Break - It! : Founder App Testing & Feedback Session

Built an app that needs real user feedback? Tired of testing in isolation?

**Break - It!** brings Portland founders together to stress-test each other's applications and get honest feedback before launch.

This edition will be **led by Beth Fuller**, a professional software product manager who specializes in helping teams refine their products before release.

To kick things off, we’ll be **starting with one brave volunteer: Kipup** — a local startup ready to be *really* broken. It’ll set the tone for how deep and constructive we’ll go with feedback throughout the session. 😉

**App Creators** \- Whether you've been hand\-coding\, AI\-coding\, or no\-coding your way to success\, get your app in front of fresh eyes who understand the founder journey\.

**Everyone Else** \- Here's your chance to break something for good\! Channel your inner chaos agent\, find those sneaky bugs\, and give feedback so insightful it makes founders weep tears of gratitude\.

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### What You'll Do

* **Demo your app** (5 minutes) - Show what you've built
* **Test others' apps** (rotating 15-minute sessions)
* **Give & receive real-time feedback** from fellow builders
* **Discover bugs** before your users do
* **Connect** with Portland's founder community

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### Perfect If You Have

* Apps in development or beta testing
* Prototypes needing concept validation
* Launched apps wanting UX optimization
* Side projects that need a sanity check

**All platforms welcome:** Web apps, mobile apps, browser extensions, PWAs
**All dev approaches welcome:** Hand-coded, AI-assisted, no-code, hybrid

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### What to Bring

* Your app (any stage, any platform)
* 2-3 specific feedback questions
* Laptop/device for testing others' apps
* Open mind for constructive input

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### Event Flow

**11:30 AM-12:00 PM:** Arrival & casual networking
**12:00-12:30 PM:** Quick app intros (2-3 minutes each)
**12:30-1:30 PM:** Testing rounds (4 sessions, 25 minutes each)
**Work from the space all day!** Come early or stay late to enjoy our downtown workspace.

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### Ground Rules

* **Constructive feedback only** \- We're here to help each other win
* **Respect IP** \- No screenshots or sharing without permission
* **Meet apps where they are** \- Rough prototypes to polished products all welcome
* **Come to give AND receive** \- Your fresh perspective helps everyone

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**Ready to break some apps (constructively) and build some connections?**
Join fellow Portland founders for an evening of collaborative testing, honest feedback, and community building.