Show Her The Money Film Tour: Eugene

In partnership with Bank of America, Rogue Women’s Fund, and Oregon Bio Women, Oregon Entrepreneurs Network is hosting a multi-city Oregon tour of the film SHOW HER THE MONEY including a panel discussion about the role of women in entrepreneurship within our communities.

Join us for our Eugene screening on Wednesday, October 23rd at the NEW LOCATION – 28 East Broadway, Eugene.

Show Her the Money follows four visionary founders as they endure uphill battles to turn their ideas into reality. In spite of their dedication and passion constantly being challenged, these women, with the financial support and mentorship of their angel investors, become even more determined, resourceful and resilient, and the growth of their businesses is mind-blowing.

The film addresses how women are getting less than 2% of venture capital funding and demystifies what venture capital is. Featuring rock-star female investors who invest in diverse women entrepreneurs with innovations that will change the world, Show Her The Money reminds us that money is power and women need it to achieve true equality. Show Her The Money is on a 50-City Worldwide tour sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank.

WATCH THE TRAILER

EUGENE PANEL

Moderator

Shula Jaron
Entrepreneur in Residence
ONAMI

Panel

Anjit Anand
Founder
Promolta.com

Emily Anderson Jensen
Co-Founder
Thinking Tree Spirts

Wendy Morgan
Innovation Impact Catalyst Manager
Oregon State University Division of Research and Innovation

EUGENE SCHEDULE

• Doors: 5:30 pm
• Film Screening: 6:00 pm
• Panel Presentation: 7:15 pm

TICKETS

• • OEN Member & Non-Members: Free

THANK YOU SPONSORS

Launch Mid-Valley PubTalk: How to Access Venture Capital

Are you an entrepreneur thinking about seeking venture capital to scale your business? Are you an individual who wants to learn about angel investing in local companies? If you fall into either category, then the Launch Mid-Valley PubTalk on Wednesday, October 30th in Salem is for YOU!

Launch Mid-Valley, in partnership with Oregon Entrepreneurs Network, is bringing together leaders from local venture funds to talk about why and how they invest in local startups. As a founder, you will learn how to access venture capital as well as the path to investability. As a potential angel investor, you will learn the investment thesis driving local VCs to invest in companies around Oregon as well as how to think about community-centric investing. 

Please join us for an evening of education and networking that will leave you more informed about accessing venture capital whether you are a founder or a future funder. 

Details

Location: Chemeketa Center for Business and Industry – 626 High St NE, Salem, OR 97301, (the venue does not offer on-site parking. There is street parking available and a parking lot across the street)

Time: 5:00 – 7:30pm

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

Moderator

Cara Turano
President & Executive Director
Oregon Entrepreneurs Network

Panelists

Nancy Lime
Entrepreneur In Residence
Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnology Institute (ONAMI)

Marquita Jaramillo
Business Retention and Expansion Director
Black Business Association of Oregon

Jon Maroney
General Partner
Oregon Venture Fund

Thank You Sponsors

Pitch, Please: November

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, November 19th

Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Cost: Free

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, NOVEMBER 15th.

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.

November Feedback Panel

Luis Balderas Villagrana 
Program Director
Venture Partners

Shelley Midthun
Director of Operations & Growth
3/Thirds

December: 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, December 4th 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.
• Schedule time with Yalda Moshiri, Angel Oregon Program Director, to discuss how our 2025 Angel Oregon programming can support your future growth.
• Meet with Portland Seed Fund to discuss your business plans, opportunities/challenges, and funding needs.
• Meet with Rodney Songster of Human Interest to talk about setting up 401k plans for yourself and future employees.

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

*Upon registration participants in December: Co-Work with OEN will be invited to sign up online to schedule time to meet Yalda Moshiri, Portland Seed Fund, and Human Interest throughout the day.

Noon Program

We’ll take a break at noon and enjoy boxed lunches and our presentation Entrepreneur AMA (Ask Me Anything) where seasoned founders and entrepreneurs will take questions from the group on subjects impacting your business — the good, the bad and the ugly.

Aja Beckett
Founder
Shotsy

Yalda Moshiri
Angel Oregon Director – Oregon Entrepreneurs Network
Co-Founder – SaF

Mike White
Strategic Advisor – Willamette Equity Advisors
Founder – Best Damn BBQ Sauce

Details

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

Date: Wednesday, December 4th

Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Cost: OEN Founder/Start-Up Members – All Day: $25, Morning or Afternoon Sessions: $15
Non-Members – All Day: $40, Morning or Afternoon Sessions: $25

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 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, November 18th.
• Lunch and beverages will be provided throughout the day. Options will be provided to participants in advance of the event.

THANK YOU

Navigating the Business Lifecycle for High-Voltage Performance

Join Oregon Entrepreneurs Network and our partners at Project Revolution for an interactive workshop that will take you through the essential phases of your business lifecycle, from infancy through prime on Monday, December 9th starting at 8:30 am on Zoom.

Jeremiah Hammon, PMP and Founder of Project Revolution will help you recognize where you are, implement proven validation process to ensure product-market fit, and provide tools to anticipate and solve key challenges before they become catastrophic. You will leave with a clear understanding of how to optimize your business for sustainable growth and peak performance.

By the end of the session, you will have a clear action plan to move your business from its current phase to the next stages.

Session Focus Points:

• Understand the phases of business development: Infancy (Validation), Toddler (Start-Up), Ramp-Up, Build-Up, Scale-Up (Growth), Adolescence (Leadership), and Prime (Market Domination).
• Implement a proven validation process to ensure product-market fit and to understand key transition points between phases.
• Use progressive elaboration to continuously refine and improve your strategy as your business grows.
• Create a gap analysis to identify critical areas for improvement and build operational strength.
• Leverage the “High Voltage Engine Framework” to optimize productivity, avoid burnout, and ensure consistent high-energy performance.

Their seasoned team will provide examples and tangible advice for you to nail that first impression!

Details

Location: Zoom

Date: Monday, December 9th

Time: 8:30 am – 10:00 am

Cost: OEN Members: Free, Non-Members: $5

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

Thank You

Pitch, Please December (Live In Vancouver)

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 December as we head to Riff_ Agency in Vancouver on Tuesday, December 17th 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: Riff_Agency 610 Esther St Ste 200, Vancouver, WA 98660

Date: Tuesday, December 17th

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, DECEMBER 13TH.

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.

December Feedback Panel

Alan Hwang
Chief Executive Officer
Riff_

Jess Jensen
Founder
Co-Pilot Communications

Victor Saldanha
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Program Manager
City of Vancouver

Thank You