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VCs and Startups: join us on May 30th for a day of co-working!
Join us for the Inaugural VC Day - Portland, OR is an open event for startup founders and VCs looking to network in a casual setting. This year, we’re shining a special spotlight on women in venture capital, celebrating their contributions and leadership. Set in the vibrant heart of Portland, this first-time gathering offers a relaxed, low-pressure environment to meet, build connections and collaborate with VC's and startups from Oregon and Washington State.
This is not a pitch event or a networking reception, it is as simple as sharing a co-working space for a day to promote organic relationships.
Tentative Schedule:
<p>10:00am - 10:20 am: Check-in and Morning Networking</p>
<p>10:20am - 10:30 am: Opening Remarks</p>
<p>10:30 am - 11:00 am: Fireside Chat: Scaling Seed to Series A</p>
<p>11:15am - 12:00 pm: Meet the Funders: VC & Investors Reverse Pitch</p>
<p>12:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Catered Lunch & Co-working</p>
<p>1:30pm - 2:00 pm: Fireside Chat II: Women in VC</p>
<p>2:15pm - 2:45pm: Fireside Chat III: Student Founder Panel</p>
<p>2:45pm - 4:00pm: VC & Startup co-working and networking</p>
<p>Partnering Organizations: Stoel Rives, Stout Street Capital, Portland State Business Accelerator, Venture Partners and more to come.</p>
Whether you are a student entrepreneur, a first-time founder, a startup professional in tech, or any other field, or simply interested in entrepreneurship, this event is for you. Join us at VC Day - Portland, OR to chat, collaborate, and network.
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10:00am - 10:20 am: Check-in and Morning Networking
10:20am - 10:30 am: Opening Remarks (Josh Wylie, Mary Hull, CIBC, & other sponsors)
10:30am - 11:00 am: Fireside Chat I: Scaling From Seed to Series - A
Moderated by: Julie Harrelson, Managing Director, Cascade Seed Fund
Allie Magyar, Dynamic Events, Chairman of the Board, TAO
Callie Christensen, CBO, Slumberkins
Elizabeth Sheils, Co-founder, Rockpapercoin
11:15am - 11:45 am: Meet the Funders: Co-working & Networking
12:00pm - 1:30 pm: Catered Lunch Sponsored by Stoel Rives, Co-working
1:30pm - 2:00 pm: Fireside Chat II: Women in VC
Moderated by: Mary Hull, Partner, Stoel Rives, LLP
Catherine Williams, Principal, Dundee VC
Tee Podder, Investor, Trilogy Equity Partners
Angela Jackson, Managing Director, Portland Seed Fund
Denise Dunlap, Managing Partner, Sage Growth Capital
Cindy Ho, Jr. Partner, Stout Street Capital
2:15pm - 2:45pm: Women and Founder Support
Moderated by: Tricia Clemans, Director, Global Technology Transfer Group
Caroline Lewis, Managing Partner, Rogue Women's Fund
Cara Turano, President & Executive Director, OEN
Sarah Studer, Chief Storyteller, Truemedia.org
Michelle Drilling, Vice President of Operations, Streamlined Ventures
3:00pm - 3:30pm: Emerging Funds in the PNW
Moderated by: Josh Wylie,Founder Breaking into Venture, VC Day Host
Evan Poncelet,Co-founder & CEO, Dreamward Ventures
Jesse Posey, Co-founder & COO, Dreamward Ventures
Isaac Kato, Founder and General Partner, Two Ravens VC
Leilani Walkush, General Partner, Indigenous VC
Partnering Organizations: Stoel Rives, Stout Street Capital, Portland State Business Accelerator, Venture Partners and more to come.
Whether you are a student entrepreneur, a first-time founder, a startup professional in tech, or any other field, or simply interested in entrepreneurship, this event is for you. Join us at VC Day - Portland, OR to chat, collaborate, and network. |