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:20230312T020000 RDATE:20230312T020000 RDATE:20240310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T020000 RDATE:20231105T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231027T003031Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231102T103000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231102T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231027T003031Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231027T003031Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480752 DESCRIPTION:EDI (or DEI\, JEDI\, etc.) has become a buzzword that many st ill are trying to wrap their heads around: exactly\, what\, does\, an\, EDI\, practitioner\, do? \;\n \;\nHint: it is closely connected wi th Team Building\, Innovation\, and Leadership. It also has a lasting im pact on Talent Acquisition and Retention\, Competitiveness\, and the Lon gevity of a Business. Watch this 3-minute video to get some ideas. \; \n \;\nIn this fireside chat\, Sandra Hunter (she/her)\, Kjell van Zo en (they/them)\, and Zhou Fang (she/her) are going to share their storie s\, experiences and perspectives both as independent practitioners\, bus iness operators\, and colleagues and peers for each other. \;\n \; \nImportant to note: just like any profession\, all EDI and leadership p ractitioners share similarities and have differences at the same time. O ne does not fit all. Have a conversation\, ask questions\, process infor mation\, and find the practitioner(s) that speak to you and connect with your team. \;\n \;\nSandra Hunter (she/her) is a Women’s Empowerm ent Coach and an advocate for cross-generational collaboration and mento rship with a focus on empowering women of color. She has 19 years of exp erience as an English and Creative Writing professor and her own experie nces with race and gender bias led her to create Wild Women Leaders of C olor. Her work offers a holistic approach to professional development th rough somatic stress release and story-healing techniques. \;\nShe’s also an award-winning author of three books that highlight social injust ices and amplify young women’s voices. Her ultimate vision is to equip t he next generation to combat racism and gender bias\, creating a more in clusive society. \;\n \;\nKjell van Zoen (they/them) is a non-bina ry\, multicultural\, organizational culture nerd who loves to inspire pe ople towards being less racist\, sexist\, ableist\, ageist\, homophobic\ , transphobic\, and the intersectionality of all of those plus more. Com bined with their background in business and entrepreneurship\, Kjell ena bles organizations\, teams\, individuals\, and leaders to develop effici ent\, resilient\, agile\, and equitable operations and communications sy stems. \;\n \;\nZhou Fang (she/her) is the founder and principal p ractitioner of Intersectional Group LLC\, a leadership and equity\, dive rsity\, and inclusion (EDI) consulting practice with a focus on intersec tionality\, empathy and compassion\, as well as curiosity. \;\n \; \nZhou is an advocate for pay transparency and equity\, immigration refo rm and climate justice\, as well as a committed ally for the LGBTQ+ and Indigenous communities.\n\nTags: venture capital\, entrepreneur\, innova tion\, startup\, upstart collective\, graybox\n\nImported from: http://c alagator.org/events/1250480752 URL:https://www.meetup.com/startup-your-startup/events/296740259/ SUMMARY:A Fireside Chat with EDI and Leadership Practitioners LOCATION:UpStart Collective: 107 SE Washington St. Unit 700\, Portland OR 97214 USA SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231027T001428Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231214T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231214T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231027T001428Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231027T001428Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480751 DESCRIPTION:Learn How to Utilize Podcasting in your Online Marketing effo rts. \;\n \;\nIf you are looking to learn from or meet other Podca sters and Content Creators then this meetup is the right place for you!& #13\;\n \;\nRSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/portland-podcasters-me etup-tickets-741106789357\n\nTags: podcasting\, eventbrite\, upstart col lective\, graybox\, startups\, networking\n\nImported from: http://calag ator.org/events/1250480751 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/portland-podcasters-meetup-tickets-74110 6789357 SUMMARY:Portland Podcasters Meetup LOCATION:UpStart Collective: 107 SE Washington St. Unit 700\, Portland OR 97214 USA SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231227T193426Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240111T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240111T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231227T193426Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231227T193426Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480866 DESCRIPTION:Join us for the AI Portland inaugural meetup\, where we'll di ve into how AI is superpowering our day-to-day work. Our first event wil l feature a dynamic roundtable discussion with sharing insights on using AI to supercharge everyday tasks. Discover ways to streamline your work \, save time\, and focus on what truly matters. \;\n \;\nIf you ar e interested in sharing the way AI has helped you in your job\, please r each out to the organizers by email at aipdx.info@gmail.com to get more information.\n\nTags: AI\, founders\, meetup\, graybox\, upstart collect ive\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250480866 URL:https://www.meetup.com/ai-portland/events/297707853/ SUMMARY:AI Portland Inaugural Meetup: Supercharging Your Work with AI LOCATION:UpStart Collective: 107 SE Washington St. Unit 700\, Portland OR 97214 USA SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240130T234443Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240207T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240207T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240130T234443Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240130T234443Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480946 DESCRIPTION:What if the person who could further your career was already looking for you? \;\n \;\nWhat if a room full of people knew exact ly the insight you sought? \;\n \;\nWhat if your knowledge could b e someone else’s Eureka moment? \;\n \;\nWelcome to Magnet. Where you can let your net...work. \;\n \;\nSome of the feedback from pr evious Magnet events: \;\n"\;Genius."\; \;\n \;\n"\ ;Amazing!"\; \;\n \;\n"\;Brilliantly devised. 10/10."\ ; \;\n \;\n"\;Where has this been my whole life?"\; \;\ n \;\n"\;Best Networking Event I've ever been to!"\; \;\n& #13\;\nHere's how it works. \;\nAt the event\, you write down on a s heet of paper something you need help with (aka "\;your ask"\;) and tape it on the wall\, for example: \;\n \;\nI need a literary agent. \;\n \;\nI need to chat with someone who has started a tech nology incubator. \;\n \;\nI need to connect with someone at GOOD Magazine. \;\n \;\nI need to hire a web developer capable of setti ng up a digital sales platform. \;\n \;\nDoes anyone have any cont acts in Prague? \;\n \;\nDoes anyone know a good personal trainer? \;\n \;\nDoes anyone know how I can play a round at Augusta Natio nal Golf Club? \;\n \;\nIt can be anything! \;\n \;\nEach sh eet will have a unique number associated with it: (1\, 2\, 3\, etc). You ’ll have a name tag with that same number. \;\n \;\nEveryone’s tas k will be to look at the board of opportunities and select at least 3 pe ople you’d like to connect with\, in whatever capacity. \;\n \;\nH ow do you connect with them? You write your name and "\;sheet number "\; on a Post-It note and slap it on their sheet.\n\nTags: networkin g\, founder\, connecting\, portland\, upstart collective\, free\n\nImpor ted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250480946 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/magnet-a-different-kind-of-networking-ti ckets-815986255857 SUMMARY:Magnet - A Different Kind Of Networking LOCATION:UpStart Collective: 107 SE Washington St. Unit 700\, Portland OR 97214 USA SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231227T194239Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240301T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240301T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231227T194239Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240209T012653Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480868 DESCRIPTION:First Fridays are back and Upstart wants to invite you to our 7th floor perch for a toast to the month ahead! \;\n \;\nJoin Por tland-metro founders for a happy hour with views for days and inspiring conversations that will jump start your weekend.\n\nTags: happy hour\, f ounders\, entrepreneur\, upstart collective\, startups\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250480868 URL:https://www.upstartcollective.org/ SUMMARY:First Friday @ UpStart Collective (WESTSIDE) LOCATION:Portland State Business Accelerator: 2828 SW Corbett Ave.\, Port land OR 97201 us SEQUENCE:3 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:20231227T194331Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240405T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240405T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231227T194331Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240329T010713Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480869 DESCRIPTION:Every month the UpStart Collective opens up to the startup co mmunity at large to raise a glass\, network\, and feature one of the fou nders that make the space so special. \;\n \;\nThis month we are featuring local startup founder\, Nick Lawson of Sqwad who will talk abo ut their sports marketing platform\, how they were able to land teams su ch as the Yankees\, Cowboys\, and more. He will also talk about how they plan to grow for 2024 and beyond. \n\nTags: happy hour\, founders\, ent repreneur\, upstart collective\, startups\, free\n\nImported from: http: //calagator.org/events/1250480869 URL:https://www.upstartcollective.org/ SUMMARY:First Friday @ UpStart Collective (westside) LOCATION:UpStart Collective Westside: 2130 SW 5th Ave\, Portland OR 97201 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240207T190924Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241007 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241004 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240207T190924Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240207T190924Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480956 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Friday\, October 4\, 2024 at 5pm through Sunday\, October 6\, 2024 at 2pm.\n\nDescription:\nSave the date becaus e the first hacklandia happens this October at the old Portland State Un iversity Business Accelerator/new westside UpStart Collective location! You will have the opportunity to come to build an idea you have been thi nking about or join a team that will be formed to create over 48 hours. \;\n \;\nRSVP here: https://hacklandia.splashthat.com/ \;\n 3\;\nSpace is limited to 150 RSVPs so don't wait. This event will fill u p fast!\n\nTags: hackathon\, portland\, technology\, startups\, founders \, upstart collective\, free\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/even ts/1250480956 URL:https://hacklandia.splashthat.com/ SUMMARY:hacklandia - 48 hours to build cool sh*t! LOCATION:Portland State University Business Accelerator: 2828 SW Corbett Ave.\, Portland OR 97201 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR