What we’re about
A lot of what takes place at the Portland Incubator Experiment — more colloquially known as PIE — happens behind closed doors. That said, we really want to be sure that the Portland startup community is always engaged, informed, and connected to our on going experiment and the amazing startups with whom we get to work.
Please join us if you're interested in getting more connected to PIE, its mentors, and its family of startups. And helping us celebrate the Portland startup community. (And in between events, you're more than welcome to hang out with us on the Portland Startups Slack.)
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, please assume that all PIE community gatherings are family friendly. So feel free to bring family members of all ages along with you, especially if that makes it easier for you to attend.
** Part of Portland Startup Week 2025 **
Remember that amazing founder you saw on stage a few years ago? Where are they now? We want you to know.
That's why Built Oregon, Latino Founders, Pitch Black, Pitch Latino, PIE (Portland Incubator Experiment), and Vanport Studio are partnering to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) founders and community leaders by learning more about their journeys.
Guests include:
- Pat Cheung, Metro Region Innovation Hub
- Zhou Fang, Intersectional Group
- John Furukawa, Uncorked Studios
- Kimiko Matsuda, Multnomah Whiskey Library
- Holly Ong, Sibeiho
- Tom Sollitt, Asian American Town
- Ken Tomita, Grovemade
- Lisa Tran, Tân Tân Café & Delicatessen
- Quang Truong, UrbanForm
- Nai Zhao, Charcuterie Me
Join us for an evening of fireside chats hosted by PIE mentor and alum Julia Niiro as we all get up to date on the latest and greatest from founders in our community.
For previous, "Where are they now…?" events see:
Thanks to Instrument for hosting and to Prosper Portland for sponsoring.
PLEASE NOTE: Space is limited. Only registered attendees will be admitted.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Startup founders: Where are they now…?Instrument, Portland, OR, OR
** Part of Portland Startup Week 2025 **
Remember that amazing founder you saw on stage a few years ago? Where are they now? We want you to know.
That's why Built Oregon, Latino Founders, Pitch Black, Pitch Latino, PIE (Portland Incubator Experiment), and Vanport Studio are partnering to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) founders and community leaders by learning more about their journeys.
Guests include:
- Pat Cheung, Metro Region Innovation Hub
- Zhou Fang, Intersectional Group
- John Furukawa, Uncorked Studios
- Kimiko Matsuda, Multnomah Whiskey Library
- Holly Ong, Sibeiho
- Tom Sollitt, Asian American Town
- Ken Tomita, Grovemade
- Lisa Tran, Tân Tân Café & Delicatessen
- Quang Truong, UrbanForm
- Nai Zhao, Charcuterie Me
Join us for an evening of fireside chats hosted by PIE mentor and alum Julia Niiro as we all get up to date on the latest and greatest from founders in our community.
For previous, "Where are they now…?" events see:
Thanks to Instrument for hosting and to Prosper Portland for sponsoring.
PLEASE NOTE: Space is limited. Only registered attendees will be admitted.
