Break - It! : Founder App Testing & Feedback Session

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.

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 built
• Test others' apps (rotating 15-minute sessions)
• Give & receive real-time feedback from fellow builders
• Discover bugs before your users do
• Connect 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, PWAs
All 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 networking
12:00-12:30 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 & feedback
3:00-4:00 PM: Open coworking time & continued collaboration
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 win
• Respect IP - No screenshots or sharing without permission
• Meet apps where they are - Rough prototypes to polished products all welcome
• Come to give AND receive - Your fresh perspective helps everyone

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Ready to break some apps (constructively) and build some connections?
Join fellow Portland founders for an evening of collaborative testing, honest feedback, and community building.