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

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