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
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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
Join us for PIE Demo Day from the comfort of your socially distant Web browser
Hoping you and yours are happy, healthy, and safe during these strange times. Admittedly, we're feeling more than a little bit odd trying to pull off a PIE Demo Day in this atmosphere. Given that it's a far cry from our regular demo day. But we also believe that folks could use a glimpse of … Continue reading Join us for PIE Demo Day from the comfort of your socially distant Web browser
Please join us for PIE Demo Day 2020
Strange times indeed. A year ago, we all gathered in person to celebrate the 2019 class of PIE startups. Today, that seems like decades ago as we all grapple with the impact of the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus pandemic. But the show, especially for startups, very much must find a way to go on. And that’s … Continue reading Please join us for PIE Demo Day 2020
PIE Demo Day 2020 moves to online only
We regret having to share the following news. In the wake of the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus outbreak, PIE and its partners have made the decision to cancel the traditional in-person PIE Demo Day, slated for March 19, 2020, at Revolution Hall. There are any number of reasons for making this decision. The primary reason is … Continue reading PIE Demo Day 2020 moves to online only
Recapping PIE Demo Day 2019
It’s good to be back. Whether you had the opportunity to join us — either in person or on the livestream — or not, we wanted to make sure that you had access to the pitches from PIE Demo Day 2019. All told, 13 different startups took the stage to share what they were building. … Continue reading Recapping PIE Demo Day 2019
Indie.vc v3 Winter Tour stops by Portland
If you've been keeping tabs on the changing world of venture capital, you've no doubt come across Indie.vc, one of the premier funds experimenting with new ways of financing businesses — without killing the business in the process. We wanted a path that gave founders time to deeply understand the levers of their business and … Continue reading Indie.vc v3 Winter Tour stops by Portland
