Angel Oregon Tech at TFNW

The Angel Oregon Tech Finale will feature pitches from the nine finalist companies and the announcement of the direct angel investment of $125,000! Catch it all at this year’s virtual TechfestNW on May 21st.

INFO, AGENDA & TICKETS

The AOTech Finalists, in alphabetical order, are…

Carry a prenatal movement & meditation app full of tools to carry users through pregnancy, birth and beyond.

Easeenet a tool that captures, organizes and preserves your digital estate in real time, so you don’t accidentally lock your family out of your online life when you’re gone.

Eno like “FitBit for your brain,” Enophones are the perfect noise-cancelling headphones for deep work, using AI and neurosensing technology to improve focus.

Lumina helps companies attract talent with compelling video job postings, created instantly from the job description.

Neupeak Robotics offers an on-demand strawberry picking service for farmers with a fully autonomous robotic fleet.

qChange helps cultivate leadership by coaching teams in real-time to have better meetings.

Remotely Video automates the video post-production process with AI, making high-end Hollywood style tools accessible at a fraction of the cost.

Rewire Neuro develops intelligent technologies to push forward biomedical research, improving the pace, ease, and reproducibility of research.

What’s Open helps small businesses gain customers by ensuring their open hours and other vital stats are up to date on Google and other platforms.

How To Build a Great Board

Talented board members and strong board culture can scale your business and impact to new heights. Learn about the several types of boards and how to manage your board to support your entrepreneurial journey and your company’s success. The series will be led by Karyn Barsa and will include several CEOs and experienced board members as guest speakers.

June 3:  Board Type Matters

We’ll review types of boards, their purpose, and when to form one.  After this session, you will be able to identify which board structure is right for your organization.

June 10:  Getting the Most From Your Board

We’ll cover board components, how to manage a board, and how to construct meeting agendas.  You’ll gain clarity about the benefits a properly managed board can provide to your venture.

June 17:  Should You Pay Board Members?

We’ll explore the question of whether to pay your board members, and the various compensation types to consider.  Don’t miss this opportunity to hear both sides of this issue and to consider creative compensation elements.

June 24:  Recruiting Board Members

We’ll talk about how to attract and retain board members.  After this session, you’ll be able to locate and approach board candidates with confidence.

Details

Time: Thursdays 11am to 12:15pm (PDT)

Cost: $195 for OEN members; $275 for non-members. *Sorry, no refunds.* 

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Instructor

Karyn Barsa

Founder, K. Barsa Associates

Karyn Barsa has led vibrant premium-brand organizations as CEO, COO, and CFO. She has extensive experience as a member of governance boards and advisory boards for both public and private companies, and as a trustee for several non-profit organizations. Karyn’s roles on Audit, Risk, and Compensation committees have been integral to the success of numerous organizations.  Several of these organizations have been start-ups and small companies, including Radiant Healthcare, Revant Optics, Beau Lake, and others.She has also founded two companies, K Barsa Associates (financial services) and HeadStart Custom Helmets (powersports).
Karyn’s career includes investment banking, turnaround corporate finance, and leadership of emerging and established brands. Karyn has spoken at various conferences and universities about business practices and board experience. She holds an MBA from University of Southern California and BA, Economics from Connecticut College.

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Sponsor

VertueLab is a nonprofit fighting climate change by providing funding and holistic entrepreneurial support to cleantech startups. Through a decade of work we have proven that our model can accelerate climate solutions that are key to reversing the climate crisis.