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SUMMARY:Startup Conversations in the Couve - Apr
DESCRIPTION:Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/3kzcsg73\nAddress:\nVancouver Innovation Center\nVancouver\, Washington\nUnited States\nApril Speaker is Mike Wallace of Perfect Company\nMike Wallace is Co-Founder and CEO of Perfect Company\, where he’s building smart kitchen technology that’s transforming how restaurants operate — from AI-guided prep and production management to contactless pickup platforms that reduce costs\, cut food waste\, and boost profitability for fast food and food service operators.\nMike’s career spans four decades of building products people love. He got his start as a game developer at The Learning Company and Electronic Arts — recruited by EA’s Trip Hawkins — where he co-created Robot Odyssey and…\nHosted by North Bank Innovations
URL:https://pdxwit.net/event/startup-conversations-in-the-couve-apr/
LOCATION:Vancouver Innovation Center\, 18110 SE 34th St\, Vancouver\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Collaboration,Luma,Meetups,Networking,Show & Tell
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SUMMARY:Virtual Lunch & Learn: Formation and Licensing: What Founders Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Launching a life sciences company requires more than a breakthrough idea—it demands building the right corporate foundation from day one. In this Virtual Lunch & Learn session\, aspiring founders will gain practical\, actionable insight into two core pillars of early‑stage biotech company formation. First\, we will cover why corporate formation matters and what founders need to get right early on: choosing the appropriate corporate structure\, properly issuing founder equity\, creating and maintaining a clean cap table\, establishing a functional board of directors\, and preparing for future financing. These elements are essential for attracting investors\, protecting founder ownership\, and avoiding preventable legal and operational pitfalls.\n\nSecond\, attendees will learn what to expect when in‑licensing foundational intellectual property from a university\, academic medical center\, or research institution—the critical step that often enables company formation in life sciences. We will demystify the tech transfer process\, discuss typical economic and diligence terms\, and highlight common negotiation and operational considerations so founders understand both the opportunities and obligations that come with licensing core IP. Whether you are preparing to launch your first venture or exploring commercial pathways for your science\, this session will provide clarity\, context\, and confidence as you take the next steps on your entrepreneurial journey.\nTags: biotech\, entrepreneur\, funding\, networking\, science\, startup\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482519
URL:https://pdxwit.net/event/virtual-lunch-learn-formation-and-licensing-what-founders-need-to-know/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Calagator,Lunch & Learn,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Civic Tech + AI Incubation Lab (OSU AI Week)
DESCRIPTION:🚨 **[REGISTER HERE](https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/incubation-lab-kick-off)**[ ](https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/incubation-lab-kick-off)🚨 \nDive into real civic challenges from the City of Portland. Collaborate in multidisciplinary work groups\, generate bold ideas\, and begin shaping concepts that could meaningfully improve how Portland operates and serves its communities. \n***Advancing Civic Innovation for Portland***\nA first-of-its-kind collaboration bringing together Portland’s civic leaders and technology community. The City of Portland\, Oregon State University\, Technology Association of Oregon\, AI Portland\, Code PDX\, and the UpStart Collective are bringing a collaborative\, action-oriented effort to explore how emerging technologies can strengthen public services and improve outcomes for Portlanders. \nTogether\, we can tackle challenges that no single organization could solve alone. \nThe City of Portland is bringing real\, pressing civic challenges to the table — and we’re inviting Portland’s builders\, designers\, researchers\, and problem-solvers to roll up their sleeves and get to work. In small\, focused work groups\, participants will ideate\, explore\, and imagine how AI can make city services faster\, fairer\, and more effective for everyone. \n**Incubation Lab & Kick‑Off | Tuesday\, April 14 | 3:00–6:00 PM – Part of OSU AI Week** \n🚨 **[REGISTER HERE](https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/incubation-lab-kick-off)**[ ](https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/incubation-lab-kick-off)🚨
URL:https://pdxwit.net/event/civic-tech-ai-incubation-lab-osu-ai-week/
LOCATION:OR
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SUMMARY:PJUG: AI Assisted Software Development
DESCRIPTION:Portland Java User Group\n\nApril’s topic:  AI Assisted Software Development\n\n\nAI tools are accelerating the pace of software development. These tools are transforming the way that software engineers deliver systems.\n\nIn this talk\, we will examine how software teams can take advantage of new AI tools. We’ll discuss the pro’s and con’s of artificial intelligence in software engineering. Attend this talk if you are curious about new software tools and emerging engineering practices.\nTags: java\, jvm\, pjug\, AI\, agentic\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482522
URL:https://pdxwit.net/event/pjug-ai-assisted-software-development/
LOCATION:ProFocus\, 10200 SW Eastridge St\, Portland\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Calagator,Panel,Speaker
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SUMMARY:AI Assisted Software Development
DESCRIPTION:Find more information on https://luma.com/pdx.tech
URL:https://pdxwit.net/event/ai-assisted-software-development/
LOCATION:https://www.meetup.com/pdxjug/events/313931715/?eventOrigin=home_page_upcoming_events%24all
CATEGORIES:AI,Collaboration,Luma,Show & Tell,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Biju Kunjummen":MAILTO:calendar-invite@lu.ma
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SUMMARY:Hillsboro/Beaverton | Claude Code | Builders Night with Jim
DESCRIPTION:Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/r4bdmak3\nAddress:\nTanasbourne\nHillsboro\, Oregon\nUnited States\nPull up your terminal. Open Claude Code. Let’s build.\nThis is a casual evening for Portland’s AI builders to experiment\, ship\, and hang out — no pressure\, no pitch decks\, no judging. Just a room full of people who want to build things with AI and see what’s possible.\nClaude Code Builders Night is hosted by PDX Hacks and led by Jim — an engineer and builder who’s been deep in the Claude Code ecosystem and wants to share what he’s learned (and learn from you).\nWhat to expect\nCome experiment with Claude Code in a low-stakes environment. Whether you’re running it for the first time or you’ve…\nHosted by Joanna Gough & Jim Slavik
URL:https://pdxwit.net/event/hillsboro-beaverton-claude-code-builders-night-with-jim/
LOCATION:Tanasbourne\, Hillsboro\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Collaboration,Happy Hour,Luma,Meetups,Panel,Show & Tell
ORGANIZER;CN="Joanna Gough":MAILTO:calendar-invite@lu.ma
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