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A packed Startup Grind Portland fireside chat with founders on stage

Portland · Oregon · The Silicon Forest

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Moments

From the PDX chapter floor.

Fireside chats, founder mixers, and packed rooms across the Silicon Forest. Hover to pause.

Panel discussion in progress with founders seated on stage

Panel speakers trading insights on stage during a fireside chat

Two attendees posing together under warm lobby lights

Attendee with braided hair in conversation at the meetup

Moderator and founder in conversation on stage

Two attendees talking beside the curtains during networking

Founders networking in the event lobby with drinks in hand

Wide stage shot of a Startup Grind Portland panel with projection screen

Two attendees checking their phones by the event curtains

Young attendee listening closely during a discussion

Two younger attendees posing playfully for the camera

Close-up of a founder sharing insights on stage

Attendees mid-conversation during a crowded networking moment

Founder leaning across the table during a conversation

Panel discussion in progress with founders seated on stage

Panel speakers trading insights on stage during a fireside chat

Two attendees posing together under warm lobby lights

Attendee with braided hair in conversation at the meetup

Moderator and founder in conversation on stage

Two attendees talking beside the curtains during networking

Founders networking in the event lobby with drinks in hand

Wide stage shot of a Startup Grind Portland panel with projection screen

Two attendees checking their phones by the event curtains

Young attendee listening closely during a discussion

Two younger attendees posing playfully for the camera

Close-up of a founder sharing insights on stage

Attendees mid-conversation during a crowded networking moment

Founder leaning across the table during a conversation

Wide view of a Startup Grind Portland panel discussion

Small group conversation in the lounge before the event

Two attendees talking between rows of seats

Three attendees posing for a chapter photo in the venue

Three attendees reviewing something together on a phone

Group portrait of attendees smiling together

Founder speaking into a microphone during the panel

Guest checking in at the bar during a chapter event

Small group gathering around a tripod during networking

Portrait of Dan smiling at a Startup Grind Portland gathering

Speaker addressing the room during a live fireside conversation

Panelists leaning into a discussion during the Startup Grind event

Two young founders posing with a tablet demo

Founder sharing ideas with two younger attendees

Wide view of a Startup Grind Portland panel discussion

Small group conversation in the lounge before the event

Two attendees talking between rows of seats

Three attendees posing for a chapter photo in the venue

Three attendees reviewing something together on a phone

Group portrait of attendees smiling together

Founder speaking into a microphone during the panel

Guest checking in at the bar during a chapter event

Small group gathering around a tripod during networking

Portrait of Dan smiling at a Startup Grind Portland gathering

Speaker addressing the room during a live fireside conversation

Panelists leaning into a discussion during the Startup Grind event

Two young founders posing with a tablet demo

Founder sharing ideas with two younger attendees

Two attendees smiling during a hallway conversation

Portrait of an attendee seated near the stage

Portrait of an attendee smiling during a seated conversation

Two attendees in conversation during networking

Founders talking in front of a colorful Portland mural

Two founders chatting during a Startup Grind Portland mixer

Attendees in conversation in the bright lobby space

Speaker chatting with attendees in a side conversation

Attendees smiling together at a Startup Grind Portland meetup

Portrait of an attendee wearing a blazer and name tag

Attendee standing near the welcome area before the event

Close-up of a tablet showing a product demo at the event

Two attendees smiling during a hallway conversation

Portrait of an attendee seated near the stage

Portrait of an attendee smiling during a seated conversation

Two attendees in conversation during networking

Founders talking in front of a colorful Portland mural

Two founders chatting during a Startup Grind Portland mixer

Attendees in conversation in the bright lobby space

Speaker chatting with attendees in a side conversation

Attendees smiling together at a Startup Grind Portland meetup

Portrait of an attendee wearing a blazer and name tag

Attendee standing near the welcome area before the event

Close-up of a tablet showing a product demo at the event

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Volunteers and operators who organize every Startup Grind Portland event.

Greg Lind
Ambassador & Director
LA Walker
Organizer
Joanna Gough
Organizer

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