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  • Wednesday
    Nov 20 2024
    Clackamas County Pitch

    2024 Pitch Oregon presents the inaugural Clackamas County Pitch to showcase entrepreneurs and startups in Clackamas County.

    Eligible competitors include all entrepreneurs that either operate their business or live in Clackamas County, Oregon. Selected businesses will have developed a unique product or service solution that solves a big problem in a national or international market.

    Finalists Include: -- Alpha Speech is revolutionizing aerospace communication by empowering non-native English speakers to achieve their fullest potential through improved clear speech. -- Artclever.com is an award-winning design career-focused LMS platform powered by AI-driven technology, enabling the creation of personalized career roadmaps for design professionals and entrepreneurs in creative tech. -- CareSpace is the launchpad for (AI-powered) mobility improvement. The CareSpace platform digitizes musculoskeletal care via a mobile or webcam powered by visual (AI-powered) learning to measure, record, and recommend personalized care pathways to improve outcomes at population health scale. -- FANWAGN is a re-commerce platform that serves as the ultimate connection point for fans of teams and athletes, enabling them to discover, purchase, and re-sell fan apparel. FANWAGN’s "Second Fan Fashion®” platform provides sellers with a dedicated marketplace to engage sports enthusiasts in search of authentic, second-hand gear. -- EverFull: The sales-enablement platform for the experience economy (brick+mortar with camps, classes, events), combining Canva, Shopify, and Mailchimp to simplify offer creation, sales, and engagement.

    Companies will compete for equity investments, cash prizes, as well as in-kind services provided by local businesses. Additionally, the event offers a great opportunity to increase the visibility of the businesses to both investors and the general public.

    Clackamas County Pitch is 1 of 3 Pitch Oregon Pitch Competitions taking place in the Portland Metro area including Washington, Multnomah, Clackamas, and Clark counties.

    Website
  • Junior Developer Happy Hour

    Join us to meet other junior developers as well as some who are further along in their careers. Get to know some friendly people in our industry! 👋 Our goal is to help build community- we want you here! All levels of experience are welcome.

    Website
  • Unleashing AI's Potential: Navigating the Agile Landscape

    Details Continuing the AI & Agility Speaker Series: Empowering the Future of Agile Teams Join us as we continue our enlightening evening series designed specifically for Scrum Masters, Developers, and Product Managers/Owners eager to explore the transformative intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Agile methodologies. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your understanding of AI and its role in fostering agile environments. Join us for the AI & Agility Speaker Series, where innovation meets collaboration, and together, we can redefine what it means to be agile in the age of AI.

    Join us for an insightful talk with Jordan Plawner, a renowned AI evangelist and product executive. Jordan will delve into the intricacies of integrating AI into agile environments, sharing practical strategies to maximize its impact and avoid common pitfalls.

    Key Takeaways:

    Understanding the power and limitations of AI Identifying suitable AI applications for your organization Overcoming challenges and maximizing ROI Implementing AI in an agile and efficient manner About the Speaker: Jordan Plawner is a seasoned AI expert with a proven track record in helping organizations harness the transformative power of AI. With a knack for simplifying complex concepts, Jordan will provide valuable insights and actionable advice.

    Reserve Your Spot Now! Transform your approach, inspire your team, and shape the future of your organization.

    Website
  • Cocktails + Code (Portland Ruby Brigade)

    Come join the most thrilling tech meet up in all of Portland. Chat tech projects or life stuff. Keep an eye out for nerds with name tags.

    Website
  • AWS Cloud Happy Hour: BYOB (Buy Your Own Beverage) at Lucky Lab NW

    Please join AWS User Group for a Buy Your Own Beverage (BYOB) happy hour with AWS User Group at Lucky Labs in NW Portland.

    This is a no-programming networking social event for AWS Users to mingle and talk about all things cloud. Meet with your fellow cloud folks to discuss cloud security, cloud opportunities, cloud best practices, tips, tricks, and battle stories.

    Can't wait to cheers our beers in person! See you there!!

    Website
  • Hardware Happy Hour

    Bye and Bye

    Hardware Happy Hour is an informal way to socialize, show off your projects, and talk about the world of hardware.

    We welcome anyone interested in any kind of hardware from beginner to expert: Arduino DIYers, engineers, hardware start up founders, e-textile experimenters, LED-curious folks, 3D printing enthusiasts or robotics geeks.

    If you're working on something even vaguely related please do bring it along. No presentations, no pitch decks, just projects and conversation.

    We are building out a nerdy sticker and swag swap box for members of this meetup so if you have any stickers or small items like pens or socks to donate to our little collection please bring it along!

    Website

Tomorrow

  • Thursday
    Nov 21 2024
    (Pre-Revenue Founders) This Is Strategy: Seth Godin Book

    NedSpace

    This is a founders roundtable for entrepreneurs who are pre-revenue but ready launch by 1/31/25, or before.

    This Founders Roundtable will play out like this over the hour, we go around the table for 45 minutes with... 1/ Here's my business now 2/ Here's my one biggest accomplishment since last month 3/ This will be my one biggest accomplishment by next month 4/ Here is what the people at this table can help me with right now

    Then there will be a 15 minute prompt led chat for the last 15 minutes

    PS. Why is this event $25 bucks? Because you get a copy of the book

    PPS. But you already have the book you say? Great, give this one to another human

    PPPS. NedSpace owner Faris Mubarak has kindly invited participants to work from NedSpace for the day, thank you Faris

    PPPPS. This event is limited to 9 founders

    Keep a lid on it, Butterscotch

    RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/startup-your-startup/events/304166445/

    Website
  • Beers with Engineers

    Details No agenda, no pitch, no bullshit. As always, come geek out, network, and have a good time.

    Beers with Engineers is a diverse group of engineers from a variety of fields coming together to share a drink after work, commiserate with like-minded nerds, and learn more about our respective industries.

    If it's your first time joining us, welcome! We strive to make our meetup welcoming for both newcomers and returning attendees and inclusive for all current or aspiring engineers, especially those who are often underrepresented in the field.

    See you there!

    Website
  • AI for Documentarians: Write the Docs PDX + PSU Annual Supermeetup

    Write the Docs PDX is joining forces with the great folks at Portland State University’s technical communications program on Thursday 11/21 to host a panel on technical writing and artificial intelligence.

    Three presenters will discuss the current state of AI tools in the realm of technical documentation and where we might be headed as practitioners and professionals.

    • Richard Coffey on writing with AI tools at Amazon Web Services
    • Manny Silva, Head of Documentation at Skyflow, on the documentation pipeline of the near future. (Check out Manny’s talk at the Write the Docs Atlantic conference.)
    • Bryan Schnabel, Digital Experience Manager at Verathon Inc., previewing his winter course AI Tools for Writers

    This is a HYBRID EVENT! Location and Zoom registration are below.

    Bring your thoughts and curiosities about this new paradigm in technical communications. It’s sure to be a thoughtful and inspirational supermeetup.

    There will be time for questions and community (and snacks).

    REGISTER FOR THE ZOOM MEETING

    The Zoom starts a bit before 5:30 PM. Register in advance here: https://pdx.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lcOyoqDIsGt1eQ0mnrigXHmoDXD6-Z6Sa

    SHOW UP IN PERSON

    Snacks and chats @ 5 PM Panel starts @ 5:30 PM

    Please RSVP through Meetup if you're attending in person! 🙏

    Email me with any questions or concerns!

    [email protected]

    Website
  • Podcast Club: Yuval Noah Harari | Information & Social Order | Making Sense Podcast

    We will discuss this podcast: - Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/386-information-social-order/id733163012?i=1000672063999 - Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEEmc3Qy2K0 Please listen to/watch the podcast before-hand

    What's this week's podcast about? Sam Harris speaks with Yuval Noah Harari about his new book, Nexus, and its application to current crises. They discuss humanity’s capacity for self-destruction, democracy and dictatorship as information networks, the “naive view of information,” the advantages of fiction over truth, trust in institutions, self-correction in a democracy, truth vs. power, truth vs. order, the suicide of conservatism, fixing social media, algorithms as editorial choices, efficiency vs. inefficiency, threats to democracy, and more.

    What is a Podcast Club?: It’s like a book club for podcasts. We’ll listen to a podcast episode on our own, then get together at a bar or patio and talk about it in small groups. The atmosphere is casual, low-pressure, and laid back. The idea is to enjoy some thought-provoking conversation, learn a thing or two, and have some fun.

    Website
  • Tech the Halls: Holiday Networking Night

    NedSpace

    Just crash-landed in Portland's tech scene? Come hang with us merry band of entrepreneurs, startup enthusiasts, and fellow tech transplants at our monthly shindig! Lived in Portland for forever? This is a group for you too.

    We're the friendly faces you've been looking for – swapping stories, dreaming up the next big thing, and helping newcomers find their groove in Portland's most vibrant community.

    No suits required, just bring your curious self and maybe that side project you've been tinkering with; Because making friends shouldn't be harder than debugging code.

    Join us at NedSpace once a month to connect, socialize, and meet other local entrepreneurs in the tech space. (NedSpace events look like this)

    See ya soon!

    Website
  • BSD Pizza Night

    A meeting of folks interested in BSD operating systems and related technologies to get together, eat pizza, drink beer, and talk about what interesting things have been going on.

    Website

Next two weeks

  • Friday
    Nov 22 2024
    Techworks Rad Workday

    Radious Space

    Join us for a vital exploration of financial wellness as we look toward 2025. This discussion offers strategies for personal and business finance, equipping attendees with tools for lasting financial health.

    We'll cover personal topics like budgeting, saving, and debt management, as well as business strategies for effective forecasting, budgeting, and integrating financial wellness into corporate culture.

    We'll discuss how to enhance your financial wellness and build a secure future. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and confidence for navigating the financial landscape ahead!

    Website
  • Saturday
    Nov 23 2024
    Democracy Unconference: Past, Present & Future

    UpStart Collective
    • The evolution of voting rights and electoral systems
    • Opportunities and challenges of technology in civic engagement
    • Combating disinformation and preserving truth in democratic discourse
    • Reimagining representative democracy for the 21st century
    • Grassroots movements and their impact on democratic processes
    • The role of education in fostering democratic citizenship
    • Balancing individual liberties with collective security in democracies
    • Economic inequality and its effects on democratic participation
    • Global perspectives: Comparing democratic models across cultures

    Ultimately, sessions are decided by attendees, and each session is a roundtable discussion that where all contribute and no one leads, pontificates or holds court. Everyone gets to participate and share equally.

    RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/positivesocialimpact/events/303510680/

    Website
  • Tuesday
    Nov 26 2024
    (Portland) founder.coffee @ Above GRND Coffee (NW Portland)

    Welcome to Above GRND Coffee, nestled in the heart of downtown Portland. They are proud to be a Black-owned business, owned and operated by first-generation Somali and Muslim immigrants, committed to bringing joy and building community in our beautiful city, Portland.

    Their journey began with a vision to create a welcoming sneaker-coffee hub above the bustling sneaker store, Bridge City Soles. Above GRND is not just a coffee shop, it's the place to be. Where conversations flow freely, creative ideas are exchanged, and relationships are nurtured.

    We can't wait to learn more about what you are working on and how we can be helpful.

    As always, be there thinking about ways you can help your fellow founders. No selling, no solicitations, just good conversations!

    It's two days before Turkey day, see you there gobblers.

    RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/founder-coffee/events/304424088/

    Website
  • Monthly Happy Hour (PDX Web and Design)

    Rontoms

    If you're like me, you spend WAYYYY too much time in front of a computer. I think it would be great to have a monthly get together at a bar or pub to just get to know each other, have a brew, and yes, talk about the business. Real human interaction, in other words. Repeats the last Tuesday of every month.

    Starting September 24th we will be changing venues to Romtoms, on the east side of the bridge at Burnside and 6th St. We hope there will be more room and it will be easier to find the rest of us. We look forward to seeing everyone.

    If you can't find us inside look for us out in the back we may be enjoying the sunshine and the beautiful open patio.

    Website
  • RainSec - PDX Information Security Meetup
    free

    Lucky Lab Brew Pub

    RainSec is an informal group of like-minded security professionals who meet to network and discuss topics of interest in a non-work, non-vendor setting.

    While our target audience is experienced information security professionals, this is a public event open to any interested parties. If you have a friend or colleague who might benefit, please pass an invite along.

    Follow @PDXRainSec on Twitter for last minute updates.

    Because COVID-19 still presents significant risk to some members of our community, we ask that you observe the following and make your own risk assessment decision regarding your attendance:

    • If outdoor seating is available and weather permits, we will be outside.
    • If you are feeling sick, stay home!
    • If you've had a recent COVID exposure, stay home!
    • If you are not vaccinated, stay home!
    • If you are otherwise considered high risk for COVID, please stay home until you feel it is safe to gather in large groups (20-40 people). We don't want to be the cause of anyone's illness or death.

    You can also find us on Meetup.com and Google Groups.

    If you're looking for more security-focused community meetups in the Portland area, check out pdx-infosec.com.

    Website
  • Monday
    Dec 2 2024
    Staying Resilient in High-Stakes Environments: Essential Tools for Founders

    Ned Space

    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.

    Website
  • Tuesday
    Dec 3 2024
    Portland Geek Dinner - Beaverton! (Padnug)

    Ickabod's Bar & Grill

    Breakside has grown a bit too popular and we will be moving to have dinner at Ickabods for the foreseeable future. It worked great last month!

    Be There and Be Square!

    Geek and Nerd dinners are a great way to get to know your peers in the industry in an informal setting. We always have great food, beverages, and conversation!

    We'll look to the RSVPs on here to guide our reservation. Please let us know you are coming!

    Website

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