Past Events

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Pitch Club

Pitch Club is an event where entrepreneurs learn the criteria and methods used by real investors to evaluate their venture as a potential investment. This is done by recreating a typical investor meet  … READ MORE

2-Day Invention Lab for Middle & High School Students

Complete details can be found here -https:oregon.tie.orgtye-inv…  … READ MORE

Pitch Club

Pitch Club is an event where entrepreneurs learn the criteria and methods used by real investors to evaluate their venture as a potential investment. This is done by recreating a typical investor meet  … READ MORE

Pitch Club

Pitch Club is an event where entrepreneurs learn the criteria and methods used by real investors to evaluate their venture as a potential investment. This is done by recreating a typical investor meet  … READ MORE

Startup Funding Basics: Options and Process Explained

Please join us on August 16th for when Diane Fraiman, Managing Director of Voyager Capital will discuss funding options and the funding process for early-stage startups.Guest Speaker: Diane Fraiman  … READ MORE

TiE Oregon Women's Pitch Competition

Complete details TBD. For information on the entire program, please visithttps:oregon.tie.orgtie-ore…  … READ MORE

Digital Marketing and PR

Join us on Wednesday, July 26th for Digital Marketing Dos and Donts and Getting the Most Out of Your PR with Ivo Lukas.Come prepared with questions as we will have extended time for discussion and sup  … READ MORE

Financial Startup Basics

Financial Startup Basics with Carla TitusTopics will include:Financial Foundations & ForecastingWhat to track as business ownerBookkeepingGetting paidPlanning revenueForecasting – how to and methods–  … READ MORE

Sustainable Happy Hour

Join Sustainable Northwest, TiE Oregon, and Oregon Venture Fund for a Happy Hour on Wednesday, June 28th at 5:30pm!The happy hour will be held at Sustainable Northwests local wood warehouse focused on  … READ MORE

Pitch Club

Pitch Club is an event where entrepreneurs learn the criteria and methods used by real investors to evaluate their venture as a potential investment. This is done by recreating a typical investor meet  … READ MORE

Raising Capital: Debt vs Equity – A Venture Catalyst Event

Interested in learning more about raising capital?Is a load the best option or are you venture capital ready?Join us to find out!Panel:Moderator:Ernie Bootsma | BuchalterThis event is sponsored by:  … READ MORE

TYE State Competition and Awards Ceremony 2023

TiE Young Entrepreneurs TYE Oregon is a TiE Oregon initiative to inspire, challenge and empower students to become the next generation of entrepreneurs, business and community leaders. The program is   … READ MORE

Pitch Club

Pitch Club is an event where entrepreneurs learn the criteria and methods used by real investors to evaluate their venture as a potential investment. This is done by recreating a typical investor meet  … READ MORE

TiE University State Competition

Complete details can be found here -https:oregon.tie.orgtie-uni…  … READ MORE

Westside Pitch 2023

The Portland Metros Westside is brimming with doers and makers creating exceptional products and services to solve some of industrys biggest problems. Industry talent, networks, and resources converge  … READ MORE

Charter Member Wine Tasting with Château Belloy

Please join us on Saturday, March 4th for a private wine tasting with Winemaker, Franck Texier-Travers with Chteau-Belloy Winery.From the great wines of Chteau Belloy to the greatest Grand Crus of Bor  … READ MORE

Creating a Compelling Pitch Deck

Want to learn the best flow for a pitch deck? Interested in understanding what investors are looking for? Want to get some tips on effective presentations?Please join us on Friday, February 17th at 11  … READ MORE

Pitch Oregon

Timeline:8:30 AM Registration and Networking9:00 AM Pitches10:30 AM Break10:40 PM Pitches12:00 PM Networking12:30 PM Awards Lunch1:30 PM AdjournComplete information can be found here -https:oregon.tie  … READ MORE

Charter Member Annual Meeting

As a Charter Member, please plan to attend the 2023 Annual Meeting. During this time, we will take a look back at 2022, review current programming, board elections, new initiatives, and ways to get en  … READ MORE

Confessions of an Entrepreneur with Allie Magyar, Founder of HUBB (after the exit)

Allie Magyar recognizedthe need for software like Hubb in the event space from her firsthand experience as an event manager. She felt so passionate about her idea that she used her own capital to buil  … READ MORE

Charter Member Holiday Dinner

TiE Oregon Charter Members, bring a guest andjoinus as we catch up over amazing food, cocktails, and celebrate the season!PLEASE NOTE — bring a white elephant gift! Were going old school here with no  … READ MORE

Ask Julie Anything

Julie Harrelson is a Managing Director of the Cascade Seed Fund and has over 30 years of experience as an investor, founder, sales executive and consultant. She launched Cascade Seed Fund with Robert   … READ MORE

Confessions of an Entrepreneur with Ganesh Shankar, Co-founder of RFPIO

Please join us as we hear Ganesh Shankar, Founder of RFPIOshare his entrepreneurial story.RFPIO in the News:RFPIO Named Best Relationship for RFP Enterprise SoftwareRFPIO Recognized on the 2022 Inc. 5  … READ MORE

Pitch Club – November 2022

Pitch Club is an event where entrepreneurs learn the criteria and methods used by real investors to evaluate their venture as a potential investment. This is done by recreating a typical investor meet  … READ MORE

TiE Young Entrepreneurs Innovation Bootcamp

TiE Young Entrepreneur Innovation Bootcamp is a 6-hour session where students are guided into an entrepreneurial mindset of solving problems through invention. By the end of this session, students wil  … READ MORE

TiE Young Entrepreneurs Innovation Bootcamp – Virtual

TiE Young Entrepreneur Innovation Bootcamp consists of two 3-hour sessions where students are guided into an entrepreneurial mindset of solving problems through invention. By the end of these sessions  … READ MORE

Confessions of an Entrepreneur with Sarah Smith, Co-founder of The Dyrt

Join us on September 28th as we hear from Sarah Smith, Founder of the very popular app, The Dyrt. Founded in 2013, The Dyrt is the largest source of information for campgrounds throughout the United S  … READ MORE

Westside Pub Talk: Equity Financing at all Stages

No matter the stage of your venture, equity financing can be tough. Who should you approach? When should you approach them? How much should you ask for an initial investment?Join us for the September   … READ MORE

TiE Women's State Pitch Competition

For complete information, please click here -TiE Women  … READ MORE

Pitch Club – July 2022

Pitch Club is an event where entrepreneurs learn the criteria and methods used by real investors to evaluate their venture as a potential investment. This is done by recreating a typical investor meet  … READ MORE

Charter Member Industry Exploration: Sustainability and Social Impact

TiE Oregon, Sustainable Northwest, and Oregon Venture Fund will be hosting a happy hour featuring local startups on the cutting edge of sustainability. Come and mingle with the brightest entrepreneurs  … READ MORE

Pub Panel: Blockchain and the Cryptocurrency Rollercoaster

Westside PubTalks are back! And we have a great topic to kick things off.Cryptocurrency has certainly been in the news lately! Fortunes have been made and lost. Should you jump on the Cryptocurrency R  … READ MORE

Open Mic Night / TiE Women

Open Mic Night is an event where entrepreneurs learn the criteria and methods used by real investors to evaluate their venture as a potential investment. This is done by recreating a typical investor   … READ MORE

Confessions of an Entrepreneur with Gabe Paez, Founder of The Wild

Please join us as we hear Gabe Paez, Founder of The Wild shares his entrepreneurial story including the most recent development of Autodesks acquisition of The Wild.The Wild in the News:Portland Found  … READ MORE

Meet the Candidate – Tina Kotek for Oregon Governor

Tina Kotek is Oregons proven progressive fighter. The first openly lesbian Speaker of any State House in the country, Tina raised the minimum wage, passed paid family leave, and voted to put Oregon on  … READ MORE

Pitch Club – May 2022

Pitch Club is an event where entrepreneurs learn the criteria and methods used by real investors to evaluate their venture as a potential investment. This is done by recreating a typical investor meet  … READ MORE

TiECon

The largest entrepreneur and investor conference in the world. For complete details and to register -TiEcon 2022 Silicon Valley Conference | Register Now  … READ MORE

Charter Member Dinner: Meet the Candidates – Rene Gonzalez (Portland Commissioner Position 3) and Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell (Sheriff)

We have an interesting evening planned withNicole Morrisey ODonnell, for Multnomah County Sheriff. Ms. ODonnell is running to replace Mike Reese who is termed out and cant run again. This now gives us  … READ MORE

TiE University State Pitch Competition

Please join us for the TiE University State Pitch Competition.TiE University brings together business mentors from the TiE Oregon network with college and university systems throughout the state. The   … READ MORE

Pitch Club – March 2022

Pitch Club is an event where entrepreneurs learn the criteria and methods used by real investors to evaluate their venture as a potential investment. This is done by recreating a typical investor meet  … READ MORE

She Means Business with Shilpa Sharma

Shilpa Sharmahas spent over 2 decades in the textile, craft and lifestyle retail space. After a 12 years innings with Fabindia, building their growth story, she quit in 2010 to live her entrepreneuria  … READ MORE

Creating a Compelling Pitch Deck

Want to learn the best flow for a pitch deck?Interested in learning what investors are looking for?Want to get some tips on effective presentations?Join Laura Kubisiak, Venture Catalyst for Washington  … READ MORE

Annual Awards Dinner

The Annual Awards Program is TiE Oregons largest and most prestigious event of the year. Join us on Friday, February 11, 2022, where we will celebrate the success of two successful founders, two excep  … READ MORE

Pitch Oregon

ABOUT PITCH OREGONIn its 6th year, Pitch Oregon is TiE Oregons marquee event, attracting hundreds of entrepreneurs, mentors and investors each year. New this year, we are welcoming companies from arou  … READ MORE

Pitch Club – Mock Investor Meeting

Pitch Club is an event where entrepreneurs learn the criteria and methods used by real investors to evaluate their venture as a potential investment. This is done by recreating a typical investor meet  … READ MORE

Meet the Candidate – Tobias Read for Oregon Governor

Please join us as we welcome Tobias Read, Candidate for Oregon Governor.Tobias Read has always made investing in our future his priority. In the legislature, he was a leader in passing full-day kinder  … READ MORE

Charter Member Monthly Meeting

TiE Oregon Charter Members, please join us each month for timely discussions, investment opportunities, and networking. Detailed information will be supplied prior to each meeting.  … READ MORE

Meet the Candidate – Betsy Johnson for Oregon Governor

Please join us as we welcome Betsy Johnson, Independent Candidate for Oregon Governor.Betsy will be joined by her Campaign Manager, Kevin Looper.Im running for Governor as an independent leader unaffi  … READ MORE

How COVID has Reshaped the Workplace: Considerations for a Hybrid or Fully Remote Workforce

In case you missed it – VIDEO——————————————COVID has certainly impacted our lives in many, many ways. After positive experiences from working at home, a number of people ar  … READ MORE

Mentor Connect with Manoj Garg

Meet with TiE Mentor 1:1 for 30 minutes during Mentor Connect office hours. Mentor Connect takes place virtually and is open to entrepreneurs in the US only.This month, Manoj Garg,TiE Charter Member,   … READ MORE

Pitch Club – Mock Investor Meeting

Pitch Club is an event where entrepreneurs learn the criteria and methods used by real investors to evaluate their venture as a potential investment. This is done by recreating a typical investor meet  … READ MORE

Meet the Candidate – Jessica Gomez for Oregon Governor

Please join us as we welcome Jessica Gomez, Republican Candidate for Oregon Governor.From homeless teen to successful entrepreneur and CEO and now campaigning to be Oregons next governor – Jessica Gom  … READ MORE

Charter Member Monthly Meeting

TiE Oregon Charter Members, please join us each month for timely discussions, investment opportunities, and networking. Detailed information will be supplied prior to each meeting.  … READ MORE

Charter Member Dinner with Dr. T.V. Nagendra Prasad

The Consul General of India at San Francisco,  … READ MORE

Pitch Club – Mock Investor Meeting

Pitch Club is an event where entrepreneurs learn the criteria and methods used by real investors to evaluate their venture as a potential investment. This is done by recreating a typical investor meet  … READ MORE

Charter Member Monthly Meeting

TiE Oregon Charter Members, please join us each month for timely discussions, investment opportunities, and networking.This month we will hear pitches from several entrepreneurs looking for investment  … READ MORE

Product Development and Launches – Lessons Learned!

In case you missed it — VIDEO can be found here —————————————————————Are you engaged in product development? Getting ready to launch your MVP minimum viable   … READ MORE

Mentor Connect with Manish Mehta

Meet with TiE Mentor 1:1 for 30 minutes during Mentor Connect office hours.This months mentor isManish Mehta, Charter Member, Angel Investor, and Co-Founder of ProKarma.Mentor Connect is reserved for   … READ MORE

TiE Oregon Women's Pitch Competition

Detailed information can be found here -https:oregon.tie.orgtie-wom…  … READ MORE

Charter Member Monthly Meeting

In-person Social – details can be found here,https:hub.tie.orgecharter-…  … READ MORE

Charter Member Monthly Meeting

TiE Oregon Charter Members, please join us each month for timely discussions, investment opportunities, and networking. Detailed information will be supplied prior to each meeting.  … READ MORE

Ask a CTO: For Non-technical Founders Running a Tech Startup

Join us today for Ask a CTO: For Non-technical Founders Running a Tech Startup.Today we have invited CTO and Founder ofTechSpeak for Entrepreneurs,Nelly Yusupova, to answer important questions you may  … READ MORE

Charter Member Monthly Meeting

TiE Oregon Charter Members, please join us each month for timely discussions, investment opportunities, and networking.This month, we will have one investment opportunity pitch and one New TiE Charter  … READ MORE

Lunch & Learn: A Conversation on Seed Equity Funding

Join us on Friday, April 30th for a Lunch & Learn to hear more about Seed Equity Funding as a potential source of capital. We have a great panel of experts ready to share their insights on early-stage  … READ MORE

Mentor Connect with David Katz

Meet with TiE Mentor 1:1 for 30 minutes during Mentor Connect office hours.This months mentor isDavid Katz, anentrepreneur, scientist, investor and Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Sparrow Phar  … READ MORE

TiE Oregon Women's Monthly Meeting – Functional Workshop on Company Valuation

In case you missed it – VIDEOTiE Oregon Women Entrepreneurs, please join us each month for timely discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities. This month NaomiDerner CFA, Managing Director o  … READ MORE

Charter Member Monthly Meeting

This month we will hear teams pitch from the TiE Young Entrepreneurs Program, TiE University, and one investment opportunities. In addition, Brigitte Piniewski MD, Charter Member, Angel Investor, and   … READ MORE

Mentor Connect with Niti Goel, PhD, MBA

Meet with TiE Mentor 1:1 for 30 minutes during Mentor Connect office hours.This months mentor isNiti Goel, PhD, MBA. Niti is experienced in new business development, supplier and customer enablementen  … READ MORE

Charter Member Monthly Meeting

TiE Oregon Charter Members, please join us each month for timely discussions, investment opportunities, and networking. Detailed information will be supplied prior to each meeting.  … READ MORE

Entrepreneurship and the Economy

In case you missed it – VIDEO We are excited to have Tory Campbell, Peter Hulseman, and Daniel Rittatore share insights on the local economy and its impact on entrepreneurship. Peter will share econo  … READ MORE

TiE Oregon Women's Monthly Meeting – Confessions of an Entrepreneur with Allison Hartsoe

In case you missed it, please view video on our Youtube Channel Here.———————————Join us on February 24th as Allison Hartsoe, Founder and CEO of Ambition Data will tell her entrep  … READ MORE

Mentor Connect with Doug De Weese

Meet with TiE Mentor 1:1 for 30 minutes during Mentor Connect office hours.With over 20 years of experience in US and international business, Doug De Weese has founded and managed multiple companies a  … READ MORE

Charter Member Monthly Meeting

TiE Oregon Charter Members, please join us each month for timely discussions, investment opportunities, and networking. Detailed information will be supplied prior to each meeting.  … READ MORE

Charter Member Monthly Meeting / Annual Kick-off

As a Charter Member, please plan to attend the 2021 Annual Kick-off. During this time, we will take a look back at 2020, review current programming, board elections, new initiatives, and ways to get e  … READ MORE

TiE Women – Functional Working Session on Recruiting & Team Creation

In case you missed it, view video on our Youtube Channel Here.———————————————-Join us on Tuesday, January 12th at 2:00 PMfor Functional Workshop Tuesday where CEO of Mons  … READ MORE

COVID RECOVERY: Is Vaccine the Beginning of an End Dr. Meenakshi Noll

For complete details -https:oregon.tie.orgcovid-r…  … READ MORE

Supporting Entrepreneurs & Ventures in Washington County

Supporting Entrepreneurs & Ventures in Washington CountyHave an idea for a new or existing venture?Learn about resources and networks available to entrepreneurs looking to start a business and existin  … READ MORE

COVID RECOVERY: PPP Loan Forgiveness – How To

For complete details -https:oregon.tie.orgcovid-r…  … READ MORE

COVID SURVIVAL: Pandemic Proof Your Health

Please click here for complete event details -https:oregon.tie.orgpandemi… In case you missed it – VIDEOandThe Reframe Toolkit with Dr. Bal PawaAdditional Resources -RSM session withAnders Wallenste  … READ MORE

COVID SURVIVAL: Getting Back to The Office

Please click here for complete event details -https:oregon.tie.orgcovid-response-getting-back-in-the-office In case you missed it – VIDEO   … READ MORE

COVID SURVIVAL: Unprecedented Opportunities in Digital Health & Biotech

Please click here for complete event details -https:oregon.tie.orgcovid-survival-opportunities-in-digital-health-biotechIn case you missed it, a video can be found here -https:www.youtube.comwatch?vpy  … READ MORE

COVID SURVIVAL: Pivoting to Serve and Surviving

Please click here for complete event details -https:oregon.tie.orgcovid-response-surviving-and-pivoting-to-serve-customer-in-covid-19-crisisIn case you missed it, a video can be found here -https:www.  … READ MORE

Mentor Connect with Vikas Aditya

There are 2 – slots available every Thursday at 12pm. Please RSVP and a TiE Oregon staff member will contact you for exact scheduling.Your appointment will only be confirmed after you hear back from a  … READ MORE

COVID SURVIVAL: Leading Out Loud – Communicating Effectively in Times of Large-Scale Change

Please click here for complete event details -https:oregon.tie.orgleading-positively-in-times-of-large-scale-change In case you missed it – VIDEO   … READ MORE

Mentor Connect with Ana Chaud

There are 2 – slots available every Thursday at 12pm. Please RSVP and a TiE Oregon staff member will contact you for exact scheduling.Your appointment will only be confirmed after you hear back from a  … READ MORE

COVID SURVIVAL – A LEGAL PERSPECTIVE

Please click here for complete event details -https:oregon.tie.orgcovid-survival-a-legal-perspectiveIn case you missed it, a video can be found here -https:www.youtube.comwatch?vE60swxwtYAk  … READ MORE

COVID SURVIVAL – HOW INVESTORS ARE SUPPORTING THEIR PORTFOLIO COMPANIES

Please click here for complete event details -https:oregon.tie.orgcovid-19-survival-investors-weigh-inIn case you missed it, a video can be found here -https:www.youtube.comwatch?vFBmbYSfzZfM&t3844s  … READ MORE

Mentor Connect with David Smith

There are 2 – slots available every Thursday at 12pm. Please RSVP and a TiE Oregon staff member will contact you for exact scheduling.Your appointment will only be confirmed after you hear back from a  … READ MORE

Mentor Connect with Heather Samarin

There are 2 – slots available every Thursday at 12pm. Please RSVP and a TiE Oregon staff member will contact you for exact scheduling.Your appointment will only be confirmed after you hear back from a  … READ MORE

COVID SURVIVAL – TIPS FOR STARTUPS

Please see COVID SURVIVAL SERIES web page for details -https:oregon.tie.orgcovid-19-survival-tips-zoom-webinar-seriesIn case you missed it, a video can be found here -https:www.youtube.comwatch?v2WjUy  … READ MORE

TiE Oregon Angel Investor Meeting

Investor Meetings are reserved for TiE Oregon Charter Members only. If you are interested in becoming a Charter Member, please reach-out to Kari Naone, Executive Direcor of TiEOregon.  … READ MORE

Pitch Oregon

For complete information, visit here -https:oregon.tie.orgprogramspitch-oregon  … READ MORE

Industry Exploration – Blockchain: Sifting Signal From Noise in the Crypto Space

Please join us for an evening with Matt Chwierut of Smith Crown. Matt will be presenting The Smith Crown Intelligence Platform: Sifting Signal From Noise in the Crypto Space.Matt Chwierut | Smith C  … READ MORE

TiE Token Talk: Introducing Hyperledger

TiE Oregon Charter Members, please join us for as we continue to discuss and learn about blockchain. This session will focus on Enterprise-grade blockchain technology usingHyperledgeras an example. So  … READ MORE

Investing in Blockchain – one VCs take!

Please join us on November 13th as we continue to explore blockchain. Special guest, Kate Mitselmakher, Chief Executive Officer, Bloccelerate VC, a blockchain fund and accelerator who is looking to in  … READ MORE

Pitch Club Beaverton

Pitch Club is an ongoing monthly series where entrepreneurs can practice their pitch and receive feedback from their peers and TiE Oregon Charter Members including TiE Angels.Pitch Club is moderated b  … READ MORE

Pitch Oregon 2017

TiEs annual Pitch Oregon is our marquee event, which attracts over 200 attendees each year. Entrepreneurs from all around Oregon pitch for prize package and overall cash prize in the followingcategori  … READ MORE

Pitch Club PDX

Pitch Club is an ongoing monthly series where entrepreneurs can practice their pitch and business plan. Tom Kingsley creates a dynamic and realistic environment. Participants are given the opportunity  … READ MORE