Oregon Bioscience Incubator (OBI)

Join Us for the First Accelerate Happy Hour of the Year!

Start the year by connecting with fellow biotech and digital health professionals, building community, and sharing ideas to accelerate innovation in these sectors. We'll gather at OBI's event space on January 9th for a special evening of networking and celebration.

This Happy Hour is particularly meaningful as we honor Rene Miller, our Associate Director, who will be retiring on January 10, 2025. Join us in celebrating Rene’s impactful contributions to OBI and the broader biotech community.

Accelerate Happy Hours bring together professionals in biotech, medical devices, and digital health across academia and industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to make new connections and strengthen relationships with others in these fields.

Interested in introducing your startup or idea? We offer 2-minute speaking slots at each event. To reserve a spot, email us at [email protected].

This workshop by Biotech Bootcamp is designed to provide insights into the operational and strategic considerations for scaling up a MedTech or biotech startup, including project management, team building, and managing growth phases. Attendees will walk away understanding the startup lifecycle and risks, and will be empowered to scale "people and processes" at the appropriate times.

Location: 4640 S Macadam Ave Suite 230 Portland, OR 97239

Presented by

Travis Rappleye is a MedTech professional with over 24 years of experience in pre-commercial product development, project management, and operations. He is passionate about organizing and efficiently managing startup MedTech projects to make the most out of an organization's resources. In addition to practicing, he supports the next generation of MedTech professionals by lecturing at San Jose State University in the Biomedical Engineering program, and is developing standalone educational programming for MedTech founders.

Gather your friends or fly solo and join us for an exciting night of Think & Drink Trivia at the Oregon Bioscience Incubator! Your ticket includes a delicious dinner and two drink tickets. Our trivia questions will cover a range of general knowledge topics, similar to what you'd find in a pub quiz. To ensure a level playing field, we'll be forming teams of no more than four participants, so bring your A-game and get ready to collaborate with your teammates! The event kicks off at 5:30 PM with networking opportunities, giving you a chance to meet fellow trivia enthusiasts. Trivia starts promptly at 6:00 PM, promising an evening filled with laughter, camaraderie, and a bit of brain-teasing fun. Don't miss this opportunity to test your knowledge and compete for exciting prizes!

Mingle with your fellow biotech and digital health enthusiasts, help build community, and share your ideas on how to further accelerate the growth of these promising sectors in Portland. We will gather at OBI's brand new event space for our January 11 Accelerate Happy Hour.

These happy hours bring together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland's biotech, medical device, and digital health community. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with individuals working across these sectors in both academia and industry.

Want to introduce your startup or idea at one of our upcoming happy hours? We have speaking opportunities at each of our events. If you would like 2 minutes to speak about your startup or introduce yourself or your idea to the group, please contact us at [email protected].

Pregame Your Business

You have a business plan, but do you have a game plan? Find out how Pregame has reinvented business strategy for entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators. Founder and author Ciara Pressler will share the new best practices for growth in your business, marketing, and more.

Pregame is the new HQ for entrepreneurs and experienced executives to accelerate their business growth. Like a gym for your goals, daily sessions in business strategy, marketing, sales, and more, give you unlimited opportunities to pump up your strategy and overcome your obstacles. Find out more at www.pregamehq.com

How to set up your books, and the importance of quality financial statements.

As a small business owner, the failure to properly set up your accounting records, and produce quality financial statements may affect your company's future. This Lunch & Learn will cover the basics of setting up quality financial records, and the importance of accurate financial statements.

Small business owners are often unsure of what the future will hold for their business, and quality, accurate financial statements and records will help make sure your business is appropriately positioned when you need to present your company to banks and potential investors.

Please join us for our November Accelerate Biotech & Digital Health PDX Happy Hour at the Oregon Bioscience Incubator (OBI) / OTRADI!

Come mingle with your fellow biotech and digital health enthusiasts, help build community, and share your ideas on how to further accelerate the growth of these promising sectors in Portland.

Our monthly happy hour brings together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland's Biotech and Digital Health sectors. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with individuals working across these sectors in both academia and industry. Enjoy a free drink, build community, and contribute your ideas and efforts towards accelerating Biotech and Digital Health in PDX.

** NOTE: For expedited registration, please bring a business card to the registration table.

A huge thanks to Summit Development Group (http://www.summitdevelopmentgroup.com/) for sponsoring this event.

Location: Oregon Bioscience Incubator/OTRADI - 4640 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 270, Portland, OR 97239

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/place/OTRADI+Bioscience+Incubator/@45.489055,-122.6740484,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x54950a1740c863ed:0xc2071e0e5be265c2!8m2!3d45.4890513!4d-122.6718544

Parking:
-Visitors spaces do not require parking permits but there are very few spaces.
-You may park in a permit space but will need to get a temporary parking permit from our staff up in suite 270.
-Do NOT park in any space labeled "Hotel Valet." You may be towed.

Want to introduce your startup or idea at this event?

We have several open mic opportunities at each of our events. If you would like to speak about your startup or introduce yourself or your idea to the group then please reach out to [masked] for more information.

Accelerate Biotech & Digital Health Happy Hour is a grassroots event organized by the Oregon Bioscience Incubator (http://www.otradi.org/)