Luck by Design: Speed Networking for Business

St. Patrick’s Day is known for luck. In business, luck usually shows up when prepared people meet the right opportunity at the right time.

Luck By Design is a relaxed, green-themed networking event that combines intentional 15-minute conversations with experienced service professionals and casual connection through games and open networking.

Hosted by Narwhal Law and Strategy, The NarwhalPod, our PSU MBA Capstone Team, and Metro Region Innovation Hub, this event is designed to give participants both preparation and opportunity in a way that feels approachable, human, and useful.

Date: Monday, March 17

Time: 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM

1:30 to 2:00 PM arrival and open networking. Use this time to sign up for 15 minute 1:1 meetings with service providers

2:00 to 4:00 PM scheduled 15-minute meetings

• 15min meetings with service professionals at no cost. All you gotta do is register, show up & sign up onsite!
• Wear green. Or not. You do you.
• Green attire encouraged but not required
• Snacks and Games available throughout
• Come prepared with questions. Leave clearer and cleverer.

Starting at 1:30pm, participants sign up for 15-minute meeting slots with service providers they would like to meet. These conversations are focused, practical, and designed to help participants get clarity, direction, or next steps.

Between scheduled meetings, participants are encouraged to relax, connect, and reset through casual games like cards, checkers, board games, or cornhole. Games are optional and serve as a low-pressure way to meet others and reflect between conversations.

From 1:30 to 2:00 PM, participants arrive, check in, grab a snack, and ease into the space with open networking and games. Sign up for some 1:1 meetings with providers you want to meet.

From 2:00 to 4:00 PM, participants move through their pre-selected 15-minute meetings while using open time between slots to network or play games.

Participants may choose to meet with one service provider or several, depending on their interests and availability.

Around 10 service professionals will be available, offering expertise in areas such as: • Legal and compliance • Accounting and bookkeeping • Marketing and branding • Technology and automation • Funding and capital access • Operations and business strategy • HR and people systems • Growth planning and sustainability

Confirmed Service Providers:

• Daava Mills, Float HR
• Pallavi Pande, Dtocs Consulting
• Charlie Hersman, Break Free Technology Consulting
• Jess DuBose, ADHD Coach

We are still confirming service providers and will announce more prior to the event so that participants can choose their meeting slots intentionally.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

2130 SW 5th Ave, 2130 Southwest 5th Avenue, Portland, United States

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