EdgeLink is proud to be a returning sponsor for The Portland Startup Weekend, a semi-annual event where over 100 entrepreneurs compete in an innovative, synergetic environment to build startups from the ground up.

The recent Portland Startup Weekend event, which took place on November 14-16, provided designers, developers, and other skilled business people the opportunity to pitch ideas for brand new startups. The best ideas were voted upon, and groups formed to build these conceptual ideas into working business models within 52 hours.

Organized by Up Global and hosted by one of Oregon’s leading tech incubator, PSU Business Accelerator, Portland Startup Weekend is an excellent networking opportunity for local Portland business leaders and entrepreneurs. EdgeLink was excited to be a Gold Level Sponsor, hosting a cocktail reception for the event’s participants to interact and engage with each other. EdgeLink’s, Mark Schacter in addition to welcoming the attendees during the cocktail reception was also an active volunteer helping with the event’s sign up and registration process.

In addition to over 100 event participants, Portland Startup Weekend was host to a number of coaches, mentors, judges, and local guest speakers. These included local community partners and business founders, as well as team members from Google, Intel, Switchboard and more. From this host of co-founders, leaders, program managers, consultants and more, competitors gained insight and advice for building their business models.