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September 24-25
Join Catalyst PDX
September 24-25, 2025

Catalyst PDX is an exclusive annual summit bringing together visionary leaders of owner-run businesses. Join us this year as we explore the meaning of Bold Type in business — as a way to expand horizons, change perceptions, incite action, and foster new connections.
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from diverse speakers and panelists who are making bold moves. Held in Portland, it will be a day full of insightful talks, engaging breakout sessions, and interactive workshops.
Tickets will go on sale soon, so save the date!



Catalyst PDX is an exclusive annual event bringing together visionary leaders of owner-run businesses. Join us this year as we explore the meaning of Bold Type in business — as a way to expand horizons, change perceptions, incite action, and foster new connections.
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from diverse speakers and panelists who are making bold moves. Held in Portland, it will be a day full of insightful talks, engaging breakout sessions, and interactive workshops.

Day 1
Wednesday, Sept. 24th
Happy Hour

Day 2
Thursday, Sept. 25th
Full-Day Event


Day 1
Wednesday, Sept. 24th
Happy Hour

Day 2
Thursday, Sept. 25th
Full-Day Event



Designed for the owner-operated business community
Catalyst is a community of doers, thinkers, innovators, and visionaries — all united in a desire to do meaningful work. Now in its fourth year, the Catalyst Summit brings that community together in the heart of Portland to tell stories, spark curiosity, and share ideas.
In the spirit of learning from one another, attendance is intentionally limited to support real connection with fellow business owners and leaders.

In times of uncertainty, we seek comfort in the knowns: Tried-and-true strategies. Predictable inputs and outputs. But in business, that sense of security often comes at the expense of innovation.
Bold Type leaders know the truth: Avoiding risk is risky.
Instead, they cast a clear vision and take decisive action. They’re open to change and new ideas. They take risks. They challenge the status quo. They embrace the unknown and uncomfortable.
Bold Type creates emphasis and draws attention to what matters. In this two-day event in SE Portland, we’ll explore what it means to be bold in business, and what should be in bold type for us as we look toward the future.
“I really enjoyed the event and met some great folks. Having the Thursday evening get together was key to making Friday even more of a success. I also really enjoyed the breakout sessions — the conversations were really inspiring and thought provoking. Overall, I give it a 10/10. The location, food, people, all of it were fantastic. It definitely pushed me a bit out of my comfort zone.”

briana mathias
CPA/Founder

“I really enjoyed the event and met some great folks. Having the Thursday evening get together was key to making Friday even more of a success. I also really enjoyed the breakout sessions — the conversations were really inspiring and thought provoking. Overall, I give it a 10/10. The location, food, people, all of it were fantastic. It definitely pushed me a bit out of my comfort zone.”

briana mathias
CPA/Founder
Save the date for two unforgettable days of inspiration and connection.
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