beginners to those with some technical background looking to fill in their knowledge gaps. No coding experience required! Come with questions\, leave with confidence. \; \n \;\nSmall bites generously provided by Spork Bytes \;\n \;\n Thank you to our sponsor for this event\, Basejump AI! \;\n \;\nPe rfect preparation for the AI Portland Zero to One Build Challenge\, but valuable as a standalone session for anyone wanting to understand AI bas ics.\n\nTags: events in portland\, or\, Artificial Intelligence\, Machin e Intelligence\, machine learning\, data science\, technology\n\nImporte d from: http://calagator.org/events/1250481975 URL:https://www.meetup.com/ai-portland/events/305488818/ SUMMARY:AI Portland - Hello World! Demystifying AI/ML/NLP LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250630T061117Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250723T153000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250723T133000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250630T061117Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T005238Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482090 DESCRIPTION:​A good startup idea is the foundation of a successful startu p\, yet most founders struggle to characterize and enhance the strength of their idea. In this hands-on workshop\, participants will walk throug h a case study applying “Nascent Methodology\,” a novel\, unique approac h to identify the earliest signals of opportunity for a startup idea. Th rough guided exercises\, participants will search for People in Pain (an initial indication of potential customers) and will quantify the Pain i n dollars ($). Founders will come away with a framework for evaluating a nd iteratively improving their own startup ideas. You must register in L uma (https://lu.ma/yg56sl7w) to attend. \;\n \;\n​Notes: \;\n- ​We'll automatically sign you up for the NascentStartups.com newsletter . \;\n- ​This event will be recorded. We may publish brief clips in t he newsletter.\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482090 URL:https://lu.ma/yg56sl7w SUMMARY:How to Evaluate & Improve an Idea for a Startup (2-hour\, in-pers on workshop) LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250708T150240Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250724T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250724T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250708T150240Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250708T150240Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482106 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special ProductTank PDX this July! \;\n \ ;\nWe’re excited to welcome two incredible speakers\, Deanna Mustain (Sr . Product Manager @ Duolingo) and Dave Ruel (VP of Product @ Hanzo)\, fo r an evening all about unlocking innovation and elevating your product n arrative. As always\, we’ll also have plenty of time to meet other produ ct folks over drinks and tasty snacks. \;\n \;\n📅 Thursday\, July 24\, 2025 \;\n🕕 6:00 – 8:00pm \;\n📍 Kiln \;\n \;\n*** \;\ n \;\n### Unlocking Innovation: The Power of Systems Thinking in Prod uct Management \;\n \;\nIn this talk\, Deanna Mustain shares how s ystems thinking can unlock innovation\, clarity\, and speed in fast-movi ng product environments. Drawing from her work at Duolingo\, where she l aunched 0-1 features for the Music product\, led multiple roadmaps to dr ive growth\, and transformed the company’s Product Review process\, Dean na will unpack the frameworks behind high-quality decision-making\, crea tive alignment\, and scalable product development. Through concrete exam ples and practical tools\, she’ll show how systems thinkers build teams\ , products\, and processes that deliver long-term impact—even in the mos t ambiguous spaces. \;\n \;\nAbout Deanna: \;\nDeanna Mustain i s a product leader with a decade of experience at the intersection of cr eativity and technology. At Duolingo\, she co-led development of the com pany’s Music product\, launched features like Popular Songs with Sony Mu sic\, and previously ran Product Operations\, building programs that tra nsformed company-wide product excellence. Before moving into tech\, Dean na performed as a classical violist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchest ra. She holds degrees from Stanford\, the San Francisco Conservatory\, a nd the New England Conservatory. \;\n \;\n*** \;\n \;\n### B eyond User Stories: The Power of a Compelling Product Narrative \;\n& #13\;\nDave Ruel will explore why product narratives are more than just a marketing tool—they’re a core driver of product success. In this sessi on\, Dave will break down how to craft and leverage compelling narrative s that align teams\, influence stakeholders\, and resonate with customer s. He’ll also dive into how modern AI tools can help elevate your storyt elling and turn data into stories that drive action. \;\n \;\nAbou t Dave: \;\nDave Ruel is passionate about empowering product teams to go beyond the typical backlog and sprint cycles to build products that matter. His work focuses on helping teams understand the deeper narrativ e behind their products\, so they can unlock meaningful differentiation and impact. \;\n \;\n*** \;\n \;\n🎉 Don’t miss it! \;\n&# 13\;\nCome connect with fellow product managers\, designers\, engineers\ , and enthusiasts over drinks and snacks. See you there!\n\nTags: produc t management\, startups\, tech\, technology\n\nImported from: http://cal agator.org/events/1250482106 URL:https://www.meetup.com/producttank_portland/events/308828126/ SUMMARY:ProductTank July 2025: Systems Thinking & Product Narratives LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250708T205633Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250724T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250724T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250708T205633Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250708T205633Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482108 DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to welcome two incredible speakers\, Deanna Mus tain (Sr. Product Manager @ Duolingo) and Dave Ruel (VP of Product @ Han zo)\, for an evening all about unlocking innovation and elevating your p roduct narrative. As always\, we’ll also have plenty of time to meet oth er product folks over drinks and tasty snacks. \;\n \;\n### Unlock ing Innovation: The Power of Systems Thinking in Product Management \ ;\n \;\nIn this talk\, Deanna Mustain shares how systems thinking can unlock innovation\, clarity\, and speed in fast-moving product environm ents. Drawing from her work at Duolingo\, where she launched 0-1 feature s for the Music product\, led multiple roadmaps to drive growth\, and tr ansformed the company’s Product Review process\, Deanna will unpack the frameworks behind high-quality decision-making\, creative alignment\, an d scalable product development. Through concrete examples and practical tools\, she’ll show how systems thinkers build teams\, products\, and pr ocesses that deliver long-term impact—even in the most ambiguous spaces. \;\n \;\nAbout Deanna: \;\nDeanna Mustain is a product leader with a decade of experience at the intersection of creativity and techno logy. At Duolingo\, she co-led development of the company’s Music produc t\, launched features like Popular Songs with Sony Music\, and previousl y ran Product Operations\, building programs that transformed company-wi de product excellence. Before moving into tech\, Deanna performed as a c lassical violist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. She holds degre es from Stanford\, the San Francisco Conservatory\, and the New England Conservatory. \;\n \;\n*** \;\n \;\n### Beyond User Stories: The Power of a Compelling Product Narrative \;\n \;\nDave Ruel wi ll explore why product narratives are more than just a marketing tool—th ey’re a core driver of product success. In this session\, Dave will brea k down how to craft and leverage compelling narratives that align teams\ , influence stakeholders\, and resonate with customers. He’ll also dive into how modern AI tools can help elevate your storytelling and turn dat a into stories that drive action. \;\n \;\nAbout Dave: \;\nDave Ruel is passionate about empowering product teams to go beyond the typi cal backlog and sprint cycles to build products that matter. His work fo cuses on helping teams understand the deeper narrative behind their prod ucts\, so they can unlock meaningful differentiation and impact.\n\nTags : meetup:event=308828126\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1 250482108 URL:https://www.meetup.com/producttank_portland/events/308828126/ SUMMARY:ProductTank July 2025: Systems Thinking & Product Narratives LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250921T165928Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250908T120000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250908T110000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250921T165928Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250921T165928Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482218 DESCRIPTION:​Launch with precision in today's market. \;\n \;\n​The go-to-market landscape has fundamentally shifted. What worked even two years ago may not work today\, with changes in how buyers discover solut ions\, evaluate options\, and make purchasing decisions. This session fo cuses on current\, effective approaches to reaching your market and driv ing adoption. We'll cover positioning strategies that resonate\, channel selection that matches your audience\, and launch tactics that generate meaningful traction in today's environment. \;\n \;\n​ProductTheo ry.io workshop series at Kiln: \;\n \;\n​There’s one challenge all founders have in common\, especially in 2025. It’s achieving product ma rket fit. \;\n \;\n​This free workshop series at Kiln is based on ProductTheory’s celebrated Product-Market Fit Canvas: a framework for en suring smart\, data-driven product development and market strategy. Open to both Kiln members and the broader entrepreneurial community. \;\ n \;\n​Why This Series Matters: Dr. Ali Maaxa has spent 20 years in t he trenches - from Big Tech innovation teams to zero-to-one product laun ches. She's seen what works and what wastes time. These aren't theoretic al workshops\; they're based on frameworks that have powered successful launches for AWS\, Recreation.gov\, and dozens of startups who went from idea to revenue. \;\n \;\n​Free for both Kiln members and the bro ader community because great products make everyone's ecosystem stronger . Just show up ready to work. \;\n \;\n​Open to both Kiln members and the broader entrepreneurial community. Non-members get a free day pa ss to Kiln with their participation. \;\n \;\n​Session 1: Building &\; Testing your MVP (Minimum Viable Product) 9/24/25\, 11:00 a.m.\ , Kiln \;\n \;\n​Session 2: : Understanding Your Ideal Customer Pr ofile https://luma.com/7zmulrns 10/1/25\, Noon\, Kiln \;\n \;\n​Se ssion 3: Go-to-Market Strategy: New Approaches for the 2025 Landscape ht tps://lu.ma/xstcod52 10/8/25\, 11:00 a.m.\, Kiln: \;\n \;\n​Sessi on 4: Product-Market Discovery: A Deep-Dive for Learning\, Testing &\ ; Earning with Customers &\; Users https://luma.com/dx4xeeji 10/20/25 \, 1-3 p.m.\, Kiln\n\nTags: startups\, founders\, product management\n\n Imported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482218 URL:https://luma.com/xstcod52 SUMMARY:Go-to-Market Strategy: New Approaches for the 2025 Landscape\, Na iling Product-Market Fit: A Free Workshop Series: SESSION 3 plus free wo rkday at KILN LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250929T185816Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250908T120000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250908T110000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250929T185816Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250929T185816Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482226 DESCRIPTION:​Launch with precision in today's market. \;\n \;\n​The go-to-market landscape has fundamentally shifted. What worked even two years ago may not work today\, with changes in how buyers discover solut ions\, evaluate options\, and make purchasing decisions. This session fo cuses on current\, effective approaches to reaching your market and driv ing adoption. We'll cover positioning strategies that resonate\, channel selection that matches your audience\, and launch tactics that generate meaningful traction in today's environment. \;\n \;\n​ProductTheo ry.io workshop series at Kiln: \;\n \;\n​There’s one challenge all founders have in common\, especially in 2025. It’s achieving product ma rket fit. \;\n \;\n​This free workshop series at Kiln is based on ProductTheory’s celebrated Product-Market Fit Canvas: a framework for en suring smart\, data-driven product development and market strategy. Open to both Kiln members and the broader entrepreneurial community. \;\ n \;\n​Why This Series Matters: Dr. Ali Maaxa has spent 20 years in t he trenches - from Big Tech innovation teams to zero-to-one product laun ches. She's seen what works and what wastes time. These aren't theoretic al workshops\; they're based on frameworks that have powered successful launches for AWS\, Recreation.gov\, and dozens of startups who went from idea to revenue. \;\n \;\n​Free for both Kiln members and the bro ader community because great products make everyone's ecosystem stronger . Just show up ready to work. \;\n \;\n​Open to both Kiln members and the broader entrepreneurial community. Non-members get a free day pa ss to Kiln with their participation. \;\n \;\n​Session 1: Building &\; Testing your MVP (Minimum Viable Product) 9/24/25\, 11:00 a.m.\ , Kiln \;\n \;\n​Session 2: : Understanding Your Ideal Customer Pr ofile https://luma.com/7zmulrns 10/1/25\, Noon\, Kiln \;\n \;\n​Se ssion 3: Go-to-Market Strategy: New Approaches for the 2025 Landscape ht tps://lu.ma/xstcod52 10/8/25\, 11:00 a.m.\, Kiln: \;\n \;\n​Sessi on 4: Product-Market Discovery: A Deep-Dive for Learning\, Testing &\ ; Earning with Customers &\; Users https://luma.com/dx4xeeji 10/20/25 \, 1-3 p.m.\, Kiln \;\n \;\n​Kiln\n\nTags: tech\, startups\, suppo rt\, advising\, saas\, b2b\, B2C\, early stage\, product development\n\n Imported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482226 URL:https://luma.com/xstcod52 SUMMARY:Your Go-to-Market Strategy: New Approaches for the 2025 Landscape \, SESSION 3 of the Nailing Product-Market Fit: A Free Workshop Series LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250908T031437Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250924T120000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250924T110000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250908T031437Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250908T031437Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482197 DESCRIPTION: \;\nNailing Product-Market Fit Workshop Series *Session 1 *: Building &\; Testing your MVP (Minimum Viable Product) \;\n \;\n​ProductTheory.io workshop series at Kiln: \;\n​There’s one chall enge all founders have in common\, especially in 2025. It’s achieving pr oduct market fit. \;\n \;\n​This free workshop series at Kiln is b ased on ProductTheory’s celebrated Product-Market Fit Canvas: a framewor k for ensuring smart\, data-driven product development and market strate gy. \;\n \;\n​Open to both Kiln members and the broader entreprene urial community. Non-members get a free day pass to Kiln with their part icipation. \;\n \;\n​Why This Series Matters: Dr. Ali Maaxa has sp ent 20 years in the trenches - from Big Tech innovation teams to zero-to -one product launches. She's seen what works and what wastes time. These aren't theoretical workshops\; they're based on frameworks that have po wered successful launches for AWS\, Recreation.gov\, and dozens of start ups who went from idea to revenue. \;\n \;\n​Free for both Kiln me mbers and the broader community because great products make everyone's e cosystem stronger. Just show up ready to work. \;\n \;\n​Session 1 : Early Stages - Building Your First Customer-Facing Version (MVP) \ ;\n​Build smart from day one. \;\n \;\n​You're at one of the most exciting and challenging stages of your journey - turning your vision in to something real. The decisions you make now about what to build first will shape everything that follows. In this session\, we'll walk through how to create your MVP (Minimum Viable Product - your first testable ve rsion) strategically. Whether you're technical or business-focused\, you 'll gain clarity on prioritizing features\, validating assumptions early \, and building momentum with real user feedback. This is about setting yourself up for sustainable growth from the start. \;\n \;\n​The U pcoming Product-Market Fit Series at KILN PDX \;\n \;\n​A Free Wor kshop for All Founders\, Product People &\; Innovators \;\n​This f ree workshop series at Kiln is based on ProductTheory’s celebrated Produ ct-Market Fit Canvas: a framework for ensuring smart\, data-driven produ ct development and market strategy. Open to both Kiln members and the br oader entrepreneurial community. \;\n \;\n​Session 2: : Understan ding Your Ideal Customer Profile https://luma.com/7zmulrns 10/1/25\, Noo n\, Kiln \;\n \;\n​Session 3: Go-to-Market Strategy: New Approache s for the 2025 Landscape https://lu.ma/xstcod52 10/8/25\, 11:00 a.m.\, K iln: \;\n \;\n​Session 4: Product-Market Discovery: A Deep-Dive f or Learning\, Testing &\; Earning with Customers &\; Users https:/ /luma.com/dx4xeeji 10/20/25\, 1-3 p.m.\, Kiln \;\n \;\n​Open to bo th Kiln members and the broader entrepreneurial community. Non-members g et a free day pass to Kiln with their participation. \;\n \;\nLoca tion \;\nKiln \;\n1120 SE Madison St\, Portland\, OR 97214\, USA\n \nTags: startups\, free trainings\, event\, workshops\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482197 URL:https://luma.com/r71wcfez SUMMARY:Nailing Product-Market Fit Workshop Series *Session 1*: Building & Testing your MVP (Minimum Viable Product) LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250921T164823Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251001T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251001T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250921T164823Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250921T164823Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482217 DESCRIPTION:Session 2: The Question of Who? Your ICP (Plus get a free wo rkday at KILN!) \;\n \;\n​Know your market as well as you know you r product. \;\n \;\n​One of the most critical decisions you'll mak e is defining who you're building for. Getting your Ideal Customer Profi le (ICP) right determines everything from product features to pricing to marketing channels. We'll explore proven frameworks for identifying and understanding your core market\, diving deep into customer motivations\ , pain points\, and buying behaviors. You'll leave with practical tools for customer research and a clear picture of who will become your most v aluable users and advocates. \;\n \;\n​There’s one challenge all f ounders have in common\, especially in 2025. It’s achieving product mark et fit. \;\n \;\n​This free workshop series at Kiln is based on Pr oductTheory’s celebrated Product-Market Fit Canvas: a framework for ensu ring smart\, data-driven product development and market strategy. Open t o both Kiln members and the broader entrepreneurial community. \;\n& #13\;\n​Why This Series Matters: Dr. Ali Maaxa has spent 20 years in the trenches - from Big Tech innovation teams to zero-to-one product launch es. She's seen what works and what wastes time. These aren't theoretical workshops\; they're based on frameworks that have powered successful la unches for AWS\, Recreation.gov\, and dozens of startups who went from i dea to revenue. \;\n \;\n​Free for both Kiln members and the broad er community because great products make everyone's ecosystem stronger. Just show up ready to work. \;\n \;\n​Session 1: Building &\; T esting your MVP (Minimum Viable Product) https://luma.com/r71wcfez 9/24 /25\, 11:00 a.m.\, Kiln \;\n \;\n​Session 2: : Understanding Your Ideal Customer Profile https://luma.com/7zmulrns 10/1/25\, Noon\, Kiln&# 13\;\n \;\n​Session 3: Go-to-Market Strategy: New Approaches for the 2025 Landscape https://lu.ma/xstcod52 10/8/25\, 11:00 a.m.\, Kiln: \ ;\n \;\n​Session 4: Product-Market Discovery: A Deep-Dive for Learnin g\, Testing &\; Earning with Customers &\; Users 1-3 p.m.\, Kiln\ n\nTags: workshop\, meetup\, training\, free\, startups\, product manage ment\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482217 URL:https://luma.com/7zmulrns SUMMARY:Understanding Your Ideal Customer Profile: Nailing Product-Market Fit: A Free Workshop Series: Session 2 LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250930T031537Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251008T120000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251008T110000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250930T031537Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T005238Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482227 DESCRIPTION:​Launch with precision in today's market. \;\n \;\n​The go-to-market landscape has fundamentally shifted. What worked even two years ago may not work today\, with changes in how buyers discover solut ions\, evaluate options\, and make purchasing decisions. This session fo cuses on current\, effective approaches to reaching your market and driv ing adoption. We'll cover positioning strategies that resonate\, channel selection that matches your audience\, and launch tactics that generate meaningful traction in today's environment. \;\n \;\n​ProductTheo ry.io workshop series at Kiln: \;\n \;\n​There’s one challenge all founders have in common\, especially in 2025. It’s achieving product ma rket fit. \;\n \;\n​This free workshop series at Kiln is based on ProductTheory’s celebrated Product-Market Fit Canvas: a framework for en suring smart\, data-driven product development and market strategy. Open to both Kiln members and the broader entrepreneurial community. \;\ n \;\n​Why This Series Matters: Dr. Ali Maaxa has spent 20 years in t he trenches - from Big Tech innovation teams to zero-to-one product laun ches. She's seen what works and what wastes time. These aren't theoretic al workshops\; they're based on frameworks that have powered successful launches for AWS\, Recreation.gov\, and dozens of startups who went from idea to revenue. \;\n \;\n​Free for both Kiln members and the bro ader community because great products make everyone's ecosystem stronger . Just show up ready to work. \;\n \;\n​Open to both Kiln members and the broader entrepreneurial community. Non-members get a free day pa ss to Kiln with their participation. \;\n \;\n​Session 1: Building &\; Testing your MVP (Minimum Viable Product) 9/24/25\, 11:00 a.m.\, Kiln \;\n \;\n​Session 2: : Understanding Your Ideal Customer Pro file https://luma.com/7zmulrns 10/1/25\, Noon\, Kiln \;\n \;\n​Ses sion 3: Go-to-Market Strategy: New Approaches for the 2025 Landscape htt ps://lu.ma/xstcod52 10/8/25\, 11:00 a.m.\, Kiln: \;\n \;\n​Sessio n 4: Product-Market Discovery: A Deep-Dive for Learning\, Testing &\; Earning with Customers &\; Users https://luma.com/dx4xeeji 10/20/25\ , 1-3 p.m.\, Kiln \;\n \;\n​Kiln \;\n\n\nTags: startups\, gtm\, go to market\, product management\, ux\n\nImported from: http://calagat or.org/events/1250482227 URL:https://luma.com/xstcod52 SUMMARY:Go-to-Market Strategy: New Approaches for the 2025 Landscape: Nai ling Product-Market Fit: A Free Workshop Series: SESSION 3 LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251016T012621Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251020T150000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251020T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251016T012621Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251016T012621Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482245 DESCRIPTION:[Free] ​Master the art and science of building the right thin g by using market\, customer &\; user discovery techniques used at Me ta\, AWS\, Booz Allen\, Disney\, New Relic\, and more\, from the team at ProductTheory.io. \;\n \;\n​Product discovery is where great pro ducts are born - it's the systematic process of understanding what your market truly needs before you commit resources to building it. We'll exp lore research methodologies\, customer interview techniques\, and valida tion frameworks that reveal genuine insights. Companies with strong disc overy programs see nearly 2x ROI. You'll gain practical skills for condu cting meaningful customer conversations\, interpreting feedback accurate ly\, and translating insights into confident product decisions. \;\n& #13\;\nYou'll also learn the art of product storytelling for your pitch deck\, positioning\, sales\, marketing and stakeholder alignment. \; \n \;\n​ProductTheory.io workshop series at Kiln: \;\n​There’s one challenge all founders have in common\, especially in 2025. It’s achiev ing product market fit. \;\n \;\n​This free workshop series at Kil n is based on ProductTheory’s celebrated Product-Market Fit Canvas: a fr amework for ensuring smart\, data-driven product development and market strategy. \;\n \;\n​Open to both Kiln members and the broader entr epreneurial community. Non-members get a free day pass to Kiln with thei r participation. \;\n \;\n​Why This Series Matters: Dr. Ali Maaxa brings 20 years of experience from Big Tech innovation teams to zero-to- one product launches. Her frameworks have supported successful launches for AWS\, Recreation.gov\, and numerous startups navigating the path fro m concept to revenue. These sessions offer practical\, field-tested appr oaches to the challenges every founder faces. \;\n \;\n​Open to bo th Kiln members and the broader entrepreneurial community. Your success strengthens the entire ecosystem.\n\nTags: strategy\, PMF\, discovery\n\ nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482245 URL:https://luma.com/dx4xeeji SUMMARY: Product/Market Discovery: A Deep-Dive Nailing Product-Market Fit : A Free Workshop Series: SESSION 4 LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251024T043422Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251029T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251029T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251024T043422Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251024T043422Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482255 DESCRIPTION:Join us for the October edition of ProductTank PDX! \;\n&# 13\;\nWe’re excited to welcome two incredible speakers\, Sarah Crispin ( Product Management\, Strategy &\; Operations Consultant) and Justin W olske (Chief Product Officer @ Yellowbrick)\, for an evening exploring t he problem with problems\, and how to leverage frameworks to move fast. As always\, we’ll also have plenty of time to meet other product folks o ver drinks and tasty snacks. \;\n \;\n📅 Wednesday\, October 29\, 2 025 \;\n🕕 6:00 – 8:00pm \;\n📍 Kiln \;\n \;\n*** \;\n \ ;\n### Lighting the Frameworks on Fire \;\n \;\nWe learn a lot abo ut best practices and frameworks\, but it’s rare that product managers f ind themselves with the space and time to use them as intended. This is a story about learning the rules of the game you’re actually playing so that you can adjust your approach and cobble tools together to move fast \, play hard\, and maybe even score. Spoiler: success in this endeavor r equires an A+ team and\, if we’re being honest\, luck. \;\n \;\nAb out Sarah: Sarah found her way to product management after teaching midd le school\, coaching collegiate track &\; field\, and working as a ma nagement consultant. In her most recent full-time role\, Sarah served as a Global Director of Product at ASICS\, where she worked to pivot a leg acy fitness app. Originally from Maine\, Sarah moved to Portland after a lmost 20 years in Boston. She loves dogs\, running in the woods\, learni ng about big ideas\, and sports documentaries (recommendations welcome). \;\n \;\n*** \;\n \;\n### The Problem with Problems: Rethin king Urgency \;\n \;\nA discussion centered around reframing probl ems as jobs to be done\, and how that helps you build better personas an d psychographics. The talk is catered first toward early-stage founders with product responsibilities (others can find something useful\, too).& #13\;\n \;\nAbout Justin: Film producer by trade\, he has worked in E dTech since 1999. Currently\, he's the Chief Product Officer @ Yellowbri ck and Principal @ Airy Disc Learning. His areas of focus are around dig ital learning products (with a specialization in using narrative-based p edagogies to drive executive-function learning)\, media production\, lea n/agile product development\, and early/mid-stage entrepreneurship strat egy. \;\n \;\n*** \;\n \;\n🎉 Don’t miss it! \;\n \;\nC ome connect with fellow product managers\, designers\, engineers\, and e nthusiasts over drinks and snacks. See you there!\n\nImported from: http ://calagator.org/events/1250482255 URL:https://www.meetup.com/producttank_portland/events/311529163/ SUMMARY:ProductTank October 2025: Frameworks & Problems LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251105T010145Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251106T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251106T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251105T010145Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251105T010145Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482272 DESCRIPTION:Don't miss the launch of DevSwarm Pro: the first Augmented De velopment Environment (ADE) built for production teams! \;\n​Join us at Kiln Portland’s Theater for an exclusive in-person launch event celeb rating the release of DevSwarm Pro\, the full professional edition of De vSwarm. \;\n \;\n​After months in Beta\, DevSwarm is graduating in to a production-ready platform — built for engineers\, team leads\, and CTOs who need to code faster\, smarter\, and in parallel with today’s to p AI coding assistants. \;\n \;\n​What to Expect: \;\n• ​Compli mentary appetizers and beverages \;\n• ​Live demo from DevSwarm Found er &\; CEO Mike Biglan and CTO Trevor Dilley\, with a follow-up Q& \;A session \;\n• ​The first public look at DevSwarm Pro’s full featu re set\, with opportunities to try it out yourself \;\n• One-on-one c onversations with the founders before and after the demo \;\n \;\n ​Who Should Attend: \;\n• ​Production software engineers \;\n• ​De v team leads and engineering managers \;\n​• CTOs and VPs of SaaS com panies or digital product agencies\n\nTags: DevSwarm DevTools AI\n\nImpo rted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482272 URL:https://luma.com/tvpukkit SUMMARY:AI Startup Launch Party: See the Future of Coding with DevSwarm LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251024T133211Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251118T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251118T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251024T133211Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T005236Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482256 DESCRIPTION:This is an [Umbraco](https://github.com/umbraco/umbraco-cms) community event for technologists and business folks exploring how openn ess is a growth strategy. \;\n \;\nWe'll be joined by Mats Persso n\, the CEO of Umbraco\, one of the world’s most trusted open-source pla tforms for content management\, for a conversation about how openness is n’t just a technical choice but a strategy for innovation and growth. 3\;\n \;\nThere will be some great discussions about how open and ex tensible platforms give a competitive edge\, how collaborative communiti es drive innovation\, and how designing systems for adaptation is a way of future-proofing in the current economic landscape where so much is ch anging so fast. \;\n \;\nThere will also be some fun\, themed wine pairings at this event\, curated by the folks at [Pairings Portland](ht tps://www.pairingsportland.com/).\n\nTags: open source\, .net\, content management\, umbraco\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504 82256 URL:https://www.wearediagram.com/event/umbraco/open-for-business-portland SUMMARY:Open for Business: How Open Digital Platforms Fuel Innovation and Profitability LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251113T191139Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251119T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251119T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251113T191139Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T005237Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482312 DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting evening of rapid-fire inspiration wit h Rose City Techies at the most beautiful co-working space in all of Por tland\, Kiln. At Tech Sparks\, local innovators\, developers\, designers \, founders\, and creators will each have 10–15 minutes to share their t ech-related stories\, ideas\, experiments\, and insights. \;\n \;\ nWhether you’re a tech worker\, startup founder\, product designer\, eng ineer\, or simply curious about Portland’s tech scene\, this event is fo r you! \;\n \;\n🌟 Want to be one of our speakers? \;\nWe want t o hear your ideas! This is your chance to take the stage and share somet hing you’re passionate about — anything tech\, from a side project you’v e been tinkering with\, to lessons learned scaling a startup\, to bold p redictions about the future of tech. \;\n \;\nSubmit your talk ide a here → Tech Sparks Speaker Form \;\nSubmission deadline is October 31st 11:59pm 👻 \;\nSpeakers will be contacted via email on November 5 th \;\n \;\n🎤 What to Expect \;\nOur lineup of speakers will co ver a wide range of techie topics. Whether you’re there to speak or just to listen\, you’ll leave with new insights\, fresh inspiration\, and ne w connections. \;\n \;\n📅 Schedule \;\n5:30 PM — Check-in\, net working\, grab a seat \;\n6:00 PM — Lightning talks begin \;\n7:30 PM — Audience Q&\;A + discussion \;\n8:00 PM — Feel free to move the discussion to one of many nearby bars \;\n \;\n📍 Location \ ;\nKiln — 1120 SE Madison St\, Portland\, OR 97214 \;\n*We’ll be in t he Theater room \;\n \;\n🥤 Food &\; Drinks \;\nThe event wil l not be catered\, but you’re welcome to bring your own snacks and drink s. The Hawthorne Asylum food trucks are right across the street if you’d like to grab something to bring from there.\n\nTags: meetup:event=31075 5970\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482312 URL:https://www.meetup.com/rose-city-techies/events/310755970/ SUMMARY:Tech Sparks with Rose City Techies LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251030T223050Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251120T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251120T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251030T223050Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251030T223050Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482265 DESCRIPTION:Sip\, snack\, and slay... LGBTQ+ tech demos with plenty of sp arkle ✨ \;\n \;\nWhat to expect ✨ \;\n4 fabulous demos from you r LGBTQ+ tech community 💻🏳️‍🌈\, each 10–15 minutes with Q&\;A. After that\, snacks 🥨\, drinks 🍷🥤\, and plenty of sparkle. Allies welcome\, to o 💕. \;\n \;\nSchedule ⏰ \;\n- 6:00p — Doors and check-in 🚪 \;\n- 6:30p — Demos begin (10–15 min each + Q&\;A) 🎤 \;\n- 7:30p — Drinks\, snacks\, and mingling 🍻 \;\n- 9:00p — Close 🌙 \;\n \; \nApply to demo 🎬 \;\nGot something fierce to show? Tell us what you’ re building and why it slays 💅. Email us at pdx@outintech.com \;\n 3\;\nFood &\; drink 🍽️ \;\nBeer 🍺\, wine 🍷\, and non-alcoholic opt ions 🧃. You must be 21+ to consume alcohol 🪪. \;\n \;\nFood availa ble at the food cart pod next door! \;\n \;\nPhotos 📸 \;\nEvent photos may be taken by OIT staff. If you’d prefer not to appear\, let u s know when you arrive 🙅‍♂️🙅‍♀️. \;\n \;\nHouse rules 📖 \;\n- W e follow the OIT Code of Conduct: outintech.com/conduct 🌐 \;\n- Be ki nd 💜. Ask before photos 🙋. \;\n- If you feel unsafe\, find an organiz er wearing an OIT shirt 👕. \;\n \;\nGet involved 🌈 \;\n- Volunt eer with OIT PDX:pdx@outintech.com \;\n- Join the community: outintec h.com/join \;\n- IG/Twitter: @outintech\n\nTags: LGBT\, LGBTQIA+\, Qu eer\, tech\, technology\, social\, meetup\, demos\, drinks\, presentatio ns\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482265 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/out-in-tech-pdx-demos-drinks-tickets-166 5604330389 SUMMARY:Out in Tech - Demos & Drinks LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260430T165120Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260512T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260512T150000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260430T165120Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260430T165120Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482552 DESCRIPTION:A toolkit for founders from Ali Maaxa\, Ph.D.\, incubation pr oduct &\; marketing strategist (founder: ProductTheory.io\, former: A WS AI\, New Relic AI\, Meta AI\, Recreation.gov)\, guest VC expert Maria nne Motus (UC Berkeley Business School)\, PDX startup dev team Semi-Dece nt\, and leaders from CHIFOO and the ORPIB Incubator. \;\n \;\nThi s is a FREE lightning workshop to help scrappy startup founders nail pro duct-market fit (PMF) and go-to-market strategy (GTM). Be your own incub ator\, be nimble\, and be ready to answer deep strategic questions for p otential investors\, flagship customers\, or strategic partners — in a f lash. \;\n \;\nSure\, PMF and GTM are buzzwords thrown around cons tantly. But they stand in for due diligence that actually makes a differ ence. Skipping the fundamentals is the primary reason 91% of startups fa il: \;\n \;\nThe classic frameworks that undergird successful incu bations — from enterprise AI to EdTech startups \;\nRigorous market r esearch powered by smart AI context engineering \;\nReal-deal\, progr essive hypothesis-testing toward a heavy-hitting MVP \;\nIn fact\, 82 % of "\;failed"\; founders say that challenging their assumption s about their market would have saved their business. \;\n \;\nMos t startups don't find product-market fit for one of two reasons: consult ancies charge high overhead to run studies and then throw their findings over the wall — or founders rely on raw AI outputs without the framewor ks and context engineering that hold up under VC scrutiny and real produ ct + user discovery. \;\n \;\nFounders need a toolkit they can use throughout their entire product and business development journey. Befor e you hire a fractional\, take generic expert advice from someone who do esn't understand your context\, or worse — guess your way into brand dam age — let us help you develop your ProductTheory with startup-friendly c anvases that will anchor your pitch deck and your upcoming rounds of cri tical business decisions. \;\n \;\nLearn more about Ali Maaxa's wo rk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alimaaxa/ \;\n \;\nGet on board wi th ProductTheory.io: https://www.producttheory.io/\n\nTags: Portland Sta rtup Week\, startups\, innovation\, aws\, product market fit\, go to mar ket strategy\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482552 URL:https://eventship.com/event/product-market-fit-go-to-market-strategy- a-lightning-workshop-for-founders SUMMARY:Product-Market Fit + Go To Market Strategy: A Free Lightning Work shop for Founders LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR