May: Co-Work with OEN

Entrepreneurship is often a lonely experience, but it doesn’t have to be.

Exchanging best practices with other founders and entrepreneurs in the same region, even if you have differing business types, can provide precious insights. You can learn from their experiences, pick up new ideas, and stay up-to-date on industry trends.

Oregon Entrepreneurs Network is partnering with our friends at Miller Nash to host  Co-Work with OEN on Wednesday, May 1st from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Kiln.

Make it your headquarters for the day. Set up your laptop and co-work with other founders in their common space, private phone booths, or soft seating areas.

• Drop by and get answers to your IP questions from Miller Nash’s IP experts.
• Meet with Portland Seed Fund to discuss your business plans, opportunities/challenges, and funding needs.  Find the old-school sign-up sheet located outside the PSF office near the base of the main staircase. Sign up for 15 or 30 min, and let’s both expand our knowledge!
• There will be a break mid-day for lunch which will include a facilitated conversation with a regional thought leader. This May we are delighted to welcome Mark Mohammadpour, Owner and Chief Well-being Officer, Chasing the Sun.

So, join for the full day, or just for a portion of the day, and get connected with other regional entrepreneurs.

Featured Presentation

Mark Mohammadpour
Owner and Chief Well-being Officer
Chasing the Sun

Nine Steps to Create Your Company’s Culture of Well-being
Your employees do not value ping pong tables and free beer in the office. They want to take the time off they deserve, to feel safe in sharing vulnerabilities, be confident financially, quality sleep, and many other factors that in previous eras may have seemed out of reach.

Recent data says 88% of job seekers say that a healthy culture at work is vital for success, and 86% of job seekers avoid companies with a bad reputation.

But how do we ensure we’re taking care of our employees while meeting and exceeding business objectives? By building a Culture of Well-being that establishes clear communication and expectations to meet business objectives, while respecting the needs of employees to live a healthy life.

During this session, we’ll share relatable, practical, and actionable steps to ensure you and your team are living a Culture of Well-being that positively impacts the health of your staff and your business.

• What is a “Culture of Well-being” and what is it not.
• Your role, your middle-manager’s role, and your junior staff’s role in its development.
• Actionable steps to use your company’s Culture of Well-being to retain and recruit your best talent.

Details

Location: Kiln – 1120 SE Madison St, Portland, OR 97214

Date: Wednesday, May 1st

Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Cost: OEN Founder/Start-Up Members – All Day: $25, Morning or Afternoon Sessions: $15

Not yet an OEN member? Join today, and you can get to join in on future Co-Work with OEN events.

FAQ’s

• This event is only open to OEN members in the Concept, Early ($0 – $99,999), Development ($100k – $1M), and Growth ($1M – $5M) stages.
• There are limited spots at each Co-Work with OEN session, so registered individuals will be contacted by an OEN staff member to confirm that they have a space by Monday, April 15th.
• A light breakfast, lunch and beverages will be provided throughout the day. Options will be provided to participants in advance of the event.

THANK YOU

May Entrepreneur Mixer: In Ashland

Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) and our friends at Umpqua Bank headed to ASHLAND for our May Entrepreneur Mixer at The Growler Guys from 5:00 – 6:30 pm on Thursday, May 2nd.

During this event, you’ll have the opportunity to meet ambitious founders and entrepreneurs with a broad range of expertise and skills who are open to building new relationships and strengthening the regional innovation ecosystem. Enjoy nibbles and the first round of drinks on OEN, networking, and the chance to learn from regional thought leaders.

Cascade Lakes, the first and only not-for-profit brewery in Oregon, will be on hand to sample their beers and there will be some great raffle opportunities throughout the evening.

Pricing

• OEN Member & Non-Member: Free

Light appetizers and the first drink will be provided for attendees by OEN.

THANK YOU SPONSORS

OEN May PubTalk: Seed to Growth: Stages & Sources of Startup Funding

Startups go through various funding stages as they grow and strive for success

Traditionally, startup founders with means have relied on personal savings and “friends and family” investment rounds to kick start their businesses. Another alternative is taking out a loan with a bank or other financial institution in exchange for repayment of the principal and interest over time. 

However, in the mid-20th century, startups began seeking external investment from venture capitalists, who provided capital and expertise in exchange for equity with the promise of scaling rapidly. And in recent years, the startup financing landscape has continued to expand even further.

Angel investors and networks have become increasingly crucial early-stage funding sources while crowdfunding platforms have allowed startups to raise funds from a broad audience of individuals. Startups have also explored alternative financing options, such as revenue-based and token sales.

On Wednesday, May 8th join Oregon Entrepreneurs Network and our friends from Silicon Valley Bank for a panel conversation about the variety of opportunities open to entrepreneurs to secure the capital they need to turn an innovative idea into a successful business.

Details

Location: Brandlive, 3303 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227, (the venue does not offer on-site parking. There is ample street parking)

Time: 5:00 – 7:30pm

Hashtag: #OENPubTalk

Cost: $15 for OEN members; $25 for non-members. *Sorry, no refunds.* 

To Be Served: Deschutes Brewing, For Bitter for Worse,

Not yet an OEN member? Join today, and you can get a free pass to a PubTalk!

Moderator

Kyle Swan
Senior Vice President
Silicon Valley Bank

Panelists

Jon Bebe
Business Coach
Craft3

Caroline Lewis
Partner
Rogue Venture Partners

Sam Posl
Territory Manager
Camber Road

Thank You Sponsors

Disclaimer

Please be aware that OEN will take photographs and videos in public areas of the event. We may use such media in marketing materials, educational products, and publications. Your image and the sound of your voice may be recorded. That information may be included in our materials if you are identified during the recording or by name. Recordings may be edited, copied, exhibited, published, or distributed. By registering for and attending the event, you agree and consent to our use of your image or recording as described in this paragraph.

Pitch, Please May (Live In Corvallis)

Receive feedback on your pitch before stepping foot in front of investors, buyers, or customers.

Pitch, Please is a monthly event hosted by OEN offering founders and entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase their 5-minute pitch virtually or in person at select events throughout the state.

Join us IN PERSON in May as we head to the Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Institute on Monday, May 20th from 4:00 –  6:30 pm.

Entrepreneurs and founders are welcome to register to pitch, or observe to learn how they can strengthen their own pitches.

Following each pitch, regional thought leaders will ask questions and provide feedback to help strengthen pitches for when it’s time for the real thing.

Details

Location: Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Institute, 1110 NE Circle Blvd, Corvallis, OR 97330

Date: Monday, May 20th

Time: 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Cost: Free for OEN members – $5 for Non-Members

Not yet an OEN member? Join today, and you can get to join in on future Pitch, Please events.

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT WILL CLOSE DOWN ON FRIDAY, MAY 17TH.

FAQ’s

• This event is only open to founders and entrepreneurs who are in the Concept, Early ($0 – $99,999), Development ($100k – $1M), and Growth ($1M – $5M) stages.
• There are limited spots to pitch at Pitch, Please per month, so registered companies will be contacted by an OEN staff member to confirm that they are pitching and provide a schedule with their estimated pitch time.
• Pitching companies will create their own slides and control them during the event.
• Startup companies NOT selected to pitch that month are encouraged to observe the event to learn from other founders and our Feedback Panel. They will also be given priority for the next month’s event lineup.
• This event WILL be recorded and provided to pitching companies for their reference. It will not be released to the public.

May Feedback Panel

Tory Campbell
Senior Associate Executive Director of Experience
Oregon State University Alumni Association

Anne Lipsitz
Founder & Principal
Lipsitz Consulting

Skip Rung
President & Executive Director
ONAMI

Thank You

Pop Up & Pitch: Portland

Building off the momentum of Oregon Angel Food’s 2023 Marketplace Oregon Entrepreneurs Network and our friends at Burgerville invite you to meet Oregon’s best new local food and beverage innovators at the Pop Up & Pitch at Tillamook Outpost in Portland on Friday, May 31st from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm.

Marketplace vendors from throughout the Pacific Northwest will be on hand with products for attendees to sample, sip and buy.

The Pop Up & Pitch afternoon will also include a series of 3-minute pitches by food and beverage entrepreneurs. Just them, their product and a microphone.

Details

Location: Tillamook Outpost, 1400 NW 22nd Ave suite 100, Portland

Time: 3:00 – 6:00pm

Pitches: 4:00 pm

Hashtag: #PopUp&PItch

Cost: Free

Vendor Applications

For companies who are interested in showcasing your product at one of two Pop Up & Pitch Events in 2024 we invite you to follow the link below to apply.

POP UP & PITCH VENDOR APPLICATION

Only twenty-five companies will be chosen for each marketplace.

Sponsors

OEN June PubTalk: Networking in Dayton

PubTalks are Oregon Entrepreneurs Network’s flagship networking events where members of the entrepreneurial community gather to connect and learn from and about entrepreneurs.

Our networking PubTalk series in 2024, taking place outside of the Portland-Metro area, will kick off summer at our June PubTalk on Wednesday, June 12th starting at 5:00 pm.

We’re partnering with Portland Seed Fund and Stoller Family Estate for a fun evening where attendees will

• Make new connections
• Engage in conversation
• Discover opportunities and partners to help your business grow!

There will be food, beverages, 5-Minute Pitches from regional entrepreneurs, and a facilitated networking game to loosen up the crowd.

Details

Location: Stoller Family Estate Experience Center, 16161 NE McDougall Rd, Dayton, OR 97114

Time: 5:00 – 7:00pm

Hashtag: #OENPubTalk

Cost: $15 for OEN members; $25 for non-members. *Sorry, no refunds.* 

Not yet an OEN member? Join today, and you can get a free pass to a PubTalk!

Thank You Sponsors

Disclaimer

Please be aware that OEN will take photographs and videos in public areas of the event. We may use such media in marketing materials, educational products, and publications. Your image and the sound of your voice may be recorded. That information may be included in our materials if you are identified during the recording or by name. Recordings may be edited, copied, exhibited, published, or distributed. By registering for and attending the event, you agree and consent to our use of your image or recording as described in this paragraph.

Pitch, Please: June

Receive feedback on your pitch before stepping foot in front of investors, buyers, or customers.

Pitch, Please is a monthly event hosted by OEN offering founders and entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase their 5-minute pitch virtually or in person at select events throughout the state.

Following the pitch, regional thought leaders will ask questions and provide feedback to help strengthen pitches for when it’s time for the real thing.

Details

Location: Zoom

Date: Tuesday, June 18th

Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Cost: Free for OEN members

Not yet an OEN member? Join today, and you can get to join in on future Pitch, Please events.

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT WILL CLOSE DOWN ON FRIDAY, JUNE 14TH.

FAQ’s

• This event is only open to OEN Entrepreneur/Start Up Members who are in the Concept, Early ($0 – $99,999), Development ($100k – $1M), and Growth ($1M – $5M) stages.
• There are limited spots at Pitch, Please per month, so registered companies will be contacted by an OEN staff member to confirm that they are pitching and provide a schedule with their estimated pitch time.
• Pitching companies will create their own slides and control them on Zoom during the event.
• Startup companies NOT selected to pitch that month are encouraged to observe the event to learn from other founders and our Feedback Panel. They will also be given priority for the next month’s event lineup.
• This event WILL be recorded and provided to pitching companies for their reference. It will not be released to the public.

June Feedback Panel

Chris Magaña
Strategic Advisor
IMS Capital

Prashanth Peketi
Senior Consultant
Pepper Foster Consulting

Pitch, Please: July

Receive feedback on your pitch before stepping foot in front of investors, buyers, or customers.

Pitch, Please is a monthly event hosted by OEN offering founders and entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase their 5-minute pitch virtually or in person at select events throughout the state.

Following the pitch, regional thought leaders will ask questions and provide feedback to help strengthen pitches for when it’s time for the real thing.

Details

Location: Zoom

Date: Tuesday, July 16th

Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Cost: Free for OEN members

Not yet an OEN member? Join today, and you can get to join in on future Pitch, Please events.

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT WILL CLOSE DOWN ON FRIDAY, JULY 12TH.

FAQ’s

• This event is only open to OEN Entrepreneur/Start Up Members who are in the Concept, Early ($0 – $99,999), Development ($100k – $1M), and Growth ($1M – $5M) stages.
• There are limited spots at Pitch, Please per month, so registered companies will be contacted by an OEN staff member to confirm that they are pitching and provide a schedule with their estimated pitch time.
• Pitching companies will create their own slides and control them on Zoom during the event.
• Startup companies NOT selected to pitch that month are encouraged to observe the event to learn from other founders and our Feedback Panel. They will also be given priority for the next month’s event lineup.
• This event WILL be recorded and provided to pitching companies for their reference. It will not be released to the public.

July Feedback Panel

Dr. Alan Kadish
CEO
InvestorMatch.ai 

Nedra Rezinas
Marketing Strategist | Coach
Nedra Rezinas Consulting