You feeling saucey? We sure are.

Hot & Saucy Ecommerce is where bold flavors meet bold ideas. Join us for a high-heat, high-energy gathering that spotlights the Pacific Northwest’s most exciting hot sauce brands and the ecommerce leaders behind them.

Expect fiery stories from founders, tastings of small-batch sauces, refreshing beverages to cool things down, and a crowd of like-minded ecommerce pros ready to turn up the heat. Whether you're a spice lover, brand builder, or just here for the flavor, this event brings the sizzle.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Join us on May 14th at WonderLove for the next edition of Ecommerce & Coffee — our casual morning meetup for ecommerce pros, brand leaders, and digital marketers. We’ll sip great coffee, share what’s working (and what’s not), and connect with the people shaping the PNW ecommerce scene. Whether you’re scaling a brand or just getting started, this is a space to learn, collaborate, and caffeinate.

Portland ecommerce pros—this one’s for you!
We’re hosting a no-BS, insight-packed evening designed for brands selling on Amazon, Instacart, Walmart.com, Target, and more. If you’re already seeing traction but want to scale with clarity, or thoughts on whether expanding to a new platform this year is a good move, this is where you want to be.

You’ll Learn:

• What’s working across top marketplaces (and what’s not)

• How to prep for the biggest marketplace shifts of 2025

• Strategies and tactics from 8- and 9-figure operators you can actually apply

Our Excellent Speakers:

• Diane Aylsworth, CEO of Aunt Fannie’s

• Chris Gray, CEO of Brandwoven

• Greg Resnik, Director at Feedonomics

Join us at FLOCK, one of Portland's newest hotspots, where owner Steven Fang will be welcoming the group.

Whether you’re part of an in-house ecommerce team or scaling your own brand, running a successful ecommerce program can feel siloed—but it doesn’t have to be. This is your chance to connect with Portland’s top ecommerce minds, face-to-face.

Join us at Portland Gear Headquarters in the Pearl District for an evening dedicated to networking, learning, and community building in the vibrant world of fashion, apparel, and accessories ecommerce!

This event is designed for all merchants and ecommerce professionals eager to grow their businesses and tackle the unique challenges of online commerce.

Panel Featuring:

• Marcus Harvey, Founder/CEO, Portland Gear

• MacCoy Merkley, CMO, Portland Leather Goods

• Jennifer Ferguson, Founder/CEO, Handful

Don’t miss this special Insight Series session featuring some of the region’s most creative minds in craft beverage and brand building. As part of Portland Startup Week, we’ll hear candid stories and hard-won lessons from:

• Paul Reiter, Co-Founder of Great Notion Brewing

• Cory Omundson, Founder of Rising Wines Collective

• Kelly Woodcock, VP of Westward Whiskey

From scaling cult-favorite products to navigating distribution and digital growth, this panel will be packed with insights for founders, marketers, and anyone building something bold. Come for the conversation, stay for the community.