Oregon Entrepreneurs Network

Looking for a list of VC's, accelerators, incubators and angel investors for women founders? Follow this link and download the list that is helping women founders secure millions in funding for their startups. https://lnkd.in/gsftNUSh

Don't let the flurry of year-end stop you from reaching your engagement goals in the New Year. Check out how you can connect with Oregon Entrepreneurs Network's growing 540+ interactive network of entrepreneurs, investors, service providers, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations through sponsorship of events and programs. Opportunities are being claimed quickly, so connect with our Sponsor Relationship Manager Sarah Norris ([email protected]) to discuss how we can feature your company is 2025. Or find the perfect fit by checking out our 2025 Sponsorship Kit here >>> https://ow.ly/N0U350U7oRC

Check out the annual impact report from OHSU Innovates! This report highlights early-stage technologies, successful startups, and productive collaborations in fields such as eye care, behavioral health, infectious diseases, and cancer. Download the report here >>> https://lnkd.in/gm8HuqZ7

ICYMI: Oregon Entrepreneurs Network's final event of the year is the last chance to hone your 5-Minute pitch before the start of the new year. Join us - IN PERSON - for Pitch, Please (Live in Vancouver) on Tuesday, December 17th at Riff_ starting at 4 pm to get feedback on your pitch from regional thought leaders including: Alan Hwang of Riff_ Jess Jensen of Co-pilot Communications Victor Saldanha of City of Vancouver, Washington Register for your spot to pitch or observe here >>> https://lnkd.in/gWgWYWcz

Bend based Paxton AI is an innovative technology firm transforming the legal landscape. Their AI platform compiles a comprehensive spectrum of legal and regulatory information, including all state and federal laws and regulations, court rulings, and provides the capability for users to upload and leverage additional proprietary documents. Utilizing state-of-the-art generative AI, they equip legal professionals with advanced, intuitive tools that expedite and simplify legal research, drafting, and file review. Find out more about Paxton AI on their website: paxton.ai

Congratulations to Axia Orthopedics, a joint clamp replacement medical device transforming the most challenging aspects of fracture fixation surgery, who received the $185,000 Oregon Entrepreneurs Network Angel Oregon Life & Bioscience fund this afternoon. Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's programming and to our partner and Presenting Sponsor Oregon Bioscience Association. Partners Oregon Health & Science University, Oregon Bioscience Incubator and OTRADI, Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute. And most especially sponsors Absci, Business Oregon, Genentech, NEXT VENTūRES, Portland Seed Fund, Roquette, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, VertueLab and White Summers. Find out more about the Angel Oregon Life & Bioscience investment on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gZSJ_MAu

Tickets are going fast for the Upstart Collective 2024 Demolicious Champion of Champions on Tuesday, December 10th at Mission Theater in NW Portland. Monthly Demolicious winners will compete to take the championship belt during five minute pitches judged by the crowd. Kickplan Dtocs LLC EcoBadLandz / Ranger EV FANWAGN Flat Airbuild Rose City Robotics Cobweb Shotsy Reserve your space here before it sells out >>> https://lnkd.in/gVa4K5NZ

Oregon Techworks Association is hosting a Coworking Day + ‘Financial Wellness’ Discussion this Friday, November 22nd. During the event there’ll be coworking areas for togetherness, breakout rooms for private conversations or calls, and of course, a delicious lunch. Their lunchtime discussion will offer strategies for personal and business finance, equipping attendees with tools for lasting financial health. They will cover personal topics like budgeting, saving, and debt management, as well as business strategies for effective forecasting, budgeting, and integrating financial wellness into corporate culture. Find out more and register here >>> https://lnkd.in/gYhritXT

The Big Book of Venture Capital Q1 2024 is a report by John Mecke that provides an overview of the current state of the venture capital industry. It offers data and perspectives that can help inform strategies and decision-making processes. Check it out here >>> https://lnkd.in/gfKcZcuV

The I-CREATE Accelerator + Prize Challenge offers a valuable opportunity for innovators world-wide in the medical device field to accelerate their journey to market. This no-cost 6-month virtual program is designed to support your product's growth. ?? Monthly Interactive Webinars: Access educational sessions on essential aspects of medical device development. ?? 1:1 Mentorship: Get personalized guidance from industry experts to refine, validate, and scale your product. ?? Virtual Showcase Event: At the program’s conclusion, selected companies will present their innovations to an audience of investors, BARDA representatives, and other government entities—and compete for a prize of up to $50,000. If you're ready to accelerate your medical device's impact and connect with key players in the industry, consider applying to I-CREATE! Applications are open until November 25, 2024. https://lnkd.in/gTMDJNWQ