What Founders Need to Succeed
Most entrepreneurs lack at least one of the three critical ingredients for success: connections, knowledge, or capital. Many are working without any of them.
Roughly 2 out of 3 entrepreneurs are building without a strong guidance network, and nearly 70% of emerging founders are not yet meaningfully connected. Expanding access to networks can significantly increase venture survival rates.
About 80% of entrepreneurs would benefit from deeper support in core business fundamentals, including financial management, operational execution, and legal considerations.
An estimated 70–85% of early-stage entrepreneurs are undercapitalized or operating outside formal funding systems, highlighting a major opportunity to improve access to financial resources.
Our Impact
Oregon Entrepreneurs Network helps bridge these gaps by connecting entrepreneurs with the knowledge, relationships, and funding opportunities they need to build and grow successful businesses.
625 MEMBERS
United by a shared commitment to the region’s innovation economy.
90+ YEARLY PROGRAMS
Connecting founders, funders, and mentors ensuring access
to support no matter their stage or location.
167 FOUNDERS
Trained in capital literacy and investment readiness this year. With over $6M directly invested since 2025.
