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:20090308T020000 RDATE:20090308T020000 RDATE:20100314T020000 RDATE:20110313T020000 RDATE:20120311T020000 RDATE:20130310T020000 RDATE:20140309T020000 RDATE:20150308T020000 RDATE:20160313T020000 RDATE:20170312T020000 RDATE:20180311T020000 RDATE:20190310T020000 RDATE:20200308T020000 RDATE:20210314T020000 RDATE:20220313T020000 RDATE:20230312T020000 RDATE:20240310T020000 RDATE:20250309T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20091101T020000 RDATE:20091101T020000 RDATE:20101107T020000 RDATE:20111106T020000 RDATE:20121104T020000 RDATE:20131103T020000 RDATE:20141102T020000 RDATE:20151101T020000 RDATE:20161106T020000 RDATE:20171105T020000 RDATE:20181104T020000 RDATE:20191103T020000 RDATE:20201101T020000 RDATE:20211107T020000 RDATE:20221106T020000 RDATE:20231105T020000 RDATE:20241103T020000 RDATE:20251102T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090921T231917Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091001T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091001T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090921T231917Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090921T231917Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457702 DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur or inventor? Do you have a small busi ness that you’re ready to \;\ntake to the next level? Are you interes ted in stimulating the venture capital activity in \;\nGresham and Ea st Multnomah County? \;\n \;\nIntroducing the launch of an excitin g new opportunity to network and learn from \;\ninvestors and entrepr eneurs and to mingle with others who are navigating the world of \;\n entrepreneurship. \;\n \;\nCome hear local entrepreneur Hiroshi Mo rihara\, the founder of HM3 Energy and VIA \;\nPress. Mr. Morihara ha s also served as Chairman and CEO of Peninsula Laboratories \;\nand P resident for the American Peptide Company. Mr. Morihara will speak on 3\;\nentrepreneurship and the experiences he has had working with commun ity resources such \;\nas the Community College\, utility companies a nd local government in bringing a \;\nbusiness idea forward into prof itability. \;\n \;\nTwo companies will give a five minute pitch on who they are and what they do and will \;\nsolicit feedback from the experienced entrepreneurs in the audience. \;\n \;\nAdmission is $5 per person for light appetizers\, cash or check accepted\, with a no host bar. \;\n \;\n***This event presented by the East Metro Econ omic Alliance in cooperation with the \;\nOregon Entrepreneurs Networ k***\n\nTags: entreprenur\, startup\, investor\, invention\, inventor\, business\, events\, gresham\, east county\, east portland\, east multnom ah\, networking\, small business\, venture capital\, ostartupskey\n\nImp orted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457702 URL:http://greshamoregon.gov/Calendar/Default.aspx?types=# SUMMARY:Premier of Gresham Area Pub Talks LOCATION:4th Street Brewing Company: 77 NE 4th Street\, Gresham OR 97030 -7420 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100311T175044Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100427T163000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100427T113000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100311T175044Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100311T205808Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458437 DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us at the 3rd Gorge Angel Conference 2010. This is an event that will match up the Columbia Gorge’s brightest emerging companies with qualified investors. \;\n \;\nCome enjoy lunch\, a keynote presentation and network with entrepreneurs and member s of the local business community. Watch companies compete for an invest ment prize of at least $100\,000 and enjoy the one-minute pitch competit ion where companies compete for additional exposure. To date a total of $205\,000 has been invested in Pistil Designs and eProduce Sales\, both in Hood River. Get a glimpse of the trends of emerging business at this fun event that celebrates the entrepreneurial nature of the Gorge. We ho pe to see you at the event on April 27\, 2010. \;\n \;\nEvent Deta ils \;\nDate and Time: April 27th\, 2010\, 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM \;\n Location: Best Western Hood River Inn\, 1108 E. Marina Way Hood River\, OR \;\nPrices: Participant Registrations @ $75 per person ($100 after April 22nd\, 2010) \;\n \;\nBusiness Presenters must register by contacting Nick Kraemer at Hood River County (nick.kraemer@co.hood-river .or.us). \n\nTags: angel\, oen\, gorge\, pitch\, investor\, seed\, launc h\, tvg\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458437 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=120 SUMMARY:Gorge Angel Conference LOCATION:Hood River Inn : 1108 East Marina Way\, Hood River OR 97031 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100922T162648Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110321T173000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110321T163000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100922T162648Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101208T013521Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250459276 DESCRIPTION:The Willamette Angel Conference is an investor conference\, c onnecting early stage and seed businesses with angel and venture investo rs. Entrepreneurs and start-ups can submit their business plans for rev iew and coaching\, ultimately vying for a minimum $140\,000 investment.& #13\;\nConnecting Start up Businesses with Qualified Investors \;\n&# 13\;\nThe Willamette Valley boasts a high number of businesses that high light the rugged individuality\, forward thinking\, technology and entre preneurship that are part of Oregon's proud heritage. \;\n \;\nAtt endees will include members of organized angel groups\, individual angel s\, prospective angels\, and early-stage investment firms as well as ent repreneurial ventures and start ups interested in obtaining angel fundin g.\n\nTags: start up\, angel\, conference\, investor\, investment\, entr epreneur\, funding\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250459 276 URL:http://www.willametteconference.com SUMMARY:Willamette Angel Conference Business Plan Submission Deadline LOCATION:CH2M HILL Alumni Center\, Corvallis: 725 SW 26th St\, Corvallis OR 97333 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100922T162949Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110512T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110512T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100922T162949Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110509T223045Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250459277 DESCRIPTION:The Willamette Angel Conference is an investor conference\, c onnecting early stage and seed businesses with angel and venture investo rs. Entrepreneurs and start-ups can submit their business plans for rev iew and coaching\, ultimately vying for a minimum $140\,000 investment.& #13\;\nConnecting Start up Businesses with Qualified Investors \;\n&# 13\;\nThe Willamette Valley boasts a high number of businesses that high light the rugged individuality\, forward thinking\, technology and entre preneurship that are part of Oregon's proud heritage. \;\n \;\nAtt endees will include members of organized angel groups\, individual angel s\, prospective angels\, and early-stage investment firms as well as ent repreneurial ventures and start ups interested in obtaining angel fundin g.\n\nTags: start up\, angel\, conference\, investor\, investment\, entr epreneur\, funding\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250459 277 URL:http://www.willametteconference.com SUMMARY:Willamette Angel Conference LOCATION:CH2M HILL Alumni Center\, Corvallis: 725 SW 26th St\, Corvallis OR 97333 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110804T172702Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110914T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110914T171500 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110804T172702Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110912T220157Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250461190 DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 14 \;\n5:15 PM – 7:00 PM \;\nBa ckspace\, 115 NW 5th Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97209 \;\n \;\nWant to learn what it takes to raise capital? OEN's Seed Oregon PubTalks are for you. \;\n \;\nOEN's Seed Oregon is a unique opportunity for companies from Oregon and Southwest Washington that are seeking capital within the range of $100\,000 to $2\,000\,000. In this competition\, CEO s of emerging companies learn the rules of the road for effective fundra ising and receive coaching from content experts to help them shine. \;\n \;\nThis entertaining and educational competition is the program for OEN PubTalks during September\, October\, November of 2011 with the finale in January of 2011. The overall winner of OEN's Seed Oregon PubT alk will receive exposure at OEN's Angel Oregon\, the premier angel inve sting event in the Northwest. \;\n \;\n5-Minute Pitch Company: &# 13\;\nMyReplayLive http://www.myreplaylive.com/ \;\n \;\nRound 1 S eed Oregon Presenting Companies: \;\nBikeTrak http://www.biketrak.co m/ \;\nRES Equine Products Inc. http://www.resboot.com/ \;\nthedo t http://thedot.tv/ \;\n \;\nSponsored by: \;\nAter Wynne http: //www.aterwynne.com/ \;\nComcast Business Services http://business.co mcast.com/\n\nTags: oen\, pubtalk\, seed oregon\, vc\, investor\, entrep reneur\, start-ups\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250461 190 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=223 SUMMARY:OEN PubTalk™ Seed Oregon: Round 1 – Sept. 14\, 2011 LOCATION:Backspace: 115 NW 5th Ave\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111001T020210Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111012T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111012T171500 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111001T020210Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111001T020210Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250461406 DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, Oct 12 \;\n5:15 PM – 7:00 PM \;\nBackspac e\, 115 NW 5th Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97209 \;\n \;\nWant to le arn what it takes to raise capital? OEN's Seed Oregon PubTalks are for y ou. \;\n \;\nOEN's Seed Oregon is a unique opportunity for compan ies from Oregon and Southwest Washington that are seeking capital within the range of $100\,000 to $2\,000\,000. In this competition\, CEOs of e merging companies learn the rules of the road for effective fundraising and receive coaching from content experts to help them shine. \;\n&# 13\;\nThis entertaining and educational competition is the program for O EN PubTalks during September\, October\, November of 2011 with the final e in January of 2011. The overall winner of OEN's Seed Oregon PubTalk wi ll receive exposure at OEN's Angel Oregon\, the premier angel investing event in the Northwest. \;\n \;\nSponsored by: \;\nAter Wynne http://www.aterwynne.com/ \;\nComcast Business Services http://busine ss.comcast.com/\n\nTags: entrepreneur\, investor\, oen\, pubtalk\, seed oregon\, start-ups\, vc\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12 50461406 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=224 SUMMARY:OEN PubTalk Seed Oregon: Round 2 – Oct. 12\, 2011 LOCATION:Backspace: 115 NW 5th Ave\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120529T192526Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120607T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120607T150000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120529T192526Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120529T192526Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462411 DESCRIPTION:Time change! Note that this event will start at 3pm\, not 1p m! \;\n \;\nThis 2-hour\, hands-on workshop will improve your stru cture and delivery to help deliver a powerful\, compelling and memorable pitch\, and is based on our work with entrepreneurs\, experienced pros and investors. \;\n \;\nRegister now to: \;\n \;\n- Review t he 13 topics your pitch should address \;\n- Become a more effective presenter \;\n- Practice\, practice\, practice for success \;\n\n\ nTags: entrepreneur\, investor\, pitch\n\nImported from: http://calagato r.org/events/1250462411 URL:http://www.otbc.org SUMMARY:3 Minute Pitch Workshop LOCATION:OTBC (Oregon Technology Business Center): 8305 Southwest Creeksi de Place\, Beaverton Oregon 97008 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120822T144157Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120827T173000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120827T150000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120822T144157Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120822T144157Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462765 DESCRIPTION:Six of the participants in the Online Startup Summer Camp wil l make a 10 minute investor pitch and receive 10 minutes of feedback fro m a panel of investors\, including: \;\n \;\nScott Sandler\, Fund Manager for the Oregon Angel Fund. \;\n \;\nShelley Gunton\, angel investor\, Chair of Angel Oregon 2012 and Executive Director of the PSU Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. \;\n \;\nDennis Power s\, angel investor\, Managing Partner of VectorPoint Ventures and past C hair of the Portland Angel Network. \;\n \;\nWe'll have food and b everage and plenty of networking time too. \;\n \;\nLearn more and register at http://www.otbc.org\n\nTags: startup\, entrepreneur\, otbc\ , investor\, pitch\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250462 765 URL:http://www.otbc.org SUMMARY:Online Startup Summer Camp Pitch Event LOCATION:OTBC (Oregon Technology Business Center): 8305 Southwest Creeksi de Place\, Beaverton Oregon 97008 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120914T160337Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121017T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121017T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120914T160337Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120914T160600Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462846 DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for entrepreneurs to ask questions to a panel of investors.\n\nTags: startup\, entrepreneur\, oen\, investor\n\nImport ed from: http://calagator.org/events/1250462846 URL:http://memberservices.membee.com/orporntw/events.aspx?id=289 SUMMARY:OEN: Ask an Investor SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130524T172641Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130530T220000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130530T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130524T172641Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130524T173603Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464277 DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Portland Seed Fund's newest class of c ompanies at our after-party at Doug Fir Lounge from 6-10pm! \;\n \;\nAlum.ni \;\nAppThwack \;\nCelly \;\nIndie Vinos \;\nMeas ureful \;\nMinetta Brook \;\nOpal Labs \;\nPrestoBox \;\nRal lyCause \;\nSimple Emotion \;\nSmart Mocha \;\n \;\nOpen to the public\; food and comp drink ticket for investors. \;\nThe fire place area and a large part of the patio will be reserved for us \;\n so come\, relax and have some fun. \;\nWe look forward to seeing you! \n\nTags: entrepreneur\, investor\, startup community\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250464277 URL:http://psfclass4afterparty.eventbrite.com SUMMARY:Portland Seed Fund Class 4 Demo Day After-Party LOCATION:Doug Fir Lounge: 830 E. Burnside Street\, Portland Oregon 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140224T171825Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140410T173000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140410T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140224T171825Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140317T164401Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465732 DESCRIPTION:We suggest that entrepreneurs not worry about pitching until your company is investor ready. But when the time is right\, create a tr uly effective pitch that combines the right preparation\, content\, deli very and follow-up. In this seminar\, we describe how to do that. \; \n \;\nIncluded Tools: OTBC Pitch Checklist \;\n \;\nThis is pa rt of the OTBC Get Started series. \;\n \;\n \;\nWhen: Thursday \, Apr. 10\, 4pm-5:30pm \;\nWhere: OTBC \;\nCost: $15\n\nTags: e ntrepreneur\, startup\, funding\, investor\n\nImported from: http://cala gator.org/events/1250465732 URL:http://otbc.org/investor_pitch SUMMARY:Create an Effective Investor Pitch LOCATION:OTBC (Oregon Technology Business Center): 8305 Southwest Creeksi de Place\, Beaverton Oregon 97008 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141008T154252Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141009T173000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141009T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141008T154252Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141008T154252Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467124 DESCRIPTION:When you are at the Idea stage\, it's not likely that investo rs will be willing to invest. Fortunately\, there are other sources of f unding that are available for early stage funding. We'll describe quite a few of the funding sources that you can leverage to build your startup \, from loans\, to grants\, to crowdfunding\, and then yes\, even invest ors - and more.\n\nTags: entrepreneur\, startup\, funding\, investor\n\n Imported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250467124 URL:http://www.otbc.org/realistic SUMMARY:OTBC: Fund your Startup LOCATION:OTBC: \, Beaverton OR 97005 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150504T211038Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150513T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150513T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150504T211038Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150504T211038Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250468379 DESCRIPTION:TiE Oregon is truly delighted to host serial entrepreneur\, a ngel investor and author David S. Rose for a special luncheon\, Meet &am p\; Greet event. Join us for catered lunch and a presentation by David S . Rose\, and get the opportunity to meet him in person\, and network wit h angel investors. \;\n \;\nDavid is the founder of Gust\, the pla tform for startup entrepreneurs to connect with accredited angel and sta rtup investors\, and the New York Times best-selling author of "\;An gel Investing: The Gust Guide to Making Money and Having Fun Investing i n Startups"\; \;\n \;\nGet your ticket now - TiE Members $20 / public $25\n\nTags: tie\, angel\, investor\n\nImported from: http://cal agator.org/events/1250468379 URL:http://oregon.tie.org/event/tie-luncheon-david-rose/ SUMMARY:TiE Oregon Lunch with David S. Rose LOCATION:CENTRL Office: 1355 Northwest Everett Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180327T191621Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180404T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180404T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180327T191621Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180327T191621Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473497 DESCRIPTION:We flip around the typical roles\, asking some of Portland's leading funders to make the kind of elevator pitch they're typically on the other end of. Each investor will get five minutes and up to five sli des to win over attendees. Following the last pitch the investors will h ave a panel discussion to help founders put their best foot forward. \;\n \;\nWe are excited to have special guest Arlan Hamilton particip ating\, founder and managing partner of Backstage Capital. Her emergence on the venture capital stage has been chronicled in Fortune\, Fast Comp any\, Inc and Tech Crunch. Her firm has made over 80 investments in earl y stage companies in the last two years (including a handful of PDX firm s). \;\n\n\nTags: pdxstartupweek\, hctip\, pitch\, vc\, investor\, st artup\, startups\, entrepreneur\, entrepreneurs\, funding\, venture capi tal\, arlan hamilton\, backstage capital\, wework\n\nImported from: http ://calagator.org/events/1250473497 URL:http://portlandstartupweek2018.sched.com/event/EDCv/reverse-pitch-whe re-the-investors-pitch-you SUMMARY:Reverse Pitch: Where the investors pitch you LOCATION:WeWork Pioneer Place: 700 Southwest 5th Avenue\, Portland OR 972 04 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180917T204857Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181012T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181012T083000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180917T204857Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180917T204857Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474245 DESCRIPTION:Please join us at Elevate Capital’s first annual Elevate Incl usion conference\, a gathering of entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds including women\, minority entrepreneurs from underserved communities\, and veterans as well as venture capitalists and investors. \;\n \ ;\nThe conference program will feature keynote presentations and panel d iscussions focused on inclusion\, entrepreneurship\, mentor capitalism\, success stories and other topics. It will be a day of learning\, sharin g\, inspiration\, and new funding opportunities. Entrepreneurs will also be invited to present in front of potential investors. \;\n \;\nP roviding startup funding to the next group of break-out entrepreneurs is only part of what Elevate Capital believes that venture capitalists and other investors should do. Working to ensure inclusion while providing mentorship and funding to entrepreneurs from underserved communities is a vital part of building thriving business communities. \;\n \;\n\ n\nTags: entrepreneur\, startup\, vc\, venture capital\, investor\, conf erence\, summit\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474245 URL:https://elevate.vc/events/elevate-inclusion-2018 SUMMARY:Elevate Inclusion Summit 2018 LOCATION:Elevate Inclusion Summit 2018: false SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190102T213105Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190122T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190122T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190102T213105Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190110T181715Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474735 DESCRIPTION:Over the last few years\, we’ve had the chance to host many e vents that expose founders to an alternative universe where companies th ey’ve been told can’t be built without massive amounts of VC funding are thriving with little\, to no\, outside investment. We often start these events by warning attendees that they won’t be able to unsee what they’ re about to see. Many leave these events with a whole new perspective on not only what is possible\, but why limiting exposure the traditional v enture business model is beneficial for founders\, employees and the cul tures and values they’re hoping to embody with their businesses. \;\n \;\nRather than write another blog post or clever FAQ\, we wanted to bring that same in-person experience to those considering investment fr om Indie.vc. \;\n \;\nOver the next 2 months\, we’ll be embarking on a tour of most major metros in the US (we tried picking towns that we re a short-ish road trip away from just about anywhere). Our goal with t hese info sessions is to share our experiences and motives directly with the Indie-curious. They are open to founders interested in taking inves tment from Indie.vc and Angels/Funds interested in funding companies the way we do. We’re planning to have some founders we’ve backed\, and foun ders who’ve built and scaled profitable businesses\, join us for these e vents to answer questions and share their experiences embracing the valu es and tactics we preach. \;\n \;\nRSVP at https://indie.vc \;\ n \;\nProudly hosted by PIE and PIE Shop in collaboration with Autode sk\n\nTags: startup\, startups\, entrepreneur\, entrepreneurs\, entrepre neurship\, community\, venture capital\, vc\, investor\, investors\, pie \, pieshop\, Autodesk\, free\, pdxiq\, portlandIQ\n\nImported from: http ://calagator.org/events/1250474735 URL:http://www.indie.vc/ SUMMARY:Indie.vc v 3.0 - Winter Tour 2019 LOCATION:Autodesk: 221 Southeast Ankeny Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190109T171047Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190129T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190129T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190109T171047Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190121T213345Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474792 DESCRIPTION:You have a big idea\, maybe even a co-founder. Now you're rea dy to Pitch for a Beer and get frank and fast feedback from Portland See d Fund managers\, investors and alums! \;\n \;\nHow it works: No s ign-up required. First 12 entrepreneurs to arrive will get 5-min power s essions with PSF managers Jim Huston\, Angela Jackson and Jenn Lynch. Ri ngler booths will be filled with PSF alumni founders and mentors\, so ad ditional rotations give you extra feedback. Everyone gets pizza (and a b eer!) \;\n \;\nEvent capacity - 50 people. \;\n \;\nQuestion s? \;\nmatt@portlandseedfund.com \;\n\n\nTags: startup\, startups\ , entrepreneur\, entrepreneurs\, entrepreneurship\, community\, venture capital\, vc\, investor\, investors\, free\, pdxiq\, portlandIQ\, beer\n \nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474792 URL:http://www.portlandseedfund.com SUMMARY:Portland Seed Fund Pitch-for-a-Beer LOCATION:McMenamins Ringlers Pub: 1332 W Burnside St.\, Portland Oregon 9 7209 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180920T234649Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190329 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190327 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180920T234649Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180920T234649Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474291 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Wednesday\, March 27\, 2019 at 3pm throu gh Thursday\, March 28\, 2019 at 6:30pm.\n\nDescription:\nPlease join us on March 27-28\, 2019 for the sixth annual OHSU Commercialization Confe rence\, hosted by Technology Transfer and Business Development . This co nference connects with OHSU innovators with investors\, industry partner s and community collaborators to help build a vibrant hub for innovation and commercialization of innovative technology. Through speaker session s\, startup pitches\, industry insights and collaboration stories\, the conference will focus on the theme of "\;Fueling Health Care Innovat ion."\; The conference offers a platform for attendees to explore th e impact of innovations that will revolutionize health care and understa nd the drivers of this transformation.\n\nTags: biotech\, investor\, sta rtup\, community\, partners\, networking\, seminar\, innovation\, commer cialization\, industry\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125 0474291 URL:https://www.ohsu.edu/xd/research/techtransfer/2019commercialization.c fm SUMMARY:OHSU Commercialization Conference LOCATION:Robertson Life Sciences Building\, OHSU: 2730 SW Moody Ave\, Por tland OR 97201 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190325T151918Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190404T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190404T153000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190325T151918Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190325T151918Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475339 DESCRIPTION:Join us for this power hour workshop focused on helping histo rically underserved founders get access to startup capital. \;\nAbout this Event \;\n \;\nABOUT THE EVENT \;\n \;\nAre you a star tup founder who wants to learn more about getting access to capital to g row your business? Or have you already gone through a painful process ra ising capital and want to do it with more confidence\, competence\, and control the next time around? \;\n \;\nIf that sounds like you\, y ou’re going to love this one hour workshop! \;\n \;\nLegacy fundra ising relies on access and entitlement\, rather than skills to win. So w hat does that mean for those of us who have been excluded from those net works? How do founders with diverse backgrounds\, ethnicities\, genders and identities gain access to capital? \;\n \;\nIn this one-hour w orkshop\, you’ll discover: \;\n \;\nThe #1 barrier for founders to get equitable access to capital (and it’s probably not what you think!) \;\nThe “normal” raise process vs the effective raise process \;\ nThe top 3 things you can start doing *immediately* to build confidence\ , competence\, and capability for your raise \;\nThe Equity Capital C ollective™ (EqCo - pronounced "\;echo"\;) offers consulting and training for early and growth-stage startup founders. Our mission is to enable and empower entrepreneurs who have been excluded from access to c apital\, networks\, and resources\, such as women\, people of color\, an d LGBTQIA communities. \;\n \;\nOur founder community learns a uni que tactical and strategic fundraising methodology that develops critica l skills and insights and addressing the fundamental internal barriers a ssociated with an unequal experience of entitlement. \;\n \;\nFoun ders gain confidence\, competence\, and capability as they lead their ra ise\, break open critical influence networks and deliver innovative vent ures that embrace a broader community of stakeholders in both investment and returns. \;\n \;\nTogether\, we’re insisting on a more equita ble landscape of opportunity and access for a greater diversity of found ers. \;\n \;\nDrinks and snacks will be provided. \;\n \;\n& #13\;\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND \;\n \;\nAll founders and future founders who are considering raising capital for their startup. \;\n \;\nP RICING \;\n \;\nThis event is free of charge. \;\n \;\nABOUT THE SPEAKER \;\n \;\nSara Batterby has spent 20+ years launching and building companies in high growth emerging markets. Sara Batterby fo unded\, funded and built Hifi Farms\, one of Oregon's most progressive a nd visible cannabis brands. Prior to that she spent 20 years building an d funding startups in the Bay Area. She has deep expertise on both the f ounder and investor side of early stage capital having developed portfol io and risk management strategies for seed stage investors and funds. Sh e currently leads The Equity Capital Collective which advises founders a nd funds on raising money and expands access to capital for women\, peop le of color and LGBTQ founders. \;\n \;\nExamples of client achiev ements after working with Sara: \;\n \;\nAn Oregon biotech company raised $4M in Series A funding - oversubscribed by $1M after 90 days 3\;\nA California cannabis retail company raised 2.2M in seed funding - oversubscribed by $6M \;\nAn Oregon food and beverage company raised $430k in seed funding - oversubscribed in four months \;\nABOUT THE E QUITY CAPITAL COLLECTIVE (EqCo) \;\n \;\nThe Equity Capital Collec tive™ (EqCo) offers consulting and training for early and growth-stage s tartup founders. Our mission is to enable and empower entrepreneurs who have been traditionally excluded from access to capital\, resources\, an d networks\, such as women\, people of color\, and LGBTQIA founders. \;\n \;\nThrough our high-value training and workshops\, founders gai n confidence\, competence\, and capability as they lead their raise\, br eak open critical influence networks and deliver innovative ventures tha t embrace a broader community of stakeholders in both investment and ret urns. \;\n \;\nSCHEDULE \;\n \;\n3:15 pm - 4:00 pm Grab a dr ink + snack\, get settled\, and make a friend or two \;\n4:00 pm - 5: 00 pm Access to Capital Workshop (includes Q+A) \;\n5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Make a few more friends and move on to the next Portland Startup Week e vent \;\nACCESSIBILITY \;\n \;\nThis event is in an ADA complia nt building with the workshop on the ground floor. Gender neutral restro oms are available. \;\n \;\nLEARN MORE \;\n \;\nThe The Equi ty Capital Collective™ offers consulting and training for early and grow th-stage startup founders. \;\n \;\nTo learn more about The Equity Capital Collective™\, please visit our website at https://equitycapital collective.com\n\nTags: startup\, startups\, entrepreneur\, entrepreneur s\, entrepreneurship\, funding\, fundraising\, investor\, investors\, pd xsw\, Portland Startup Week\, pdxstartupweek\n\nImported from: http://ca lagator.org/events/1250475339 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fundraising-for-startups-getting-equitab le-access-to-capital-tickets-59298683960 SUMMARY:Fundraising For Startups - Getting Equitable Access To Capital LOCATION:Nike Valiant Labs: 2350 Northwest York Street\, Portland OR 9721 0 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210317T184650Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210330T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210330T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210317T184650Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210317T184650Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250477626 DESCRIPTION:StartOut presents VC Relationship Building. Discover the best strategies and tangible steps on how to build authentic relationships i n the small business world. \;\n \;\nOur panelist will share their top tips on how to create and establish relationships with private inve stors. \;\n \;\nLearn from their years of experience working with startup ventures and small companies to imprint actionable steps to grow your network. \;\n \;\nPanelists: \;\n \;\nTaj Ahmad Eldrid ge\, Partner - Include Venture Partners \;\nNgozi Bell\, Partner - Tr ans-Sahara Investment Corporation (TSIC) \;\n \;\nModerator: \; \n \;\nKelly McDonald\, Founder/CEO - Kyndoo \;\n \;\n \;\nS tartOut\, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization\, is the largest national organization to support LGBTQ entrepreneurs with 17\,000 member s nationwide. Its mission is to increase the number\, diversity\, and im pact of LGBTQ entrepreneurs and amplify their stories to drive the econo mic empowerment of the community. StartOut helps aspiring LGBTQ entrepre neurs start new companies\; supports current entrepreneurs as they grow and expand their existing businesses\; and engages successful entreprene urs as role models and mentors\, on its online portal and through target ed events nationwide.\n\nTags: LGBTQ\, LGBT\, entrepreneur\, founder\, v c\, investor\, community\, LGBTQIA\n\nImported from: http://calagator.or g/events/1250477626 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/144092080291 SUMMARY:VC Relationship Building LOCATION:Digital Webinar: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210317T191335Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210415T163000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210415T150000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210317T191335Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210317T191335Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250477627 DESCRIPTION:StartOUT's VC/Fundraising Programming Board Presents an " \;Ask Me Anything"\; discussion on early stage fundraising paneled b y some of today's leading stars in the investment arena! \;\n \;\n For a founder trying to raise funding\, sometimes it seems like the whol e process is just a knotted mess of confusion. Wouldn't it be nice to ha ve a room full of qualified investors to simply answer your questions an d help untangle the process? Come to StartOUT's Early Stage Fundraising AMA for just that opportunity. \;\n \;\nWe've assembled a group of today's leading investors who understand the value of diversity and inc lusion and are willing to answer your most pressing questions. Questions will be answered during the event\, no need to submit in advance\, so b ring them with you. \;\n \;\nPanelists: \;\n \;\nKelli Jones \, Managing Partner - Sixty8 Capital \;\nLorenzo Thione\, Managing Di rector - Gaingels \;\nCharlie O'Donnell\, Founder/General Partner - B rooklyn Bridge Ventures \;\nRei Tran\, Investment Associate - Accelep rise \;\n \;\nModerator: \;\n \;\nJessica Bussert\, Founder/ CEO - Wave Therapeutics \;\n \;\n \;\nStartOut\, a national 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization\, is the largest national organization to support LGBTQ entrepreneurs with 17\,000 members nationwide. Its missio n is to increase the number\, diversity\, and impact of LGBTQ entreprene urs and amplify their stories to drive the economic empowerment of the c ommunity. StartOut helps aspiring LGBTQ entrepreneurs start new companie s\; supports current entrepreneurs as they grow and expand their existin g businesses\; and engages successful entrepreneurs as role models and m entors\, on its online portal and through targeted events nationwide.\n\ nTags: LGBT\, LGBTQ\, LGBTQIA\, startup\, founder\, entrepreneur\, fundr aising\, capital\, ama\, earlystage\, vc\, investor\n\nImported from: ht tp://calagator.org/events/1250477627 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/142272283229 SUMMARY:Early Stage Fundraising AMA LOCATION:Zoom Webinar: false SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210409T184153Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210428T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210428T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210409T184153Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210409T184153Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250477664 DESCRIPTION:Come as you are and unwind with StartOut entrepreneurs. \; \n \;\nWe'll have a new topic each month designed to facilitate a mea ningful conversation and help establish connections that will help you o n your entrepreneurial journey. \;\n \;\nNo matter how you arrive\ , you'll leave smiling and looking forward to the next one. \;\n \ ;\n- \;\n \;\nWhat's Blooming?! \;\n \;\nModerator: Kelly Mc Donald\, Founder &\; CEO of Kyndoo\n\nTags: LGBTQ\, LGBT\, networking \, community\, wine\, social\, happy hour\, founder\, entrepreneur\, men tor\, investor\, connect\, drinks\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org /events/1250477664 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-down-wednesday-whats-blooming-ticke ts-149920527333 SUMMARY:Wine Down Wednesday: What's Blooming?! LOCATION:Digital Webinar: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210512T215508Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210527T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210527T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210512T215508Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210512T215508Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250477732 DESCRIPTION:We know that investors often look for patterns\, referrals an d pedigree to make the investment process efficient\, safely fitting int o established norms. \;\n \;\nThe unintended consequence is that b rilliant founders without the right connections are often passed over. T his expresses itself in many ways but often we see that LGBTQIA+\, Black \, Latinx\, and Native American founders are largely left out of the VC ecosystem. \;\n \;\nToday\, companies are creating specific\, appl ication based\, Opportunity Funds - their goals being inviting more unde rrepresented founders into the global ecosystem. This looks like a diver se Investment Committee that includes members from both inside and outsi de of the investment institution\, the goal being to review at early sta ge investments alongside growth investments. \;\n \;\nThe result? Underestimated founders have access to direct capital. \;\n \;\nJo in StartOut Founders\, Morrison &\; Foerster\, and Bank of America/Me rrill Lynch as we discuss how investors set up these kinds of funds\, wh at current programs look like\, how to maintain these funds\, and how to bring investors and entrepreneurs into this ecosystem. \;\n \;\nM oderator: \;\n \;\nAlexa Hall\, Startup Program Manager - Google C loud \;\n \;\nSupporting Panelists: \;\n \;\nFredo Silva - P artner\, Morrison &\; Foerster - Event Sponsor \;\n \;\nFredo S ilva is one of the Partners of Morrison &\; Foerster. We are an inter national law firm with lawyers practicing throughout the United States\, Asia\, and Europe working with large businesses to secure their funds a nd support a diverse ecosystem. \;\n \;\nKimelyn Harris - SVP\, ES G and Public Policy\, Bank of America - Event Sponsor \;\n \;\nKim elyn Harris is an ESG Program Executive for the Racial Equality and Econ omic Opportunity initiative at Bank of America. In this role\, she is re sponsible for executing programming to support the bank’s $1.25 billion\ , 5-year effort to advance economic opportunity\, health care initiative s and racial equality\, for people and communities of color. Kimelyn dri ves business planning and integration for this companywide initiative wh ile also working to identify and build partnerships with organizations\, institutions and community leaders. \;\n \;\nRiana Lynn - CEO &am p\; Co-Founder\, Journey Foods \;\n \;\nRiana leads fast-growing s oftware startup Journey Foods. The company is backed by top VCs in North America\, Europe and Asia. Riana has served as a top consultant and VC to fortune 500 food and CPG companies. She's currently an angel investor and former Google Entrepreneur in Residence. She is one of just a few d ozen black women that have raised more than a million dollars in venture funding. Riana has been featured in Forbes\, MIT 35 under 35\, USA Toda y\, Fast Company\, CNBC\, Wired\, TechCrunch\, Entrepreneur Magazine and more. \;\n \;\nA Chicago native and Austin-based that enjoys grow ing fruit trees\, writing film scripts\, and exploring black culinary an d architectural heritage sites around the world. She currently sits on t he board of AGLIFF\, one of the country's largest annual and inclusive f ilm fests. \;\n \;\nDamola Ogundipe - CEO &\; Co-Founder\, Civi c Eagle + Advisor for Lunar Startups \;\n \;\nDamola Ogundipe is t he co-founder and CEO of Civic Eagle\, a company building technology to make government policy tracking easier for people and organizations. Dam ola is a graduate of The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities where he ea rned a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He’s a 2018 Camelback Fellow and 2017 Google for Startups Entrepreneur in Residence. Damola is a member o f Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc. In his free time\, he enjoys sports and documentaries. \;\n \;\nDan Vaughn - Senior Director/Associate General Counsel\, M&\;A and Equity for PayPal\n\nTags: LGBT\, LGBTQ\ , LGBTQIA\, opportunty\, fund\, investor\, diversity\, founder\, entrepr eneur\, finance\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250477732 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/153044926495 SUMMARY:Driving Impact with Diversity-Based Opportunity Funds LOCATION:Zoom Webinar: false SEQUENCE:1 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 BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220608T181841Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220623T173000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220623T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220608T181841Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220608T181841Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250478321 DESCRIPTION:Join StartOut entrepreneurs as they present their solutions a t StartOut Demo Day\, generously sponsored by ZenDesk\, AWS\, Silicon Va lley Bank\, and Embroker. \;\n \;\nThis year's virtual Demo Day wi ll highlight LGBTQ-led\, scalable tech startups to investors. A judging panel will be made up of angels\, VCs\, entrepreneurs and corporate part ners\, with a public audience to cheer you on and network with after. 3\;\n \;\nTop prizes include $5k for first place\, $3k for second pla ce\, and $2k for third place winner. \;\n \;\nJoin us for an eveni ng of discussion among some of the brightest entrepreneurs and investors in our community.\n\nTags: LGBTQ\, pitch\, competition\, entrepreneur\, founder\, investor\, capital\, demo day\, demo\, Pride\n\nImported from : http://calagator.org/events/1250478321 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-startout-demo-day-tickets-290971322 057?aff=Calagator SUMMARY:2022 StartOut Demo Day LOCATION:Accelevents (Online): false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221111T222124Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221116T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221116T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221111T222124Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221111T222124Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250478626 DESCRIPTION:Julie Harrelson\, Managing Director of the Cascade Seed Fund& #13\;\n \;\nJulie has over 30 years of experience as an investor\, fo under\, sales executive and consultant. She launched Cascade Seed Fund w ith Robert Pease in 2019 after being founder of the five predecessor Cas cade Angels Funds. Cascade is the first seed fund in Oregon founded outs ide the Portland metro area. She has been a seed stage investor since 20 13 and founded her first enterprise at age 8. \;\n \;\n(A child pr odigy indeed!) \;\n \;\nJulie was previously a tech executive in m ultiple companies variously acquired by Earthlink\, Time Warner and othe rs. Following an exit from a telecommunications startup\, Harrelson work ed as a trusted advisor with regional entrepreneurs\, Fortune 500 compan ies\, as well as leaders of massive change efforts in healthcare\, educa tion and energy before launching Cascade. \n\nTags: free\, startup\, sta rtups\, entrepreneur\, entrepreneurs\, founder\, founders\, cofounder\, cofounders\, portland\, pdx\, community\, online\, vc\, venture\, ventur e capital\, investor\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504 78626 URL:https://hub.tie.org/e/ask-julie-anything SUMMARY:Ask Julie Anything! LOCATION:Online: placeholder for on-line events\, SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230214T213639Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230215T100000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230215T083000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230214T213639Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230214T213639Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480279 DESCRIPTION:New to the city? Looking to network with other local entrepre neurs in the Technology space? Join Oregon Venture Fund at our upcoming coffee meetup and stay connected with the Portland entrepreneur tech com munity together with Oregon Venture Fund. This is your chance to network and meet.\n\nTags: free\, startup\, startups\, entrepreneur\, entrepren eurs\, founder\, founders\, cofounder\, cofounders\, portland\, pdx\, co mmunity\, online\, vc\, venture\, venture capital\, investor\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250480279 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-new-in-town-entrepreneurs-group/event s/291370105/ SUMMARY:New to Portland Tech Meetup LOCATION:Good Coffee: 2175 NW Raleigh St #106\, Portland OR 97210 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250417T181518Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250514T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250514T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250417T181518Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250417T181518Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481915 DESCRIPTION:Venture capital investment in the Portland metro area surged to $172 million across 25 deals in Q1 of 2025—nearly triple the amount f rom the same period last year—according to PitchBook and the NVCA. But d espite the strong start\, recent macroeconomic uncertainty has tempered expectations for the rest of the year. \;\n \;\nJoin us for an ins ightful conversation with Erika Lucas\, founder of StitchCrew and VEST\, as she shares her perspective on the evolving investment landscape and what it means for Portland-based founders. Drawing from her extensive ex perience in private equity\, economic development\, and startup advocacy \, Erika will highlight key trends shaping the entrepreneurial ecosystem —and where she sees the biggest opportunities for growth and funding. 3\;\n \;\nWhether you're actively fundraising or seeking to understan d the investor mindset\, this session is a must-attend for entrepreneurs looking to navigate the current funding landscape. \;\n \;\nThis event is part of PDX Startup Week. \;\n \;\nAgenda: \;\n12:00pm : General Networking \;\n12:30pm: Presentation and Q&\;A \;\n 1:30pm: Lunch and Networking \;\n \;\nAbout Erika: \;\nErika L ucas is the Founder of StitchCrew\, an organization dedicated to buildin g a more equitable economy by supporting\, funding\, and advocating for small business owners. She is also the Founder of VEST\, a peer network of women professionals and investment fund investing in women-led compan ies. \;\n \;\nA recognized thought leader\, Erika is a sought-afte r speaker and a LinkedIn Top Voice in Entrepreneurship. She currently se rves on the boards of Arvest Bank\, Diversion Hub\, and the Oklahoma Cit y-County Health Department\, where she holds the position of Board Chair . Erika is also a member of the Latino Corporate Directors Association a nd a Fellow at the Just Economy Institute. \;\n \;\nBefore foundin g StitchCrew and VEST\, Erika was a Partner at a private equity firm spe cializing in Aerospace &\; Defense investments. Earlier in her career \, she served as Global Director at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce\ , where she led international economic development efforts.\n\nTags: net working\, keynote\, investor\, startups\, founders\, pdxstartupweek\n\nI mported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250481915 URL:https://www.portlandmetrohub.org/event-details/trends-and-opportuniti es-for-portland-founders-an-investor-perspective SUMMARY:Trends and Opportunities for PDX Founders: An Investor's Perspect ive LOCATION:Metro Region Innovation Hub: 2130 SW 5th\, Portland OR 97201 SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260121T073442Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260206T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260206T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260121T073442Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260121T073442Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482419 DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Metro Region Innovation Hub and HERE\, this is a first-of-its-kind\, day-long conference to help founders and tech star tups navigate the obstacle course of early stage business development.&# 13\;\n \;\n​Seeking Investment capital? A brand strategy? Wondering a bout your sales funnel? No matter your challenge\, this is the place to get you past the confusion. Experts and prospective business partners in multiple disciplines will be on hand for you to learn from\, huddle wit h\, and grow your local network. \;\n \;\n​The day will feature pa nel discussions\, presentations\, Q&\;A sessions and 1-on-1 advising with business investors and professional service consultants. \;\n 3\;\n​This mini-conference is best suited for early stage startups that involve technology-based innovation. As this is an educational conferenc e\, pitching\, selling\, and solicitations will be prohibited. \;\n&# 13\;\n​Lunch is included. Space is limited to the first 80 registrants. Walk-in registrations will not be available. \;\n \;\n​Registratio n closes February 5. Early pricing ends January 28 ($35 registration fee beginning 1/28). \;\n \;\n\n\nTags: conference\, networking\, key note\, investor\, startups\, founders\n\nImported from: http://calagator .org/events/1250482419 URL:https://luma.com/c9y3twbr SUMMARY:Up & Running - A one-day mini conference on resourcing your early stage startup LOCATION:Metro Region Innovation Hub: 2130 SW 5th\, Portland OR 97201 SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR