EVENT DESCRIPTION: In this virtual happy hour in collaboration with hosts FirstTech and PixelSpoke, PDXWIT is celebrating Black voices. Lightning speakers Shakunda Murphy Wilson and Kym Hampton will share their personal and professional experiences as Black women, and leave you with words of wisdom and advice. NETWORKING | EDUCATION |...
AOBIO kicks off February 22nd with a four-week investment-readiness education series for life and bioscience startups at any stage of development. The program will feature local founders who have scaled successful companies in therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, or health innovation. You’ll learn: Key pathways to scaling a life- or bioscience...
EVENT DESCRIPTION: This quarterly forum is hosted at the Google office in downtown Portland, and panelists will discuss the health tech ecosystem and answer the important questions. Attendees will have the chance to network in small breakout groups after the panel discussion, followed by a reception. NETWORKING | EDUCATION |...
EVENT DESCRIPTION: This session will foster a conversation about the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in your company was well as the expectations and requirements of funders that organizations take DEI seriously. Details about the Emerge Initiative grant program for early stage founders of color will be shared for those...
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Get it straight from the investors themselves: What’s the process and rhythm of equity fundraising? What do you need to prepare for due diligence? How do you approach the investor conversations? EDUCATION | FUNDING | PITCHING | VIRTUAL WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Life and Bioscience Entrepreneurs, Founders, Entrepreneurs, Aspiring Researchers,...
EVENT DESCRIPTION: This session will focus on what not to do, such as getting too detailed on the science. It will also cover what to absolutely include in your pitch such as tailoring it to your audience and other tips for the perfect pitch. EDUCATION | FUNDING | PITCHING |...
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Development and practice session for pitch development EDUCATION | FUNDING | PITCHING | VIRTUAL WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Life and Bioscience Entrepreneurs, Founders, Entrepreneurs, Aspiring Researchers, Investors, Venture Capitalists, Local Support Organizations, Funding Resource Providers, Local Biotech Entrepreneurs, Local Biotech Enthusiasts REGISTER HERE FOR MORE GREAT LOCAL EVENTS CHECK OUT...
EVENT DESCRIPTION: AOTech kicks off April 13th with a four-week investment-readiness education series, featuring local founders who have successfully scaled technology companies, which benefits technology startups at any stage of development. This session will explore the types of funding available to founders and go deep into navigating funding based on...
EVENT DESCRIPTION: In this virtual Lunch & Learn, you will learn about the different programs and offices that support and drive innovation at OHSU and for our region. You’ll also hear about how intellectual property is managed in a University setting and the unique aspects of innovating in an environment...
EVENT DESCRIPTION: AOTech kicks off April 13th with a four-week investment-readiness education series, featuring local founders who have successfully scaled technology companies, which benefits technology startups at any stage of development. This session will foster a conversation about the technical due diligence process, what topics will be addressed, which documents...
EVENT DESCRIPTION: AOTech kicks off April 13th with a four-week investment-readiness education series, featuring local founders who have successfully scaled technology companies, which benefits technology startups at any stage of development. This session will discuss team structure, from finding a co-founder to building out your c-suite, and how it evolves...
EVENT DESCRIPTION: AOTech kicks off April 13th with a four-week investment-readiness education series, featuring local founders who have successfully scaled technology companies, which benefits technology startups at any stage of development. This session will focus on what not to do, such as getting too detailed on the tech. And will...