Fireside Chat: Ioan Mitrea’s Journey from Amazon Pioneer to Community Architect

​In 2001, Ioan Mitrea began selling books out of an attic on Amazon. A year later, he launched SellerEngine Software, the first repricing and inventory tool for Amazon sellers—empowering thousands of entrepreneurs to thrive in the digital marketplace. But his journey didn’t stop at scaling e-commerce.

​Today, Ioan is reimagining what it means to build—not just software—but sustainable, human-scale communities.

​In this intimate fireside chat, we’ll dive into Ioan’s evolution from tech founder to the steward of Bridgespace, one of Portland’s most beloved creative and wellness hubs. We'll explore how his involvement in Microsolidarity shapes his philosophy on leadership, trust-building, and collective healing in the startup world.

​Whether you're scaling a venture or nurturing a community, Ioan’s story will spark powerful insights on how we grow—and who we become—along the way.