Fresh Consulting

Portland was thinking green WAY before it was cool. We're convening some of our most experienced voices in startup funding to talk about the resources and relationships that are helping to turn earth-friendly ideas into companies that are making a difference in the fight against climate change.

Bring your questions, your hoodies, and your most disruptive tech jargon, because we're talking STARTUPS.

PDX connections, what are your plans for February 16th? Join my friends and me at Climate Curious for a fun interactive event that will connect you with a wide range of bright minds from across #Portland's #climate, #tech, and #design communities.

We're collaborating with Fresh Consulting to create a totally different kind of networking event. Expect brain-tickling conversations about climate, and active problem-solving, with of course some drinks and snacks. RSVP here: www.climatecurious.co

We're back!! Join us for the first ProductTank in person since, well, you know. 🥹 We can't wait to see you again, with everything you remember from the old meetup and more! We're returning quarterly, so don't miss the best Portland product event in years. No cap.*

Please join us for two 20-minute talks, each followed by 10 minutes of Q&A. We'll have plenty of time at the start and end of the meetup for tasty food, beverages, and networking.

Speaker: Julian Dunn, Senior Director of Product Management, GitHub

About Us

A few of us connected on the My Climate Journey Slack group, looking to meet other folks in PDX working in the climate sector. We had so much fun at our first happy hour that we've made it a regular thing, and we'd love if you'd join us. We make spaces for thought-leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, and people passionate about sustainability to meet, hang out, and learn.

Have someone you think should join? Invite them! Just like climate solutions, it takes all kinds and the more the merrier.

This Month's Speaker

We'll be chatting with Kara Valikai about creating action and accountability around sustainability goals in the world of apparel.

Kara is the Director of Sustainable Business Integration & Reporting at lululemon. Including prior roles at Nike and Walmart, she has industry experience in retail, e-commerce, sportswear, and fashion and expertise in growth strategies, ESG, and supply chain.

Our Holiday Toast!

As a little nod to the season, we're working with local fave Division Wines to curate a tasting flight of unique biodynamic and ecologically responsible wines. There will be a considered selection of different varietals and disciplines represented, and through this we'll learn a bit about how earth-friendly practices are incorporated into wine-making.

We'll have some light snacks on hand too, because we all know what happens if you drink wine for two hours on an empty tummy.

A contribution of $20 will cover you for ample wine and snacks (venmo @topherburns or feel free to bring cash)