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

• 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.

• 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

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

Built Oregon

Business Oregon

Latino Founders

LivelihoodNW

Metro Region Innovation Hub

Oregon Clinical & Translational Research Institute

Oregon Entrepreneurs Network

ORPIB

Oregon Startup Center

Oregon State University Food Innovation Center

Oregon Women’s Business Center

Portland Incubator Experiment (PIE)

TiE

VertueLab

Xcelerate Women

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.

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 on Wednesday, February 12th starting at 5 pm at Miller Nash. 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

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.

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.

Details

Location: Kiln, 1120 SE Madison Street, Portland 97214

Time: 5:00 – 6:30pm

Cost: Free for OEN members; $10 for non-members. *Sorry, no refunds.* 

Not yet an OEN member? Join today!

Pricing

• OEN Member: Free
• Non-Member: $10

Light food and drinks will be provided for attendees.

THANK YOU SPONSORS

March: 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, March 5th from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Oregon State University – Portland Center.

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.
• Meet with our featured speaker, Megan Bauer of Megan B Coaching, for a one-on-one coaching session.

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 March: Co-Work with OEN will be invited to sign up online to schedule time to meet Yalda Moshiri, Megan Bauer, and Human Interest throughout the day.

Noon Program

We’ll take a break at noon and enjoy boxed lunches and our presentation Energy Mastery: Transforming Obstacles into Opportunities.

Our success relies on our ability to secure funding, lead effectively, close deals, and collaborate with others. While businesses are driven by numbers, all of us have an emotional experience and so do our investors, employees and stakeholders. In this session, the group will learn how to move themselves and others from hesitation, resistance, fear and doubt to openness and possibilities.

During this session we will dive into the two primary types of energy and how they show up in ourselves and others—learning how our energy either keeps us small and holds us back or enables us to access our full potential and succeed in our roles, lives and organizations. Through understanding the two types of energy and bringing awareness to how they show up in ourselves and others, we will discuss how to shift energy to make it work for you and those around you, so you can experience life the way you want to and achieve your desired outcomes.

Presenter

Megan Bauer
Owner
Megan B Coaching

Megan Bauer helps leaders, founders, entrepreneurs, and teams show up with greater energy, awareness, and impact in their roles. Drawing on her background in employee research at global organizations like Nike, Intel, Google, and Adidas, she combines insights into human behavior with practical coaching tools to overcome barriers—whether it’s boosting confidence, influencing effectively, improving communication, or managing time. Certified as a professional coach (CPC) through the International Coaching Federation, Megan brings a fun, interactive, and intentional approach to her workshops and talks, empowering leaders and their teams to thrive.

Details

Location: Oregon State University – Portland Center – 555 SW Morrison St Suite 200, Portland, OR 97204

Date: Wednesday, March 5th

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, February 24th.
• Lunch and beverages will be provided throughout the day. Options will be provided to participants in advance of the event.

THANK YOU

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!

Thank You Sponsors