Wed, Nov 12 · 11:30 AM PST
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.
We’re bringing this event back by popular demand — the first session’s feedback was outstanding , and every participant walked away with valuable insights to improve their app.
This edition will be led by Beth Fuller , a professional software product manager who specializes in helping teams refine their products before release.
To kick things off, we’ll be starting with one brave volunteer: Kipup — 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. 😉
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)12:30-2:30 PM: Testing rounds (4 sessions, 25 minutes each)2:30-3:00 PM: Group discussion & feedback3:00-4:00 PM: Open coworking time & continued collaborationWork 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?
