Technology Association of Oregon

🎙 Live this Friday — Don’t miss it! Technology Association of Oregon is hosting The Fintech Bridge via LinkedIn Live this Friday and you’re invited to be part of the conversation shaping the future of financial technology. This week, we’re spotlighting two powerhouse segments: 🕘 9:00 AM PST — We’re talking payments, partnerships, and the future of faster money movement with Jennifer B., SVP of Member Engagement at Wespay, and Chris Selmi, President of Wespay Advisors. These two know just about everything about the infrastructure and innovation that powers our payments ecosystem. 🕙 10:00 AM PST — We sit down with Yalda Moshiri from Oregon Entrepreneurs Network to explore the founder landscape, resources and programming, and how we can build a thriving innovation economy in Oregon and beyond. 💡 From builders to backers to the fintech-curious—this is where the most exciting conversations are happening. 📅 Friday, April 18 📍 Live on LinkedIn or catch the replay 🔗 Follow along with Technology Association of Oregon event page #fintech #startups #payments #entrepreneurship #innovation #OregonTech #TAO #TheFintechBridge #financialservices #communitybuilding

The Fintech Bridge: Ep 10 ft Yalda Moshiri, EON A show connecting innovators, builders, and leaders to share stories, insights, and ideas that drive the future of financial technology.

The Fintech Bridge: Ep 9 ft Jen Blevins and Chris Selmi A show connecting innovators, builders, and leaders in Fintech to share stories, insights, and ideas that drive the future of financial technology.

😲 That face you make when you realize... ✨ The Oregon Tech Awards are coming up 📍 At OMSI 📅 On May 5th 🎤 And somehow… I’m your host this year! Even more exciting: the nomination deadline has been extended to 4/18 — so there’s still time to shine a spotlight on someone doing amazing things in Oregon tech. (Yes, this is your sign.) Submit a nomination. Grab a ticket. Come celebrate the people and ideas shaping Oregon’s tech future. We’ll share some laughs, make new connections, and build community along the way — it’s going to be a night to remember. #OregonTechAwards #OMSI #CelebrateTech #NominateNow #OregonInnovation ##FintechBridge #PleaseClap Technology Association of Oregon

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In case you missed it... ✔️ 21 days until the Oregon Tech Awards! Get your tickets now before it's too late! 🎤 Nominations close in 4 days, and we still need applications, specifically in the Growth ($20M-$49,999,999) and Enterprise ($100M+) categories. Purchase your tickets and submit your nomination here: https://lnkd.in/g8jvdjjp Thank you to our sponsors: UnitedHealthcare Vernier Science Education Bank of America Silicon Valley Bank Stoller Family Estate University of Oregon School of Computer and Data Sciences Great Notion Brewing

Dana Lawrence had a great conversation this morning with fintech leader George Kurtyka! Top takeaways: 🛩️ While George was flying on the supersonic passenger jet the Concorde for cutting edge deals in London, Dana was flying on a tiny regional airplane to conduct branch audits in Idaho. 💸 George has incredible experience building in fintech and particularly small and midsized business (SMB) fintech space. 👏 There's a ton of opportunity to build community in the region

The Fintech Bridge: Ep 5 with George Kurtyka A show connecting innovators, builders, and leaders in Fintech to share stories, insights, and ideas that drive the future of financial technology.

The Fintech Bridge: Ep 5 with Mark Tishenko A show connecting innovators, builders, and leaders in Fintech to share stories, insights, and ideas that drive the future of financial technology.

🎙️✨ The Technology Association of Oregon Fintech Bridge is back this Friday, April 11th, and we’re bringing two dynamic leaders to your screen for a double feature you won’t want to miss. 🚨 9:00 AM — Mark Tishenko Founder & CEO of edgefi Mark is a cybersecurity expert who’s built a high-performing team delivering managed services across industries. He’s all about protecting data, optimizing IT infrastructure, and making cybersecurity accessible and effective for growing businesses. Come for the tech talk, stay for the leadership lessons. 💡 10:00 AM — George Kurtyka Fintech product leader and former startup founder, George has scaled products from zero to one and beyond — especially in banking, payments, and embedded finance. He’s driving innovation where financial services meet real-world impact. Expect sharp insights and a grounded view on what it takes to build products that last. ☕ Whether you’re a builder, investor, or just fintech-curious — this is your Friday morning power hour. 📍 Streaming LIVE on LinkedIn. Bring your coffee and curiosity — we’ve got the rest covered. #FintechBridge #InFintechWeBuildTrust #TAOFINTECH #FintechCommunity #Cybersecurity #EmbeddedFinance #ProductLeadership #LinkedInLive #FintechEvents