The Bend Recruiting Roundtable: Meet Your Next Hire (Maybe)

Help us show off what makes Bend's innovation ecosystem special.

We're connecting local founders, founding team members and tech leaders with University of Oregon MBA candidates and OSU Cascades business and tech majors who are touring Oregon for employment opportunities. This is your chance to pitch Bend as a destination, make strategic connections, and meet fellow local innovators as we head into what promises to be a pivotal 2026.

25 spots available. Bend-casual vibes. Food, drinks, and real conversations.

What to Expect

• Open mixer format with appetizers, beer and other drinks
• Meet soon-to-graduate MBA candidates and local business/tech students exploring career opportunities
• Connect with other Bend tech professionals in a casual setting
• Share your company's story and growth plans for the next 12-24 months
• Strategic networking as we close out 2025

Why Attend

• Talent pipeline: Meet candidates before they hit the job market
• Community building: Connect with fellow Bend tech professionals
• Bend promotion: Help position our region as a compelling place to launch a career
• Year-end momentum: Build relationships heading into a critical 2026

Who Should Apply
Local start-ups, small businesses, and tech-focused companies looking to connect with emerging talent and other innovative companies in the Greater Bend Area.

This is an invitation-only event with limited capacity. We're curating for companies actively building in Bend who want to engage with the next generation of business talent.

Interested in connecting? Fill out the form at https://forms.gle/f5nJ6L2BK5CCErTW7 or contact Jodi Ausland at [jodi@onelearning.xyz](mailto:jodi@onelearning.xyz).

Ready to support something awesome?
Between our advisory program, local job board and monthly events bringing together Bend's impressive tech talent, you can get your company in front of the people shaping our innovation ecosystem. Hit me up at [jpmcmahon@gmail.com](mailto:jpmcmahon@gmail.com) and let's chat about how sponsorship can work for you. I'd love to explore what makes sense for your company and our community.