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Pitch, Please: Live in Southern Oregon

Receive feedback on your pitch before setting 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 February as we partner with Southern Oregon Innovation Hub for a pitch event at The Urban Cork in Medford on Thursday, February 27th 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: Urban Cork, 330 N Fir Street, Medford, Oregon 97501

Date: Thursday, February 27th

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 TO PITCH WILL CLOSE DOWN ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH.

FAQ’s

• The pitch portion of 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 are encouraged to observe the event to learn from other founders and our Feedback Panel. They will also be given priority for a future lineup.

Southern Oregon Feedback Panel

Heather Stafford
Executive Director
Rogue Workforce Partnership

John Williams
Investor
Oregon Entrepreneurs Network Board Member

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