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:20080309T020000 RDATE:20080309T020000 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:20081102T020000 RDATE:20081102T020000 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:20080828T223240Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080909T103000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080909T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080828T223240Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080828T223240Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250455659 DESCRIPTION:What: LivePitch &\; Networking Event \;\n \;\nWho: Entrepreneurs looking for feedback\, entrepreneur community\, angel inv estors\, venture capitalists &\; service providers \;\n \;\nWhe n: Tuesday September 9\, 2008 \;\n \;\nVenue: Offices of Stoel R ives (900 SW Fifth Ave.\, Suite 2600\, Portland) \;\n \;\nTime: 9 am - 10:30 am \;\n \;\nCost to Present (only 5 companies selected ): $25 application fee\, $75 presentation fee (if selected) \;\n \;\nApplication Deadline: Wednesday September 3\, 2008 \;\n \;\nC ost to Attend as Spectator: FREE!\n\nTags: funding\, pitching\, startup s\, angel\, vc\, tvg\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504 55659 URL:http://www.fundinguniverse.com/services/339/440/portland-livepitch-ev ent.html SUMMARY:FundingUniverse LivePitch LOCATION:Stoel Rives LLP: 900 SW Fifth Ave.\, Suite 2600\, Portland OR 97 204 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100802T170918Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100811T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100811T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100802T170918Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100810T020335Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458950 DESCRIPTION:Come see five companies put it all on the line in a speed pit ching competition. In this competition both the judges and the audience will tell the competitors if they’ve got what it takes to be a fundable company. A winner will be selected by the judges who will advance to the first round of OEN's Seed Oregon. The audience favorite will be mention ed on the OEN blog. \;\n \;\nAfter the judges select the winner by voting with OEN Dollars\, the judges will give feedback on each present ation\, explain how they chose the winner\, and answer questions from th e audience and the contestants. \;\n \;\nThe judges: \;\n \; \n* Nick Stanley \;\n* Diane Fraiman \;\n* Kathleen A. Sego \;\ n \;\nInterested in Competing? \;\nThere is no fee to apply to com pete\, however\, you must be an OEN member to be eligible. If you are no t an OEN Member\, join here or call Rori Homme\, OEN's Director of Membe rship\, at 503-222-2270 x 13 to join. \;\n \;\nTo apply to "\; So You Think You Can Pitch?"\; visit the OEN website and submit your materials by Wednesday\, July 21\, 2010. \;\n \;\nThere you will need to submit the following information: \;\n(1) A copy of your exec utive summary (no need for secret sauce or specific numbers\, simply pub lish what you are willing to present in public) \;\n(2) A brief expla nation (no more than 1 page\, 12 pt font\, single spaced) of why you thi nk your company is a promising investment\n\nTags: oen\, portland ten\, pitching\, small business\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/ 1250458950 URL:http://bit.ly/cFTKks SUMMARY: Portland Ten Field Trip: OEN Pub Talk\, "So You Think You Can Pi tch?" LOCATION:Backspace: 115 NW 5th Ave\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100721T222146Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100811T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100811T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100721T222146Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100721T222146Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458908 DESCRIPTION:Come see four companies put it all on the line in a speed pit ching competition. In this competition both the judges and the audience will tell the competitors if they’ve got what it takes to be a fundable company. A winner will be selected by the judges who will advance to the first round of OEN's Seed Oregon. The audience favorite will be mention ed on the OEN blog. \;\n \;\nAfter the judges select the winner b y voting with OEN Dollars\, the judges will give feedback on each presen tation\, explain how they chose the winner\, and answer questions from t he audience and the contestants. \;\n \;\nThe judges: \;\nNic k Stanley \;\n \;\nDiane Fraiman \;\n \;\nKathleen A. Sego \;\n \;\n \;\nInterested in Competing? \;\nThere is no fe e to apply to compete\, however\, you must be an OEN member to be eligib le. If you are not an OEN Member\, join here or call Rori Homme\, OEN's Director of Membership\, at 503-222-2270 x 13 to join. \;\n \;\nT o apply to "\;So You Think You Can Pitch?"\; visit the OEN websi te and submit your materials by Monday\, August 2nd\, 2010. \;\n \;\nThere you will need to submit the following information: \;\n(1) A copy of your executive summary (no need for secret sauce or specific numbers\, simply publish what you are willing to present in public) \;\n(2) A brief explanation (no more than 1 page\, 12 pt font\, single s paced) of why you think your company is a promising investment \;\n& #13\;\n \;\nItems For Purchase \;\nClick here to use your OEN Memb er Login Information to register for the OEN Member items. (Please note that if the item is grayed out it means you have not yet logged in) \;\n \;\nAvailable Items Price Qty \;\nOEN Member Registrati on: $15.00 * \;\nNon-Member Registration: $25.00 * \;\n \n\nTags: venture capital\, oen\, funding\, business\, startup\, entrepr eneur\, pitching\, portland ten\, small business\n\nImported from: http: //calagator.org/events/1250458908 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=162 SUMMARY:OEN PubTalk™: So You Think You Can Pitch? LOCATION:Backspace: 115 NW 5th Ave\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140724T174700Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140908T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140908T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140724T174700Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140823T221705Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250466699 DESCRIPTION:Working on a startup? Have an interesting business idea that' s going to disrupt the market? \;\n \;\nCome enjoy pizza and beer on us and pitch that idea to Portland Seed Fund\, a professionally mana ged early-venture fund with 46 seed and early stage investments. \;\n \;\nYou'll have two minutes to pitch PSF alumni\, fund managers and mentors\, with one tough question served up by a panel of Portland Seed Fund portfolio founders. There will also be time for you to learn more a bout becoming a Portland Seed Fund company from the alumni who've been t hrough it. \;\n \;\nSpace is limited and exclusive to those pitch ing\; pre-registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/portland-s eed-fund-pitch-for-a-beer-tickets-12401072943 \;\n \;\n \;\nWhe n: Monday September 8\, 2014 \;\n \;\nTime: 5:00pm-7:30pm \;\n& #13\;\nWhere: McMenamins Ringlers Pub (NOT Annex) \;\n \;\n1332 W Burnside St\, Portland\, OR 97209 \;\n \;\nQuestions? Please ema il us at: info@portlandseedfund.com \;\n \;\nLearn more about Por tland Seed Fund: http://www.portlandseedfund.com \;\n \;\nThis eve nt is a lot of fun\, don't miss it!\n\nTags: startup\, startups\, pitch\ , pitching\, networking\, portland\, oregon\, business\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250466699 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/portland-seed-fund-pitch-for-a-beer-tick ets-12401072943 SUMMARY:Portland Seed Fund- Pitch for a Beer! LOCATION:McMennamins Ringler's: 1332 W. Burnside\, Portland OR 97202 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180521T184041Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180607T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180607T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180521T184041Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180521T184041Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473774 DESCRIPTION:Pitch Club is an ongoing monthly series where entrepreneurs c an practice their pitch and receive feedback from their peers and TiE Or egon Charter Members including TiE Angels. \;\n \;\nPitch Club is moderated by an experienced entrepreneur\, the event creates a dynamic a nd safe environment for you to receive feedback on your pitch - sales pi tch\, concept pitch\, or investor pitch! \;\n \;\nParticipants are given the opportunity to role-play being an investor to other entrepren eurs giving them a better understanding of what the investors are lookin g for.\n\nTags: pitching\, networking\, startup\, community\, portland\, beaverton\, Hillsboro\, mentor\, angels\, investors\n\nImported from: h ttp://calagator.org/events/1250473774 URL:https://hub.tie.org/e/pitch-club-june-2018 SUMMARY:TiE Oregon's Pitch Club Beaverton LOCATION:Beaverton Chamber of Commerce: \, Beaverton Oregon US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190118T182326Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190124T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190124T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190118T182326Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190118T182326Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474871 DESCRIPTION:Pitch Club is an ongoing monthly series where entrepreneurs c an practice their pitch and receive feedback from their peers and TiE Or egon Charter Members including TiE Angels. \;\n \;\nRobin Jones\, TiE Oregon Charter Member will be the event Emcee\, join her as she crea tes a dynamic and safe environment for you to receive feedback on your p itch - sales pitch\, concept pitch\, or investor pitch! \;\n \;\nP articipants are given the opportunity to role-play being an investor to other entrepreneurs giving them a better understanding of what the inves tors are looking for.\n\nTags: pitching\, startup\, entrepreneur\, found er\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474871 URL:https://hub.tie.org/e/pitch-club-january2019 SUMMARY:Pitch Club Portland LOCATION:Centrl Office Pearl: 1355 Northwest Everett Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190118T182512Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190228T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190228T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190118T182512Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190118T182512Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474872 DESCRIPTION:Pitch Club is an ongoing monthly series where entrepreneurs c an practice their pitch and receive feedback from their peers and TiE Or egon Charter Members including TiE Angels. \;\n \;\nRobin Jones\, TiE Oregon Charter Member will be the event Emcee\, join her as she crea tes a dynamic and safe environment for you to receive feedback on your p itch - sales pitch\, concept pitch\, or investor pitch! \;\n \;\nP articipants are given the opportunity to role-play being an investor to other entrepreneurs giving them a better understanding of what the inves tors are looking for.\n\nTags: startup\, entrepreneur\, pitching\, found ers\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474872 URL:https://hub.tie.org/e/pitch-club-february2019 SUMMARY:Pitch Club Beaverton LOCATION:Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce: 12600 SW Cres St. #160\, Bea verton OR 97005 USA SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181204T203723Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190314T160000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190314T140000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181204T203723Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181204T203723Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474667 DESCRIPTION:It's been a while. But we're prepping a couple of new batches of startups — through both PIE and PIE Shop — who are eager to tell the ir stories. So we want to make sure that you're there to hear those stor ies. \;\n \;\nWe will be holding the next PIE Demo Day on Thursday \, March 14\, 2019. Because that's Pi Day. And that only makes sense. An d we'll be hosting it at our biggest venue yet\, the Aladdin Theater in southeast Portland. As always\, we'll be livestreaming the event so folk s around the world can take part. \;\n \;\nSo if you're interested in attending\, please RSVP at your earliest convenience. \;\n \;\ nThe event is free. Childcare will be provided.\n\nTags: startup\, start ups\, entrepreneur\, entrepreneurs\, entrepreneurship\, community\, port land\, pie\, pieshop\, piepdx\, demo\, pitch\, pitching\, free\, pdxiq\, portlandIQ\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474667 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pie-demo-day-2019-tickets-51732064999 SUMMARY:PIE Demo Day 2019 LOCATION:Aladdin Theater: 3017 Southeast Milwaukie Avenue\, Portland OR 9 7202 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190309T052634Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190314T160000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190314T140000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190309T052634Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190309T052634Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475215 DESCRIPTION:It's been a while. But we're prepping a couple of new batches of startups — through both PIE and PIE Shop — who are eager to tell the ir stories. So we want to make sure that you're there to hear those stor ies. \;\n \;\nWe will be holding the next PIE Demo Day on Thursday \, March 14\, 2019. Because that's Pi Day. And that only makes sense. An d we'll be hosting it at our biggest venue yet\, the Aladdin Theater in southeast Portland. As always\, we'll be livestreaming the event so folk s around the world can take part. \;\n \;\nSo if you're interested in attending\, please RSVP at your earliest convenience. \;\n \;\ nThe event is free. Childcare will be provided. \;\n \;\nhttps://b it.ly/PIEDD2019\n\nTags: startup\, startups\, entrepreneur\, entrepreneu rs\, entrepreneurship\, community\, portland\, pie\, pieshop\, piepdx\, demo\, pitch\, pitching\, free\, pdxiq\, portlandIQ\n\nImported from: ht tp://calagator.org/events/1250475215 URL:https://bit.ly/PIEDD2019 SUMMARY:PIE Demo Day 2019 - Livestream LOCATION:Online: placeholder for on-line events\, SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190130T203418Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190320T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190320T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190130T203418Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190130T203418Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474953 DESCRIPTION:Please join us on March 20th as we recognize Nat Parker\, Co- founder of GlobeSherpa (purchased by moovel North America). \;\n \ ;\nStarting in 2013\, Nat received ongoing mentorship and early investme nt from the TiE Oregon Angels. Along with his team\, Nat grew his compan y and returned that investment! And…just a few years later\, sold the c ompany to moovel North America. We are thrilled to celebrate Nat’s succe ss and the support he now gives to the entrepreneur community. \;\n&# 13\;\nIn addition\, we will take a look back and celebrate accomplishmen ts made in 2018 which include: \;\n \;\n– $1.75 Million invested i n 14 Companies! — And that is just through November. We will likely have another investment before the end of the year! \;\n– 1 exit – RFPIO! \;\n– Five TiE XL Boot Camps — with approximately 65 participants 3\;\n– Team Melaknow from Oregon’s TYE Program took 1st place at the TYE Global Competition in Washington DC \;\n– TiE Oregon Angels wa s voted the best angel program out of all TiE \;\nChapters \;\n– … .and our member engagement continues to grow with the additional program ming we added this year including Industry Exploration\, Evolve Your Sta rtup\, Investor Training\, and more! \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nWhe n: Wednesday\, March 20th \;\nTime: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM / 5:30 PM Net working Reception / 6:15 PM Dinner and Program / 8:30 PM Musical Enterta inment \;\nWhere: The Lofts at 8th Ave\, 2010 SE 8th Ave\, Portland \, OR \;\nCost: TiE Member Table of 10 = $1\,000 | Non-Member Table o f 10 = $1\,250 | TiE Member Single Ticket = $100 | Non-Member Single Tic ket = $125 \;\n \;\n \;\nPresenting Sponsor: \;\n \;\nEle vate Capital \n\nTags: startup\, entrepreneur\, pitching\, founders\n\nI mported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474953 URL:https://hub.tie.org/e/8cb23468c10e861fed4664577ffbc639 SUMMARY:TiE Oregon Annuals LOCATION:The Lofts at 8th Ave: 2010 SE 8th Ave\, Portland OR 97214 USA SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190130T233105Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190403T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190403T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190130T233105Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190130T233105Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474954 DESCRIPTION:Pitch Club is an ongoing monthly series where entrepreneurs c an practice their pitch and receive feedback from their peers and TiE Or egon Charter Members including TiE Angels. \;\n \;\nA TiE Oregon C harter Member moderated event that creates a dynamic and safe environmen t for you to receive feedback on your pitch - sales pitch\, concept pitc h\, or investor pitch! \;\n \;\nParticipants are given the opportu nity to role-play being an investor to other entrepreneurs giving them a better understanding of what the investors are looking for.\n\nTags: st artup\, entrepreneur\, pitching\, founders\n\nImported from: http://cala gator.org/events/1250474954 URL:https://hub.tie.org/e/pitch-club-pdx-march2019 SUMMARY:Pitch Club Portland LOCATION:Central Office: 1355 NW Everett St\, Portland OR 97211 United St ates SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190130T233801Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190502T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190502T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190130T233801Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190423T171543Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474955 DESCRIPTION:Pitch Club is an ongoing monthly series where entrepreneurs c an practice their pitch and receive feedback from their peers and TiE Or egon Charter Members including TiE Angels. \;\n \;\nTom Kingsley\, TiE Oregon Charter Member moderated the event and creates a dynamic and safe environment for you to receive feedback on your pitch - sales pitc h\, concept pitch\, or investor pitch! \;\n \;\nParticipants are g iven the opportunity to role-play being an investor to other entrepreneu rs giving them a better understanding of what the investors are looking for.\n\nTags: startup\, entrepreneur\, pitching\, founders\n\nImported f rom: http://calagator.org/events/1250474955 URL:https://hub.tie.org/e/pitchclubmay2019 SUMMARY:Pitch Club Beaverton LOCATION:Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce: 12600 SW Cres St. #160\, Bea verton OR 97005 USA SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190130T234814Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190523T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190523T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190130T234814Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190130T234814Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474956 DESCRIPTION:Pitch Club is an ongoing monthly series where entrepreneurs c an practice their pitch and receive feedback from their peers and TiE Or egon Charter Members including TiE Angels. \;\n \;\nTom Kingsley\, TiE Oregon Charter Member moderated the event and creates a dynamic and safe environment for you to receive feedback on your pitch - sales pitc h\, concept pitch\, or investor pitch! \;\n \;\nParticipants are g iven the opportunity to role-play being an investor to other entrepreneu rs giving them a better understanding of what the investors are looking for.\n\nTags: startup\, entrepreneur\, pitching\, founders\n\nImported f rom: http://calagator.org/events/1250474956 URL:https://hub.tie.org/e/pitch-club-may2019 SUMMARY:Pitch Club Portland LOCATION:CENTRL Office: 1355 Northwest Everett Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190717T174439Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190815T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190815T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190717T174439Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190717T174439Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475890 DESCRIPTION:Networking. Food. Drink. And amazing fast-paced pitches from 5 PDX startups. That's all there is to it! The makings of a perfect even ing hanging out with other like-minded folks and forging long-lasting re lationships. \;\n \;\nPresenters will pitch for EXACTLY 99 seconds \, followed by 4min. of Q&\;A. YOU\, the crowd\, then vote for the wi nner. All participants walk away with incredible prizes (both Google Clo ud and AWS credits). But NOW\, the winner gets an even BIGGER package: v alued at upwards of $25K! \;\n \;\nCome see what this event sensat ion now across 45 cities worldwide is all about. Or if you haven't been in a while\, swing by again. Either way\, hope to see you soon! \;\n& #13\;\nhttps://www.zenergyfilms.com/portfolio-founders-live-promotional- video/ \;\n\n\nTags: network\, networking\, pitch\, pitching\, pitchc ompetition\, pitchfest\, business\, businessidea\, businesspitch\, pitch idea\, happyhour\, businessevent\, pitchevent\, networkevent\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475890 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founders-live-pdx-tickets-65458747877 SUMMARY:Founders Live PDX LOCATION:Cloudability: 334 NW 11th Avenue\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190821T165827Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190918T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190918T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190821T165827Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190821T170118Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476061 DESCRIPTION:75 FREE TICKETS through Friday\, August 23rd. After that\, ad mission is $10 which includes food and drink. \;\n \;\nFounders Li ve is an unforgettable happy hour competition sweeping the globe where u p to five handpicked companies take the hot seat\, with only 99 seconds to pitch their company and describe their value proposition in front of an eager audience. After the pitches and audience Q&\;A\, the crowd w ill vote on a winner who will not only receive an award\, but recognitio n from the crowd and also the opportunity to talk more about their produ ct or service. So bring your friends and coworkers\, grab some food and drink\, get to know your local entrepreneurs and vote for what you think will be the next big thing... built in Portland. \;\n \;\nHere's how it all goes down: https://www.zenergyfilms.com/portfolio-founders-li ve-promotional-video/\n\nTags: network\, networking\, pitch\, pitching\, pitchcompetition\, pitchfest\, business\, businessidea\, businesspitch\ , pitchidea\, happyhour\, businessevent\, pitchevent\, networkevent\, st artup\, startupevent\, startuplife\n\nImported from: http://calagator.or g/events/1250476061 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founders-live-pdx-tickets-69967004193 SUMMARY:Founders Live PDX LOCATION:GRAYBOX: 107 Southeast Washington Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190924T221921Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191022T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191022T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190924T221921Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190924T221921Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476239 DESCRIPTION:We are back at it again on Tuesday\, October 22nd. Another gr eat night of networking\, 5 awesome fast-paced (startup) pitches\, plus some good food and drink to boot. \;\n \;\nWe return to Graybox\, our new and most amazing venue. If you missed last month\, you don't wan t to miss this next one! A unique and intimate setting that includes out door space overlooking the city. Very cool! \;\n \;\nFREE TICKETS through Friday 9/27.\n\nTags: network\, networking\, pitch\, pitching\, pitchcompetition\, pitchfest\, business\, businessidea\, businesspitch\, pitchidea\, happyhour\, businessevent\, pitchevent\, networkevent\n\nIm ported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250476239 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founders-live-pdx-tickets-73899039015 SUMMARY:Founders Live PDX LOCATION:Graybox: 107 SE Washington St\, Suite 700\, Portland OR 97214 Un ited States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191120T193220Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191203T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191203T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191120T193220Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191120T193220Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476445 DESCRIPTION:In its fourth year\, Pitch Oregon is TiE Oregon’s marquee eve nt\, attracting hundreds of entrepreneurs\, mentors and investors each y ear. Entrepreneurs from all around Oregon pitch for free services from S uperneat\, Tonkon Torp and Google and a cash prize of $2\,500! \;\n&# 13\;\nCONCEPT CATEGORY -- \;\n- BiOMOTUM \;\n- Caregiven | @caregi ven \;\n- Culturtize \;\n- Glory | @gloryfacial \;\n- Medivac&# 13\;\n \;\nSEED CATEGORY -- \;\n- CareSpace \;\n- Great Life by Lucinda \;\n- R2B Microgrids | @R2Bmicrogrids \;\n- Steamchain | @SteamchainCorp \;\n- ZibaHub | @ZibaHub \;\n \;\nJUDGES -- \;\n- Eileen Boerger\, TiE Charter Member and Former CEO\, CorSource \;\n- Sharon Richardson Howell\, TiE Charter Member and Managing Partner \, Huntington Hills Ventures \;\n- Ganesh Shankar\, TiE Charter Membe r and Co-founder\, RFPIO \;\n \;\nEMCEES -- \;\n- Bobbie Stewar t\, Business Owner\, Palette at Pioneer Place \;\n- Brigitte Piniewsk i MD\, TiE Charter Member and Adviser\, Nex Cubed\n\nTags: startup\, pit ching\, pitch\, entrepreneur\, entrepreneurship\, angel investment\n\nIm ported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250476445 URL:https://oregon.tie.org/programs/pitch-oregon/ SUMMARY:Pitch Oregon LOCATION:The Loft on 8th Ave.: 2010 Southeast 8th Avenue\, Portland OR 97 214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191030T190138Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191204T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191204T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191030T190138Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191030T190138Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476372 DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wed.\, Dec. 4th for our final event of the year\, which promises to be OUR BEST ONE yet! If October was any indication\, F L PDX is growing by leaps and bounds. \;\n \;\n***** EARLY BIRD ti ckets available through Friday 11/15... ***** \;\n \;\nIN ADDITION TO the unmatched networking and fast-paced startup pitches... \;\n&# 13\;\n...we have expanded our sponsors\, have added special guests addre ssing the crowd with their interesting stories\, and been featuring drin k vendors like Wild Roots (serving mixed drinks) and One World Coffee Ro asters. \;\n \;\nYou really don’t want to miss 12/4!\n\nTags: netw ork\, networking\, pitch\, pitching\, pitchcompetition\, pitchfest\, bus iness\, businessidea\, businesspitch\, pitchidea\, happyhour\, businesse vent\, pitchevent\, networkevent\, startup\, startupevent\n\nImported fr om: http://calagator.org/events/1250476372 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founders-live-pdx-tickets-78305019421 SUMMARY:Founders Live PDX LOCATION:Graybox: 107 SE Washington St\, Suite 700\, Portland OR 97214 Un ited States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191212T203207Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200114T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200114T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191212T203207Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191212T203207Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476512 DESCRIPTION:FL PDX returns on Tuesday\, January 14th! \;\n \;\nNetw orking. Fast-paced startup pitches. Food. Drink. Can you think of a bett er way to kick off the new year? \;\n \;\nFREE tickets available t hrough end of day\, Friday the 13th... \;\n \;\nGrab yours before Early Bird (half-priced) tickets kick in on Saturday. We'll have those a t $5 through 12/15 and then at our regular $10 price after that. \;\n \;\nWhether free or $5 or $10\, food and drink are ALWAYS included w ith your ticket!\n\nTags: network\, networking\, pitch\, pitching\, pitc hcompetition\, pitchfest\, business\, businessidea\, businesspitch\, pit chidea\, happyhour\, businessevent\, pitchevent\, networkevent\n\nImport ed from: http://calagator.org/events/1250476512 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founders-live-pdx-tickets-85693992037 SUMMARY:Founders Live PDX LOCATION:Graybox: 107 SE Washington St\, Suite 700\, Portland OR 97214 Un ited States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191201T215113Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200123T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200123T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191201T215113Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191201T215113Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476473 DESCRIPTION:This year’s theme for PNSQC is 2020 Vision: Quality Looking F orward. We chose this theme to inspire attendees and speakers to think o f ways to learn from the past\, and envision ways to achieve quality sof tware in the future. \;\n \;\nJust as lighting the Olympic flame b efore the games is a gesture of ceremony and inspiration\, this kickoff of the call for proposals for PNSQC 2020 is a way to spark your imaginat ion to contribute your own vision of quality. \;\n \;\nCome hear a "\;full stack"\; of lightning talks on visions of quality. What ’s in store for software QA in the future as it merges with DevOps. How will you adapt to changing organizational structures\, roles and require d knowledge? Find out what leaders in the field are thinking and doing.& #13\;\n \;\nGet inspired to see yourself presenting in October at PNS QC 2020 \;\nNetworking afterward for ideas to achieve 2020 vision. 3\;\nSnacks and refreshments available during the talks. \;\n \;\n Then prepare to share your own clarity of vision at PNSQC 2020 by submit ting a proposal to present at the conference in October. \;\n \;\n How do I get involved? \;\nTo attend\, please finish your RSVP here o n meetup. \;\nIf you wish to present at this event\, please submit yo ur ideas on PNSQC’s OpenConference site: \;\nhttps://www.openconf.org /pnsqc2020/author/submit.php \;\n \;\nThis event is open to softwa re developers\, IT managers\, project managers\, product owners\, tester s\, security professionals -- anyone who is passionate about professiona l software quality.\n\nTags: computer programming\, networking\, qa\, so ftware quality\, software testing\, tech\, tech conference\, testing\, p rogramming\, pitch\, pitching\, scrum\, silicon forest\, software develo pment\, technology\, test driven development\n\nImported from: http://ca lagator.org/events/1250476473 URL:https://www.pnsqc.org/2020-vision-lighting-the-torch/ SUMMARY:PNSQC 2020 Vision: Lighting the Torch LOCATION:Cvent: 308 SW 2nd Ave\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191201T215601Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200124T063000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200124T033000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191201T215601Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191201T215601Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476474 DESCRIPTION:Whether you’ve given hundreds of talks\, just gave your first talk\, or perhaps are thinking of giving a talk next year\, we all coul d use tips in not only overcoming our fears of public speaking but getti ng good at it. As engineering professionals\, sometimes we may focus on the engineering problem and analysis yet don’t realize that how we deliv er the message can be just as important as the message itself. \;\n&# 13\;\nIf you break a sweat when speaking to more than a few people as we did\, you’ll appreciate these transformational tips as Brian and Phil d iscuss practices for putting together a talk for a conference. As an eng ineer\, learn a step by step pragmatic approach with several techniques and exercises to cure your nervousness and improve your delivery in a sy stematic way. Public speaking is a top skill for anyone who wants to eff ect change. Whether speaking to a department\, at a meetup or presenting keynotes around the world\, Phil and Brian have worked to hone their pr esentation skills. \;\n \;\nYou’ve heard “Practice Makes Perfect” right? Well\, that’s not quite right. “Practice With Feedback Makes Perf ect”. In this free workshop\, you will learn systematic methods with exe rcises so that you can improve on the spot. \;\n \;\nWalk away mor e confident in your ability to improve your public speaking skills with a framework and techniques for improvement. \;\n \;\nThis is a fre e three-hour workshop limited to the first 18 people. The content will b e in three parts\, but each section builds on the previous. \;\nPleas e RSVP on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Pacific-NW-Software-Quality-Con ference-PNSQC/events/266871919 \;\n \;\nBoth Brian and Phil are of ficers and board members of the Pacific NW Software Quality Conference ( PNSQC). \;\n \;\nBrian Gaudreau is a seasoned quality professional with 20+ years of management\, software testing and QA experience relev ant to telecom\, enterprise metadata\, government\, multimedia\, health care and marketing CRM platforms. \;\n \;\nPhilip Lew\, CEO of XBO Soft\, has founded and managed companies in his 25+ year professional ca reer. He frequently can be found speaking at conferences including Softe c Asia\, HUSTEF\, TestIstanbul and StarEast.\n\nTags: public speaking\, networking\, qa\, software quality\, software testing\, tech\, tech conf erence\, testing\, programming\, pitch\, pitching\, scrum\, silicon fore st\, software development\, technology\, test driven development\n\nImpo rted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250476474 URL:https://www.pnsqc.org/ SUMMARY:PNSQC Workshop: An Engineering Approach to Public Speaking LOCATION:Cvent: 308 SW 2nd Ave\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200120T042814Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200212T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200212T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200120T042814Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200120T042814Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476709 DESCRIPTION:Please join us for another amazing night of networking\, fast -paced startup pitches\, and good food and drink. \;\n \;\nHALF-PR ICED tickets available through Friday\, 1/24. Get yours now... \;\n&# 13\;\nNICK HUGHES (Founder and CEO of Founders Live) WILL BE JOINING US\ , MAKING THIS A NO-MISS EVENT!! \;\n \;\nRegister here: https://ln kd.in/gG5P5aG \;\n \;\nAnd remember: You can always watch the even t online at http://watch.founderslive.com \;\n\n\nTags: network\, net workevent\, networking\, business\, businessowner\, businessevent\, busi nessidea\, startup\, startupevent\, startupowner\, startupidea\, entrepr eneur\, happyhour\, pitch\, pitching\, pitchfest\, pitchcompetition\n\nI mported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250476709 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founders-live-pdx-tickets-90078875341 SUMMARY:Founders Live PDX LOCATION:Graybox: 107 SE Washington St\, Suite 700\, Portland OR 97214 Un ited States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200218T234036Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200311T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200311T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200218T234036Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200218T234036Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476831 DESCRIPTION:*** GET YOUR $5 DISCOUNTED TICKETS NOW. AVAILABLE FOR ONE WEE K ONLY... THROUGH 2/24! *** \;\n \;\nFebruary 12th was our best ni ght yet... with an amazing crowd\, Nick Hughes in the house\, an ever-ex panding list of sponsors... and of course 5 simply amazing startups! \;\n \;\nLet's do it again on March 11th... :) \;\n \;\nExcelle nt networking\, food\, drink\, and awesome startup innovation. Don't mis s it! \;\n \;\nOr watch it at: http://watch.founderslive.com\n\nTa gs: startup\, startupevent\, startup event\, startupowner\, startup owne r\, happyhour\, happy hour\, network\, networking\, networkevent\, netwo rk event\, pitch\, pitching\, pitchcompetition\, pitch competition\, Pit ch event\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250476831 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founders-live-pdx-wed-311-tickets-951111 75085 SUMMARY:Founders Live PDX LOCATION:Graybox: 107 SE Washington St\, Suite 700\, Portland OR 97214 Un ited States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200227T214215Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200326T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200326T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200227T214215Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200227T214215Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476901 DESCRIPTION:PNSQC\, in association with PDX Blacks in Technology\, is hap py to present "\;Three Steps to Better Estimation"\; with Moss D rake. \;\n \;\nHow many times has someone asked you how long it wo uld take to build some software even before they have told you how it mi ght work? Do you think you could estimate a series of random tasks withi n 90% accuracy? We’ll do an interesting exercise in estimation and then talk about the value your estimates provide. We will talk about three st eps to improve your estimates right away and discuss other methods of es timation. \;\n \;\nThis event will be hosted by PDX Blacks in Tech nology with networking and food sponsored by PNSQC. \;\n \;\nAgend a: \;\n5 pm - Network &\; social \;\n6-ish - Announcements & \; Lighting Talk \;\n \;\nBio: Moss Drake has over 30 years of exp erience developing software and leading software projects. Which\, coinc identally\, is about the same amount of time he has been encountering ma nagers in hallways and answering the question “How long will it take to build X?”\n\nTags: computer programming\, networking\, qa\, software qua lity\, software testing\, tech\, tech conference\, testing\, programming \, pitch\, pitching\, scrum\, silicon forest\, software development\, te chnology\, test driven development\n\nImported from: http://calagator.or g/events/1250476901 URL:https://www.pnsqc.org/ SUMMARY:Three Steps to Better Estimation LOCATION:Santé Bar: 411 NW Park Ave\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200227T214612Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200329T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200329T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200227T214612Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200227T214612Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476902 DESCRIPTION:There's still time to submit a proposal to present at PNSQC 2 020. And\, to help you get inspired\, we are hosting the second annual P itchfest to give you quick feedback on ideas. \;\n \;\nWhat is a P itchfest? Speaking at PNSQC 2020 is your chance to share your software q uality expertise and experience on trends\, process improvement and tech nology solutions. The Pitchfest is your chance to quickly propose and it erate on an idea before submitting it. \;\n \;\nWhy show up for a Pitchfest? \;\n- You have an idea for a paper\, but don't know "\ ;if it's good enough"\; \;\n- You have the germ of an idea and wa nt to refine it before writing a proposal \;\n- You're curious what i deas other people have \;\n- You have questions about the overall pap er/presenter/speaking "\;thing"\; \;\n- You want to have appe tizers and something to drink while networking with software quality pro fessionals \;\n \;\nAppetizers will be provided by PNSQC. We are m eeting in the "\;Barrel Room"\; (ask at the bar if you can't fin d it). \;\n \;\nEven if you can't attend the Pitchfest\, check out the program committee's "\;wish list"\; for topics. Remember\, proposals for papers must be received by April 15th\, 2020 at 11:59 PM P DT. \;\n \;\nHere is the URL to submit a proposal \;\nhttps://w ww.pnsqc.org/2020-conference/call-proposals/ \;\n \;\nHere is the link to the "\;wish list"\; \;\nhttps://www.pnsqc.org/a-pnsqc -wish-list-topics-to-inspire-your-vision-for-quality/ \;\n \;\n 3\;\nPNSQC’s mission statement is to enable knowledge exchange to produc e higher quality software. The event is free and open to all interested. \n\nTags: computer programming\, networking\, qa\, software quality\, so ftware testing\, tech\, tech conference\, testing\, programming\, pitch\ , pitching\, scrum\, silicon forest\, software development\, technology\ , test driven development\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/ 1250476902 URL:https://www.pnsqc.org/2020-conference/call-proposals/ SUMMARY:PNSQC Pitchfest - Call for Proposals Ends April 15th! LOCATION:Rogue Eastside Pub & Pilot Brewery: 928 SE 9th Ave\, Portland OR 97214 SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200227T213920Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200406T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200406T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200227T213920Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200403T233835Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476900 DESCRIPTION:*UPDATE: Due to Coronavirus\, this session will be held onlin e. Join here:* \;\n \;\n https://cvent.zoom.us/wc/join/170670023& #13\;\n \;\nPNSQC\, in association with PDX Veterans in Technology\, is pleased to present "\;Secrets of Test-Driven Development"\; w ith James Shore. \;\n \;\nTest-Driven Development (TDD) is an esse ntial part of agile software development. Without it\, codebases lose th e flexibility they need to change direction and respond to new business needs. \;\n \;\nBut what is TDD\, exactly? And how does it work? I n this brief introduction\, expert TDD practitioner James Shore will sho w you what TDD is\, how it works\, and why it works. You’ll leave with n ew insights about this key software development practice. \;\n \;\ nThis event will be hosted by PDX Veterans in Technology with networking and food sponsored by PNSQC. \;\n \;\nThe agenda is: \;\n \ ;\n* 6 - 6:30 Networking &\; Food \;\n* 6:30 - 6:35 Quick intro to event \, thank sponsors. \;\n* 6:35 - 7:05 Presentation \;\n* 7:0 5 - 8:00 Q &\; A\, Socialize \;\n* 8p - Good night \;\n \;\n James Shore teaches\, writes\, and consults on Agile development process es with an emphasis on technical excellence. He is a recipient of the Ag ile Alliance's Gordon Pask Award for Contributions to Agile Practice\, c o-author of The Art of Agile Development\, host of “Let's Code: Test-Dri ven JavaScript\,” and co-creator of the Agile Fluency® Model. \;\n 3\;\nInfoQ has named him one of the “most influential people in Agile.” You can find his screencasts at letscodejavascript.com and essays at jam esshore.com. \;\n \;\nMoss Drake will represent PNSQC to talk abou t the call for abstracts and the conference this year.\n\nTags: computer programming\, networking\, qa\, software quality\, software testing\, t ech\, tech conference\, testing\, programming\, pitch\, pitching\, scrum \, silicon forest\, software development\, technology\, test driven deve lopment\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250476900 URL:https://www.pnsqc.org/ SUMMARY:Secrets of Test-Driven Development with James Shore (Online!) LOCATION:Cvent\,: 308 Southwest 2nd Avenue\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200422T233503Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200422T073000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200422T053000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200422T233503Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200422T233503Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476991 DESCRIPTION:TiE Women is dedicated to Embrace\, Engage and Empower women entrepreneurs across the globe. The program is aligned with TiE’s founda tional pillars focused on fostering women entrepreneurs. The sector-agno stic program is focused on women entrepreneurs\, irrespective of the siz e of their enterprises\, origins\, standing or background. \;\n \; \nJoin us on the evening of April 22nd where several successful investor s and entrepreneurs will share how to demonstrate confidence when presen ting to potential funding sources.\n\nTags: fundraising\, pitching\, sta rtup\, entrepreneurship\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12 50476991 URL:https://oregon.tie.org/tie-women-round-table-demonstrating-confidence -when-presenting-to-potential-funding-sources-especially-men/ SUMMARY:TiE Women - Demonstrating Confidence in the Pitch Room LOCATION:Zoom Conference: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200523T223720Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200618T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200618T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200523T223720Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200523T223720Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250477033 DESCRIPTION:Founders Live PDX returns on Thursday 6/18\, with our first e ver online event! \;\n \;\nJoin us for the ultimate entrepreneuria l experience and virtual pitch competition. \;\n \;\nFounders Live is an unforgettable happy hour competition sweeping the globe where up to five handpicked companies take the hot seat\, with only 99 seconds to pitch their company and describe their value proposition in front of an eager audience. After the pitches and audience Q&\;A\, the crowd wil l vote on a winner who will not only receive an award\, but recognition from the crowd and also the opportunity to talk more about their product or service. So bring your friends and coworkers\, grab a drink\, get to know your local entrepreneurs and vote for what you think will be the n ext big thing... built in Portland. \;\n \;\nLooking forward to se eing you all again! \;\n \;\nRegister at link and you will receive further details. \;\n\n\nTags: network\, networkevent\, startup\, st artupevent\, startupowner\, pitch\, pitching\, pitchevent\, pitchidea\, business\, businessowner\, businessevent\, businessidea\, happyhour\, en trepreneur\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250477033 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founders-live-pdx-virtual-experience-tic kets-95155953017 SUMMARY:Founders Live PDX Virtual Experience LOCATION:YouTube Stream: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200709T015022Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200805T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200805T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200709T015022Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200709T015022Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250477114 DESCRIPTION:Founders Live is an unforgettable happy hour competition swee ping the globe where up to five handpicked companies take the hot seat\, with only 99 seconds to pitch their company and describe their value pr oposition in front of an eager audience. After the pitches and audience Q&\;A\, the crowd will vote on a winner who will not only receive an award\, but recognition from the crowd and also the opportunity to talk more about their product or service. So bring your friends and coworkers \, grab a drink\, get to know your local entrepreneurs and vote for what you think will be the next big thing... built in Portland.\n\nTags: bus inessevent\, businessowner\, happyhour\, networkevent\, startupevent\, s tartupowner\, networking\, pitch\, pitchfest\, pitchcompetition\, pitchi ng\, pitchcompany\, entrepreneur\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ events/1250477114 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founders-live-pdx-virtual-experience-tic kets-112128338880 SUMMARY:Founders Live PDX LOCATION:YouTube Stream: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220211T010158Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220218T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220218T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220211T010158Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220211T010158Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250478082 DESCRIPTION:Join Laura Kubisiak for a Lunch &\; Learn on “Creating a C ompelling Pitch Deck”. There will be plenty of time to ask questions thr oughout the presentation. \;\n \;\n \n\nTags: free\, startup\, sta rtups\, entrepreneur\, entrepreneurs\, founder\, founders\, cofounder\, cofounders\, portland\, pdx\, community\, online\, pitch\, deck\, pitch deck\, pitching\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250478082 SUMMARY:Creating a compelling pitch deck LOCATION:Online: placeholder for on-line events\, SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220616T194921Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220720T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220720T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220616T194921Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220616T194921Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250478348 DESCRIPTION:Pitch Club is an event where entrepreneurs learn the criteria and methods used by real investors to evaluate their venture as a poten tial investment. This is done by recreating a typical investor meeting w here a few companies pitch and receive feedback from TiE Oregon Charter Members. These meetings follow the same basic agenda of an investor meet ing with three sections: the pitch\, Q&\;A\, and investor discussion &\; decision. \;\n \;\n \;\nWhat to expect? \;\n \;\nP lease minimally prepare for a 5-minute pitch. If time permits each perso n could get up to 10 minutes so be prepared for that as well. This can i nclude a slides/ppt that will be presented from your computer. Directly after pitching\, Q&\;A and discussion will take place. \;\n \;\ nThose who attend pitch club will walk away with a better understanding of what investors look for in a pitch and how to answer the questions po ssible investor will ask. In addition\, each presenter will receive a di gital copy of their pitch and feedback from their peers and TiE Charter Members.\n\nTags: pitching\, startup\, entrepreneur\, angel investing\, Pitch Practice\, pitch\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125 0478348 URL:https://hub.tie.org/e/pitch-club--july-2022-copy-2 SUMMARY:Pitch Club LOCATION:Zoom: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231127T230516Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240124T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240124T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231127T230516Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240117T013729Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480795 DESCRIPTION:Ok let's try this again. We're bringing back Demolicious\, bu t this time we're doing this at the UpStart Collective as a monthly even t. \;\n \;\nHow this all works: If you are a founder\, you will ap ply to pitch here (https://forms.gle/sx81RaT6Nuqj9sWR7). Don't worry. &q uot\;Apply"\; simply means you want to pitch\, but there's no real c ompetitive process to be accepted. We just want to see what you're worki ng on before we put you in front of a room full of people. \;\n \; \nYou will be given 3 minutes to pitch at the event. \;\n \;\nThe audience will be given a number to text and vote for their favorite one. The one with the most votes will go home with the Demolicious Champions hip belt. \;\n \;\nThe belt is not for you to keep as you will hav e to come back and "\;defend"\; it. However\, you will be allowe d to put your startup sticker (if applicable) on the belt for all to see and to live on forever in infamy! \;\n \;\nWe will post the proje cts/companies that will be pitching a week prior to the event. Which mea ns you have until then to fill out the form. \;\n \;\nWho's ready to pitch!?!\n\nTags: startups\, co-founders\, networking\, event\, found ers\, pitching\, free\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250 480795 URL:https://www.meetup.com/demolicious-portland/events/297625425/ SUMMARY:Demolicious is BACK.....again! LOCATION:UpStart Collective: 107 SE Washington St. Unit 700\, Portland OR 97214 USA SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240213T031726Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240213T083000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240213T053000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240213T031726Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240213T031726Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480962 DESCRIPTION:Pitch Club is an event where entrepreneurs learn the criteria and methods used by real investors to evaluate their venture as a poten tial investment. This is done by recreating a typical investor meeting w here a few companies pitch and receive feedback from TiE Oregon Charter Members. These meetings follow the same basic agenda of an investor meet ing with three sections: the pitch\, Q&\;A\, and investor discussion &\; decision. \;\n \;\nWho facilitates Pitch Club? \;\nPitch Club is organized by Kari Naone\, TiE Oregon Executive Director and led by Tom Kingsley\, a TiE Charter Member who is an investor and successfu l entrepreneur. \;\n \;\nWhat to expect? \;\nPlease minimally p repare for a 5-minute pitch. If time permits each person could get up to 10 minutes so be prepared for that as well. This can include a slides/p pt that will be presented from your computer. Directly after pitching\, Q&\;A and discussion will take place. \;\n \;\nThose who attend pitch club will walk away with a better understanding of what investors look for in a pitch and how to answer the questions possible investor w ill ask. In addition\, each presenter will receive a digital copy of the ir pitch and feedback from their peers and TiE Charter Members. \;\n& #13\;\nInterested in sponsoring Pitch Club - please contact Kari.Naone@o regon.tie.org.\n\nTags: pitch\, pitching\, investor pitch\, tie oregon\, angel investment\, venture capital\, startup\, entrepreneurship\n\nImpo rted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250480962 URL:https://events.tie.org/Oregon/PitchClub_March2024 SUMMARY:TiE Oregon - Pitch Club LOCATION:Zoom: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231227T192929Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240221T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240221T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231227T192929Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231227T192929Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480864 DESCRIPTION:Demolicious is back! This monthly pitch event brings together founders and the community to learn about what is being built here and around Portland. \;\n \;\nHow this all works: If you are a founder \, you will apply to pitch here: https://forms.gle/sx81RaT6Nuqj9sWR7. Do n't worry. "\;Apply"\; simply means you want to pitch\, but ther e's no real competitive process to be accepted. We just want to see what you're working on before we put you in front of a room full of people.& #13\;\n \;\nYou will be given 3 minutes to pitch at the event. \;\ n \;\nThe audience will be given a number to text and vote for their favorite one. The one with the most votes will go home with the Demolici ous Championship belt. \;\n \;\nThe belt is not for you to keep as you will have to come back and "\;defend"\; it. However\, you w ill be allowed to put your startup sticker (if applicable) on the belt f or all to see and to live on forever in infamy! \;\n \;\nWe will p ost the projects/companies that will be pitching a week prior to the eve nt. Which means you have until then to fill out the form. \;\n \;\ nWill you be the next founder to pitch!?!\n\nTags: startups\, founders\, pitching\, upstartcollective\, networking\, portland\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250480864 URL:https://www.meetup.com/demolicious-portland/events/298017670/ SUMMARY:Demolicious - February 2024 LOCATION:UpStart Collective: 107 SE Washington St. Unit 700\, Portland OR 97214 USA SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231227T193143Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240320T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240320T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231227T193143Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231227T193143Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480865 DESCRIPTION:Demolicious is back! This monthly pitch event brings together founders and the community to learn about what is being built here and around Portland. \;\n \;\nHow this all works: If you are a founder \, you will apply to pitch here: https://forms.gle/sx81RaT6Nuqj9sWR7. Do n't worry. "\;Apply"\; simply means you want to pitch\, but ther e's no real competitive process to be accepted. We just want to see what you're working on before we put you in front of a room full of people.& #13\;\n \;\nYou will be given 3 minutes to pitch at the event. \;\ n \;\nThe audience will be given a number to text and vote for their favorite one. The one with the most votes will go home with the Demolici ous Championship belt. \;\n \;\nThe belt is not for you to keep as you will have to come back and "\;defend"\; it. However\, you w ill be allowed to put your startup sticker (if applicable) on the belt f or all to see and to live on forever in infamy! \;\n \;\nWe will p ost the projects/companies that will be pitching a week prior to the eve nt. Which means you have until then to fill out the form. \;\n \;\ nWill you be the next founder to pitch!?!\n\nTags: upstart collective\, graybox\, startups\, networking\, pitching\, demolicious\, free\n\nImpor ted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250480865 URL:https://www.meetup.com/demolicious-portland/events/298056001/ SUMMARY:Demolicious - March 2024 LOCATION:UpStart Collective: 107 SE Washington St. Unit 700\, Portland OR 97214 USA SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240423T031548Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240522T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240522T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240423T031548Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240423T031548Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481051 DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: MAY Demolicious will be at the new westside UpStart C ollective location! \;\n \;\n::::::: Applications for May are STIL L OPEN! Please use the form below to apply to pitch.::::::::::: \;\n& #13\;\nDemolicious is back! This monthly pitch event brings together fou nders and the community to learn about what is being built here and arou nd Portland. \;\n \;\nHow this all works: If you are a founder\, y ou will apply to pitch here. Don't worry. "\;Apply"\; simply mea ns you want to pitch\, but there's no real competitive process to be acc epted. We just want to see what you're working on before we put you in f ront of a room full of people. \;\n \;\nYou will be given 3 minute s to pitch at the event. \;\n \;\nThe audience will be given a num ber to text and vote for their favorite one. The one with the most votes will go home with the Demolicious Championship belt. \;\n \;\nThe belt is not for you to keep as you will have to come back and "\;de fend"\; it. However\, you will be allowed to put your startup sticke r (if applicable) on the belt for all to see and to live on forever in i nfamy! \;\n \;\nWe will post the projects/companies that will be p itching a week prior to the event. Which means you have until then to fi ll out the form. \;\n \;\nTeams Pitching: \;\nTBA \;\n \; \nWill you be the next founder to pitch!?!\n\nTags: startups\, co-founde rs\, networking\, event\, founders\, pitching\, free\n\nImported from: h ttp://calagator.org/events/1250481051 URL:https://www.meetup.com/demolicious-portland/events/300581938/ SUMMARY:Demolicious - May 2024 LOCATION:UpStart Collective Westside: 2130 SW 5th Ave\, Portland OR 97201 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240621T152905Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240725T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240725T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240621T152905Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240621T152905Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481122 DESCRIPTION:July Demolicious will be at the westside UpStart Collective l ocation! \;\n \;\n::::::: Please use the form below to apply to pi tch for JULY ::::::::::: \;\n \;\nDemolicious is back! This monthl y pitch event brings together founders and the community to learn about what is being built here and around Portland. \;\n \;\nHow this al l works: If you are a founder\, you will apply to pitch here (https://fo rms.gle/sx81RaT6Nuqj9sWR7) (https://forms.gle/sx81RaT6Nuqj9sWR7). Don't worry. "\;Apply"\; simply means you want to pitch\, but there's no real competitive process to be accepted. We just want to see what you 're working on before we put you in front of a room full of people. \ ;\n \;\nYou will be given 3 minutes to pitch at the event. \;\n 3\;\nThe audience will be given a number to text and vote for their favo rite one. The one with the most votes will go home with the Demolicious Championship belt. \;\n \;\nThe belt is not for you to keep as you will have to come back and "\;defend"\; it. However\, you will be allowed to put your startup sticker (if applicable) on the belt for a ll to see and to live on forever in infamy! \;\n \;\nWe will post the projects/companies that will be pitching a week prior to the event. Which means you have until then to fill out the form. \;\n \;\nTea ms Pitching: \;\nAirbuild (C) \;\nCobweb \;\nGoddess Mousse \;\nBodyFuel \;\nThe Coffee Purist (moka pot) \;\nProject Revoluti on \;\nSales Span \;\nRising Wines Collective\, Inc. \;\n \; \nWill you be the next founder to pitch!?!\n\nTags: startups\, co-founde rs\, networking\, summer\, event\, founders\, pitching\, free\n\nImporte d from: http://calagator.org/events/1250481122 URL:https://www.meetup.com/demolicious-portland/events/301547935/ SUMMARY:Demolicious - July 2024 LOCATION:UpStart Collective Westside: 2130 SW 5th Ave\, Portland OR 97201 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240213T032711Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240814T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240814T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240213T032711Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240213T032711Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480966 DESCRIPTION:Why Participate? \;\nPitch Club is an event where entrepre neurs learn the criteria and methods used by real investors to evaluate their venture as a potential investment. This is done by recreating a ty pical investor meeting where a few companies pitch and receive feedback from TiE Oregon Charter Members. These meetings follow the same basic ag enda of an investor meeting with three sections: the pitch\, Q&\;A\, and investor discussion &\; decision. \;\n \;\nWho facilitates Pitch Club? \;\nPitch Club is organized by Kari Naone\, TiE Oregon Ex ecutive Director and led by Tom Kingsley\, a TiE Charter Member who is a n investor and successful entrepreneur. \;\n \;\nWhat to expect?&# 13\;\nPlease minimally prepare for a 5-minute pitch. If time permits eac h person could get up to 10 minutes so be prepared for that as well. Thi s can include a slides/ppt that will be presented from your computer. Di rectly after pitching\, Q&\;A and discussion will take place. \;\n \;\nThose who attend pitch club will walk away with a better underst anding of what investors look for in a pitch and how to answer the quest ions possible investor will ask. In addition\, each presenter will recei ve a digital copy of their pitch and feedback from their peers and TiE C harter Members. \;\n \;\nInterested in sponsoring Pitch Club - ple ase contact Kari.Naone@oregon.tie.org.\n\nTags: startup\, pitch\, pitchi ng\, investor pitch\, Pitch Practice\, entrepreneurship\, angel investme nt\, venture capital\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504 80966 URL:https://events.tie.org/Oregon/PitchClub_August2024 SUMMARY:TiE Oregon - Pitch Club LOCATION:Centrl Office Pearl: 1355 Northwest Everett Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240621T152954Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240822T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240822T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240621T152954Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240621T152954Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481123 DESCRIPTION:August Demolicious will be at the westside UpStart Collective location! \;\n \;\n::::::: Please use the form below to apply to pitch for JULY/AUGUST ::::::::::: \;\n \;\nDemolicious is back! Th is monthly pitch event brings together founders and the community to lea rn about what is being built here and around Portland. \;\n \;\nHo w this all works: If you are a founder\, you will apply to pitch here. D on't worry. "\;Apply"\; simply means you want to pitch\, but the re's no real competitive process to be accepted. We just want to see wha t you're working on before we put you in front of a room full of people. \;\n \;\nYou will be given 3 minutes to pitch at the event. \; \n \;\nThe audience will be given a number to text and vote for their favorite one. The one with the most votes will go home with the Demolic ious Championship belt. \;\n \;\nThe belt is not for you to keep a s you will have to come back and "\;defend"\; it. However\, you will be allowed to put your startup sticker (if applicable) on the belt for all to see and to live on forever in infamy! \;\n \;\nWe will post the projects/companies that will be pitching a week prior to the ev ent. Which means you have until then to fill out the form. \;\n \; \nTeams Pitching: \;\nTBD \;\n \;\nWill you be the next founder to pitch!?!\n\nTags: startups\, co-founders\, networking\, summer\, eve nt\, founders\, pitching\, free\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/e vents/1250481123 URL:https://www.meetup.com/demolicious-portland/events/301548032/ SUMMARY:Demolicious - August 2024 LOCATION:UpStart Collective Westside: 2130 SW 5th Ave\, Portland OR 97201 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240213T032957Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240911T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240911T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240213T032957Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240213T032957Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480967 DESCRIPTION:Why Attend? \;\nPitch Club is an event where entrepreneurs learn the criteria and methods used by real investors to evaluate their venture as a potential investment. This is done by recreating a typical investor meeting where a few companies pitch and receive feedback from TiE Oregon Charter Members. These meetings follow the same basic agenda of an investor meeting with three sections: the pitch\, Q&\;A\, and i nvestor discussion &\; decision. \;\n \;\nWho facilitates Pitch Club? \;\nPitch Club is organized by Kari Naone\, TiE Oregon Executi ve Director and led by Tom Kingsley\, a TiE Charter Member who is an inv estor and successful entrepreneur. \;\n \;\nWhat to expect? \;\ nPlease minimally prepare for a 5-minute pitch. If time permits each per son could get up to 10 minutes so be prepared for that as well. This can include a slides/ppt that will be presented from your computer. Directl y after pitching\, Q&\;A and discussion will take place. \;\n \ ;\nThose who attend pitch club will walk away with a better understandin g of what investors look for in a pitch and how to answer the questions possible investor will ask. In addition\, each presenter will receive a digital copy of their pitch and feedback from their peers and TiE Charte r Members. \;\n \;\nInterested in sponsoring Pitch Club - please c ontact Kari.Naone@oregon.tie.org.\n\nTags: startup\, entrepreneurship\, Pitch Practice\, pitching\, investor pitch\, tie orgon\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250480967 URL:https://events.tie.org/Oregon/PitchClub_September2024 SUMMARY:TiE Oregon - Pitch Club LOCATION:Zoom: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240213T033128Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241009T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241009T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240213T033128Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240213T033128Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480968 DESCRIPTION: \;\nWhy Participate? \;\nPitch Club is an event where entrepreneurs learn the criteria and methods used by real investors to e valuate their venture as a potential investment. This is done by recreat ing a typical investor meeting where a few companies pitch and receive f eedback from TiE Oregon Charter Members. These meetings follow the same basic agenda of an investor meeting with three sections: the pitch\, Q&a mp\;A\, and investor discussion &\; decision. \;\n \;\nWho faci litates Pitch Club? \;\nPitch Club is organized by Kari Naone\, TiE O regon Executive Director and led by Tom Kingsley\, a TiE Charter Member who is an investor and successful entrepreneur. \;\n \;\nWhat to e xpect? \;\nPlease minimally prepare for a 5-minute pitch. If time per mits each person could get up to 10 minutes so be prepared for that as w ell. This can include a slides/ppt that will be presented from your comp uter. Directly after pitching\, Q&\;A and discussion will take place. \;\n \;\nThose who attend pitch club will walk away with a better understanding of what investors look for in a pitch and how to answer t he questions possible investor will ask. In addition\, each presenter wi ll receive a digital copy of their pitch and feedback from their peers a nd TiE Charter Members. \;\n \;\nInterested in sponsoring Pitch Cl ub - please contact Kari.Naone@oregon.tie.org.\n\nTags: start up\, Pitch Practice\, entrepreneurship\, pitching\, pitch\, tie oregon\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250480968 URL:https://events.tie.org/Oregon/PitchClub_October2024 SUMMARY:TiE Oregon - Pitch Club SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240903T161754Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241024T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241024T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240903T161754Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240903T161754Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481291 DESCRIPTION:Details \;\nSeptember Demolicious will be at the westside UpStart Collective location! \;\n \;\n::::::: Please use the form below to apply to pitch for SEPTEMBER &\; OCTOBER ::::::::::: \;\n \;\nDemolicious is back! This monthly pitch event brings together fo unders and the community to learn about what is being built here and aro und Portland. \;\n \;\nHow this all works: If you are a founder\, you will apply to pitch here. Don't worry. "\;Apply"\; simply me ans you want to pitch\, but there's no real competitive process to be ac cepted. We just want to see what you're working on before we put you in front of a room full of people. \;\n \;\nYou will be given 3 minut es to pitch at the event. \;\n \;\nThe audience will be given a nu mber to text and vote for their favorite one. The one with the most vote s will go home with the Demolicious Championship belt. \;\n \;\nTh e belt is not for you to keep as you will have to come back and "\;d efend"\; it. However\, you will be allowed to put your startup stick er (if applicable) on the belt for all to see and to live on forever in infamy! \;\n \;\nWe will post the projects/companies that will be pitching a week prior to the event. Which means you have until then to f ill out the form. \;\n \;\nTeams Pitching: \;\nTBD \;\n \ ;\nWill you be the next founder to pitch!?!\n\nTags: startups\, co-found ers\, networking\, event\, founders\, pitching\, free\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250481291 URL:https://www.meetup.com/demolicious-portland/events/303009463/?utm_med ium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=l ink SUMMARY:Demolicious - October 2024 LOCATION:UpStart Collective Westside: 2130 SW 5th Ave\, Portland OR 97201 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240213T033403Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241113T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241113T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240213T033403Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240213T033403Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480969 DESCRIPTION:Why Participate? \;\n \;\nPitch Club is an event where entrepreneurs learn the criteria and methods used by real investors to e valuate their venture as a potential investment. This is done by recreat ing a typical investor meeting where a few companies pitch and receive f eedback from TiE Oregon Charter Members. These meetings follow the same basic agenda of an investor meeting with three sections: the pitch\, Q&a mp\;A\, and investor discussion &\; decision. \;\n \;\nWho faci litates Pitch Club? \;\nPitch Club is organized by Kari Naone\, TiE O regon Executive Director and led by Tom Kingsley\, a TiE Charter Member who is an investor and successful entrepreneur. \;\n \;\nWhat to e xpect? \;\nPlease minimally prepare for a 5-minute pitch. If time per mits each person could get up to 10 minutes so be prepared for that as w ell. This can include a slides/ppt that will be presented from your comp uter. Directly after pitching\, Q&\;A and discussion will take place. \;\n \;\nThose who attend pitch club will walk away with a better understanding of what investors look for in a pitch and how to answer t he questions possible investor will ask. In addition\, each presenter wi ll receive a digital copy of their pitch and feedback from their peers a nd TiE Charter Members. \;\n \;\nInterested in sponsoring Pitch Cl ub - please contact Kari.Naone@oregon.tie.org.\n\nTags: startup\, entrep reneurship\, pitching\, Pitch Practice\, investor pitch\, angel investme nt\, venture capital\, tie oregon\, tie oregon angels\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250480969 URL:https://events.tie.org/Oregon/PitchClub_November2024 SUMMARY:TiE Oregon - Pitch Club LOCATION:Zoom: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241101T162608Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241114T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241114T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241101T162608Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241101T162608Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481358 DESCRIPTION:Demolicious is back! This monthly pitch event brings together founders and the community to learn about what is being built here and around Portland. \;\n \;\nHow this all works: If you are a founder \, you will apply to pitch here. Don't worry. "\;Apply"\; simply means you want to pitch\, but there's no real competitive process to be accepted. We just want to see what you're working on before we put you in front of a room full of people. \;\n \;\nYou will be given 3 mi nutes to pitch at the event. \;\n \;\nThe audience will be given a number to text and vote for their favorite one. The one with the most v otes will go home with the Demolicious Championship belt. \;\n \;\ nThe belt is not for you to keep as you will have to come back and " \;defend"\; it. However\, you will be allowed to put your startup st icker (if applicable) on the belt for all to see and to live on forever in infamy! \;\n \;\nWe will post the projects/companies that will be pitching a week prior to the event. Which means you have until then t o fill out the form. \;\n \;\nTeams Pitching: \;\nShotsy (Defen ding Champion) \;\nDenada \;\nFunnr \;\nForcefield \;\nFluen cy \;\nDeviceflow \;\nBenvision \;\nGoddess Mousse \;\nProph etic \;\n \;\nWill you be the next founder to pitch!?!\n\nTags: st artups\, co-founders\, networking\, event\, pitching\, founders\, free\n \nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250481358 URL:https://www.meetup.com/demolicious-portland/events/303519634/ SUMMARY:Demolicious - November 2024 LOCATION:UpStart Collective: 107 SE Washington St. Unit 700\, Portland OR 97214 USA SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241118T163941Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241120T120000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241120T083000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241118T163941Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241118T163941Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481380 DESCRIPTION:2024 Pitch Oregon presents the inaugural Clackamas County Pit ch to showcase entrepreneurs and startups in Clackamas County. \;\n&# 13\;\nEligible competitors include all entrepreneurs that either operate their business or live in Clackamas County\, Oregon. Selected businesse s will have developed a unique product or service solution that solves a big problem in a national or international market. \;\n \;\nFinal ists Include: \;\n-- Alpha Speech is revolutionizing aerospace commun ication by empowering non-native English speakers to achieve their fulle st potential through improved clear speech. \;\n-- Artclever.com is a n award-winning design career-focused LMS platform powered by AI-driven technology\, enabling the creation of personalized career roadmaps for d esign professionals and entrepreneurs in creative tech. \;\n-- CareSp ace is the launchpad for (AI-powered) mobility improvement. The CareSpac e platform digitizes musculoskeletal care via a mobile or webcam powered by visual (AI-powered) learning to measure\, record\, and recommend per sonalized care pathways to improve outcomes at population health scale.& #13\;\n-- FANWAGN is a re-commerce platform that serves as the ultimate connection point for fans of teams and athletes\, enabling them to disco ver\, purchase\, and re-sell fan apparel. FANWAGN’s "\;Second Fan Fa shion®” platform provides sellers with a dedicated marketplace to engage sports enthusiasts in search of authentic\, second-hand gear. \;\n-- EverFull: The sales-enablement platform for the experience economy (bri ck+mortar with camps\, classes\, events)\, combining Canva\, Shopify\, a nd Mailchimp to simplify offer creation\, sales\, and engagement. \;\ n \;\nCompanies will compete for equity investments\, cash prizes\, a s well as in-kind services provided by local businesses. Additionally\, the event offers a great opportunity to increase the visibility of the b usinesses to both investors and the general public. \;\n \;\nClack amas County Pitch is 1 of 3 Pitch Oregon Pitch Competitions taking place in the Portland Metro area including Washington\, Multnomah\, Clackamas \, and Clark counties.\n\nTags: startup\, pitch\, pitching\, investor pi tch\, Pitch Practice\, entrepreneurship\, angel investment\, venture cap ital\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250481380 URL:https://events.tie.org/Oregon/ClackamasCountyPitch SUMMARY:Clackamas County Pitch LOCATION:Clackamas Community College\, Gregory Center: 19600 South Molall a Avenue\, Oregon City OR 97045 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240621T153117Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241210T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241210T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240621T153117Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240621T153117Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481124 DESCRIPTION:Demolicious\, a monthly pitch event for early-stage startups\ , is thrilled to announce the first end-of-the-year Champion of Champion s pitch event. Held where it all started at the famed McMenamins Mission Theater\, 11 past monthly Demolicious winners will compete to become 20 24 Demolicious Champion and take home the coveted championship belt! \;\n \;\nThis event is free and open to the public\, but sign up asap because we expect it to be a complete sell out. A waitlist will be crea ted once RSVPs become full. \;\n \;\nHow Demolicious works: \;\ n \;\nTeam will have 5 minutes to pitch. \;\nThe audience will vot e. \;\nResults of the vote will be awarded the championship belt. \;\nPretty simple right!?! Can't wait to see you there.\n\nTags: startup s\, co-founders\, networking\, event\, founders\, pitching\, free\n\nImp orted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250481124 URL:https://www.meetup.com/demolicious-portland/events/301736791/ SUMMARY:2024 Demolicious Champion of Champions LOCATION:McMenamins Mission Theater & Pub: 1624 Nw Glisan St\, Portland O regon 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250109T213824Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250220T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250220T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250109T213824Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250109T213824Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481713 DESCRIPTION:FEBRUARY Demolicious will be at the NEW westside UpStart Coll ective location! \;\n \;\n::::::: Please use the form below to app ly to pitch for 2025!::::::::: \;\n \;\nDemolicious is back! This monthly pitch event brings together founders and the community to learn about what is being built here and around Portland. \;\n \;\nHow t his all works: If you are a founder\, you will apply to pitch here. Don' t worry. "\;Apply"\; simply means you want to pitch\, but there' s no real competitive process to be accepted. We just want to see what y ou're working on before we put you in front of a room full of people. 3\;\n \;\nYou will be given 3 minutes to pitch at the event. \;\n& #13\;\nThe audience will be given a number to text and vote for their fa vorite one. The one with the most votes will go home with the Demoliciou s Championship belt. \;\n \;\nThe belt is not for you to keep as y ou will have to come back and "\;defend"\; it. However\, you wil l be allowed to put your startup sticker (if applicable) on the belt for all to see and to live on forever in infamy! \;\n \;\nWe will pos t the projects/companies that will be pitching a week prior to the event . Which means you have until then to fill out the form. \;\n \;\nT eams Pitching: \;\nTBD \;\n \;\nWill you be the next founder to pitch!?!\n\nTags: startups\, co-founders\, networking\, event\, founder s\, pitching\, free\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125048 1713 URL:https://www.meetup.com/demolicious-portland/events/305522847/ SUMMARY:Demolicious - FEBRUARY 2025 (WESTSIDE) LOCATION:Metro Region Innovation Hub: 2130 SW 5th\, Portland OR 97201 SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250315T040825Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250320T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250320T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250315T040825Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250315T040825Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481848 DESCRIPTION:MARCH Demolicious will be at the NEW westside UpStart Collect ive location! \;\n \;\n::::::: Please use the form below to apply to pitch for 2025!::::::::: \;\n \;\nDemolicious is back! This mon thly pitch event brings together founders and the community to learn abo ut what is being built here and around Portland. \;\n \;\nHow this all works: If you are a founder\, you will apply to pitch here. Don't w orry. "\;Apply"\; simply means you want to pitch\, but there's n o real competitive process to be accepted. We just want to see what you' re working on before we put you in front of a room full of people. \; \n \;\nYou will be given 3 minutes to pitch at the event. \;\n \;\nThe audience will be given a QR code to vote for their favorite pitc h. The one with the most votes will go home with the Demolicious Champio nship belt. \;\n \;\nTeams Pitching: \;\nCarbon Negative Soluti ons (C) \;\nZylch Inc \;\nPupPod \;\nWamglammz LLC \;\nCocoo n Air Cleaner \;\nVotonic \;\nNet Positive Homes \;\nBLKBOOK 3\;\nMcChesney Strategic Defense | Ouranous \;\nSENSE Family Autism C are \;\n \;\nWill you be the next founder to pitch!?!\n\nTags: sta rtups\, co-founders\, networking\, event\, founders\, pitching\, free\n\ nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250481848 URL:https://www.meetup.com/demolicious-portland/events/305838079/?eventOr igin=home_next_event_you_are_hosting SUMMARY:Demolicious - MARCH 2025 LOCATION:UpStart Collective Westside: 2130 SW 5th Ave\, Portland OR 97201 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240903T162129Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250512 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240903T162129Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240903T162129Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481292 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Monday\, May 12\, 2025 at midnight throu gh Friday\, May 16\, 2025 at midnight.\n\nDescription:\nIf you would lik e to submit a session/event for PDX Startup Week 2025\, please submit he re: https://forms.gle/a8j3oxNdTtWh5JZt7\n\nTags: startups\, co-founders\ , networking\, event\, founders\, pitching\, free\n\nImported from: http ://calagator.org/events/1250481292 URL:https://portlandstartupweek.com/ SUMMARY:PDX Startup Week LOCATION:All Over!: \, Portland OR US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250418T164358Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250728T120000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250728T083000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250418T164358Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250418T164358Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481919 DESCRIPTION:Come join us on a leisurely ride up to Seattle from Portland as we connect and learn from founders working on remarkable startups. 3\;\n \;\n​How this works: \;\n- Buy a coach ticket from Amtrak fo r the 8:30am departure from Portland's Union Station to King St (usually around $27). \;\n- We will all meet in the bar car once the train is underway. \;\n- About an hour into the trip we will have founders pi tch their startups. \;\n- Each company will get 5 minutes with 5 minu tes of Q&\;A/Feedback \;\n \;\nThis event is part of Seattle Te ch Week. Hopefully\, you will be hanging out in Seattle for the rest of the week's events. We may book a return trip\, so keep an eye open for t hat. \;\n \;\n​All travelers are responsible for their own ticket costs and travel. Organizers are not affiliated with Amtra\, so we canno t guarantee tickets\, discount costs\, or provide any other services rel ated to this event. \;\n \;\n​This event is being put together by UpStart Collective.\n\nTags: startups\, co-founders\, networking\, event \, founders\, pitching\, free\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/eve nts/1250481919 URL:https://lu.ma/wriqrbgh SUMMARY:Startup Train to Seattle LOCATION:Union Station: 800 NW Sixth Avenue \, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251219T223745Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260127T133000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260127T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251219T223745Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251219T223745Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482351 DESCRIPTION:The Power of Storytelling for Founders: \;\nFor Pitching or Selling\, Be More Engaging with Stories \;\n \;\nMake your inv estor or sales pitch more memorable and engaging with storytelling. \ ;\n \;\n \;\nPeople naturally connect with stories and using story telling can make your pitch more memorable and impactful. In today's com petitive market\, it's not enough to just have a good product or service \; you also need to be able to effectively communicate your vision and v alue proposition. This is where storytelling comes in. \;\n \;\nSt orytelling helps founders stand out and make a lasting impression on pot ential investors and customers. \;\n \;\n \;\nIn this virtual w orkshop\, Dana will take us through some strategies to: \;\n \;\n· Make complex ideas more understandable and relatable to your audie nce. \;\n \;\n· Increase engagement and keep their attention& #13\;\n \;\n· Build trust by sharing authentic stories that demo nstrate your values and capabilities. \;\n \;\n \;\nJoin us to transform your big vision into stories that grab attention. \;\n \;\n \;\nDana Sather Robinson \;\n \;\nDana is an angel investo r\, pitch trainer and creator of the Pitch 4 Impact Framework. As a prof essional presentation skills trainer\, she understands how to help clien ts communicate with impact\, clarity and authenticity. Dana is an active member on the board of E8 Angels\, an innovative cleantech angel invest ing group. The Pitch4Impact program was created from two perspectives\, as an investor and as a trainer of presentation skills. Dana emphasizes how to make the most of your own natural style to be memorable and authe ntic. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-sather-robinson/\n\nTags: worksh op\, startups\, event\, free\, boostrapping\, online\, pitching\n\nImpor ted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482351 URL:https://www.portlandmetrohub.org/event-details/the-power-of-storytell ing-for-founders SUMMARY:The Power of Storytelling for Founders LOCATION:Online: placeholder for on-line events\, SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR