Portland Hardware Meetup @ Loupe | Electrifying Everything!

Recharge at our eighth Portland Hardware Meetup, this time hosted by Loupe. Our speakers will be several local companies that are leading the clean energy movement in their respective industries and will share their perspectives on the unique ways electrification is transforming the future of mobility. Whether you’re a professional, a hobbyist, or just passionate about clean tech, join us to hear from our guest speakers, network, or share what’s on your desk.

We have a great group of guest speakers talking about electric boats, bikes, and self-balancing motorcycles:

• Nick Schoeps is the CTO of Photon Marine, a company pursuing a mission of sustainability and port revitalization through building the world’s most powerful and intelligent electric outboard motor system, tailored to commercial boat fleets.
• Alex Xu is the Head of Design for VVolt, an e-bike company that aims to transform urban mobility by introducing innovative electric micromobility vehicles that are accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable for everyone.
• Daniel Kim is the CEO & Founder of Lit Motors, a company dedicated to developing groundbreaking self-balancing tech. Lit Motors was founded to make personal transportation safer and more exciting. Combining the best of both worlds, our Autonomous-Balancing Electric Vehicle (AEV) integrates the freedom of a motorcycle with the safety and comfort of a car.

Agenda
6:00-6:30 - Arrival, mingle, grab refreshments
6:30-6:40 - Welcome and introduction
6:40-7:00 - Guest speaker #1 with audience Q+A
7:00-7:20 - Guest speaker #2 with audience Q+A
7:20-7:40 - Guest speaker #3 with audience Q+A
7:40-8:00p - Community open mic

• Anyone will have the chance for a 2min pitch to demo a prototype or talk about what they are working on.

8:00-9:00p - Mix + mingle

Don't miss out on the chance to make new connections, share ideas, and get inspired. See you there!

Our monthly Hardware Meetups happen in 25+ cities around the world, bringing together hardware professionals to share projects, talk about their businesses, and network with other engineers, entrepreneurs, designers, suppliers, and more. Whether you're a hardware pro or just hardware curious, all are welcome.

Thank you to our partners:
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Loupe is on a mission to revolutionize the automation industry by redefining what’s possible. They unlock machine potential with their transformational approach to machine operation, building on the advances of the past to pave the way to the future.

If you want to help support the next meetup, please reach out to [nate@informal.cc](mailto:nate@informal.cc) for sponsorship inquiries.

See you soon!