About this Event Please join the Portland State Business Accelerator and Elsa Henderson, facilitator, coach, and educator. Communication can be difficult depending on the topic or context. We’ve all been there: a conversation you are putting off or would rather not have. A discussion you want to have, but don’t know how to broach. In this virtual […]

TAO Professional Development programming supports tech professionals by helping them to make connections, develop expertise, share best-practices, and amplify their voices as members of the tech industry. When people look back on 2020 and the challenges entering 2021, they’ll remember how companies responded and appropriately transformed their products, processes and customer care. As a company […]

Badass women who have turned their science into successful business ventures and the funding resources that have supported them and others. About this Event VertueLab and Women in Science PDX are coming together again for an annual event to spotlight badass women with badass science startups. The event convenes movers and shakers with different types […]

Join us on Friday, April 30th for a Lunch & Learn to hear more about Seed Equity Funding as a potential source of capital. We have a great panel of experts ready to share their insights on early-stage venture investments, and how entrepreneurs can be better prepared to approach funds for seed capital. What you’ll […]

Having a tough time as a non-technical person finding a technical cofounder? Want to learn what you've been likely doing wrong? Claudius Mbemba, CTO @ useneu.com will share his tips on who you should go after and how to correctly approach a technical person to join you on your startup journey. Claudius Mbemba (mem'buh) is […]

ACA 2021 - The Summit of Angel Investing is all new, featuring dozens of sessions covering topics that matter: Economic Recovery – ensuring the success of diverse founders and funders in a post-COVID world; accessing angel groups and entrepreneur expectations; angel investor impact on recovering economies Angel Education – strategies to diversify your portfolio; avoiding common and not-so-common […]

Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so, this event is a must-attend. In this fifth module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp, we’ll focus on responding to office actions, the official letters that USPTO examining attorneys issue […]

Get Help for your Startup from a PSU Capstone team! Information Session, noon, May 4 Are you just starting or in the early stages of your business & need help with organizational strategy, incorporation, market research, accounting set-up, financial forecasting & ROI, branding, staffing, supply chain, etc., to name just a few typical areas of […]

Join us to learn more about research and innovation at OHSU, hosted by Technology Transfer and Collaborations & Entrepreneurship. Register here.   10-11am: Innovation and Commercialization Keynote Michelle McMurry-Heath, M.D., Ph.D., President & CEO, Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) Introduction by Danny Jacobs, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, President, OHSU 11:30am-12:30pm: A Researcher’s Guide to Partnering with Industry Hear from […]

Learn what you can do from the earliest stage of building your team to avoid messy HR distractions as you scale, and create an intentional and stage-appropriate HR foundation and culture. Shannon Swift is the CEO of Swift HR Solutions, Inc., a provider of strategic HR services and products for early stage companies. Shannon has […]

Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so, this event is a must-attend. In this sixth module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp, we’ll focus on the overall trademark registration process, from filing to registration. Understanding the process […]

Power Pairing An intimate, online workshop curated for C-Suite, VP and Director-level executive women from tech companies, and those who aspire to senior leadership. We also welcome and encourage executive-level leaders to register women they have mentored or identified as emerging leaders looking to take that next step in their career.   Featured Guests Julie […]

The TAO Data Analytics Strategy & Leadership (DASL) Community is hosting their next event on May 13th! Using the idea of an "intake form," community co-chairs Leanne Shapro and Matt Mitchell will lead the group in an activity about what it means for analytics to partner with a business to determine next steps. If you're […]

VertueLab and BBCEtc, a national SBIR training expert, are again teaming up to deliver a series of training workshops in 2021, starting with this introductory session on May 13, 12:00p-1:30p PST. ABOUT THE ABC’s WORKSHOP The government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs make over $4 billion in high-risk, […]

STEM WEEK OREGON A state-wide movement to raise awareness, celebrate, and engage in activities involving Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.    TAO's CELEBRATING OREGON STEM WEEK We are so fortunate to have a large network of community based organizations focused on K-12 STEM education initiatives that tackle the digital divide, lower barriers to technology training […]

Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so, this event is a must-attend. In this seventh module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp, we’ll focus on what happens after registration, including mandatory filings to keep your registration alive. […]

The Development of Chinese Herbal Medicine as a Modulator of Chemotherapy in the Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer PHY906 is a Chinese herbal medicine that has been used for nearly 2,000 years. This herbal medicine was selected based on the historical documentation in the Chinese literature of its use to treat a wide range of […]

Join the OSU Advantage Accelerator as we talk with marketing expert and author Deb Mourey (mother of YouTube star Jenna Marbles) about how startups can avoid common marketing pitfalls, plan wisely, and put some best practices into place to ensure success. Deb is a fantastic and dynamic mentor and advisor and is particularly passionate about entrepreneurship and digital […]

Join us May 19th, 1:30-2:30 pm PST for Genome Startup Day Spring 2021 Beyond CEO: Exploring the Range of Rewarding Startup Career Paths Founding a genomics or biotech company is the dream for some, but not all. Luckily, for those interested in transitioning from academia to industry, there are many paths to a successful and rewarding […]

Member Mixes continue! This month we are excited to partner with our friends at Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC), a non-profit organization that helps companies grow, relocate, expand, innovate, and start-up in Clarke County. CREDC President, Jennifer Baker, will be chatting with Allie Magyar, and Alan Hwang, about economic growth and business in Vancouver […]

Are you hiring? Do you have hiring plans for the near future? Leverage the joint marketing power of Oregon Bio and fellow life science companies to find qualified candidates for existing jobs and reserve your booth at Oregon Bio’s 2021 Spring Virtual Career Fair. Activate using an industry-leading, smart technology platform to “meet,” screen and […]

TechfestNW is the region’s largest event for innovators, investors, and entrepreneurs. TFNW has become a global gathering for the Pacific Northwest’s creative, innovation and tech communities.  Featuring distinguished and celebrated tech speakers to an iconic PNW event. Highlighting people and innovations at the forefront of technology. Helping tech founders learn, connect, and pitch. Offering a […]

Jackie Wirz, PHD (she/hers), Executive Director at Saturday Academy, is a bipolar professional who has learned to not be defined by her diagnosis, but to thrive with it. We are excited to have her speak about her lived experience. In this 10 minute talk, Jackie will be sharing five minutes about her lived experience and […]

Calling all tech job seekers! Join Technology Association of Oregon to connect directly with representatives from 10 of our member tech companies who are hiring. This event will begin with 2-minute pitches from each of the company representatives and will conclude with an hour of time for job seekers to network freely with employers at […]

Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so, this event is a must-attend. In this final module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp, we’ll provide a unique opportunity for you to “meet the trademark experts.” Come prepared with […]

TAO Professional Development This programming supports technology professionals by providing the opportunity to make connections, develop expertise, share best-practices, and amplify their voices as members of the tech industry. Leadership in Effective Change Management Leaders play a critical role in ensuring the success of organizational change initiatives.  Effective sponsors and leaders play an active role […]

Capital and Talent: How to Attract Both for Your Early-Stage MedTech Firm Kwame Ulmer will discuss his observations of common themes among startup founding teams and how to overcome the two key activities of any startup: Getting capital and talent to fuel the business. Some key topics covered: What are the practical and proven sources […]

Training Dates: May 27, 28; June 3, 4  8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Overview: To successfully implement and maintain a quality management system a company must have an Internal Audit process and use trained auditors to perform the audits. Internal auditors are also a key element in quality system improvement. This new course teaches auditing […]

Apply Today - Workshops start at the end of May! — Created for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs - instructed by entrepreneurs — Many entrepreneurs are problem-solvers but they often struggle with how to overcome the challenges of a startup. TiE XL Entrepreneur Boot Camp covers key-aspects of everything an entrepreneur would need to know to be successful. Schedule: Workshops will take place […]

An inquiry and panel discussion on equity and inclusion through the identity and experiences of AAPI employees. About this Event Our intention with these conversations is to interrogate the integrity and efficacy of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion programming in our workplaces. We are curious to explore the question: Is Equity and Inclusion in the workplace and […]

Creating Inclusion for the Visible & Invisible Members of the LGBTQ+ Community. It's PRIDE month and Zapproved is going to start out with some story telling from Kaig Lightner who has a unique perspective on what it is like to be visible and invisible in the LGBTQ+ community. Register here.

4-part series designed to take you through the fundamentals of creating a startup. In today’s business climate, investors are focused on funding startups that will be able to gain traction quickly and provide a solid ROI. What are the key elements investors are looking for now and how can you implement them in your business? Join […]

Data Presentation Design is a half-day seminar and workshop that will improve your ability to create powerful data-focused presentations. Effective data presentations have tremendous power to influence the opinions and decisions of your audience. Whether you are creating presentations for internal team meetings or for large professional or public audiences, this course will teach you […]

Are you new to the Oregon startup scene or looking to connect to local community? Join General Assembly and the local startup community builders on June 14th to get to know the resources and assets that the region has to offer. Please check out our amazing line up of speakers for this webinar and RSVP. […]

4-part series designed to take you through the fundamentals of creating a startup. In today’s business climate, investors are focused on funding startups that will be able to gain traction quickly and provide a solid ROI. What are the key elements investors are looking for now and how can you implement them in your business? Join […]

Training Dates: June 17-18, 24-25: 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Participants in this course will learn the fundamental Lean Six Sigma philosophy and how to apply the tools and methods in their work place on a daily basis. Participants will learn how to identify improvement opportunities and be a valuable resource within Lean Six Sigma […]

Join us for the second session of the Small Business Cybersecurity Series, led by cyber experts from Mastercard and sponsored by the Oregon SBDC. Don't worry if you missed the first session! Each part of the series contains useful information for small business owners and it's not necessary to attend all of the sessions to […]

This course takes place over two half-day sessions. Training Dates are June 21 and 22; 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This course provides a structured guide to the process of performing an effective Failure Mode and Effects Analysis for Design and Development (DFMEA). DFMEA can be performed during design and development on products to minimize […]

4-part series designed to take you through the fundamentals of creating a startup. In today’s business climate, investors are focused on funding startups that will be able to gain traction quickly and provide a solid ROI. What are the key elements investors are looking for now and how can you implement them in your business? Join […]

The Virtual Meeting of the MedInvest Medtech, Digital Health and AI Conference will be held on Wednesday June 23 through Friday June 25, 2021.  The Conference will be composed of informative panels, keynote talks, and corporate presentations focused on the medtech sector, including, but not limited to 1) medical devices, 2) technology-based diagnostics and imaging, […]

Startups and supply chains aren't often a topic of conversation, but understanding how supply chains work and how to set up your supply chain the right way is essential to running an efficient operation. At this OSU Accelerator Speaker Series event, you'll have the chance to hear from Jenna Hartter, end-to-end startup supply chain consultant […]

Y Combinator graduates will share their accelerator experiences and challenges. "To be, or not to be" a startup accelerator alumni. This is a question that often co-founders end up discussing during the early days of the startup journey. The recent graduates of Y Combinator and MedTech Innovator will share their accelerator experiences and give you […]

TAO Board of Director members Charmaine Guillory and Mike White invite friends and colleagues who identify as part of the Black & Latinx Oregon Tech community to join them for an afternoon of listening and support. While we are centering Black and Latinx voices, all who identify as a person of color are welcome to […]

We want to build a positive self identity free from the systems of oppression and often the resources we are given were built on those same systems. Join Robin Brown as they share their journey to radical self love outside of white supremacy. Register here.

Please join us online for an all virtual PIE Demo Day, all from the comfort of your Web browser. You do *not* need to be an accredited investor to attend. And you don't need to be in Portland, Oregon. Everyone is welcome. It's a community event and all aspects of the virtual demo day are […]

4-part series designed to take you through the fundamentals of creating a startup. In today’s business climate, investors are focused on funding startups that will be able to gain traction quickly and provide a solid ROI. What are the key elements investors are looking for now and how can you implement them in your business? Join […]

WHAT IS IMPACT? Technology Association of Oregon's 2021 IMPACT series consists of conversations and online content supporting our efforts to engage with the community on the themes of Economic Competitiveness, Talent + Culture, and Digital Transformation + Innovation. On Wednesday, June 30th, join us for three interactive sessions focused on Talent + Culture featuring thought leaders from around Oregon and […]

Do you have an idea for a startup, but don't know where to start? The Startup 411 workshop is loaded with practical steps to take as you launch your startup. It's full of excellent, practical entrepreneurial lessons learned ranging from how to validate your business model to selecting the right funding strategy for your startup's […]

PRIDE COMMUNITY TAO's Pride Community provides professional development, networking, and mentorship opportunities for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies across Oregon's technology & tech adjacent sector. Celebrate PRIDE We are SO excited to be hosting our community's premiere event of 2021 during Pride Month! Join TAO, our LGBTQIA+ community, community allies, and our fabulous sponsors at Extensis on Wednesday, June 30th at 4 pm for an […]

Training Dates: July 8, 9, 22 and 23;  8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Overview: This 16-hour course provides an introduction to analyzing common business and industrial data. By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Analyze data using the most appropriate statistical methods and interpret the results. Use statistical graphics to display […]

Now more than ever, startup enterprises tend to operate on an international scale. Given the importance of intellectual property (IP) for a startup company’s funding rounds, an international view of IP protection is a necessity. In this presentation, Jeff Morton will cover: key patent and trademark markets to be aware of; important differences in patentable […]

Participants will learn from experts & entrepreneurs & gain experience working on real projects that have potential to become investment-ready ventures. Whether you have an idea, a prototype, an existing healthcare startup, or if you have clinical or academic expertise & want to bring your healthcare ideas to market, this series is for you. You […]

Training Dates: 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on July 15-16, 29-30; August 19-20; Sept. 2-3, 16-17, 30; Oct. 1, 14-15, 28-29; Nov. 4-5 and 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Nov 18. Participants in this 16-day duration course will learn the theory and application of tools and methods for successful completion of improvement projects in […]

CAREER MAPPING When speaking with recruiters and talent professionals across the tech sector about the challenges they experience you will often hear about engagement and retention. While career mapping is not going to solve all of your problems in these areas it can create clearer advancement paths which can help grow in-house talent. In this […]

The digital shift for all business caused by the pandemic last year has resulted in expanded opportunity for connection and growth. This shift has also resulted in an increase of cyber attacks, more points of failure for a breach and a renewed vigilance of business owners to protect employees and customers. As companies commit to […]

Jim Schutz and Rusty Close from Troutman Pepper will discuss the purpose of Nondisclosure and Confidentiality Agreements. They’ll discuss when they’re necessary, key provisions, what’s worth negotiating, and what to do if the other side isn’t willing to sign. Register here.

WHEN WE THINK ABOUT GOING BACK TO NORMAL WHAT WAS THE STATUS QUO? About this event So many folx are itching to “get back to normal” after over a year of physical distancing and safety precautions brought on by the pandemic. But whose “normal” are we all talking about going back to? What white heteronormative […]

Overview Safety is a very important consideration while designing and developing next generation Medical Devices as these devices are becoming more complex. Ensuring safe use of medical devices and Digital Health solutions for patients and care givers is an important challenge to overcome for designers and manufacturers to avoid any adverse situations and there are […]

Going Global: Key Strategic and Legal Considerations you MUST know for Clinical Study Conduct outside the US. Join our panel of U.S. and international regulatory and clinical trial experts who will cover: Current Climate - Is OUS still your first, best, fastest option to market?Devices/IVDs v. Pharma The Case for Outsourcing EU Legal Representation - […]

So you've decided to team up with one or more colleagues and launch into the exciting world of startup growth -- awesome! But wait - why is this thing called a capitalization table suddenly the object of attention? Why are appropriate ownership percentages important? And as you grow and look for investors, what can you […]

This course takes place over four half-day sessions. Training Dates are August 3, 4, 10 and 11, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This course introduces students to the foundations of successful project management, especially in a technology environment. Students will learn key project management concepts, then immediately apply them in a hands-on team simulation. This […]

How do you talk to your kids about racism? Should you? When do you start? Join our conversation with Jelani Memory to discuss this issue. About this event How do you talk to your kids about racism? Should you? What age do you start? The world changed with the murder of George Floyd and believe […]

NSF looking for ideas that 'change the world' Need seed capital and access to a network of science innovators and advice? The National Science Foundation is powering America’s Seed Fund to invests up to $2 million in seeding fund and takes zero equity. The fund, executed through a congressional mandate via the SBIR/STTR programs, provides […]

Learn how to create a long term commercialization plan that includes non-dilutive federal government funding. Is your life science startup looking for non-dilutive funding? Join us for a virtual Lunch & Learn to discuss: Federal government contracting opportunities available How to find government contracting opportunities What to look out for Key risks and rewards Event […]

The digital shift for all business caused by the pandemic last year has resulted in expanded opportunity for connection and growth. This shift has also resulted in an increase of cyber attacks, more points of failure for a breach and a renewed vigilance of business owners to protect employees and customers. As companies commit to […]

Join Marcus Carter II, Director of Social Equity at Cinder, & Zapproved in a discussion that will interrogate antiracism in the workplace. From the speaker: "What we designate as 'racial progress' is not a solution to that problem. It is a regeneration of the problem in a particularly perverse form." - Derrick Bell How do […]