Event Description: 2022 Oregon TiE Women Finalists will compete for a chance to advance to the TiE Women’s Global Pitch Competition at the TiE Global Summit in December in Hyderabad, India. Here, women entrepreneurs from all around the world will be competing for cash prizes totally $100,000. TiE Women is an initiative that...
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Overview of the application process Timeline of selecting 10-12 semifinalists and five finalists What makes a compelling application for the investors Review of the convertible note and benefits of winning the Beaverton Challenge Q&A (bring your questions) NETWORKING | IN-PERSON | EDUCATION | PITCHING | FUNDING FOR INFO...
EVENT INFO: The Beaverton Challenge is a program sponsored by the City of Beaverton and Westside Startup Fund, LLC where five startups will be selected to receive a $25,000 cash convertible-note investment along with incubation services from the Oregon Startup Center (OSC) . The first 35 Challenge companies (5 per...
Event Description: Westside Pitch is a startup competition for Washington County entrepreneurs seeking to showcase their early-stage businesses. Competitors will have the chance to pitch their business venture to a panel of local investors to win cash and other prizes. Eligible competitors include all entrepreneurs who either operate their business...
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Pitch Oregon showcases the talent and innovation of Pacific Northwest founders. Each year, Pitch Oregon brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors from the region, creating a collaborative and dynamic environment for launching startups on their growth journeys. The Pitch Oregon final event provides the opportunity to view pitches,...
AOBIO kicks off February 22nd with a four-week investment-readiness education series for life and bioscience startups at any stage of development. The program will feature local founders who have scaled successful companies in therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, or health innovation. You’ll learn: Key pathways to scaling a life- or bioscience...
EVENT DESCRIPTION: On Saturday, February 25, entrepreneurs in the Portland area will have the opportunity to pitch their startup ventures at Duck Tank, hosted by the University of Oregon Executive MBA Alumni network. Duck Tank is a competition format event in the same styling as the television show, Shark Tank....
EVENT DESCRIPTION: This session will foster a conversation about the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in your company was well as the expectations and requirements of funders that organizations take DEI seriously. Details about the Emerge Initiative grant program for early stage founders of color will be shared for those...
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Get it straight from the investors themselves: What’s the process and rhythm of equity fundraising? What do you need to prepare for due diligence? How do you approach the investor conversations? EDUCATION | FUNDING | PITCHING | VIRTUAL WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Life and Bioscience Entrepreneurs, Founders, Entrepreneurs, Aspiring Researchers,...
EVENT DESCRIPTION: This session will focus on what not to do, such as getting too detailed on the science. It will also cover what to absolutely include in your pitch such as tailoring it to your audience and other tips for the perfect pitch. EDUCATION | FUNDING | PITCHING |...
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Development and practice session for pitch development EDUCATION | FUNDING | PITCHING | VIRTUAL WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Life and Bioscience Entrepreneurs, Founders, Entrepreneurs, Aspiring Researchers, Investors, Venture Capitalists, Local Support Organizations, Funding Resource Providers, Local Biotech Entrepreneurs, Local Biotech Enthusiasts REGISTER HERE FOR MORE GREAT LOCAL EVENTS CHECK OUT...
EVENT DESCRIPTION: The first step to pitching for a direct angel investment of up to $300K at Angel Oregon Life & Bioscience (AOBIO) starts with this fast-pitch event hosted by Oregon Bioscience Association, Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN), Oregon Bioscience Incubator and OHSU. During these fast pitch sessions, AOBIO entrepreneurs will...