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Meet Nong
Member Story

Meet Nong,
entrepreneur and culinary legend.

Nong Poonsukwattana arrived in Portland, OR in 2003.

With $70 in her pocket, and all of her belongings fitting into two suitcases, she set out to start her life in the Rose City.

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More Than with Kevin Carroll: Rihana Mungin
Kevin Carroll chats with Rihana Mungin, Interim Executive Director & Board Co-Chair of PDXWIT (Portland Women in Tech). Get inspired as she discusses the importance of representation in tech, mentorship and building community.
September 20, 2022
The Next Blue Zone
Robbie Wilson, is the co-owner of the Botanist House bar and restaurant. His next goal is Project Relevance - networking ghost kitchens for the community to create a new Blue Zone in the Pacific Northwest.
December 16, 2021
CaveSim
With a passion for cave exploration and protecting the world around him, Dave Jackson turned his hobby into a full time job when he created CaveSim.
September 13, 2021
A Red Rubber Ball
When Kevin Carroll came to First Tech to get a loan to help self publish his first book, he didn’t realize he would be igniting a career inspiring everyone from children to Fortune 500 CEOs.
August 05, 2021
Aloha on a Plate
Meet Jensen: a small business owner, husband, dad, and proud member of First Tech. He hails from Hawaii and brings with him a unique flavor of the islands, which he has parlayed into a successful business.
August 05, 2021
Two Little Robots
Dash and Dot are two little robots making a big impact in Hillsboro, Oregon. The project was made possible by a Hillsboro Schools Foundation innovation grant, which First Tech has been supporting for more than 10 years.
August 05, 2021