Founder meetups
Peer connection, local ecosystem updates, and warm introductions.
Events
Gatherings and conversations for builders.
Join workshops, founder meetups, and recorded conversations about visibility, margin, independence, and community-driven growth.
Next community meetup
Community Meetup
A local gathering for founders, mentors, partners, and builders shaping the next Portland startup chapter.
Jun
18
5 PM
Portland
Event formats
Designed for useful connection.
Every event should give attendees clearer context, stronger relationships, and a practical next step.
Workshops
Hands-on sessions for operations, AI adoption, product systems, and partner readiness.
Recorded conversations
Founder stories and operator lessons that keep the community learning between events.
Podcast
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The Foundry Podcast.
Real conversations with founders, operators, and builders about visibility, margin, and independence.
Latest release status
The newest Foundry episode is live on YouTube and Spotify. Apple Podcasts is pending, but the episode is released.
Latest episode
Released on YouTube
Released on Spotify
Apple pending
The Future of AI-Native Startups | FirstCity Foundry Podcast
Most recent episode - published May 6, 2026
StartupGrind PDX relaunches with a practical conversation about integrating AI into startup operations, stronger local ecosystems, and human-centered product work.
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