Finance Community This community works to provide education and guidance to the finance professionals of today's technology companies through the following: Educational programs Collaborative events Building professional networks Identifying trends […]

We are excited to announce that TechfestNW and PitchfestNW will be transitioning online! Join us December 2-4, 2020 for a virtual program to hear from renowned speakers and watch startup […]

Grow. Connect. Expand. Early Stage Investor Conference (ESIC) is an annual flagship event designed to inspire and advance innovation across industries. Each year, we bring together an ecosystem of entrepreneurs […]

Join us for the 2020 KICDC STARTUP PITCH DAY event–a live, interactive virtual pitch event for 10 successful Korean startups to showcase their disruptive products and solutions on December 8, 2020 […]

It's been six months since the wave of tech industry support for Black Lives Matter and pledges to do better. Has anything really changed? Join Ciara Pressler, founder of Pregame, […]

You have a game-changing idea... but do you have a game plan? Ideas are easy, but execution is what makes for a strong, sustainable business. Join Ciara Pressler, founder and […]

Best practices for product development that will help you scale to commercialization. Getting a product from the lab bench-top to the market can be a risky, complex process. As product […]

LEX (Leadership Exchange) Leadership Exchanges, or LEX, are small groups where c-suite and senior technology leaders can openly and safely discuss critical issues with others WHAT TO EXPECT You will […]

Does it seem odd to celebrate 2020? Maybe. It's been a tough year. But it's also been a year of unbelievable growth and engagement for the PDXWIT community and Portland’s […]

E-commerce! E-blasts! E-gads! How You Can Go Digital with Your Marketing without Going Crazy! If there was something that 82% of your customers were eager to get and it had […]

SBIR/STTR overview, drafting a competitive application, & additional resources. Join the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Aging (NIA) Office of Small Business Research (OSBR), Delaware BioScience Association (Delaware […]

Join bioscience peers in raising a glass and celebrating the highlights of this year. Prepare one of our specialty drink recipes in advance and grab a fun holiday hat or […]

Join PDXWIT and Katrina Johnson for an interactive workshop about Data Science. This two-day interactive presentation will provide an introduction to data science, with a special focus on understanding the […]

Join PDXWIT and Katrina Johnson for an interactive workshop about Data Science. This two-day interactive presentation will provide an introduction to data science, with a special focus on understanding the […]

The health care system is complicated. The 5 Points of Health Care™ Conference works to simplify this complicated system for innovators looking to make change. Join us for a real and upfront […]

ADVOCACY TAO bridges industry and government to drive policies that ensure growth and success for our region's tech industry As the voice of the Oregon & SW Washington tech industry, […]

Social Media can have a huge impact not only on your business but your brand. This workshop gives a different perspective to our Basic Social Media workshop. Rest-assured your customers […]

Discover a variety of tactics you can implement immediately to build your Google authority and be more competitive in search results for your business category. SEO is based on over […]

Interactive event about the lifecycle stages of medical devices and IVD. This interactive event will provide an overview of the respective stages of the Lifecycle of a Medical Device and […]

It’s a new year, so let's try a new thing! Join us for a special edition Virtual Happy (Lunch) Hour hosted by Kiva on January 20th. The theme for this […]

Please join the Portland State Business Accelerator and Christine Slattery, Portland-based attorney, trainer and workplace investigator, for a training session on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In this training, Christine will discuss how to […]

Founder Experiences: Hope for the Future featuring Dr. Brian Cohn, Ph.D, Chief Scientist, Kaspect. Founder Experiences: Hope for the Future  What we often forget is that the most successful entrepreneurs […]

DATA PRIVACY IN 2021 TAO invites you to join us for a panel discussion moderated by Leila Javanshir, certified information privacy expert professional and associate of Miller, Nash, Graham & Dunn […]

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN It may seem counter intuitive for a business owner to develop an exit strategy, but it's very important to consider a plan even if you do […]

TARGET AUDIENCE startups, entrepreneurs   DESCRIPTION How to build your financial model(s) to project performance, understand key metrics and communicate your growth strategy to investors. Discussion will address the right […]

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 […]

Interactive event about the lifecycle stages of medical devices and IVD. This interactive event will provide an overview of the respective stages of the Lifecycle of a Medical Device and […]

A discussion on research, new strains, testing, neurological challenges and vaccines.   We are living in the time of COVID-19, a disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus […]

TARGET AUDIENCE startups, entrepreneurs   DESCRIPTION  Leen Kawas, Ph.D., has served as Athira Pharma’s Chief Executive Officer and as a member of our board of directors since January 2014. Previously, […]

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 […]

Explore databases such as NIH RePorter, SBIR.gov, GRANTS.gov, and beta.SAM When growing your technology business, you need to understand who your customers are, what they want, and who else might […]

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 […]

Early entrepreneurs, especially tech startups, often struggle with thinking through all the functional aspects of a well-run business, such as R&D, Supply Chain/Procurement, Manufacturing, Marketing and Sales, Human Resources, Accounting, etc. […]

I AM TECH OREGON In 2020 TAO began highlighting our members through a "Meet Our Members" series. Many of our featured guests were CEOs or members of the TAO Board of Directors. As we expand on this […]

TARGET AUDIENCE startups, entrepreneurs   DESCRIPTION  Venture Capital is evolving. Determining the volume, timing, and type of capital your company will need to succeed is critical to your success as […]

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 […]

Join us for a special edition Virtual Happy Hour hosted by Cambia Health Solutions and centered on PDXWIT’s theme for the month of February: Black Futures && Black History. We […]

The City of Sherwood Economic Development Office and the Sherwood Chamber of Commerce are partnering with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to present a Cash Flow Training Program.  This […]

LEADER LAUNCHPAD The TAO Leader Launchpad Community aims to provide an inclusive and empowering group of peers and mentors where the community will offer networking, mentorship, and professional development opportunities […]

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 fourth […]

Learn about the key tenets of Steward Ownership and how these principles have the capacity to create a paradigm shift. About this Event Please join the Portland State Business Accelerator and Sarah Joannides, […]

You are invited to join us at AWS Innovate – AI/ML Edition on February 24, 2021. With 30+ sessions led by AWS experts, get inspired and learn how you can use […]

Join us on February 24th as Allison Hartsoe, Founder and CEO of Ambition Data will tell her entrepreneurial story which started in Silicon Valley, and how she ended up in the Pacific Northwest. […]

Center for Experimental Therapeutics Seminar Series The Center for Experimental Therapeutics unites cutting-edge technologies with a multidisciplinary group of preclinical and clinical investigators to further drug discovery and development. Monthly […]

Oregon Bio’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee invites you to join the discussion at our Black History Month Book Club. Read a book or two and take part in important conversations regarding […]

Public speaking is one of the most useful tools to have in your arsenal in both your professional and personal life. Being able to speak to people in small or […]

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 […]

Have an idea for an innovative technology but don’t know where to start? BIP Corp is a 5-week experiential course designed to help you and your team assess and validate […]

WHAT IS IMPACT? Technology Association of Oregon's 2021 IMPACT presents a series of conversations and online content supporting our efforts to engage with the community on the themes of Economic […]

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 […]

What does returning to the workplace look like going forward — whether that’s in an office, a restaurant, or a factory floor? With the many changes brought on by COVID-19, […]

So you just launched a company or organization, you have some funding, and you're eager to get started ... but wait! How do you manage your books? How exactly do […]

Are you a digital health, med-tech, or life science entrepreneur interested in pursuing investor funding? If so, please join us on Wednesday, March 10 from 4 to 6 PM Pacific […]

Pitch Club is an event where entrepreneurs learn the criteria and methods used by real investors to evaluate their venture as a potential investment. This is done by recreating a […]

Learn the strategies on how to file a patent application. This talk will consist of two segments. The first segment will be directed to what you need to include in […]

A VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR OF DISCOVERY On March 11, 2021, we will meet our friends and supporters online for our annual fundraiser to celebrate our accomplishments over the past year.  Saturday Academy encourages students […]

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 […]

We are excited to have Tory Campbell, Peter Hulseman, and Daniel Rittatore share insights on the local economy and its impact on entrepreneurship. Peter will share economic data at the federal, state and county […]

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 […]

Please join the Portland State Business Accelerator and Shayna Liberman, Technology Strategist at Nike and a startup advisor. Early stage startups have to be scrappy, and judicious in their marketing investments. How […]

Join Terri Butler, Chandana Haque and Aditi Martin as they discuss how incubators and accelerators are critical to advance innovation. About this Event Join featured guest speakers as they discuss […]

Industry experts and local company leaders will share Greater Portland's business advantages for bioscience firms. About this Event Our region has all the ingredients for a robust bioscience technology sector: […]

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. A study of […]

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 […]

Commercializing University Research With Federal SBIR/STTR Funding About this Event Every year the federal government awards $4 billion for research and development to small businesses with innovative technologies. The SBIR/STTR […]

Are you a founder of an existing company? Need funding for your side hustle? Then join PDXWIT and ThinkShout for a discussion about women innovation, the roadblocks that exist when […]

West Portland's Premier "B2B" Business Expo - Celebrating 10 years!  MEET SPONSORS & "JUMP" between ZOOM BREAKOUT ROOMS Join Hundreds - Meet Leaders - Find Opportunity - B2B Connections A […]

RESILIENCY SERIES TAO's "Resiliency Series" was created as an opportunity for community members to hear directly from elected officials and key community stakeholders about issues related to the resiliency of […]

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 […]

When you're launching a new business, it's easy to be so focused on your product and finding funding that you forget about your most important asset -- your team! As […]

Are you interested in exploring ways to avoid common security mistakes? Do you want to explore the latest in migration tools and services or learn how artificial intelligence is sparking […]

Join Technology Association of Oregon, Himalaya Rao of the Black Founders Matter Fund, and four startup founders for a panel discussion about different fundraising approaches. April is Startup Month at […]