Why Join OEN?

Entrepreneurs thrive when they connect to the people they need to know, the programs and education they need to grow, and the capital they need to scale.

For more than 29 years, OEN has been the heart of the entrepreneurial ecosystem with a robust and interactive network of entrepreneurs, investors, service providers, academic institutions and nonprofit organizations all working together to start and grow companies. Join us!

Who should join OEN?

• Budding entrepreneurs
• Startups at all stages
• Investors
• Service providers (law firms, banks, accounting firms, consultants, coaches, marketing firms, HR firms, etc.)
• Academic institutions and community partners

What are the benefits of joining OEN?

Entrepreneurs:

• Connect to the entrepreneurial community and folks working both within and outside your industry
• Free and/or discounted tickets to all OEN events
• Visibility through member directory
• Two (2) Free PubTalk passes
• Pitch Practice sessions
• Eligibility to pitch at a PubTalk (for start ups)
• Co-Work with OEN days
• Promotional opportunities
• Access to education and local resources including funding opportunities
• Post events for FREE on the OEN Community calendar
• Opportunity to find a mentor, advisor or business service partner
• Free access to InvestorMatch.ai, a platform that seamlessly connects funders and founders using AI technology
• Free access to Global Venture Network Launchbook perks including discounts to Carta, Dell, GitHub, AWS and more!
• 15% off rack rate at the Jupiter Hotel on SE Burnside in Portland. Use special OEN code in the corporate/promo field when making online reservations at jupiterhotel.com

Investors receive:

• Connect to the entrepreneurial community and visibility to early stage startups
• Free and/or discounted tickets to select OEN events
• Visibility through member directory
• Two (2) Free PubTalk passes
• Volunteer opportunities including coaching, mentorship and advising
• Investment opportunities through Angel Oregon programs or as individual angels
• 15% off rack rate at the Jupiter Hotel on SE Burnside in Portland. Use special OEN code in the corporate/promo field when making online reservations at jupiterhotel.com.

Business Service Providers receive:

• Connect to the entrepreneurial community and folks working both within and outside your industry
• Free and/or discounted tickets to select OEN events
• Visibility through member directory
• Two (2) Free PubTalk passes per employee covered under the membership
• Promotional opportunities
• Post events for FREE on the OEN Community calendar
• Early access to the best and brightest startups in the region
• 15% off rack rate at the Jupiter Hotel on SE Burnside in Portland. Use special OEN code in the corporate/promo field when making online reservations at jupiterhotel.com.

Let’s do this! What best describes you or your company?