Built Festival 2025

Come join us at The Redd on Salmon St for a day filled with creativity, innovation, and fun on September 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM (Pacific Time).

Fireside conversations, panel discussions, industry leaders tackling the topics that matter most to our founder community, product showcase of Built companies featuring their newest products and most of all- community building.

Thank you to our sponsors: Travel Oregon, OnPoint Credit Union, Prosper Portland, and New Seasons.

Info: Founders Journey: ​The Resilience and Joy of Entrepreneurship​ with Ian Williams of Deadstock Coffee

Info: An honest talk about navigating grocery retail with the top buyers from New Seasons, Market of Choice, World Foods, and Smith Brothers Farms

Info: Precious Hannah King and Sukhi H share their contrasting journeys - one who left the corporate world behind and another who's building her business while maintaining a full-time job. This candid conversation explores the challenges, rewards, and unexpected lessons learned when navigating between the structure of corporate life and the freedom of entrepreneurship

Info: On site lunch available for purchase and enjoy networking and Built Oregon companies showcasing their products for purchase

Info: The myth of continuous growth is not one size fits all. Nikki Guerrero and Ali O'Grady found different and surprising places to find their sweet spot of growth.

Info: The Mentor Effect: Breaking the Isolation of Entrepreneurship. an honest conversation about finding your voice, overcoming isolation, and the profound impact of having someone in your corner who's navigated the same treacherous waters. With Darren Marshall and Jesica Oliverio

Info: Celebrate Built Oregon Founder Mitch Daugherty as we bestow the Community Hero Award for his 10+ years creating and growing Built Oregon

Info: Grab your goods before heading to the after party!

Info: Join us for a casual hang at Rogue Brewery (928 SE 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97214)

Host or Publisher Built Oregon