Each year, OEN gathers a group of successful Oregon entrepreneurs from a range of industries into one place for an evening. Though they hail from diverse backgrounds, they all share some things in common. They dream big, and they have done the work to make their dreams a reality.
Fuel your own entrepreneurial journey with the inspiring, honest stories of these entrepreneurs’ ups and downs.
Entrepreneurs are the most amazing people in the world. They are willing to take risks, willing to step to the edge, willing to fly. It’s the most important thing for entrepreneurs to get together and share their stories.”
Popular Stories from Past Summits
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5 things punk rock taught me about entrepreneurship | Janelle Isaacson, Living Room Realty
An entrepreneur who lost it all | Mindee Hardin, Founder of Boogie Wipes
From inmate to CEO | Sean Beers, CEO of Korkers Footwear
What I learned from gangsta rap | Emma McIlroy, founder of Wildfang
How I became the youngest footwear designer in the industry | D'Wayne Edwards, Pensole
Winning deals with coffee and handwritten notes | Eric Winquist, founder of Jama
What entrepreneurs can learn from strippers | Lisa Sedlar, founder of Green Zebra Grocery
CEO at age 15 | Mat Ellis, founder of Cloudability
P.F. Changs' prep cook to Portland's Food Napoleon | Micah Camden, Bluestar Donuts
3 qualities every entrepreneur (and human being) needs | Greg Bell, Water The Bamboo
Garage venture to multi-million dollar company | Sarah Poole, Pacific Superfoods Snacks
Following your passion, and making it | Ken Tomita, founder of Grovemade
Starting a business with no capital and no clue | Brianne Mees, Tender Loving Empire
Becoming Oregon's first black winemaker | Bertony Faustin, founder of Abbey Creek Vineyard
Going up against the Big Guys - and winning | Claudia Jaffe, founder of Lumencor
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