Building what's next

Fostering an inclusive, innovative, and world-class economy for the Pacific Northwest

A group of people sitting around a wooden table.

Help your business save on health benefits!

With the benefits review season upon us, it’s time to reassess your company's health coverage. Are you sure you're getting the best value for your benefits?

Techworks specializes in helping qualified groups save money on employee health benefits while ensuring top-tier coverage.

Enroll Now

Where ideas converge

Upcoming events

Join us at our next event to connect, learn, and grow with industry leaders and innovators.

View All Events

Thu

Nov 2024

Tech in Color Career Development Bootcamp & Compass Career Fair

Wed

Nov 2024

Hands-on Workshop: Build a RAG App in a Day with DataStax on Azure

Fri

Nov 2024

Copilot Studio: In a Day

Diverse community, unified vision

Serving every tech enthusiast

TAO communities are professional networks aligned with job functions in the technology industry designed to help our members build connections, share expertise and gain resources.

Learn More

AI and Data

Join this community of individuals passionate about leveraging artificial intelligence, data analytics, science, management, and governance to fuel effective business strategies.

Cybersecurity

Join this network of like-minded individuals in cybersecurity or technical roles working to improve cybersecurity awareness.

Founder's Support

Founders Investing in Founders is a community resource group supporting local tech startups and growth stage companies.

People and Culture

Join this network of professionals to share best practices, trends, and resources.

Pride

Join our community of LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies across Oregon’s tech and tech adjacent sector.

Tech in Color

Join our community of BIPOC technologists that fosters diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging within the tech industry.

Stay Informed with TAO's Resources

Latest insights and updates

Keep up-to-date with the newest developments and insights in Oregon's tech industry.

View all updates

2024 Oregon Tech Awards Finalists

April 9, 2024

Executive Brief - June 2024: Oma Silm On Kuningas - Your Own Eye is the King

June 28, 2024

The PNW Cyber Summit Returns to Portland this Week

October 10, 2024

"Skip and the entire TAO community have been incredible advocates offering support for us throughout our journey. Making connections to other startups and investors, sharing best practices, and hosting events to help our team grow and feel a part of a community – the Technology Association of Oregon has been a hugely valuable local resource for our EasyHome family."

Sean Kennedy

Founder/CEO, EasyHome, Inc.

"TAO is at the forefront of important conversations that impact tech companies at the state and local level. TAO raises awareness about issues, engages directly with community leaders and politicians, and helps the tech community align in order to have a unified impact on decisions that affect us."

Peggy Miller

CEO, PacStar

"TAO provides me with a space to amplify my voice, my stories, my concerns and to be connected to folks who have a deep desire to connect with my values."

Blaire Hervey

Sales Productivity & Readiness Lead, AWS

"Partnering with TAO helped RFPIO connect with the Portland tech community, significantly raising visibility of our work and company, and helping to fuel our growth."

Ganesh Shankar

Co-Founder & CEO, RFPIO

"TAO is a strong advocate and voice for the technology community at a state and local level, and works tirelessly to bring our ecosystem at large together. JLL is proud to partner with TAO for the past two decades, collectively supporting and connecting tech industry leaders from around the region."

Eric Turner

Managing Director, JLL

Techlandia Podcast

Latest episodes

Dive into the newest episodes exploring cutting-edge topics in technology.

All Episodes

Transforming Leadership: An Insightful Chat with Alistair Firmin

In this episode, Skip Newberry interviews Alistair Frimin, CEO of HPDLAB.org, about his career in leadership and talent development. They discuss Alistair's work with global companies, the founding of HPDLAB.org, and its approach to empowering organizations. Alistair shares how their assessment process starts with casual conversations to assess commitment and measures impact through turnover and human capital metrics.

Revolutionizing Recruitment: Olivia Diett's Empathix Journey

In this episode, Skip Newberry interviews Olivia Diett, CEO of Empathix, a New Zealand startup expanding to North America. Olivia discusses her tech-focused background and Empathix’s human-centric CV sifter, which reduces hiring time and costs by up to 90%. She addresses the challenges of high-volume hiring, the role of AI in recruitment, and the need to preserve human connection in tech-driven processes.

Proactive HR Solutions: Mitigating Workplace Risks with EmpathiHR

EmpathiHR helps employers proactively manage workplace risks. Founded by Chris Jeans and Randy Barker, the SaaS platform combines HR and tech expertise to offer policies, training, quarterly questionnaires, and a complaint hotline. By focusing on prevention, EmpathiHR supports companies in demonstrating due diligence, reducing misconduct, and staying compliant in an evolving legal landscape that favors employees.