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: On Saturday, February 25, entrepreneurs in the Portland area will have the opportunity to pitch their startup ventures at Duck Tank, hosted by the University of Oregon Executive MBA Alumni network. Duck Tank is a competition format event in the same styling as the television show, Shark Tank....
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: Westside Pitch is a startup competition for Washington County entrepreneurs seeking to showcase their early-stage businesses. Competitors will have the chance to pitch their business venture to a panel of local investors. Join in with fellow entrepreneurial ecosystem members to celebrate the exciting new ventures that are pitching, network...
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 |...
Join PDXWIT & Viewpoint for a happy hour event focused on what it means to normalize technology. This event will provide the opportunity to network with other PDXWIT members, as well as with recruiters and hiring managers looking for tech talent. NETWORKING | LOCAL IMPACT | IN-PERSON Register Here! WHO...
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: Mingle with 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. These happy hours bring together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland's Biotech and Digital...
