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SaturdayMay 2 2026Mentorship Saturdays @ Roseline Cafe & OnlineWebsite
Thanks to Roseline Coffee for providing a physical location! Find inside the hotel and to the right, likely on the couches
Coffee, bagels and people working on their careers and code! We have 2-5 mentors every month ready to help people get started in the industry, get help with a particular problem, or get career advice. We offer resume reviews, portfolio reviews, and sometimes mock interviews (time permitting).
Or call in (audio only)
+1 872-240-8681,,882162595# United States, Chicago
Phone Conference ID: 882 162 595#
Thanks to Capital One Café for providing a physical location!
Discord https://discord.gg/nSCxgbcG7U
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InventOR Bootcamp Mentor & Judge Opportunities | Support Oregon Student InnovatorsWebsite
InventOR Bootcamp Mentor & Judge Opportunities | Support Oregon Student Innovators
Join the PSU Center for Entrepreneurship (https://www.pdx.edu/entrepreneurship/) in supporting the 10th Annual InventOR, Oregon’s only statewide collegiate invention competition.
InventOR (https://www.inventoregon.org/) is an 8-week experiential program that helps collegiate inventors and innovators refine their ideas through mentorship, prototyping, storytelling, and exposure to Oregon’s startup ecosystem.
We are expanding our mentor and judge network and invite professionals from across industries to participate in one (or both) of the following InventOR Bootcamp opportunities:
Mentor Match Mixer
Saturday, May 2 | 6:00–8:00 PM
SEC Event Space, Portland State University
2130 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97201A speed-networking style event where student finalist teams and prospective mentors meet to explore mentorship fit.
How it Works
- ~20 student finalist teams participate
- Teams give a 60-second overview of their project
- Mentors give a 60-second intro/background
- Brief Q&A / discussion
- Participants rotate through multiple pairings
Important
Mentor matches are made after the event based on mutual interest and fit.
Attendance does not guarantee a mentor assignment.Matched mentors receive a $500 honorarium for:
- Meeting with their team at least twice during the 8-week program
- Providing strategic guidance and feedback
- Virtual/Zoom meetings are welcome
Pitch for Feedback Judge Session
Sunday, May 3 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Embassy Suites, Downtown PortlandHelp teams prepare for InventOR Finals by serving as a practice pitch judge.
Judges Will
- Listen to 3-minute student pitches
- Ask follow-up questions
- Provide written feedback
- Offer recommendations on design, strategy, and next steps
Interested?
Please fill out our Mentor/Judge Interest Form:
Get Involved: Support the Next Generation of Innovators!Then email Stacey Hoshimiya at [email protected] to confirm your participation at one or both Bootcamp events.
Help us support the next generation of Oregon innovators!
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ThursdayMay 7 2026Escaping GTM Hell: From Activity to ImpactWebsite
When targets get missed, the instinct is to do more. More leads. More calls. More pressure. That's not a strategy. That's GTM hell.
This session works on two levels - providing immediate strategies to improve results now and a framework for building a repeatable growth engine going forward.
In 45 minutes, we'll walk through:
- Eight pillars that drive (or stall) growth
- What each looks like when it drifts
- A prioritization lens for where to act first, without blowing up what's working
This session is designed for growth-stage companies navigating real commercial complexity: expanding into B2B, managing hybrid revenue models, or outgrowing the motion that got you here.
You'll leave with a clear path out of the activity spiral and back to efficient revenue growth.
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Think and Drink Trivia NightWebsite
Think & Drink Trivia Night returns to OBI
Join us at the Oregon Bioscience Incubator for an evening of dinner, drinks, and friendly competition. Whether you come solo or with friends, we'll form teams of four or fewer to keep things fair and fun, so bring your A-game!
Your ticket includes a delicious catered dinner and two drink tickets to keep your mind sharp and your energy up.
Get ready for classic pub-style trivia with a mix of general knowledge questions. Not too tricky, not too simple, and just challenging enough to keep the competition lively.
Doors open at 5:30 PM for networking and mingling. Trivia starts promptly at 6:00 PM and yes, there will be prizes worth bragging about.
Come for the trivia. Stay for the community. Leave with bragging rights.