What we’re about
Just crash-landed in Portland's tech scene? Come hang with us merry band of entrepreneurs, startup enthusiasts, and fellow tech transplants at our monthly shindig! Lived in Portland for forever? This is a group for you too.
We're the friendly faces you've been looking for – swapping stories, dreaming up the next big thing, and helping newcomers find their groove in Portland's most vibrant community.
No suits required, just bring your curious self and maybe that side project you've been tinkering with; Because making friends shouldn't be harder than debugging code.
Upcoming events
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Tech the Halls 2025: Return of the Random Oddities
NedSpace @ Pioneer Square, 621 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR, USLast year we threw a “networking event & holiday party,” and somehow it turned into a magical circus of tech folks, holiday chaos, and one very committed leprechaun.
People walked out with random treasures — magical beans (yes, magic), a french press, makeup fridge, and whatever else we could liberate from the magical corners of Portland's oldest coworking community, NedSpace.
We had quests.
We had games.
We had conversations that absolutely should’ve stayed in group chat.
And somehow, in the middle of all that mischief, 60+ people made friends, met collaborators, and found their way into a Portland tech community.
This year we’re bringing the whimsy back — more oddities, more surprises, more “wait… why is this happening?” moments — all wrapped in holiday lights and NedSpace energy... This time with a view of Pioneer Square & our city Christmas tree. 🌲
And because NedSpace never does “normal,” we’re treating this as a half-potluck, half-bring-whatever-your-whimsical-heart-desires situation — food, snacks, drinks, games, oddities, or any delightful chaos you feel inspired to share with the room.
Whether you’re new to the city or you’ve been building here since dial-up, come celebrate the season with your fellow nerds, founders, creatives, and code-wizards.
Bring your curiosity, your holiday cheer, and maybe business cards for that side project you keep promising you’ll finish.
We’ll handle the quests, the chaos, and the questionable gifts.
See you there,
Mischief Managed 😘
P.s. Our holiday events look like this. (We're in a new space... so let's up the ante? 😈)34 attendees
Past events
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