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:20120311T020000 RDATE:20120311T020000 RDATE:20130310T020000 RDATE:20140309T020000 RDATE:20150308T020000 RDATE:20160313T020000 RDATE:20170312T020000 RDATE:20180311T020000 RDATE:20190310T020000 RDATE:20200308T020000 RDATE:20210314T020000 RDATE:20220313T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20121104T020000 RDATE:20121104T020000 RDATE:20131103T020000 RDATE:20141102T020000 RDATE:20151101T020000 RDATE:20161106T020000 RDATE:20171105T020000 RDATE:20181104T020000 RDATE:20191103T020000 RDATE:20201101T020000 RDATE:20211107T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120309T110629Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120312T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120312T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120309T110629Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120309T110629Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462120 DESCRIPTION:Come to a meetup of social changemakers in PDX! This will be a relaxed and informal gathering with a focus on how you fund and launch a social impact initiative. Our speaker guest is Tom Dawkins (@tomjd)\, co-founder of social good crowdfunding site StartSomeGood.com who will share what they have learned in their first 12 months of supporting soci al startups to raise funds and launch. While crowdfunding is the buzzies t buzzword going at the moment\, what does it really mean and how does i t open up new opportunities for social entrepreneurs? How can you succee d when more than half of all crowdfunding campaigns fail to reach their goals? Tom will share lots of practical advice and suggestions for how y ou can raise the funds you need directly from your community in order to start good. The event will be hosted by the new Collective Agency Work Group - SocialMediaUserGroup.org (@SMUGPDX)! \;\n \;\nLibations wi ll be provided. BYOB and sharing welcome.\n\nTags: startups\, crowdfundi ng\, social entrepreneurs\, plancast:plan=ac0d\n\nImported from: http:// calagator.org/events/1250462120 URL:http://www.socialmediausersgroup.org/smug-is-hosting-an-event-social- entrepreneurs-salon/ SUMMARY:Social Entrepreneurs Salon: Crowdfunding the Future LOCATION:Collective Agency Downtown: 511 SW 10th Ave\, Suite 1108\, Portl and OR 97205 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121023T170201Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121113T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121113T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121023T170201Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121023T170201Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250463017 DESCRIPTION:Crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter.com have set the entrepre neurial world ablaze with their democratizing effect in the project fund ing realm. You’ve read about crowdfunding successes like Pebble\, Kickst arter's biggest crowdfunding success (the project raised over $10 millio n). Now find out how you can use these same sites to get YOUR project o ff the ground or accelerated into the marketplace.\n\nTags: startup\, en trepreneur\, crowdfunding\, finding\n\nImported from: http://calagator.o rg/events/1250463017 URL:http://otbc.org/Crowdfunding101 SUMMARY:Crowdfunding: Money 4 Something LOCATION:OTBC (Oregon Technology Business Center): 8305 Southwest Creeksi de Place\, Beaverton Oregon 97008 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121203T204338Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130112T160000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130112T100000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121203T204338Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121203T204338Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250463176 DESCRIPTION:Crafting the Perfect Pitch for Getting Your Projects Funded t hrough Crowdsourcing \;\n \;\nIn this HANDS ON workshop you will c reate your fundraising pitch and set-up your profile on one of these cro wdfunding websites: KICKSTARTER.COM\, INDIEGOGO.COM\, FUNDABLE.COM. \ ;\n \;\nWORKSHOP SCHEDULE: \;\n \;\nSat\, Jan. 12th and Sat. Ja n.19th Classrooms\, \;\n 10a -4p—1-hour lunch break \;\nMo nday January 14th thru Friday January 18th \;\n e-mail support 3\;\n Two conference calls during the Week of Jan 14th - 18th \;\n \;\nINCLUDED IN THE WORKSHOP: \;\n \;\nWorkbook for creating a powerful pitch \;\n \;\nGuides for writing and producing content& #13\;\n \;\nBudget planning worksheet (paper &\; .xls) to help est imate the project budget and pledge levels \;\n \;\neMail and tele conference support the week between classrooms \;\nLinks to helpful o nline resources \;\n \;\nCase studies of successful crowdfunded pr ojects and summary of projects that failed and why \;\n \;\nList o f the top crowdfunding sites for everything from projects to investment clubs. \;\n \;\nAfter a review of the workbook\, resource material &\; budgeting tools\, we roll up our sleeves to begin the work of cr eating your project pitch.\n\nTags: startup\, entrepreneur\, crowdfundin g\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250463176 URL:http://otbc.org/crowdfunding_workshop SUMMARY:Crowdfunding Workshop LOCATION:OTBC (Oregon Technology Business Center): 8305 Southwest Creeksi de Place\, Beaverton Oregon 97008 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130506T184552Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130518T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130518T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130506T184552Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131207T101613Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464148 DESCRIPTION:The first-ever Kickstarter Project Jam \;\n \;\nJoin us on Saturday\, May 18 for an afternoon of hands-on learning about Kickst arter and shaping your creative project. \;\n \;\nWhat is a Proje ct Jam? \;\n \;\nA Project Jam is a collaborative workshop on how to launch a Kickstarter project. Kickstarter staff and experienced proje ct creators will share tips\, experiences\, and best practices on all th ings Kickstarter. \;\n \;\nThings to know \;\n \;\nA Project Jam is an in-depth workshop on how to build your Kickstarter project\, beginning at 1pm and ending at 6pm. Participants should plan to be there for the duration of the event. \;\n \;\nThe Project Jam is intend ed for people interested in launching projects. We'll be announcing meet ups in all of these cities shortly\, and look forward to seeing current and past creators there in the evening. \;\n\n\nTags: pdx\, adx\, cro wdfunding\, kickstarter\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12 50464148 URL:http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6530331397 SUMMARY:Kickstarter Project Jam Portland LOCATION:ADX: 417 SE 11th Ave\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130611T200455Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130619T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130619T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130611T200455Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131207T101613Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464387 DESCRIPTION:Come see why Core 77 says “Crowd Supply is Kickstarter for pr oduct designers.” \;\n \;\nJoin Crowd Supply\, Portland’s own crow dfunding platform\, on Wednesday\, June 19 from 6:30 to 8:30PM at ADX to learn about crowdfunding and launching your product. \;\n \;\nCro wd Supply's Director of Projects (and ADX member) Josh Lifton will share tips and tricks from the trenches of preparing\, launching\, and succes sfully funding your product. This workshop will give you an overview of how you can use Crowd Supply to launch a successful product campaign\, f rom planning and production\, to marketing and fulfillment. The Crowd Su pply team will be on hand to talk with you about crowdfunding in general and answer your specific questions.\n\nTags: hardware\, product design\ , crowdfunding\, entrepreneur\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/eve nts/1250464387 URL: http://crowdsupply.eventbrite.com/ SUMMARY:Crowdfunding Workshop (and Beer!) LOCATION:ADX: 417 SE 11th Ave\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130729T175555Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130730T213000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130730T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130729T175555Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131207T101613Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464606 DESCRIPTION:Been toying with crowdfunding your latest project? This class provides an in-depth introduction to crowdfunding and will arm you with everything you need to know to launch your campaign on Crowd Supply\, P ortland's own crowdfunding platform. Come prepared with a project or two and we'll help you determine if crowdfunding makes sense for you and\, if so\, how to put together the campaign. \;\n \;\nBy the end of the second meeting\, we hope several participants will be up and running with their own campaigns\, though the class is also appropriate for any one just looking to learn more. In addition to crowdfunding fundamentals \, the class will also cover Crowd Supply in particular and how it compa res to Kickstarter. \;\n \;\nCost: $20 \;\nThis is a two sessio n class that meets from 6:30-9:30 PM on the following Tuesdays: July 30t h and August 6th\n\nTags: entrepreneur\, crowdfunding\, crowdsourcing\n\ nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250464606 URL:http://adxportland.silkstart.com/events/get-started-with-crowd-supply -workshop SUMMARY:From Idea to Funding: Launching Your Project on Crowd Supply LOCATION:ADX: 417 SE 11th Ave\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130819T220048Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130829T104500 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130829T100000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130819T220048Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130819T220539Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464746 DESCRIPTION:Crowd Supply's Director of Projects (and ADX member) Josh Lif ton will share tips and tricks from the trenches of preparing\, launchin g\, and successfully funding your product. \;\n \;\nThis webinar will give you an overview of how you can use Crowd \;\nSupply to laun ch a successful product campaign\, from planning and production\, to mar keting and fulfillment. \;\n \;\nPresenter: Josh Lifton\, Crowd S upply \;\n \;\n \;\nJosh received his doctorate from the MIT Me dia Lab and holds a \;\nBA in physics and mathematics from Swarthmore College\, which is to say he's devoted a significant amount of his time learning how to make things that blink. As head of Crowd Supply's proje ct efforts\, he is helping others launch successful crowdfunding project s. Prior to Crowd Supply\, Josh worked in a variety of technology settin gs\, from instrumenting thousands of audience members with custom wearab le computers for a Cirque du Soleil performance to\, most recently\, ser ving as head of engineering at Puppet Labs. \n\nTags: entrepreneur\, cro wdfunding\, crowdsourcing\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/ 1250464746 URL:http://www.oen.org/events/event-calendar/?#id=343&cid=367&wid=1101 SUMMARY:OEN Webinar: Preparing\, Launching & Successfully Funding Your Pr oduct via Crowd Supply LOCATION:Webinar: false SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130906T184153Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130917T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130917T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130906T184153Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130906T184427Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464843 DESCRIPTION:Been toying with crowdfunding your latest project? Crowd Supp ly Co-Founder and Director of Projects\, Josh Lifton\, will share tips a nd tricks from the trenches of preparing\, launching\, and successfully funding a wide variety of products. This workshop will give you an overv iew of how you can use Crowd Supply to launch a successful product campa ign\, from planning and production\, to marketing and fulfillment. \; \nCome see why Core 77 says “Crowd Supply is Kickstarter for product des igners.” \;\nJoin us for this free event on Tuesday\, September 17 fr om 5:30 to 7:30PM at NedSpace 1400 SW 5th Ave.\, Third Floor (the Fifth Avenue Building) between Columbia and Clay. \;\n\n\nTags: entreprene ur\, product design\, crowdfunding\, crowdsourcing\, hardware\, open sou rce\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250464843 URL:http://bit.ly/17FCgkW SUMMARY:From Idea to Funding: Launching Your Project on Crowd Supply LOCATION:NedSpace on 5th: 1400 SW 5th\, 3rd floor\, Portland OR 97201 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131004T193900Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131016T150000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131016T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131004T193900Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131004T214136Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465015 DESCRIPTION:# You have a project\, product or start-up you KNOW has a mar ket—people want what you are offering. \;\n \;\n \;\n*Tradition al fundraising is not for you. You've done your research on Kickstarter\ , IndieGoGo\, Crowd Supply or other crowdfunding sites\, and that’s the way you want to go.* \;\n \;\n## Now what? \;\n \;\nTwo of t he area’s top workshop facilitators in the craft of crowdfunding (on sit es like Kickstarter and IndieGoGo)\, mother-son team Adrienne Fritze and Colwyn Fritze-Moor from Marketing Moxie\, LLC are running their 8-day “ Money 4 Something” workshop in NE Portland. \;\n \;\nDesigned wit h smart\, business-savvy\, creators and makers like you in mind—this pra ctical course is 8-days of crowdfunding fundamentals and roll-up-your-sl eeves-work to **CRAFT** that Pitch\, **PLAN** that Campaign\, **PROMOTE* * your project so you **GET FUNDED**. \;\n \;\nThey've offered cr owdfunding presentations\, and facilitated this workshop the past two ye ars\, to tech entrepreneurs\, fashion designers\, artists\, farmers and others through [Oregon Technology Business Center](http://otbc.org) in B eaverton–Oregon’s premiere start-up incubator. \;\n \;\nAnd this m onth they are offering the course in NE Portland (just off NE Alberta) i n a private setting. This no-nonsense team is out to let Inventors\, Mak ers and Creators know about this opportunity to get real-world training and support in crafting\, launching and managing a powerful campaign. 3\;\n \;\nIf you are ready to put toge ther your crowdfunding campaign\, and want a solid step-by-step process and expert support in you crafting the best campaign possible for your p roject\, then read on. Or go straight to the course's registration page at http://marketingmoxie.biz/ai1ec_event/1673-2/ \;\n \;\n## This seminar is a powerful tool in crafting the best possible crowdfunding pi tch and campaign you’ll find out there. \;\n \;\n**What are you w aiting for?** Sign-up for this step-by-step course that will get you clo ser to crowdfunding success. \;\n \;\n**Course starts Wednesday\, October 16th with a full day classroom.** There is a second full-day cl assroom on October 23rd. The days between classrooms are filled with add itional training and campaign-crafting support via conference calls and online tutorials. \;\n \;\nA seat in the course is $325. If your are in a multi-person start-up or on a project team\, you may purchase a second seat at half-off. \;\n\n\nTags: entrepreneur\, crowdfunding\, kickstarter\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465015 URL:http://marketingmoxie.biz/ai1ec_event/1673-2 SUMMARY:Ready to raise money for a project you love? Or for your start-up or new product development? LOCATION:Marketing Moxie LLC—Home HQ: 4334 NE 32nd Avenue\, Portand Orego n 97211 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140208T003910Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140224T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140224T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140208T003910Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140716T221340Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465653 DESCRIPTION:What: $150\,000 Plus Crowdfunding Rumpus \;\nWhen: Monday February 24th 2014 - 5:30-7:00pm \;\nWhen: Doors open at 5:00pm\, eve nt starts at 5:30pm \;\nWhere: NedSpace - 1400 SW 5th Avenue\, third floor\, Portland\, OR (between Columbia &\; Clay) \;\n \;\nCrow dfunding is hot. \;\n \;\nPortland is red hot....as a top five lea ding city in funding Kickstarter crowdfunding projects \;\n \;\nTh ese three are BEYOND red hot...Within the realm of local crowdfunding su ccess stories\, this gang is lava red\, burn your mouth\, hot as hell\, with each raising over one hundred fifty grand. \;\n \;\nHow did t hey do it? \;\n \;\nCome join this explosively interactive session as the irreverent and oft time incomprehensible startup founder John Fr iess (CEO Journey Gym) leads an open conversation with three local found ers that have each raised over $150\,000 from their Kickstarter projects . \;\n \;\nWhat worked? \;\n \;\nWhat didn't? \;\n \;\ nWhat would they do different should they do it all over again? What cau ght them by surprise? What are their top tips to others considering a cr owdfunding campaign? What is their advice regarding other crowdfunding p latforms? \;\n \;\nHow did the spread the word and market it? What was the best and worse advice they'd received before their campaigns? What insights do they have regarding day to day management of a campaign ? What are the most important things to do prior to a campaign launch?&# 13\;\n \;\nCome hear their stories\, learn for yourself\, and ask you r questions. \;\n \;\nAndy Baio \;\nXOXO Festival \;\n$175\, 000 raised \;\nhttp://www.kickstarter.com/projects/waxpancake/xoxo-fe stival \;\n \;\nRyan Frayne \;\nwindcatchergear.com \;\n$149 \,000 raised \;\nhttp://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1484284472/windc atcher-inflates-in-seconds-with-no-power-or-p \;\n \;\nZeke Kamm&# 13\;\nnice-industries.com \;\n$6\,000 and $223\,000 and $87\,000 rais ed \;\nhttp://www.kickstarter.com/profile/461078637/created \;\n&# 13\;\nPlease RSVP via the website link\n\nTags: crowdfunding\, entrepren eur\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465653 URL:http://www.meetup.com/Startup-Your-Startup/events/164696732/ SUMMARY:$150\,000 Plus Crowdfunding Rumpus LOCATION:NedSpace on 5th: 1400 SW 5th\, 3rd floor\, Portland OR 97201 us SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140430T183059Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140505T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140505T191500 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140430T183059Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160610T214201Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250466099 DESCRIPTION:It’s an exciting time for artists\, musicians\, and creative business people. Crowd funding has become an increasingly commonplace wa y to get financing for creative projects and business ideas. \;\n \;\nThe concept is simple: Explain what you’re planning to accomplish in a compelling way and offer small incentives to reward people who suppor t your plan. Get a lot of people to give small amounts\, enough to fund your project. \;\n \;\n \;\nThis workshop will cover time-teste d nonprofit fundraising principals and show you how to apply these princ iples to your individual crowd funding campaign. You’ll leave with a eas y-to-follow framework for planning and implementing a successful crowd f unding campaign. \;\n \;\nWe’ll look at critical elements such as: \;\n \;\n* Setting an appropriate fundraising goal \;\n \; \n* Identifying the potential backers you already know \;\n \;\n* Giving levels and backer rewards \;\n \;\n* Promoting your camp aign \;\n \;\n* Writing an effective appeal \;\n \;\nWe’ll also take a look at some case studies of successful crowd funding campai gns and discuss what made them successful. \;\n \;\nUPDATE: This i s now a FREE FREE FREE event. (suggested donation $5 - $15) \;\n \ ;\n[Sign-up for Secret Knowledge's newsletter](http://eepurl.com/MzbxD) to receive timely updates about workshops and events like this. \n\nTags : kickstarter\, IndieGoGo\, crowdfunding\, crowd funding\, fundraising\n \nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250466099 URL:http://www.secretknowledge.org/secret-knowledge-of-crowd-funding-may- 5th/ SUMMARY:Secret Knowledge of Crowd Funding LOCATION:Taborspace: 5441 SE Belmont St\, Portland\, Oregon 97215 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141209T214533Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141218T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141218T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141209T214533Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141209T214533Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467473 DESCRIPTION:Time tested fundraising wisdom you need to finance your next album\, publication\, business idea\, or art project. \;\n \;\nThi s workshop will cover time-tested nonprofit fundraising principals and s how you how to apply these principles to your individual crowd funding c ampaign. You’ll leave with a easy-to-follow framework for planning and i mplementing a successful crowd funding campaign. \;\n \;\nFree ($ 5 - $15 suggested donation). Let us know you're coming. Registration is free (and optional) \;\n \;\nInstructor: Noah Kleiman \;\n \;\nSecret Knowledge offers free/low-cost workshops aimed at giving work ing class artists\, musicians\, and creative entrepreneurs the tech & \; business skills they need to succeed.\n\nTags: secret knowledge\, wor kshop\, Advice\, technical help\, creative careers\, nonprofit\, kicksta rter\, IndieGoGo\, crowdfunding\, fundraising\n\nImported from: http://c alagator.org/events/1250467473 URL:http://www.secretknowledge.org/civicrm/event/info?id=6&reset=1 SUMMARY:Secret Knowledge of Crowd Funding LOCATION:Taborspace: 5441 SE Belmont St\, Portland\, Oregon 97215 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150108T094551Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150115T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150115T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150108T094551Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150108T094551Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467601 DESCRIPTION:Every third Thursday we hold our main Meetup at Hatch. The pr imary theme of our group is: Social Entrepreneurs - PDX: How we help eac h other solve business and social problems. \;\n \;\nWe consist of over 300 members of which 1/3 are business owners\, or trying to start a business\, 1/3 are freelancers that support small business\, and 1/3 a re folks with shared interests or who are networking. \;\n \;\nWe plan to hear five or six five minute pitches from social entrepreneurs. \;\n \;\nSome nights we will hold Mastermind events where a spec ialist fields questions\, other times we do Crowdsolving events where th e attendees ask their questions or ask for help with a problem and the g roup provides feedback\, ideas\, connections\, suggestions. \;\n \ ;\nOverall\, we are a fascinating group of highly motivated changemakers . Hatch is a great co-working space\, so if you have not been there\, th is is a good time to check it out. \;\n \;\nCold beer and treats a re always provided. Suggested Donation is $5 to $10 \;\n \;\nI lo ok forward to seeing you there. If you would like to speak (not really a pitch\, just casual information) about a local social enterprise or kn ow someone who would\, please contact me. (contact info is above)\n\nTag s: social entrepreneur\, social enterprise\, meetup\, fun\, entrepreneur \, small business\, networking\, crowdfunding\n\nImported from: http://c alagator.org/events/1250467601 URL:http://www.meetup.com/socialentrepreneurs-pdx/ SUMMARY:Social Entrepreneurs Meetup - PDX LOCATION:Hatch: 2420 Northeast Sandy Boulevard\, Portland OR 97232 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150203T195910Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150204T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150204T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150203T195910Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150203T195910Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467773 DESCRIPTION:Want to launch your idea\,startup and need the support of you r community? Crowdfunding might be the solution. Join us for a discussio n around crowdfunding. \;\n \;\nLets explore what crowdfunding is and what it is not. We will explore the good and the bad of crowdfundin g. \;\n \;\nWe ask for a 15$ donation to cover venue and refreshme nts. \n\nTags: entrepreneurship\, startup\, crowdfunding\, portland\n\nI mported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250467773 URL:http://www.startupgenesis.com SUMMARY:Crowdfunding 101 LOCATION:1422 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland\, OR 97201: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150209T212224Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150219T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150219T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150209T212224Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150209T212224Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467810 DESCRIPTION:Want to launch your idea\, startup and need the support of yo ur community? Crowdfunding might be the solution. Join us for a discussi on around crowdfunding. \;\nWe will help you find answers to these qu estions: \;\n1. Is crowdfunding right for me? \;\n2. What is the b est crowdfunding platform for me? \;\n3. How do I know what financial goal to set? \;\n4. Can I run the campaign solo or should I have a t eam? \;\n5. What is the small and the big picture of crowdfunding? 3\;\n6. What myths of crowdfunding? \;\n7. What are the top 5 biggest mistakes of a successful crowdfunding campaign? \;\n8. What are the 3 circles of crowdfunding? \;\nLets explore what crowdfunding is and what it is not. We will explore the good and the bad of crowdfunding.\n\ nTags: startup\, entrepreneurship\, crowdfunding\n\nImported from: http: //calagator.org/events/1250467810 URL:http://www.eventbrite.com/e/crowdfunding-101-tickets-15659345524 SUMMARY:Crowdfunding 101 LOCATION:Taborspace: 5441 SE Belmont St\, Portland\, Oregon 97215 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150206T003317Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150223T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150223T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150206T003317Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150206T003317Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467793 DESCRIPTION:Want to launch your idea\, startup and need the support of yo ur community? Crowdfunding might be the solution. Join us for a discussi on around crowdfunding. \;\n \;\nWe will help you find answers to these questions: \;\n \;\n1. Is crowdfunding right for me? \;\n 2. What is the best crowdfunding platform for me? \;\n3. How do I kno w what financial goal to set? \;\n4. Can I run the campaign solo or s hould I have a team? \;\n5. What is the small and the big picture of crowdfunding? \;\n6. What myths of crowdfunding? \;\n7. What are t he top 5 biggest mistakes of a successful crowdfunding campaign? \;\n 8. What are the 3 circles of crowdfunding? \;\n \;\nLets explore w hat crowdfunding is and what it is not. We will explore the good and the bad of crowdfunding.\n\nTags: entrepreneurship\, startup\, crowdfunding \, portland\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250467793 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/webinar-crowdfunding-101-tickets-1565941 4731 SUMMARY:Crowdfunding 101 LOCATION:Online Webinar: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150411T000120Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150416T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150416T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150411T000120Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150411T000120Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250468219 DESCRIPTION:Come join us to celebrate our launch! \;\n \;\nAfter m onths of hard work and many lines of code later\, we are excited to shar e our public launch with the Portland tech community. \;\nJoin us at Epicodus on Thursday\, April 16 as we release our crowdfunding video to celebrate our launch. \;\n \;\nWe will have beer\, wine and snacks \, and officially launch our first crowdfunding campaign on the Cogostar social crowdfunding platform. Money raised will fund scholarships to se nd veterans and their families to code school. RSVP so you don't miss ou t on this special night to remember. \;\n \;\nAbout Operation Code : Operation Code is a Portland-based non-profit on a mission to help cre ate new career paths for transitioning military veterans who want to go to code school and build careers in software development. Operation Code originally launched to expand the New GI Bill to include code schools\, and since has expanded to provide scholarships\, mentorship and employm ent services for our nation’s veterans. Currently\, code school tuition\ , room and board is not covered by the New GI Bill for veterans who’ve s erved post-9/11 and Operation Code is on a mission to change that. Learn more at: operationcode.org\, or follow on Twitter at @operation_code. \ n\nTags: operationcode\, veterans\, crowdfunding\n\nImported from: http: //calagator.org/events/1250468219 URL:http://www.eventbrite.com/e/operation-code-launch-party-tickets-16494 832488 SUMMARY:Operation Code Launch Party LOCATION:Epicodus: 208 SW 5th Ave\, Portland Oregon 97204 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150427T195510Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150519T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150519T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150427T195510Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150427T195510Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250468335 DESCRIPTION:Whether you're launching a new hardware startup or simply wan t to see your product vision come to life\, you'll need some capital beh ind you. On May 19th\, explore both sides of hardware finance from two p anels of experts. \n\nTags: crowdfunding\, hardware\, IoT\, Internet of Things\, thingweek\, design\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/event s/1250468335 URL:http://fundthethings.splashthat.com/ SUMMARY:fund the things! Crowdfunding & Venture Capital LOCATION:Perkins Coie (PDX): 1120 Nw Couch St\, 10th Floor\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161105T174133Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161206T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161206T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161105T174133Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161105T174133Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471073 DESCRIPTION:A full day of great advice and discussion around building you r company on a solid legal and regulatory foundation\, raising funds suc cessfully and legally and avoiding common missteps that distract and der ail new businesses. \;\n \;\nLunch is provided and there will be a well-known lunch time speaker\, soon to be announced\, who will talk ab out the local fund raising market and recent deals. \;\n \;\nIn th is engaging day-long course you'll learn how to: \;\n \;\n* Pick t he right business structure and domicile. \;\n* Meet basic licensing\ , registration and tax requirements. \;\n* Establish appropriate gove rnance practices. \;\n* Identify and protect critical intellectual pr operty. \;\n* Structure and manage key relationships with co-founders \, investors\, employees and other stake holders. \;\n* Negotiate bet ter contracts with partners\, suppliers and customers. \;\n* Develop a successful financing strategy from seed round to C round. \;\n* Un derstand and negotiate VC term sheets\, plus other advice for successful fundraising. \;\n* Organize and manage a data room to support finan cings and M&\;A. \;\n* Identify and meet key regulatory requiremen ts. \;\n* Prevent\, manage and resolve commercial disputes and other conflicts.\n\nTags: portland startup\, startup\, fundraising\, business law\, entrepreneur\, entrepreneurship\, crowdfunding\, venture capital\, angel investing\, startup lawyer\, pdx startup\, PDX tech\n\nImported f rom: http://calagator.org/events/1250471073 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-law-and-fundraising-fundamental s-for-startups-and-advisors-tickets-28825118706 SUMMARY:Business Law and Fundraising Fundamentals for Startups and Startu p Advisors LOCATION:CENTRL Office: 1355 Northwest Everett Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170706T034932Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170726T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170726T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170706T034932Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170706T034932Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472170 DESCRIPTION:Have you considered crowdfunding to launch your big idea? Or\ , have you done the research and felt overwhelmed by the process of crow dfunding\, and wished you could ask someone that has been there and done that? Now is your chance! Our panelists\, Marguerite Svendson from the Coolest Cooler Campaign\, Tara O’Mara from PDX Pet Design Campaign\, an d Jessica Chan from the Winkpens (now operating as Modern Human Instrume nts) Campaign covering the ins and outs of crowdfunding strategy and the do’s and don’ts of running a successful campaign. Combined these paneli sts raised nearly 14 million in crowdfunding money with their campaigns! Amazing Women. We'll have an amazing time.\n\nTags: crowdfunding\, even ts\, entrepreneur\, fundraising\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/e vents/1250472170 URL:https://www.womanled.org/events/2017/7/26/crowdfunding-panel-event SUMMARY:Crowdfunding Panel Event: Fund Your Big Idea LOCATION:Ruby Receptionists HQ -Fox Tower: 805 SW Broadway St. Suite 900\ , Portland Oregon 97205 USA SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220518T192817Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220607T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220607T163000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220518T192817Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220518T192817Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250478256 DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, one of the most exciting developments in th e world of investing has been the development of investment crowdfunding . \;\n \;\nWith this new type of investing\, there is a chance you could make money from startups\, expanding businesses\, and even real e state in a way that hasn't been possible before. \;\n \;\nThis int eractive series brought to you by StartOut's VC and Investor Programming Board\, in partnership with iFundWomen\, will be paving the path to mak ing investments outside of traditional portfolio tools. \;\n \;\nM oderator: Alex Cox-Cuzzi\, SMBX \;\nSpeaker: Ashley Olafsen\, Startup Coach\, iFundWomen\n\nTags: LGBTQ\, funding\, crowdfunding\, founder\, investor\, entrepreneur\, LGBTQIA\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org /events/1250478256 URL:https://bit.ly/37FIs9p SUMMARY:Kickstart Your Investment Career with Crowdfunding LOCATION:Online via Zoom: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR