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January 2025
January PubTalk: Networking in Portland
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 2025 takes throughout the state, and we’re kicking the year off with our Presenting Sponsor Portland Seed Fund at the January PubTalk in Portland on Wednesday, January 15th starting at 5:00 pm at Tender Loving Empire.
We’re partnering with Umpqua Bank 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: Tender Loving Empire Warehouse, 3434 SE 21st Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97202.
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!
January 5-Minute Pitch
At each PubTalk two companies are invited to wow the crowd with a five minute pitch. OEN is delighted to welcome these companies for our January PubTalk.
If you are interested in having your company pitch at a future PubTalk please click here to email Rylee O’Brien.
Thank You Sponsors
3434 SE 21st Avenue
Portland, bbOR
Pitch, Please: January
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.
Location: Zoom
Date: Tuesday, January 21st
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, JANUARY 17th.
January Feedback Panel
Jenn Lynch
Managing Partner
Portland Seed Fund
Juan Barraza
Executive Director
Latino Founders
FAQ’s
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This event is only open to entrepreneurs and founders who are in the Concept, Early ($0 – $99,999), Development ($100k – $1M), and Growth ($1M – $5M) stages.
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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.
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Pitching companies will create their own slides and control them on Zoom during the event.
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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
Entrepreneur Support Org Reverse Pitch
The Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN), and partner Xcelerate Women, invite you to a dynamic gathering on Thursday, January 30th starting at 8:00 am where entrepreneur support and community organizations from the Portland Metro area will pitch their services, programs, accelerators and engagement opportunities directly to entrepreneurs, startup founders and business owners in 2 minutes with just a microphone!
Unlike traditional startup pitch events where founders give the pitch, we are flipping the script and bringing together organizations to pitch the services they offer that help entrepreneurs succeed.
Entrepreneurs will walk away from the event not only with new knowledge of regional resources but with valuable connections and actionable steps to help accelerate their business journey, from securing funding to enhancing their leadership skills to accessing support in other critical areas of business growth.
Join us for a morning interacting with the leaders and organizations that can help you figure out how to make your startup idea a reality!
Details
Location: Metro Region Innovation Hub, 2130 SW 5th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97201
Time: 8:00 – 10:30am
Agenda
8:00 am – Doors Open
8:30 am – Reverse Pitch Begins
9:30 am – Resource Fair & Networking
10:30 am – Event Ends
Cost: Free!
Please only register for this event if you are an Oregon or SW Washington founder or entrepreneur at an early, development or growth stage startup.
Participating Organizations
Oregon Women’s Business Center
Portland Incubator Experiment (PIE)
Organization Interested in Participating?
Located and supports entrepreneurs in the Portland-Metro area.
Running an active program in 2025 that supports entrepreneurs.
- Offering Technical Assistance Services
- Money through business grants, investment or services.
- Multi-day series, program, or bootcamp. Not one-off individual classes.
- Running a business accelerator.
Organization programs can be free or paid by entrepreneurs.
No consultants or service providers.
Agrees to send a representative to participate in the program on January 30th, pitch your organization, and table following the pitches.
- Each organization is allowed up to two participants.
- Pitches will be verbal only (no slides needed).
- The logo and website for each organization will be displayed on a screen during their pitch.
Confirm participation by Friday, January 24th at Noon.
2130 SW 5th Avenue
Portland, bbOR
February 2025
OEN February PubTalk: Founder Stories – Where it All Began
Founders and entrepreneurs share core qualities like motivation, passion, curiosity, and a willingness to take risks — qualities that drive them to create and lead new businesses. However, each entrepreneurial journey is unique, with its own set of challenges and turning points.
For our first panel PubTalk of 2025, Oregon Entrepreneurs Network is thrilled to feature three winners from the OEN Entrepreneurship Awards. These accomplished entrepreneurs will share their personal origin stories, the people and resources that have been pivotal to their success, the strategies that have worked for them, and their future plans for growth.
Whether you’re just starting out, looking for inspiration, or hoping to connect with others who understand the entrepreneurial grind, this interactive conversation is for you. Join us to hear firsthand what it’s really like to build and scale a business in our community, and find solidarity with fellow entrepreneurs at all stages of their journey.
Details
Location: Miller Nash, 1140 SW Washington Street, Ste 700, Portland, Oregon 97205
Time: 5:00 – 7:30pm
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!
Moderator
Panelists
Cori Omundson
CEO
Rising Wines Collective
Jeff Shafer
CEO
Branwyn
Nora Sheils
Co-Founder
Rock Paper Coin
February 5-Minute Pitch
At each PubTalk two companies are invited to wow the crowd with a five minute pitch. OEN is delighted to welcome these companies for our February PubTalk.
If you are interested in having your company pitch at a future PubTalk please click here to email Rylee O’Brien, Engagement Specialist.
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.
1140 SW Washington Street, Ste 700
Portland, bbOR
February Entrepreneur Mixer
Kiln is opening their doors for the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) February Entrepreneur Mixer from 5:00 – 6:30 pm on Thursday, February 20th hosted by Anderson CFO.
During this event, you’ll have the opportunity to meet ambitious founders and entrepreneurs with a broad range of expertise and skills that are open to building new relationships and strengthening the regional innovation ecosystem.
Enjoy nibbles and drinks, networking, and the chance to learn from regional thought leaders.
Pricing
- OEN Member: Free
- Non-Member: $10
Light food and drinks will be provided for attendees.
The goal of OEN Entrepreneur Mixers are to prioritize founders and give them a space to have open conversations with peers. Please only register for this event if you are an Oregon or SW Washington founder or entrepreneur at an early, development or growth stage startup.
THANK YOU SPONSORS
1120 SE Madison Street
Portland, bbOR
March 2025
March PubTalk: Networking in Corvallis
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 takes throughout the state. We look forward to hosting our March PubTalk in Corvallis on Wednesday, March 12th starting at 5:00 pm at Corvallis Foundry.
Join us 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: Corvallis Foundry, 257 SW Madison Ave Suite 210, Corvallis, Oregon 97333
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!
March 5-Minute Pitch
At each PubTalk two companies are invited to wow the crowd with a five minute pitch. OEN is delighted to welcome these companies for our March PubTalk.
If you are interested in having your company pitch at a future PubTalk please click here to email Rylee O’Brien.
Thank You Sponsors
257 SW Madison Avenue, Suite 210
Corvallis, bbOR
