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December 2024
December: 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, December 4th from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Kiln.
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.
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 December: Co-Work with OEN will be invited to sign up online to schedule time to meet Yalda Moshiri, Portland Seed Fund, and Human Interest throughout the day.
Noon Program
We’ll take a break at noon and enjoy boxed lunches and our presentation Entrepreneur AMA (Ask Me Anything) where seasoned founders and entrepreneurs will take questions from the group on subjects impacting your business — the good, the bad and the ugly.
Aja Beckett
Founder
Shotsy
John Furukawa
Consultant
Yalda Moshiri
Angel Oregon Director – Oregon Entrepreneurs Network
Co-Founder – SaF
Mike White
Strategic Advisor – Willamette Equity Advisors
Founder – Best Damn BBQ Sauce
Details
Location: Kiln – 1120 SE Madison St, Portland, OR 97214
Date: Wednesday, December 4th
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, November 18th.
- Lunch and beverages will be provided throughout the day. Options will be provided to participants in advance of the event.
THANK YOU
1120 SE Madison St
Portland, bbOR
Navigating the Business Lifecycle for High-Voltage Performance
Join Oregon Entrepreneurs Network and our partners at Project Revolution for an interactive workshop that will take you through the essential phases of your business lifecycle, from infancy through prime on Monday, December 9th starting at 8:30 am on Zoom.
Jeremiah Hammon, PMP and Founder of Project Revolution will help you recognize where you are, implement proven validation process to ensure product-market fit, and provide tools to anticipate and solve key challenges before they become catastrophic. You will leave with a clear understanding of how to optimize your business for sustainable growth and peak performance.
By the end of the session, you will have a clear action plan to move your business from its current phase to the next stages.
Session Focus Points:
- Understand the phases of business development: Infancy (Validation), Toddler (Start-Up), Ramp-Up, Build-Up, Scale-Up (Growth), Adolescence (Leadership), and Prime (Market Domination).
- Implement a proven validation process to ensure product-market fit and to understand key transition points between phases.
- Use progressive elaboration to continuously refine and improve your strategy as your business grows.
- Create a gap analysis to identify critical areas for improvement and build operational strength.
- Leverage the “High Voltage Engine Framework” to optimize productivity, avoid burnout, and ensure consistent high-energy performance.
Their seasoned team will provide examples and tangible advice for you to nail that first impression!
Details
Location: Zoom
Date: Monday, December 9th
Time: 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Cost: OEN Members: Free, Non-Members: $5
Not yet an OEN member? Join today, and you can get to join in on future Co-Work with OEN events.
Thank You
OEN December PubTalk: A Look Forward
As the startup world swiftly evolves, it’s crucial for founders, investors, and enthusiasts to stay ahead of the curve. With new technologies, changing market demands, and the global economy, what type of opportunities and challenges await entrepreneurs in 2025?
The expansion of generative AI and custom machine learning, the digitization of business processes, and a focus on sustainability, social responsibility, and customer-centric businesses are shaping the current business landscape. Additionally, remote and hybrid work, the growth of the gig economy, and emerging sectors are creating new innovation opportunities. Entrepreneurs who adapt to these changes will be well-prepared to navigate the evolving landscape and seize new opportunities in the years to come.
On Wednesday, December 11th join Oregon Entrepreneurs Network and our partner Willamette University – MBA for a conversation about key trends that will shape entrepreneurship in 2025, and how companies can proactively adapt and innovate, and prepare for what is to come.
Details
Location: Brandlive, 3303 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227, (the venue does not offer on-site parking. There is street parking available)
Time: 5:00 – 7:30pm
Hashtag: #OENPubTalk
Cost: $15 for OEN members; $25 for non-members. *Sorry, no refunds.*
To Be Served: Darwoft Malbec, Deschutes Brewing, For Bitter for Worse, and more!
Not yet an OEN member? Join today, and you can get a free pass to a PubTalk!
Moderator
Lestarya Molloy
Founder
Fridie Outdoors
Panelists
Shashi Jain
Venture Partner
Portland Seed Fund
Ricardo López
Investment Strategist, Oregon Growth Board
Business Oregon
Jim Ostler
Assistant Professor of Strategic Management
Willamette University
December 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 December PubTalk.
If you are interested in having your company pitch at a future PubTalk please email Rylee O’Brien.
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.
3303 N Mississippi Ave
Portland, bbOR
Pitch, Please December (Live In Vancouver)
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.
Join us IN PERSON in December as we head to Riff_ Agency in Vancouver on Tuesday, December 17th 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: Riff_Agency 610 Esther St Ste 200, Vancouver, WA 98660
Date: Tuesday, December 17th
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 FOR THIS EVENT WILL CLOSE DOWN ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13TH.
FAQ’s
- 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 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.
December Feedback Panel
Alan Hwang
Chief Executive Officer
Riff_
Jess Jensen
Founder
Co-Pilot Communications
Victor Saldanha
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Program Manager
City of Vancouver
Thank You
610 Esther St Ste 200
Vancouver, bbWA
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
