REMINDER: PIE’s next experiment

Since day one, PIE has worked to remain true to the "E" — which stands for "experiment" — in its name. We've never done the same thing twice. We've always been iterating on our program, the value it delivers, the types of companies we seek to support, and more. Now, it's time for a new … Continue reading REMINDER: PIE’s next experiment →

REMINDER: Join our Discord for a Q&A session

During this PIE application period — which closes on March 14 — we've been running a series of Ask Me Anything sessions on a variety of platforms, like Crowdcast, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube, to name a few. It's all part of an effort to ensure that we're available to answer your questions and ensure … Continue reading REMINDER: Join our Discord for a Q&A session →

Twitter Spaces: Startup Accelerators 🚀

I'll be hosting a Twitter Spaces session on startup accelerators on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 4:00PM Pacific Time. It's an "Ask Me Anything" format so feel free to come with questions about startup accelerators or PIE. For more information or to stay in the loop on future community events, join PIE + Portland startup … Continue reading Twitter Spaces: Startup Accelerators 🚀 →

PIE AMA II: This time, it’s about applications

By the time we host our next virtual "Ask Me Anything" session on PIE, the applications for the program will be open. Have questions about the application, itself? Looking for some guidance and tips on submitting the best application possible? Curious if it's worth your time to fill out the application? Show up Feb 15, … Continue reading PIE AMA II: This time, it’s about applications →

PIE AMA: Answering questions about startup accelerators and PIE

If you missed today's event — or if you want to go back and review some of the content — we've published the recording on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbL89Ct2KmY As always, a recording is also available at our Crowdcast account. To stay in the loop on future events, please join our Meetup group.

REMINDER: Questions about accelerator programs? Join our Q&A, this week

Whether you're actively considering PIE as your startup accelerator or simply wondering if it's worth it for your startup to engage in an accelerator program, you've likely got questions. Maybe it's about the benefits. Maybe it's about the expectations. Maybe it's about what the day-to-day is like. Whatever the case, we want to get you … Continue reading REMINDER: Questions about accelerator programs? Join our Q&A, this week →

Attend PIE Demo Day 2021 virtually

It's almost time for PIE Demo Day 2021! We're looking forward to sharing the stories of the amazing founders with whom we've had the opportunity during this very long and very virtual PIE class. If you're interested in participating in PIE Demo Day, there are three ways for you to do so. Everyone is welcome … Continue reading Attend PIE Demo Day 2021 virtually →

Talking about The Startup Community Way

Here at PIE, we're big fans of the book Startup Communities by Brad Feld. From the Boulder Thesis to a myriad of other insights, it has served as a seminal work for our work as a participant in the Portland startup community and the broader world of startups. So when we heard that a follow … Continue reading Talking about The Startup Community Way →

Upcoming live online events designed for the Portland startup community — and the broader startup community, in general

As we all continue to weather the social and physical isolation of the ongoing pandemic, PIE is working to provide ways to help the Portland startup community overcome this feeling of disconnectedness. One way we're doing that is by hosting live Q&A sessions on the PIE Crowdcast channel. The easiest ways to stay in the … Continue reading Upcoming live online events designed for the Portland startup community — and the broader startup community, in general →

A new experiment: Q&A sessions with PIE mentors, founders, and community members

Like any person or company, PIE has always had a long list of things we've been meaning to do. Or projects we've been meaning to launch. But folks get busy. Priorities shift. And somehow, those things continue to remain on those lists. Undone. Now, in the midst of a global pandemic, we find ourselves at … Continue reading A new experiment: Q&A sessions with PIE mentors, founders, and community members →