Builders Meet Advisors

A casual happy hour with facilitated connections.

The kind of room where one conversation can save you months or unlock your next move. Not networking. A curated, facilitated room for builders and advisors solving real problems.

Working on something ambitious? Want to learn from people who’ve already solved the problems you’re facing? You’re not alone, but most rooms don’t help. This one does.

What to Expect
We’re bringing together a curated group of builders and advisors for a facilitated happy hour focused on real challenges, real conversations, and real value.

You won’t be left wandering the room. We'll actively guide connections between:

• Builders working through meaningful problems
• Advisors who’ve already been there

The goal is simple: put the right people in front of each other and make the conversation count.

This event is co-hosted with Bobby Napiltonia (former CRO at Twilio, SVP at Salesforce), bringing a sharp operator lens and a bias toward conversations that actually matter.

Why It Works
Most “networking” events optimize for volume.

This one optimizes for:

• Relevance: the right people, not more people
• Structure: thoughtful facilitation, not randomness
• Substance: real problems, not surface-level intros

You’ll leave with 2–3 conversations that actually move something forward.

Who Should Apply
This evening is for builders and advisors committed to making Bend a true tech hub.

Builders: Founders, functional leaders (Director+), and entrepreneurs building companies or teams locally. You're actively solving hard problems—raising capital, scaling teams, finding product-market fit, or navigating growth. You're looking for tactical advice from people who've been there.

Advisors: Experienced professionals with 10+ years and battle-tested wisdom to share. You've built companies, scaled teams, raised capital, or led through inflection points. You're ready to invest your expertise in Bend's ecosystem and help the next generation of builders succeed.

The Details

• Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
• Time: 5-7 PM
• Location: Brasada Ranch, Powell Butte
• Cost: $40 (includes appetizers and drinks)
• Capacity: 30 attendees

Apply to attend here: https://forms.gle/WhvQGgTCFhqMebseA

Partner With Us
We’re opening this event up to one partner who wants to be part of a high-quality, curated room of builders and advisors.

As a partner, you’ll get:

• Early access to the attendee list
• Curated introductions to qualified prospects
• A brief moment to introduce yourself to the room
• Visibility within one of Bend’s most engaged tech communities

If you’re interested, reach out to John at [jpmcmahon@gmail.com](mailto:jpmcmahon@gmail.com).

Let’s make this one of those nights where the right conversations happen.