Wed, Mar 11 · 11:30 AM PDT
Built an app that needs real user feedback? Tired of testing in isolation?
Break - It! brings Portland founders together to stress-test each other's applications and get honest feedback before launch.
This edition will be led by Beth Fuller , a professional software product manager who specializes in helping teams refine their products before release.
Sponsored by Vasker Tech . We help businesses and funded founders by building the software that carries companies past the MVP stage.
To kick things off, we’ll be starting with one brave volunteer: TBD — a local startup ready to be really broken. It’ll set the tone for how deep and constructive we’ll go with feedback throughout the session.
Please let us know if you have an app to test out! We will create QR codes to make testing easier! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelCKmiFh7Ds_eLRQ3oIVz3w8YRpz6o1jlHBaQAJwscb2QyDA/viewform
App Creators - Whether you've been hand-coding, AI-coding, or no-coding your way to success, get your app in front of fresh eyes who understand the founder journey.
Everyone Else - Here's your chance to break something for good! Channel your inner chaos agent, find those sneaky bugs, and give feedback so insightful it makes founders weep tears of gratitude.
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### What You'll Do
Demo your app (5 minutes) - Show what you've builtTest others' apps (rotating 15-minute sessions)Give & receive real-time feedback from fellow buildersDiscover bugs before your users doConnect with Portland's founder community
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### Perfect If You Have
Apps in development or beta testing
Prototypes needing concept validation
Launched apps wanting UX optimization
Side projects that need a sanity check
All platforms welcome: Web apps, mobile apps, browser extensions, PWAsAll dev approaches welcome: Hand-coded, AI-assisted, no-code, hybrid
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### What to Bring
Your app (any stage, any platform)
2-3 specific feedback questions
Laptop/device for testing others' apps
Open mind for constructive input
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### Event Flow
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Arrival & casual networking12:00-12:30 PM: Quick app intros (2-3 minutes each)12:30-1:30 PM: Testing rounds (4 sessions, 25 minutes each)Work from the space all day! Come early or stay late to enjoy our downtown workspace.
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### Ground Rules
Constructive feedback only - We're here to help each other winRespect IP - No screenshots or sharing without permissionMeet apps where they are - Rough prototypes to polished products all welcomeCome to give AND receive - Your fresh perspective helps everyone
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Ready to break some apps (constructively) and build some connections?
