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SundayAug 9 2020PIE applications close
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OnlineWebsiteThank you for your interest in PIE, an early stage startup accelerator focused on SaaS offerings; PIE Consumer, an accelerator focused on growth stage consumer products; and PIE Shop, an advanced manufacturing and prototyping incubator to support the next generation of product companies. These programs are each designed to connect participants with peers, mentors, investors, and other critical connections, all in an effort to build better founders and to encourage companies to go further and faster than they would be able to go on their own.
Selected startups will join us virtually to work with their peers, PIE alums, and the world-class PIE mentor network. We'll provide you with advice, connections, discounts, support, and other benefits.
Interested? Cool.
Most responses are optional. But more complete applications help us with our decision. All information submitted to PIE via this form will be considered completely confidential and will not be disclosed to anyone outside the PIE selection committee.
If you would prefer to upload a presentation or one pager instead, please visit https://piepdx.com/apply-deck
APPLICATIONS CLOSE Aug 9, 2020, 11:59PM PT
Need to think about your answers? We highly recommend that you begin formulating your responses using our cheat sheet https://piepdx.com/prep
Questions? Contact Marquita Jaramillo, Program Manager, PIE, at [email protected].
Want to stay in the loop? https://piepdx.com/newsletter
Tomorrow
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MondayAug 10 2020Reinventing WI-FI: Technologies Supporting the Applications & Trends of the FutureWebsite
This is a joint event organized by the IEEE Oregon Communication Society and the Portland Chapter of the Society for Information Management (SIM). This event is free and open to the Public
Abstract:
Wi-Fi is an outstanding success story. Although it has been around for decades, it continues to evolve by adding new functionalities, improving performance, and delivering new services. It is difficult to imagine going one day without Wi-Fi. In this talk, we will discuss the latest generation of Wi-Fi technology, namely, Wi-Fi 6. Wi-Fi 6 is a revolution compared to any of the previous Wi-Fi generations because it introduces capabilities that are essential to support a much denser number of devices per access point, best-in-class security, greater capacity, and lower latency. We will cover some performance characteristics of Wi-Fi 6, provide a market update, and conclude with future directions towards Wi-Fi 7.Biography: Dr. Carlos Cordeiro is the CTO of wireless connectivity at Intel Corporation, where he is responsible for next-generation wireless connectivity technology strategy, standards, ecosystem engagements, and regulatory. In the Wi-Fi Alliance, he is a member of the Board of Directors and serves as its Technical Advisor. Due to his contributions to wireless communications, Dr. Cordeiro received several awards including the prestigious Intel Inventor of the Year Award in 2016, the 2017 IEEE Standards Medallion, the IEEE Outstanding Engineer Award in 2011, and the IEEE New Face of Engineering Award in 2007. Dr. Cordeiro is the co-author of two textbooks on wireless published in 2006 and 2011, has published over 100 papers in the wireless area alone, and holds over 250 patents. He has served as Editor of various journals including the IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, the IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, the IEEE Wireless Communication Letters, and the ACM Mobile Computing and Communications Review journal. Dr. Cordeiro is an IEEE Fellow.
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[REMOTE] Open Source Peer Mentoring (Monday Python, for Python JavaScript, Django, React and all open source)
WebsiteRSVP on Meetup to receive the Zoom link!
We normally have 12- 24 attendees - some people register on Meetup, others show up every week or see the event on Calagator. All are welcome. Pizza and beverages are served. Parking is free!
Bring your laptop. Learn and/or share your existing knowledge with others. This group focuses on Python, Django, JavaScript, jQuery, SQL, CSS and HTML. Other languages are welcome.
This week we will do introductions at 6:20 then pair up mentors and learners and/or work on projects.
Set aside one night a week to become a better developer, pick up new skills, and get help with your projects and learning. We'll have mentors on hand and a community of other learners to meet and work with.
This event is beginner friendly, we can help get you started with programming, support your online learning, or just talk about where you are at and what comes next.
Free parking! Save this number in case you need help finding us: (541) 602-6215 We are at 2828 SW Corbett Ave #208, inside the Portland State Business Accelerator, and near the International School.
Next two weeks
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WednesdayAug 12 2020PDXWIT Presents: The Biology of Belonging–
OnlineRegistration through Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dCVRD5ZfSJKXb4eBDYr6kQ is required to gain entry to this virtual event
Join PDXWIT with virtual host, Umpqua Bank and speaker Rajkumari Neogy as we explore the Biology of Belonging!
We all have the need to belong. But what is belonging, really, and is it possible for different people to experience different levels of belonging? Can belonging be situationally based? And what are the simple ways to create a greater sense of belonging for each of us within our organizations?
Come learn the four levels of belonging found within organizations and leave with pro tips on how to create a greater sense of belonging among your co-workers and within your culture.
Agenda: 11:30 a.m. - Webinar Open 11:35 a.m.- PDXWIT Introduction and announcements 11:45 a.m. - Presentation begins 12:30 p.m. - Q&A 1:00 p.m. - Event Ends
Purpose: PDXWIT encourages women, non-binary and underrepresented people to join and stay in tech through mentorship, educational community events and support services for job seekers.
Our events are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcome.
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Oregon Data Community - Potluck Night!!Website
Please come join us next Wednesday night at 1830 HRS PST for an all-star lineup of speakers on a variety of topics including #DeveloperAdvocacy (Tim Combs), #communityorganizing (Joe Dunn), #powerbi (Paul Turley), #AzureDataStudio (Jody Pilsworth), and #SQLServer #hardware (Glenn Berry)!
It's going to be a fun night! Come register at:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3677754653419920656
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ThursdayAug 13 2020Alchemy Open House About Learning to Code and Starting a Great CareerWebsite
Each Thursday, Alchemy welcomes anyone interested in our program, Portland's most accelerated coding boot camp, to stop in to take a tour of the school, meet our staff, students, and instructors, and ask any questions about an education and career in software development.
We look forward to meeting you! No appointment necessary, just stop in and we'll be ready to greet you!!!
ABOUT ALCHEMY CODE LAB: Learn from industry professionals in a collaborative environment with in-person instruction from experienced software developers. They share their knowledge and practices to enter the field at a more advanced level.
Be supported by teaching assistants and career coaching. A low instructional staff to student ratio of 6 to 1 means you have access to the guidance and help you need to successfully complete our rigorous training. Get prepared and ready to network and connect with the companies that interest you and need your technical skills and experiences.
Get more out of your code school. Go beyond online and video-based programs to launch your career at an accelerated level. With a median starting salary of $76k (and an average starting salary of $86K), our graduates earn 25%-50% more than other schools.
Call 503.445.4575 or email [email protected] with any questions!
Check out our blog (https://www.alchemycodelab.com/blog) to learn more about our diverse and talented grads, and Course Report (https://www.coursereport.com/schools/alchemy-code-lab) and SwitchUp (https://www.switchup.org/bootcamps/alchemy-code-lab) for reviews.
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The Engineers Network August Virtual Happy HourWebsite
This is a Virtual Networking Event for Engineering Professionals in the Portland/Vancouver Metro area (and beyond).
Registration is required through Eventbrite for this event. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-engineers-network-august-virtual-happy-hour-tickets-112892538622?aff=Calagator
This is a virtual networking event for Engineers and Engineering Enthusiasts to get together and connect with other Engineering Professionals. If you consider yourself an Engineer in any field or discipline-please come.
Since our in-person networking events have been put on hold for now, we wanted to offer you a Virtual Happy Hour via Zoom.
Please come join us for a fun-filled hour. We will spend time networking with each other in the main room and virtual breakout rooms. It's a great way to meet others and connect with a few people at a time too.
BYOD: Bring your drink of choice and plan on using the video feature (works on phone or computer) so we can see your face just like an in-person event 😊
*Engineers and Engineering Enthusiasts - Join our TENPDX LinkedIn group to stay up-to-date on upcoming event details https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12186406/
*This event is for Engineers and TENPDX Partners only! If you are not an Engineer and would like to attend the event, please reach out to Ann Jones, the Event Organizer of TENPDX for more on information on how to Partner with TENPDX.
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MondayAug 17 2020[REMOTE] Open Source Peer Mentoring (Monday Python, for Python JavaScript, Django, React and all open source)
Website
RSVP on Meetup to receive the Zoom link!
We normally have 12- 24 attendees - some people register on Meetup, others show up every week or see the event on Calagator. All are welcome. Pizza and beverages are served. Parking is free!
Bring your laptop. Learn and/or share your existing knowledge with others. This group focuses on Python, Django, JavaScript, jQuery, SQL, CSS and HTML. Other languages are welcome.
This week we will do introductions at 6:20 then pair up mentors and learners and/or work on projects.
Set aside one night a week to become a better developer, pick up new skills, and get help with your projects and learning. We'll have mentors on hand and a community of other learners to meet and work with.
This event is beginner friendly, we can help get you started with programming, support your online learning, or just talk about where you are at and what comes next.
Free parking! Save this number in case you need help finding us: (541) 602-6215 We are at 2828 SW Corbett Ave #208, inside the Portland State Business Accelerator, and near the International School.
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Why Privacy MattersWebsite
Digital and physical surveillance are at all-time highs, and privacy is dissipating from our society. But why should we care about privacy if we have nothing to hide?
In this session, AJ Rice will discuss how a lack of privacy affects us as individuals and as a society. Using specific examples, Rice will cover the direct consequences of a world without privacy and also the more subtle ways an absence of privacy undermines the rights of those who have nothing to hide. This presentation will focus specifically on why privacy matters, and not on what we should do about it.
Bring your questions and join the discussion. We hope to see you there!
Speaker bio:
AJ Rice is a privacy advocate, and the founder & CEO of Privo Mobile. Privo Mobile is a Portland-based tech startup making (private) dumb phones designed for kids with a modern user experience and interface.
By attending this TA3M meeting, you agree to follow our Code of Conduct: https://www.meetup.com/Portlands-Techno-Activism-3rd-Mondays/pages/22681732/Code_of_Conduct/
{short} Code of Conduct Portland's Techno-Activism 3rd Mondays is dedicated to providing an informative and positive experience for everyone who participates in or supports our community, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, socioeconomic status, caste, or creed.
Our events are intended to educate and share information related to technology and activism, and anyone who is there for this purpose is welcome. Because we value the safety and security of our members and strive to have an inclusive community, we do not tolerate harassment of members or event participants in any form.
Audio and video recording are not permitted at meetings without prior approval.
Our Code of Conduct (https://www.meetup.com/Portlands-Techno-Activism-3rd-Mondays/pages/22681732/Code_of_Conduct/) applies to all events run by Portland's TA3M. Please report any incidents to the event organizer.
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TuesdayAug 18 2020PDXWIT Presents: August Virtual Happy Hour–
OnlineWebsiteRegistration through Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KnPiWkWNQWevz5hKdVGheg is required to gain entry to this virtual event
Join us for Virtual Happy Hour hosted by Zapproved on August 18th!
It’s time to come together again… from the comfort of our homes. This month we are partnering with our friends at Zapproved to host a Happy Hour!
Nancy Perez, Site Reliability Engineer with Zapproved, will tell us more about the company as well as let us know about open positions within their organization.
The theme for this event is Combatting Virtual Fatigue and we will hear from lightning speakers Crystal Sincoff and Maria Grzanka on the topic.
We will also have a Virtual Job Seekers Lounge and Recruiter Roll Call, where attendees looking for career opportunities can connect in real time with recruiters who are hiring! Note that if you want to participate in this feature, we recommend joining PDXWIT slack. We will also have face to face networking at the end of the event for anyone who is interested in participating.
Agenda: 5:00 p.m. - Zoom Webinar Open/Virtual Networking 5:15 p.m. - Introductions, Announcements + Lightning Speakers 5:30 p.m. - Recruiter Roll Call 5:45 p.m. - Virtual Job Seekers Section via Slack/Face-to-Face Networking in breakout rooms 6:30 p.m. - Event ends
Purpose: PDXWIT encourages women, non-binary and underrepresented people to join and stay in tech.
Our events are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcome.
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ThursdayAug 20 2020Alchemy Open House About Learning to Code and Starting a Great CareerWebsite
Each Thursday, Alchemy welcomes anyone interested in our program, Portland's most accelerated coding boot camp, to stop in to take a tour of the school, meet our staff, students, and instructors, and ask any questions about an education and career in software development.
We look forward to meeting you! No appointment necessary, just stop in and we'll be ready to greet you!!!
ABOUT ALCHEMY CODE LAB: Learn from industry professionals in a collaborative environment with in-person instruction from experienced software developers. They share their knowledge and practices to enter the field at a more advanced level.
Be supported by teaching assistants and career coaching. A low instructional staff to student ratio of 6 to 1 means you have access to the guidance and help you need to successfully complete our rigorous training. Get prepared and ready to network and connect with the companies that interest you and need your technical skills and experiences.
Get more out of your code school. Go beyond online and video-based programs to launch your career at an accelerated level. With a median starting salary of $76k (and an average starting salary of $86K), our graduates earn 25%-50% more than other schools.
Call 503.445.4575 or email [email protected] with any questions!
Check out our blog (https://www.alchemycodelab.com/blog) to learn more about our diverse and talented grads, and Course Report (https://www.coursereport.com/schools/alchemy-code-lab) and SwitchUp (https://www.switchup.org/bootcamps/alchemy-code-lab) for reviews.
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SaturdayAug 22 2020Professional Scrum Training–Website
Want to learn how to take your projects to the Next Level
Practical Training for Scrum
Join us for an all day Scrum training on August 22nd, 2020; featuring Suzanne Ward MBA MEng PMP CSM CSPO PSM CSP, a Scrum Master & Agile Coach/Trainer from Intel.
Our world is changing fast. Markets and consumers are demanding faster, cheaper and better products. Demands for quicker turnaround on new product development and innovation have only increased. How do companies like Google, Yahoo, Amazon, and Apple keep up? They practice agile techniques, in particular they utilize scrum to manage their projects.
Scrum has the power to transform project management across every industry, every business, and even across your personal life. By using Scrum, you’ll become more agile, discovering how to react more quickly and respond more accurately to the inevitable change that comes your way. By staying focused, collaborating, and communicating with customers and your team, you can accomplish what truly needs to be done — successfully.
Come get a taste of the future of project management and learn about the Scrum process.
This one day training with exercises will cover the material from scrum introduction certification class and Product Owner role in the Scrum Process.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Learn about the Scrum Process. Learn what a Product Owner and Scrum Master is responsible for. Come away with insights on how to manage your next project
BENEFITS
- Retain more information because of our unique hands-on approach; based on the latest research into brain science.
- Be entertained by stories from our real-world experienced and knowledgeable instructors.
- Maximize investments already made by gaining valuable Professional Development Units (PDUs).
- Increase your personal worth within your company and in the marketplace.
- Network with people from Intel Corporation and other software companies.
WHO SHOULD COME?
People whose work is completed through projects and through teams; Engineers, Software Engineers, Marketing Professionals, Project Managers, Program Managers, Business Executives, Technology Professionals, Students in MBA or undergrad business and engineering programs.
SPEAKER'S CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Product, Brand, and Marketing Management in diverse range of markets and industries, with P&L responsibilities up to $100 million annual sales.
- Quick Learner of new industries/product offerings with results-oriented achievements. Created excitement around a static accessories category in condensed time frame. Created full line of support, educational, training, and presentation materials. Impact of efforts increased sales from $16.4M to $37.2M in 24 months.
- Program management for multiple high tech/electronic development projects, averaging $3 million annual budget. Serve in project manager and product manager capacities. Two successful worldwide launches in 3 years. $1M annual OEM/B2B sales and $10M annual sales.
- Combine demonstrated product management leadership experience with strong hands-on technical background. Equally comfortable delving into product requirements with hard-core engineers as well as presenting to executive level decision makers.
- Uniquely skilled at fostering new ideas, building successful cross-functional teams, and nurturing a culture of consumer-driven product development and user experience innovation. Experience working in and managing cross-functional, cross-division, cross-geographic and multicultural sales, marketing and engineering organizations.
International program management, sourcing, engineering, OEM/ODM management/development experience. Overseas work assignments in EU and Asia with extended stay in Asia.SUZANNE WARD'S CERTIFICATIONS
- PMP, Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute
- PSM, Professional Scrum Master, Scrum.org
- CSM, CSPO, Certified Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Product Owner, Scrum Alliance
- CSP, Certified Scrum Professional, Scrum Alliance
CERTIFICATIONS FOR THIS TRAINING
This training is meant to introduce professionals and students to the Scrum methodology, though the material we cover will give you the knowledge and material covered in the exam for the Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification. https://www.scrum.org/. Our students have gone on to take this test after the training, and passed.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS
By attending this training you’ll receive professional development units (PDU). They are for professionals looking to maintain Project Management Institute (PMI)- certified credentials. Eligible PDUs: 8 PMP PDUs
ADDITIONAL FOR AUDIENCE
SW Engineers: eXtreme Programming, Test Driven Development, Pair Programming, Project Managers: Bridging the Gap between Project Management and Scrum
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How to Speak Every Language: A Tour of the International Phonetic Alphabet–
ZoomWebsiteJoin us for an interactive tour of IPA and you'll be more confident the next time you open your mouth to speak a new language.
The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is how linguists classify and organize all the sounds of the world's languages. It has all the consonants, vowels, clicks, and everything in-between that we need to speak, like a periodic table of talking. For language learners, familiarity with IPA is a powerful tool to understand how to make new sounds in their target language.