AOBIO, the premier PNW life and bioscience investment program hosted by Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) in partnership with Oregon Bioscience Incubator, OHSU, and OregonBio, is BACK! 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 […]
Registration is required for this event. Please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/532348016247 Interviewing for a new job can be a stressful proposition. A group of volunteers from Amazon Web Services (AWS, aws.amazon.com) created this training to demystify the interview process. This is tailored to job seekers seeking employment in tech. In this virtual seminar, they’ll cover good […]
View recording here The Oregon Innovation Council (Oregon InC) oversees Business Oregon’s innovation programs and has a variety of resources to support innovators to take new technologies from idea to market. It provides crucial early funding that promising technologies and entrepreneurs need to grow. Learn about two of their programs that help innovation-based companies accelerate their […]
Meet today’s top digital health experts about the next phase in digital health, ChatGBT, VR, ML, Metaverse and beyond. Leaders from Merck, E&Y, Boehringer Ingelheim, UCB, Haleon, Generable and others will share insights on topics such as: Danger of naïve application of AI to complex healthcare AI and machine learning is improving clinical care Algorithmic […]
Hear stories from the front lines of racial equity! In this four-part series, we will feature a Teach-In, a term for when peers and colleagues intentionally share their wisdom and stories within the community. Come support those who are brave enough to grab the microphone and tell you about their experience working toward racial justice […]
AOBIO, the premier PNW life and bioscience investment program hosted by Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) in partnership with Oregon Bioscience Incubator, OHSU, and OregonBio, is BACK! 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 […]
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. Shakunda Murphy Wilson is a Workforce Development Specialist at Alchemy. She […]
Get details about investing in the Angel Oregon Life & Bioscience investment pool PNW accredited investors are invited to come learn about investing with OEN's Angel Oregon Life & Bioscience (AOBIO). The program is designed for angel investors interested in life and bioscience innovation emerging in Oregon and SWW. Investor Information Session Wednesday, February 15th […]
Entrepreneurs seeking to grow their life or bioscience companies are invited to come learn about Angel Oregon Life & Bioscience (AOBIO). The program features a four-week education session on investment-readiness, and an opportunity to apply to be considered for an equity angel investment of up to $300,000. Entrepreneur Information Session Wednesday, February 15th 8:30 am […]
Week 1: Biomedical Entrepreneurship and Its Unique Challenges January 19, 2023, 2-3pm panel discussion followed by optional 3-4pm mentor check-ins for training attendees This event kicks off a series of four weekly fireside chats in the WE-REACH Biomedical Innovation Training where industry experts, startup founders, and investors share their insights with new innovators. Panelists in […]
Week 1: Biomedical Entrepreneurship and Its Unique Challenges January 19, 2023, 2-3pm panel discussion followed by optional 3-4pm mentor check-ins for training attendees This event kicks off a series of four weekly fireside chats in the WE-REACH Biomedical Innovation Training where industry experts, startup founders, and investors share their insights with new innovators. Panelists in […]
Join PDXWIT for a small and informal in-person dinner discussion where we share our experiences with diversity in the tech workplace. If you identify as a tech professional from a marginalized* background, this opportunity is for you. In order to create an intentional space for honest and impactful conversation, we cap the number of invitees […]
Week 1: Biomedical Entrepreneurship and Its Unique Challenges January 19, 2023, 2-3pm panel discussion followed by optional 3-4pm mentor check-ins for training attendees This event kicks off a series of four weekly fireside chats in the WE-REACH Biomedical Innovation Training where industry experts, startup founders, and investors share their insights with new innovators. Panelists in […]
Hear health leaders discuss the key takeaways from the JP Morgan Health Conference and the future of digital health. The virtual event (January 26th: 11am – 2pm ET) will also feature insights from experts at Merck, JP Morgan, Haleon, Chime, IDM Medical, Startup Health, Rock Health, Salesforce and many others on topics such as: 2023 […]
Join Life Science Washington Institute for our monthly Lunch & Learn Series focused on topics specific to early-stage entrepreneurs. Jason Elmore, founder and CEO of Elite Execution will cover the steps an entrepreneur should take when launching a medical device. Topics include: o Pre-FDA approval activities that impact Post-FDA approval success: tips and pitfalls o […]
Week 1: Biomedical Entrepreneurship and Its Unique Challenges January 19, 2023, 2-3pm panel discussion followed by optional 3-4pm mentor check-ins for training attendees This event kicks off a series of four weekly fireside chats in the WE-REACH Biomedical Innovation Training where industry experts, startup founders, and investors share their insights with new innovators. Panelists in […]
Oregon is home to more than 500 active clinical trials with nearly 9,000 Oregonians participating, creating thousands of jobs and a more than $450 million economic impact for the state. Recruiting participants in clinical trials is a key factor for clinical research success and the diversity of participants plays a critical role. However, enhancing diversity […]
PDXWIT Presents: January Happy Hour & Town Hall Tuesday, January 17, 2023 5:30 PM 7:30 PM Registration through Zoom is required to attend this event. Join us for a virtual Town Hall Happy Hour where you’ll hear from PDXWIT’s new Executive Director Hazel Valdez. Hazel will share her vision for the future of PDXWIT, and you’ll […]
The old way of doing business has proven unsustainable and unjust. This is especially clear as we head into an uncertain economy in 2023 which reveals the growing gaps in access to financial security for all. But how can we unlearn the status quo ways of working, while keeping a steady stream of clients and […]
This year Zapproved has focused on action. We started with turning awareness into action, then we workshopped creating our own personal equity roadmaps, and then we learned how to hold ourselves accountable to these actions. And now we will be joined by the Infinite Flow Dance Company to remind us that taking action is more […]
Join PDXWIT as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month! In this virtual mixer, Natives In Tech members will share their career journeys and advice. You’ll also connect with recruiters and hiring managers in a breakout session following the main event. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! This community will center the experiences of Indigenous peoples […]
Within the last 5 - 10 years we have seen more visibility of trans folks in media, more Women & Women of Color in government, and large social justice movements. However this has been followed by the overturning of Roe v Wade, weaponizing of “Defund the Police”, fear mongering of “Critical Race theory”, and the […]
Training Dates: November 3-4, 8a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Overview: Two key goals of a quality management system are to find the root causes of actual and/or potential problems in order to develop and implement permanent solutions that are accepted, efficient, and effective. This 1-day workshop will show how to use root cause analysis tools and […]
Training Dates: November 3-4, 8a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Overview: Two key goals of a quality management system are to find the root causes of actual and/or potential problems in order to develop and implement permanent solutions that are accepted, efficient, and effective. This 1-day workshop will show how to use root cause analysis tools and […]
How can you decolonize the way you live, work and serve your team & community? The impacts of colonialism can be found throughout our personal, organizational and societal beliefs and behaviors. Decolonizing our ways of being in relationship with each other – at home, at work and beyond – is a liberatory practice. This November […]
The City of Sherwood, Oregon is growing with new and expanded businesses. We have recently joined with SELECTUSA to conduct an international no-cost webinar/virtual tour of Sherwood, Oregon at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on October 19, 2022. Hear from industry experts in major semiconductor and other advanced manufacturing companies, industrial park developers, city and regional/state […]
Have you ever wondered about how you could use your STEM background to make more of an impact in the field you're most passionate about? While there are many ways to make a difference in industry and academia, opportunities to apply your skills to the nonprofit realm may be more plentifyl than you think. In […]
Coming out stories in the LGBTQ+ community runs the gamut of experiences. In honor of National Coming Out Day (10/11/2022), join PDXWIT and hear from community members on how it has been for them navigating the deeply personal decision to come out at the office. Find out what it was like for them. Was it […]
The B Corp Leadership Development Pacific Northwest (BLD PNW) Conference is a one-day event organized by B Corps, for B Corps. By inspiring and connecting B Corps and their teams, we build a stronger movement to use business as a force for good. We are excited to welcome and feature: Morning Speakers: 8:30am: Welcome and […]
When was the last time you challenged or disagreed with someone openly? How did that feel, and what did it take for you to do so? If you consistently avoid conflict (or work with people who do), you likely have a hunch that you’re losing out on the authenticity, innovation and breakthroughs that emerge when […]
Register today for your complimentary ticket to learn about Digital Health implementation. Why should you attend? The HITLAB virtual symposium will feature insights from health leaders at Merck, VA, IBM, CommonSpirit Health, HUMA, AliveCor, DREEM, TeleVU and others on topics such as: Digital Health Implementation: Challenges & opportunities facing healthcare organizations Importance of Heuristic Research […]
Join us for this seminar as we focus on life science global market expansion for Medical Devices. Participants will learn how the government is working to improve opportunities for Medical Device companies across the world through harmonization efforts and multilateral trade agreements such as the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. We will also cover: · General considerations […]
Changing the negative reputation of hard conversations. Does the word accountability make you cringe? Sound like some sort of punishment? In this discussion Court Morse will share the secret sauce of change-making. During this event we'll talk about how accountability can be a really positive gift, exploring the opportunities having hard conversations can provide to […]
Overview: The key to improving process performance is the ability to understand, control and reduce variation. In this workshop, participants will learn how the monitoring and analysis tools of SPC can be used to achieve that goal. Going beyond the mere mechanics of SPC, this workshop will also guide participants through the steps needed to […]
Overview: The key to improving process performance is the ability to understand, control and reduce variation. In this workshop, participants will learn how the monitoring and analysis tools of SPC can be used to achieve that goal. Going beyond the mere mechanics of SPC, this workshop will also guide participants through the steps needed to […]
A Conversation about Narrative Writing and Storytelling for Women in Science and Medicine. Suzanne Koven, received her B.A. in English literature from Yale and her M.D. from Johns Hopkins. She also holds an M.F.A. in nonfiction from the Bennington Writing Seminars. After her residency training at Johns Hopkins Hospital, she joined the faculty of Harvard […]
Overview: The key to improving process performance is the ability to understand, control and reduce variation. In this workshop, participants will learn how the monitoring and analysis tools of SPC can be used to achieve that goal. Going beyond the mere mechanics of SPC, this workshop will also guide participants through the steps needed to […]
This virtual, 3-day SBIR/STTR training event features SBIR/STTR program managers across all 11 agencies. Join in on agency-focused presentations, panel discussions and open Q&A. Attendees will learn agencies' mission and tips for creating a successful proposal, have an opportunity to ask live questions of all federal participants and be able to sign up for one-on-one […]
Overview: The key to improving process performance is the ability to understand, control and reduce variation. In this workshop, participants will learn how the monitoring and analysis tools of SPC can be used to achieve that goal. Going beyond the mere mechanics of SPC, this workshop will also guide participants through the steps needed to […]
CTIP in collaboration with Oregon Health & Science University, Oregon Bioscience Association, and Oregon Bioscience Incubator invites you to join us for a conversation on patient impact. Hear from medical device innovators, life science organizations, and the Oregon entrepreneurial community to discuss the growing Oregon medtech ecosystem. Register here! Agenda: o Welcome and introduction o […]
Have you ever been quick to deem someone 'problematic'? Or had a rumor spread about you, with little to no support for a genuine conversation to clear things up? As writer Anne Applebaum points out, the costs of 'cancel culture' are not limited to those who are canceled. (https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/10/new-puritans-mob-justice-canceled/619818/). For them, the combination of "isolation […]
Do you have questions about careers in biotech and the challenges one might experience in the industry? Join us for a career panel with experts who will talk about their inspiring career journeys and challenges specific to the biotech industry. Featuring: Angel Morrow, PhD, Absci Caroline Hostetler, PhD, Mahana Therapeutics Norah Green Verbout, PhD, Aronora […]
Training Dates: August 9 and August 11 from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. No class August 10. 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 […]
Training Dates: August 9 and August 11 from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. No class August 10. 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 […]
This is the final event in a four-part series of fireside chats that are part of the WE-REACH Biomedical Innovation Bootcamp. These events highlight industry experts, startup founders, and investors who share insights and advice to help new innovators ramp up quickly. The Regional Resources panel will be discussing entrepreneur support "front doors". Join us in […]
Are you interested in venture capital financing for your business? Join Snell & Wilmer partner Bardia Moayedi for an introductory crash course on the typical legal and business terms involved with and negotiated in venture capital fundraising. Through this webinar, you will learn the basics, including SAFE, Convertible Note, Series Seed, and Series A financings. […]
This is the third event in a four-part series of fireside chats that are part of the WE-REACH Biomedical Innovation Bootcamp. These events highlight industry experts, startup founders, and investors who share insights and advice to help new innovators ramp up quickly. Most new innovators don’t realize how much needs to be done to meet […]
This is the second event in a four-part series of fireside chats that are part of the WE-REACH Biomedical Innovation Bootcamp. These events highlight industry experts, startup founders, and investors who share insights and advice to help new innovators ramp up quickly. As new innovation teams delve into customer discovery they may find assumptions about […]
a·ble·ism /ˈābəˌlizəm/ noun discrimination in favor of able-bodied or ‘neurotypical’ people. Ableism is the discrimination of and social prejudice against people with disabilities based on the belief that “typical” abilities are superior. At its heart, ableism is rooted in the assumption that disabled people require ‘fixing’ and defines people by their disability. Like racism and sexism, ableism classifies […]
This event kicks off a series of four weekly fireside chats in the WE-REACH Biomedical Innovation Bootcamp where industry experts, startup founders, and investors share their insights with new innovators. Panelists in this first session are entrepreneurs who bring expertise in startups, funding sources, and challenges to a discussion highlighting essentials for teams that are […]
Sign up here to receive your complimentary ticket to our Summer Innovator’s Summit: The Everchanging Face of Digital Care. The agenda for the June 30th event (8am-9pm ET) includes: 40+ speaker/panel sessions, interactive breakout workshops and a digital cocktail hour Opportunities to network with 1000+ health leaders, innovators, scientists, academics, biopharmacists, venture capitalists and others […]