Our Mission

# Build a web for the greatest good.

Do you know the kind of person who always has an interesting weekend project? Whether they’re building something in the shop or organizing a club or non-profit, their passion drives them to find creative solutions to every challenge. They set goals and get them done.

PortlandLabs is where that person works during the week. We find projects where creative self-starters can own success, and we give them the space to do it. We work remotely because that person doesn’t have time for office politics. We get together to celebrate because they thrive around other talented people who get things done.

We’re not for everyone, and we’re not aiming to be the biggest, fastest, or cheapest. We bring passion and ownership to our projects, which our clients find refreshingly different. If that sounds like what you need, let us know what you’ve got going on!

Portland...

Portland, Oregon has always been a place that appeals to free thinkers and embodies the spirit of open mindedness. PortlandLabs started in 2002 as a full service interactive media firm in Portland that delivered award winning kick ass interactive media projects to big brands and startup founders alike. Over the years we've become a tight team of technology professionals who can deliver complex projects for sensitive projects in record time. 

These days we're entirely virtual, and the Portland part of our name stands there to remind us to look for the alternative answer and craftier path as we solve problems for fortune 100 and public sector clients. 

...Labs

Teams at PortlandLabs work remotely around the world on specific goals with measurable results. We respect each other as peers and partners and rely on a supportive and positive culture to get things done. PortlandLabs strives to be a meritocracy where data driven experiments deliver transformative results through a methodical process. 

Virtues

Virtues are traits we're willing to work hard for and pay an extra cost in time and and effort to deliver:

  • Truthful: We prioritize honesty and transparency in all our dealings.
  • Useful: Our solutions are designed to provide real, tangible benefits to our clients.
  • Kind: We treat our clients, partners, and each other with respect and compassion.
  • Equitable: We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone has equal opportunities.
  • Persistent: We are dedicated to overcoming challenges and delivering on our promises.
  • Curious: We continuously seek to learn and innovate, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

 

I only want to work with people who are passionate about what we do. Everyone brings something unique to the table and we all trust one another to catch us when we fall. PortlandLabs is a place where people stay for a whole career.
     -Franz Maruna, CEO