Partner Programs/Events

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 […]