ABOUT TIE WOMEN OREGON
TiE Women is dedicated to Embrace, Engage and Empower women entrepreneurs across the globe. The program is focused on women entrepreneurs, irrespective of the size of their enterprises, origins, standing or background. The program consists of a series of local and global events and culminates with one women-led business from Oregon competing in a Global Pitch Competition for an award up to $50k equity-free prize money to winners and runners-up.
The local program is part of the larger Global TiE Women’s Program. Please see below for local details and click here for global details.
TIMELINE
Local / Global Events: Ongoing (apply to receive exclusive invitations to attend)
Applications Open: April 24, 2023
Deadline to Apply: July 20, 2023
Finalist Announcement: no later than July 24th
Local Workshops: July 12, 26, and August 16
State Pitch Competition: August 8, 2023
Global Pitch Competition: November 15-17
CRITERIA
2023 Criteria:
— Female founded or co-founded startup
— Female founder or co-founder that owns at least 33% of the equity in the company
— Been in business for less than seven years (date of company registration no earlier than Jan. 1, 2016) at the time of application.
The ultimate objective is to help startups in their fundraising efforts hence preference is given to startups raising funds.
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WINNER
FINALISTS
FINALISTS:
360 Sierra
Dtocs
For HER.
Gentle Drop
Range Revolution
SaF
Osheru
JUDGES
EMCEE
SERIES EVENTS
Financial Startup Basics with Carla Titus
July 12, 2023 @ 11:30 AM
In case you missed it, please view video here – https://youtu.be/2U6AMcUh8mc
Digital Marketing & PR with Ivo Lukas
July 26, 2023 @ 11:30 AM via Zoom
In case you missed it, please view video here – https://youtu.be/bWpMS9T5Vek
The Funding Process with Diane Fraiman
August 16, 2023 @ 4:00 PM via Zoom
In case you missed it, please view video here – https://youtu.be/ST1y-nSWdxo
PROGRAM LEAD
The TiE Oregon Women’s Program is being supported by Kari Naone, TiE Oregon Executive Director and led by TiE Charter Member, Niti Goel. Niti’s experience include identifying key market value gaps, developing innovative technologies, constructing business strategy, and deal-making to enable new businesses. She is an author of 20+ patents, 100+ journal publications, conference presentations and books.
PROGRAM SUPPORT
If you are interested in sponsoring the TiE Oregon Women’s Program, please contact [email protected].
PAST EVENTS
TiE Oregon 2020 – 2022 Women’s State Pitch Competitions
TiE Oregon has participated in the TiE Women’s Program since 2020. The following women-led Oregon companies were selected from a Local Pitch Competition and went on to compete in a Global Pitch Competition. Here they met mentors and investors from around the world, participated in workshops, and competed for $100,000!
2022 TiE Women’s State Pitch Competition
2021 TiE Women’s State Pitch Competition
2020 TiE Women’s State Pitch Competition
Additional Past Events Include:
Confessions of an Entrepreneur with Allie Magyar, Founder of Hubb
** In case you missed it – VIDEO **
Demonstrating Confidence in the Pitch Room
** In case you missed it – VIDEO **
Confessions of an Entrepreneur with Ana Chaud, Founder of Garden Bar.
** In case you missed it – VIDEO**
PICTURES
GET INVOLVED
Contact:
Niti Goel
TiE Charter Member
[email protected]
Kari Naone
Executive Director
TiE Oregon
[email protected]
Sponsor:
Sponsorship Opportunities are available – please contact [email protected].