Small Fish in a Big Pond: How three founders are building startups in markets dominated by giant companies
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 3:00 PM PDT – 4:30 PM PDT
Big Pink · 111 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204, USA
Hosted by GrowthWorks by Anubhav
Hosted by Anubhav Jain, founder of Door Number Three and NLP Grad Fireside Chat Featuring Hussein (founder at Eventship) and Alex (founder at Sundays Plus) What does it take to launch a startup when your competitors include Eventbrite, Meetup, Nike, Lululemon, BetterHelp, therapy, and the entire coaching industry? Join us for an intimate founder conversation with three Portland entrepreneurs who are tackling big markets with bold ideas. Meet the Founders Hussein, founder of Eventship A community-driven event platform designed to help organizers build deeper engagement beyond ticket sales. Alex, founder of Sundays Plus A new bra company creating all-day comfort for women. Anubhav Jain, founder of Door Number Three and NLP Grad Building a new approach to personal transformation as an alternative to therapy, coaching, and AI support. What We’ll Explore How each founder identified a problem worth solving Why they chose to enter highly competitive markets Building the first prototype with limited resources Finding early customers and validating demand Funding, bootstrapping, and taking calculated risks Lessons learned along the way What keeps them going when the path feels uncertain Timing 3:00 PM – Doors Open / Networking 3:15 PM – Fireside Chat with Hussein, Alex, and Anubhav 4:00 PM – Audience Q&A 4:15 PM – Informal Networking 5:00 PM – Event Wraps Whether you're building a startup, thinking about launching one, or curious about the founder journey, this conversation will offer deep insights and honest stories from entrepreneurs in the trenches. Come meet fellow founders, ask questions, and get inspired to take your own next step.