Talk the Launch: Founders on Growth and Branding (PDX Start-Up Week Happy Hour)

​Join us for Talk the Launch, a happy hour and candid panel conversation featuring founders who’ve used branding to fuel their startup journeys.

​Over drinks and real talk, we’ll dive into how early-stage entrepreneurs built bold, authentic brand identities—before the funding, before the followers, and before the first sale. From naming and visuals to voice and values, hear how branding became the foundation for their growth.

​🗓️ Date: Wednesday, May 15
 🕔 Time: 5:00–8:00 PM
 📍 Location: Landdd
 🎤 Moderated by: Eleazar Ruiz from Odd Notion

​Featuring:

​✨ Britt Howard (Portland Garment Factory)
✨ Jelani Memory (A Kids Company)
✨ Kimiko Matsuda (The Idea Factory)

​Whether you’re sketching your first logo or scaling your brand presence, Talk the Launch is your chance to connect, learn, and unwind with fellow builders—and leave inspired to grow your brand with clarity and purpose.