Westside Pitch 2024 - TiE Oregon

ABOUT WESTSIDE PITCH

Washington County is brimming with doers and makers creating exceptional products and services to solve some of industry’s biggest problems. Industry talent, networks, and resources converge here to make Washington County a great place to start and grow a business.

It’s time to celebrate this entrepreneurial ecosystem and highlight some of its emerging startup businesses. Please join us for appetizers and help us cheer on these innovative ventures!

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. In preparation for the event, participating businesses will receive personalized coaching by Laura Kubisiak.

Eligible competitors include all entrepreneurs that either operate their business or live in Washington County. Selected businesses will have developed a unique product or service solution that solves a big problem in a national or international market.

Not ready to compete but wish to attend anyway? Spectators are welcome!

Plans are in the works to offer equity investments, cash prizes, as well as in-kind services provided by local businesses, such as accountants and attorneys. Additionally, the event will offer a great opportunity to increase the visibility of your business venture to both investors and the general public.

FOR INVESTORS

Please contact Ben Nahir, TiE Oregon Angel Program Director, [email protected].

DETAILS

When: Wednesday, April 3rd
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Hidden Creek Community Center, 5100 NE Hidden Creek Dr, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Cost to Attend: $20

2024 JUDGES

Please check back.

SUPPORT FOR WESTSIDE PITCH COMES FROM

Support Westside Pitch with sponsorship!

Download sponsorship opportunities or contact, [email protected].

PICS FROM 2023

First Place for $7,500 cash – Fridie Outdoors
Second Place for $2,500 cash – Finnegan the Dragon
Third Place for $2,500 in legal services – Upsight Security

2023 FINALISTS

CampsEZ – CampsEZ is revolutionizing the collection, storage, and transfer of information for registration of activities and streamlining the process.
Dedworks – Dedworks is providing software and additive manufacturing integration components to produce special metal parts quickly and allow for better control of the systems producing the parts.
Finnegan the Dragon – Finnegan the Dragon is a music-based classroom curriculum and mobile gaming system that supports language development and early literacy skills for our pre-k population.
Fridie Outdoors – Fridie Outdoors is empowering people to get camping by making the know-how accessible offline through our app, especially when the lack of connectivity is also a problem.
ReachTools.io (NORD Digital) – ReachTools is a SaaS business whose goal is to build tools that help craft and nourish long-term relationships between non-profits and donors, especially helping smaller non-profits.
UpSight Security – UpSight Security takes a unique approach to cyber-security that protects what matters most to you – your digital life, your social networks, your games, your photos and documents.