TiE Oregon Community Outreach event: Presentation by Ravi Sinha, Chairman Choice Solar India Private Limited. He will give a slide show presentation of his work in India providing solar energy solutions that map directly to the needs of the people. Join him on his travels through remote villages and towns in India bringing the free power of the sun to individuals, homes, schools, and hospitals. Tea and Indian snacks will be served. The event is free. Registration required. The event is sponsored by Intel Corporation, India. Sandip Shah Co-Director, Intel Architecture Group, India, will talk about Intel's world class design & development facilities in India, its top-notch work environment and job opportunities, and the company’s deep & sustained commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) focusing on education, environment & citizenship/community volunteerism.

Email [email protected] Phone: 503 226 8677

Thomas Thurston, President and Managing Director of Growth Science International, presents his ideas on predicting the success of a business. Thurston is a global authority on disruptive innovation and empirical models that predict if a business is likely to survive or fail. Through his research at Intel and later at Harvard with the legendary Professor Clayton Christensen, he shares insights on the key ingredients for predicting the future of a business. Join him and a panel (Mark Frohnmayer, President Arcimoto, Sudhir Bhagwan, Angel investor and ex CEO of Snap Games, and Charla Mathwick Associate Professor of Marketing and Advertising, PSU)to learn how to develop a strategy to position a business to succeed. The event will be preceded by a reception hosted by Melvin Mark Companies Agenda: 6-7 - Reception: Registration,Food, Networking 7-9 - Presentation, panel discussion

Registration: www.oregon.tie.org Fee: Members $15 online, $20 onsite

 Non-Members $25 online, $30 onsite
 Students $10

This is a joint TiE Oregon - OTBC (Oregon Technology Business Center)event. If you have an idea for a company and you're looking for others to join your team, this is the event for you. You have the opportunity to make a 1-minute pitch presenting your idea and the skill-sets you are looking for in a team member. Attend this workshop if you are looking to add people to your team, or even if you simply want to network with other entrepreneurs and listen to pitches of new ideas.

If you plan to attend and have an idea for a pitch, please email us a tag line describing your idea so organizers can keep an account of the pitches that will be made.

Cost: Suggested $5 contribution to cover pizza and beverage

A workshop to develop an effective investor pitch:

Are you raising money right now for your venture? Are you finding it difficult to close funds from investors? Are you needing capital but unsure of the next steps?

This workshop is best suited for those entrepreneurs who are actively raising seed money for their business ideas, or have already started ventures. You will present your investor pitch, get direct feedback and a chance to dramatically improve your pitch as well as gain insight into what causes investors to actually invest their money in start-up companies. Ravi Sinha, Chairman of Choice Solar, will facilitate the workshop. Mr. Sinha is an experienced entrepreneur who has raised money for various ventures for the past 15 years and has assisted many entrepreneurs in investor pitch development leading to closing funds. He is a pitch coach for OEN and has delivered the workshop at "Start Up" weekends in Corvallis. He also developed and taught “Financing Emerging Growth Ventures” at the Graduate School of Business at Portland State University and has served as a member of Angel Oregon assisting in devising the event. His close association with seed, angel, and venture capital investors will be very useful for the start-up entrepreneur to attain the objective of closing investor funds.

Entrepreneurs should come prepared with an investor pitch that takes no more than 10 minutes to deliver. Limited to 10 attendees.

Registration Required Fees: Type Online Onsite Member 25.00 30.00 Guest 35.00 40.00

Malli Mastan Babu is an international mountaineer. He holds the 2009 Guiness Book World record for scaling the tallest peaks in all seven continents (The Seven Summits) in the shortest time of 172 days. He has a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India and an MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata, India. He worked as a software developer for three years, but ultimately chose an unconventional career path following his passion for adventure and mountain climbing.

Today he does motivational speeches, provides leadership consultations to corporations and leads expedition climbs around the world. He is considered one of the experts on the Himalayan mountain ranges. He will share his personal stories, his adventures and the learnings that can be translated from climbs to corporations.

PanIIT Pacific NW Chapter is a group of the members of Indian Institute of Technology Alumni Association in Oregon. The Indian Institutes of Technology (I.I.Ts) were established by the Indian Government soon after independence. Many technology leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators of the world are graduates of these schools.

Admission is Free, but please RSVP [email protected]

The event has been sponsored by Pan IIT, Sunil Shenoy of Intel Corporation and TiE Oregon.

The mobile industry has been revolutionizing the way we live, communicate and do business, but what is the next wave of mobile software technology? Join entrepreneurs, developers and leading executives to find out about the latest trends and opportunities for entrepreneurs in this ecosystem.

Participants will include the following speakers:

Raven Zachary: President of Small Society, working with big brands, established companies, investors, and startups on iOS mobile strategy and product development for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Jason Grigsby: founder and organizer of Mobile Portland and co-founder of Cloud Four, a small start-up focused on mobile and web development. Amber Case: Co-founder, Geoloqi (a real-time mobile and web platform for securely sharing location data,) and a cyborg anthropologist and user experience designer. Aaron Parecki: Co-founder Geoloqi and an iPhone and PHP developer interested in solving practical problems with technology. Jose Puthenkulam: Head of Products, TCS Mobility, at Tata Consultancy Services North America.

Register Online

Pricing:

              Online        

Members $15
Students $10
Non-Members $25

+$5 At the door

TiE Oregon is offering attendees an opportunity to meet Portland Seed Fund managers Angela Jackson and Jim Huston. Join us to learn more about the fund and the capital and coaching process through which they will implement their investments. The event is open to both members and non-members.

Special Pitch Offer for TiE Oregon Members! For the first 15 who sign up to pitch. We are offering interested attendees and applicants an opportunity to pitch to the Fund Managers and other investors who will be on the Panel. Gain valuable constructive feedback by pitching fund managers for this application cycle- or for a future date.

For non-members who want to pitch we will offer a 25% discount to to join TiE Oregon. Promo code: PSF

Register Online: www.oregon.tie.org Fees: Members: $15, Students $10, Guests $25, + $5 at the door.

The event will be preceded by a reception hosted by Melvin Mark.

The Portland Seed Fund is now accepting applications for investment.

TiE Oregon is offering attendees an opportunity to meet Portland Seed Fund managers Angela Jackson and Jim Huston. Join us to learn more about the fund and the capital and coaching process through which they will implement their investments. The event is open to both members and non-members.

Special Pitch Offer for TiE Oregon Members: For the first 15 who sign up to pitch. For non-members who want to pitch we will offer a 25% discount to to join TiE Oregon. Promo code: PSF Pitch to the Fund Managers and other investors who will be on the Panel and gain valuable constructive feedback.

To Learn More about the Portland Seed Fund please visit http://portlandseedfund.com/

Fund managers are looking for great founding teams who have the vision and skills to develop great products that solve real problems in markets with high growth potential in a capital efficient manner. If you would like to pitch, Contact Us at [email protected] The event will be preceded by a reception hosted by Melvin Mark and an opportunity to network with entrepreneurs, other members, technology leaders and investors.

You can attend this event even if you don't plan to pitch. It would be a great learning opportunity for entrepreneurs, and an opportunity for investors to hear from new start-ups. Register Soon - Space is Limited to 40 attendees

Registration: http://oregon.tie.org/event/40/pitch-portland-seed-fund Fees: Online On-site Members $15 $20 Student Members $10 $15 Non-Members $25 $30

Jumpstart your business!

Here's what Tom Peters, author of In Search of Excellence and The Little BIG Things has to say about Howard's book:

"To call Your Business Brickyard a 'bible' would not be an exaggeration. Doesn't belong on your Kindle or bookshelf - belongs in your pocket for permanent and immediate reference."

You not only get to meet the author of this book, but attend his workshop, learn about his ideas first-hand and get a free pdf version of the book.

Howard Mann, author of "Your Business Brickyard" has collected twelve essentials to any business foundation based on his experiences as an entrepreneur. Mann shows you how to get back to basics, reconnect with your purpose, and grow your business, instead of getting stuck following the latest trend or "Me too" fad. You will learn how to unlock your company's true potential instead of playing catch-up with your competitors.

When you're at an entrepreneurial roadblock, this is the book you need to reboot your thinking and get you back on the right road," says Andy Sernovitz, Author, Word of Mouth Marketing: How Smart Companies Get People Talking.

There is a fee for this event Online: Members $15 Guests $25 Onsite: Members $20 Guests $30

Register at www.oregon.tie.org.

Have a great start-up idea? Want to fine-tune that pitch? Well, there is a holiday treat for you!

Portland seed fund is coming to our incubator space on the Westside. Meet fund managers Angela and Jim, and other investors, pitch your idea before their second application round closes in January and have a fun time networking with other members before the holidays.

Pitching is open to members as well as non-members and the event is free.

So Make use of this one-time opportunity to pitch your idea to the Portland Seed Fund. The event will be in the same building as our incubator, just in a different room - Suite 150. Attend the pitch fest and tour the TiE Westside Incubator, sponsored by Melvin Mark in Suite 160.

Registration required: www.oregon.tie.org

If you are interested in pitching email [email protected] with this subject message: PitchFest

A panel of Bay Area VC's will predict top trends for 2012.

Entrepreneurship is the engine that is driving job creation and economic growth. According to many experts, we are in the midst of a "second frothy bubble of Cloud Santorum" that doesn't show signs of disappearing soon. The global recession has actually produced a climate that is ripe for innovation. We have heard the buzzwords - mobile, social and "Big Data." But what are the categories that will take off for the coming year? Our panel will offer their insights and vision for the year.

In addition, they will discuss Oregon companies. Lately, many Silicon Valley venture firms have invested in Oregon startups. What attracted them to these companies? What are they looking for in a company? These are some of the questions that will be addressed by the speakers.

Sign up Early and/or become a member to get a discount.

Early Bird (By April 10th) Members - $15.00 Non-Members - $30.00

Pricing: Members - $20.00 Non-Members - $35.00

At the Door Members - $25.00 Non-Members - $40.00

For someone starting a business, addressing legal issues can be intimidating from both a cost and time perspective. Mapping a startup's initial legal needs can help create predictability around expenses, clarify questions of prioritization of expenses, and improve allocation of resources.

Gina Atwood, a business attorney with the Immix Law Group, will outline the common legal needs of startups – corporate formation and governance, contracts, IP and Securities. The presentation will provide education on some of the core legal issues faced by startup, and offer suggestions for how to improve the predictability of legal expenses. It will be followed by an interactive session where interested attendees will brainstorm with Gina about their startup needs.

This event is part of our ongoing Incubator series to provide information, guidance and networking to startups. The events will feature presentations by seasoned business leaders and leading firms including presentations by some of our Charter Members and sponsors.

Pricing: TiE Members: $10
Non Members: $40

At the door : TiE members: $15
Non members: $45

To register please visit: https://oregon.tie.org/event/40/legal-basics-emerging-startups

Peter Andrews of Melvin Mark will give a presentation on the real estate process for entrepreneurs. It will cover the steps a growing company needs to take as they consider expanding and relocating. The session will help you plan for your space needs for the future.

This will be followed by a P2P mixer where founders can meet co-founders and mentors can meet peer mentors. The session will start with one-minute pitches by founders of their companies/ideas to the audience. This will be a no-pressure fun environment to showcase your company or creative ideas. After the pitch session, attendees will break off into groups with common interests for a networking session. Please contact us if you would like to pitch.

Pricing:

Early Bird Pricing: Members $15 Non Members $25

After Sept 23rd: Members $20 Non Members $30

Agenda: 6.00pm to 6.50pm Reception sponsored by Stoel Rives 7.00pm to 7.20pm Presentations by Speakers 7.20pm to 8.00pm Guided Discussion by Bill Kelly 8.00pm to 8.30pm Audience Q&A

Bootstrapping on Steroids: In an interview with USAToday columnist, Steve Strauss, at Pagatim.com, Eric Winquist says that what's most rewarding for him as an entrepreneur is when a customer is successful and he knows that his company has played a role in the process. As a product manager, he was frustrated with some of the enterprise solutions he saw and used his savings to build a beta version of the product. What's unique about him is he turned down outside investment. Meet Eric and find out how he has bootstrapped his way to success.

Two Steps Ahead: The mantra that James Davies has for his company is "Change is Good." Finding solutions through innovative ways is what drives him. In his interview with Steve Strauss, James says that what kept them going when they started Timbercon 15 years ago was niche knowledge in the data storage game. By staying two steps ahead each time in the fiber optics world, they were able to find solutions for customers. The most gratifying aspect of being an entrepreneur for James is " the freedom to try things, to explore and learn from mistakes."

Moderator: Bill Kelly

Inspiration - The bedrock of innovation

Successful entrepreneurship requires several elements - inspiration, innovation and if you are focused on the outcome - sound business strategy. The inspiration series focuses on the driving force behind success. How do you find that spark that drives creativity? . From idea to development, from boot-strapping to growth stage, what guides entrepreneurs as the make critical decisions? Enterpreneurs discuss lessons learned and offer tips for other entrepreneurs. Attend this event to be inspired to deal with the challenges of running your own company.

Speakers: Eric Winquist, Co-Founder and CEO Jama Software James Davies, Co-Founder and COO Timbercon

Eric founded Jama Software with the vision of providing customers a more collaborative way to develop new products and eliminate the common frustrations with traditional approaches to requirements management. Eric is an accomplished entrepreneur and project manager with over 15 years experience working with a wide range of enterprise organizations, teams and technologies. In 2001, Eric founded Redside Solutions, a software development consulting firm. As CEO, Eric grew Redside to a multi-million dollar business with 100% annual growth rates. At Redside, Eric saw first-hand the need companies had for collaborative requirements management which led to the creation of Jama Software and the development of Jama Contour.

Jama: Founded by a team of experienced software professionals frustrated with traditional enterprise tools, Jama has created a powerful Web-based application called Contour that's used by thousands every day to manage billions of dollars in research and development projects. The path from great ideas to great products goes through requirements management, and Jama is dedicated to helping its customers successfully navigate that path.

James Davies:

Mr. Davies co-founded Timbercon, Inc. in 1997 and has served as an executive since its inception. Concurrently, Mr. Davies co-founded Greenspace Candles, with whom he continues to serve as an advisor.

Prior to Timbercon, Mr. Davies spent several years in the telecommunications and data storage industries working with international technology companies.

Mr. Davies received a B.S. in Economics and Psychology from Lewis and Clark College, a Masters in Business Administration from George Fox University, and an Associates degree in Professional Music from PCC.

Timbercon: Timbercon, Inc. is a product development and manufacturing company for fiber optic solutions. Timbercon is an industry leader in ruggedized fiber optic solutions for the defense/government, industrial, data storage, test & measurement, broadband, telecommunications, medical, and networking industries. Headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon, Timbercon has 90 employees with manufacturing, research and development, sales, and marketing activities based at the corporate headquarters.

Pricing: Early Bird pricing until Oct 12: Members $20.00 Non-Membes $30.00

After Oct 12th: Members $25.00 Non-Members $35.

+$5 at the door

Membership Discount:

Sign up for Membership and Recieve $25 off. For a Limited Time Only

Promocode: Inspiration 3

For someone starting a company, financial management is a very important aspect. Understanding the complexity of all the financial issues faced by a startup might be intimidating and time consuming. TiE Oregon is holding an event together with KS&Company, a public accounting firm, in order to address this issue.

Speaker: Peter Buss, Partner, Kieckhafer, Schiffer and Company

Event Free for Incubator Tenants Early bird: Members $15, non-members $25 After November 5, 2012 : Member $20, non-members $30

Are you an entrepreneur who has taken the leap of faith and created a company with your brilliant idea? Are you looking for seed or early stage funding? Do want validation of your idea? Then pitch to a panel of investors and the Portland Seed Fund. Apply Online http://www.tinyurl.com/tiepitchfest

Space is limited only 10 companies will be selected from the applicant pool Don't miss this opportunity to tell us about your company, get constructive feedback or get your idea validated!

Awards will be presented for best in each category and will include cash prizes, hours of legal services and free rent for two months at the TiE Westside Incubator.

Attendance Free for Members Only! Pitches by Members Only. (Pitching companies will need to have at least one person as a member of TiE Oregon.) We will offer a 25% discount on membership. Contact Us for details.

Pricing:

Free for Members

Early Bird Non-Members $25

Late Non-Members (After December 1st) $30

Jumpstart your company in 2013!

From concept to exit the journey of an entrepreneurs is filled with challenges and roadblocks, solutions and successes. At every fork in the road, a decision has to be made. Listening to the insights of other founders of startups can help you navigate the twists and turns. Meet this impressive panel and be inspired to come up with ideas for your own company:

Nat Parker, GlobeSherpa Amber Case, Geoloqi (bought by Esri) Chris Logan, SweetSpot Diabetes Care (bought by Dexcom) Murali Karamchedu, Kryptiq

Moderator: Jim Huston Managing Director, Portland Seed Fund

Attend a reception hosted by Charter Member Steve Davis and network with mentors and fellow entrepreneurs. Don't miss this first TiE event of the year.

Registration Required: Early Bird Members $15, Non-Members $20 Late: Members $20, Non-Members $25 Early Bird Rates end Jan 13th, so register soon to save your seat. Space is limited for this event!

www.oregon.tie.org

What's a better way to unwind after a long day than meeting up for happy hour with some like-minded entrepreneurs to discuss startup issues? Get out of the rain and attend the TiE Startup Happy Hour Thursday evenings starting at 5pm to meet other entrepreneurs or even get advice from seasoned Charter Members. A great way to build connections in a relaxed atmosphere!

This event is open to the public.

Contact Sheri Dover, or just show up if you are interested in joining this coming week.

[email protected]

Ph: (541) 602-6215

What's a better way to unwind after a long day than meeting up for happy hour with some like-minded entrepreneurs to discuss startup issues? Attend the TiE Startup Happy Hour Thursday evenings starting at 5pm to meet other entrepreneurs or even get advice from seasoned Charter Members. A great way to build connections in a relaxed atmosphere!

This event is open to the public.

Contact Sheri Dover, or just show up if you are interested in joining this coming week.

[email protected]

Ph: (541) 602-6215

What's a better way to show your commitment and undying love for your startup/idea/the startup community than meeting up for happy hour with some like-minded entrepreneurs to discuss startup issues? Attend the TiE Startup Happy Hour Thursday tonight starting at 5pm. A great way to build relationships in a relaxed atmosphere!

This event is free and open to the public.

Contact Sheri Dover, or just show up if you are interested in joining this coming week.

[email protected]

Ph: (541) 602-6215

TiE Happy hour is about entrepreneurs sharing ideas and building relationships over drinks. Join us this week!

Contact Sheri Dover, or just show up, if you are interested in joining this coming week.

[email protected]

Ph: (541) 602-6215

Siva Narendra Co-Founder and CEO, Tyfone.

Tyfone's technology brings ID and transaction security to any mobile device and the company provides mobile banking, ID management and near-field communication solutions. Tyfone recently landed investment from In-Q-Tel, the CIA's venture capital group, and an agreement to help develop technology for the U.S. intelligence community.

Raghu Raghavan, Founder and CEO, Act-On Software

Act-On is a leading provider of cloud-based integrated software that automates critical marketing tasks and provides rich analytics and reports in real-time. Act-On has been named to the Forbes 2013 "America's Most Promising Companies" list of the top 100 U.S.-based, privately held, high-growth companies.

Ramu Ramanathan, CEO, Founder, mobba.

Mobba is an online marketplace that uses social networks to bring together like-minded buyers. Mobba.com is an online local "daily deal" site committed to helping shoppers save money and helping businesses gain customers. Key to its business is its patent-pending "zipper algorithm," a mathematical model that pairs groups of buyers and sellers in order to achieve the best deal for both sides. What is unique about mobba is that there is also a social element to the business.The company partners with local school organizations and other non-profits by donating 10% of the sale back to designated schools and organizations.

Raghu, Ramu, and Siva were creators of technology -- engaged in research, publishing papers as they transitioned from academia into the corporate world. How did these engineers eventually become CEOs of sizzling startups? These Charter Members will talk about their journeys, their current companies and give tips on building a solid company in Oregon. The event will be moderated by Nitin Rai, President of TiE Oregon and CEO of First Insight Corporation.

There is a fee for this event. Register at www.oregon.tie.org

Get your geek on by meeting up for happy hour with some like-minded entrepreneurs to discuss tech startup issues! Enjoy some good company over a drink, share ideas and build relationships. Attend the TiE Startup Happy Hour Tuesday evenings starting at 5:30 pm.

This event is open to the public. There is a no-host bar

Contact Sheri Dover, or just show up if you are interested in joining this coming week.

[email protected]

Ph: (541) 602-6215

Get your geek on by meeting up for happy hour with some like-minded entrepreneurs to discuss tech startup issues! Enjoy some good company over a drink, share ideas and build relationships. Attend the TiE Startup Happy Hour Tuesday evenings starting at 5:30 pm.

This event is open to the public. There is a no-host bar

Contact Sheri Dover, or just show up if you are interested in joining this coming week.

[email protected]

Ph: (541) 602-6215

Get your geek on by meeting up for happy hour with some like-minded entrepreneurs to discuss tech startup issues! Enjoy some good company over a drink, share ideas and build relationships. Attend the TiE Startup Happy Hour Tuesday evenings starting at 5:30 pm.

This event is open to the public. There is a no-host bar

Contact Sheri Dover, or just show up if you are interested in joining this coming week.

[email protected]

Ph: (541) 602-6215

Get your geek on by meeting up for happy hour with some like-minded entrepreneurs to discuss tech startup issues! Enjoy some good company over a drink, share ideas and build relationships. Attend the TiE Startup Happy Hour Tuesday evenings starting at 5:30 pm.

This event is open to the public. There is a no-host bar

Contact Sheri Dover, or just show up if you are interested in joining this coming week.

[email protected]

Ph: (541) 602-6215

Get your geek on by meeting up for happy hour with some like-minded entrepreneurs to discuss tech startup issues! Enjoy some good company over a drink, share ideas and build relationships. Attend the TiE Startup Happy Hour Tuesday evenings starting at 5:30 pm.

This event is open to the public. There is a no-host bar

Contact Sheri Dover, or just show up if you are interested in joining this coming week.

[email protected]

Ph: (541) 602-6215

Tonights' TiE Startup happy hour will be co-hosted by TiE Charter Member Ranjit Pandit, and will have door prizes from Maizey's Portland Style Kettle Corn.

( http://www.facebook.com/MaizeysKettleCorn )

Get your geek on by meeting up for happy hour with some like-minded entrepreneurs to discuss tech startup issues! Enjoy some good company over a drink, share ideas and build relationships. Attend the TiE Startup Happy Hour Tuesday evenings starting at 5:30 pm.

This event is open to the public. There is a no-host bar

Contact Sheri Dover, or just show up if you are interested in joining this coming week.

[email protected]

Ph: (541) 602-6215

Free Beer, a great price on TiE membership, and door prizes! Tonights' TiE Startup Happy Hour is sponsored by Dice.com the career hub for tech with over 80 thousand tech jobs Dice has started a bus tour that is going up and down the west coast, from San Francisco to Seattle to sponsor events and spread the good word about Dice. Dice will buy your first drink of the night and will be handing out t'shirts and other fun goodies.

TiE Oregon will be offering one year memberships at the incredibly low price of just $75 for everyone who joins during the event. That's such a great price for access to a global network of high-quality mentors and great events!

Maizey's Portland Style Kettle Corn will have drawings every half hour for their delicious gourmet popcorn

 Follow Dice at @DiceTechJobs for the latest on Dice and use #DiceTechTrek for the bus tour and check out dice.com/techtrek for updates.

TiE Happy Hour is where you go to get your geek on by meeting with some like-minded entrepreneurs to discuss tech startup issues! Enjoy some good company over a drink, share ideas and build relationships. Attend the TiE Startup Happy Hour Tuesday evenings starting at 5:30 pm.

This event is open to the public.

Contact Sheri Dover, or just show up if you are interested in joining this coming week.

[email protected]

Ph: (541) 602-6215

Costs associated with office or facility leasing is usually the second highest operating cost after employees. When starting their companies, many entrepreneurs do not strategically plan for growth and often push office space needs off to the last minute, costing companies valuable dollars that could be put to better use. Learn how to prepare and plan for your office space needs, how to cut costs while keeping an eye on future growth. Attend this event to learn more about the leasing process, terms, timing and cost expectations.

Get your geek on by meeting up for happy hour with some like-minded entrepreneurs to discuss tech startup issues! Enjoy some good company over a drink, share ideas and build relationships. Attend the TiE Startup Happy Hour Tuesday evenings starting at 5:30 pm.

This event is open to the public. There is a no-host bar

Contact Sheri Dover, or just show up if you are interested in joining this coming week.

[email protected]

Ph: (541) 602-6215

Get your geek on by meeting up for happy hour with some like-minded entrepreneurs to discuss tech startup issues! Enjoy some good company over a drink, share ideas and build relationships. Attend the TiE Startup Happy Hour Tuesday evenings starting at 5:30 pm.

This event is open to the public. There is a no-host bar

Contact Sheri Dover, or just show up if you are interested in joining this coming week.

[email protected]

Ph: (541) 602-6215

Please Note: Event will be BroadCast live here: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/tieoregonevent

Zoomcare provides high quality, convenient healthcare in state-of-the-art neighborhood clinics. It now serves over 125,000 patients through 19 clinics in Oregon, Washington and Idaho and recently launched a tele-health service via Skype called ZoomCare TakeOut.

The company's progressive use of information technology helps to improve care and reduce costs. Their software, ZoomWare, streamlines the process of scheduling, payments and accessing records without lots of paperwork. Currently, the company is building the world's first neighborhood and smartphone-based health system.

ZoomCare was founded in Oregon in 2006 by Drs. Dave Sanders and Albert DiPIero. They have co-founded two successful healthcare technology companies.

Dave will include the following in his presentation: Provide background on ZoomCare's core innovation and customer-focused principles Discuss its own challenges with providing health insurance for its employees Detail a new product specially designed for Portland area employers and their people Attend this event to meet Dave Sanders, hear his story and network with Charter Members and other entrepreneurs.

The event is sponsored by Stoel Rives, ZoomCare and Woodruff-Sawyer.

Registration is required for this event. Register soon, event is almost full. Free for Members of TiE Oregon There is a fee for non-members.

Get your geek on by meeting up for happy hour with some like-minded entrepreneurs to discuss tech startup issues! Enjoy some good company over a drink, share ideas and build relationships. Attend the TiE Startup Happy Hour Tuesday evenings starting at 5:30 pm.

This event is open to the public. There is a no-host bar

Contact Sheri Dover, or just show up if you are interested in joining this coming week.

[email protected]

Ph: (541) 602-6215

Tonight I'm giving away free attendance to the Cleanweb PDX Hackathon this weekend. (hint the promo code is TiE, log in at http://cleanweb-pdx.eventbrite.com/?access=TiE to sign up)

And dont forget to come to the Green Dragon tonight to get your geek on by meeting up for happy hour with some like-minded entrepreneurs to discuss tech startup issues! Enjoy some good company over a drink, share ideas and build relationships. Attend the TiE Startup Happy Hour Tuesday evenings starting at 5:30 pm.

This event is open to the public. There is a no-host bar

Contact Sheri Dover, or just show up if you are interested in joining this coming week.

[email protected]

Ph: (541) 602-6215

Kevin is a seasoned technology executive with over 20+ years of experience. Kevin has expertise in software-as-a-service, education, mobile, and customer care.

Kevin is currently the CEO and co-founder of EdCaliber, a company that provides an online platform for K-12 teachers and administrators to collaborate, better leverage their digital content and continuously improve their academic results.

Lunch sponsored by host. Members only.

This is the culmination of TYE Oregon 2014-2015! In this competition, the teams that were formed during the program will present their business concepts, and judges from the world of entrepreneurship and investment will decide who will get to represent TYE Oregon in the Global Competition in June!

First prize of the local competition is an all expenses paid trip for the whole of the winning team, to Atlanta, GA, where they will compete in the TYE Global competition, against some 20 other global teams, for a prize package worth $15,000!

This competition is free and accessible to the public. Doors open at 2:30pm and the presentations start at 3:00pm promptly. If you would like to attend, please pre-registrer as tickets are limited!

TiE Members: FREE / Public: $25

When you are pitching to investors, they will want to know whether they can trust you with their money: inevitably you're going to get to the question of what the financial projections for your business are. When are you going to make money and how much?

One thing that will be 100% certain about your numbers: they will be wrong.

However, what is actually more important, is how you arrived at those numbers. Investors will be more interested in hearing what assumptions you made about the number of customers you are expecting to get, how much it costs to sell to them, what the costs are of producing your product or services, how much staff you will need, etc. etc. You have to demonstrate that you know your market, your abilities and the things you will need to make your vision a profitable reality.

For some entrepreneurs, this is a really daunting topic. However, you must be able to understand your business and the numbers behind it, before you can convince anyone else to come along for the ride.

Join us for TiE Oregon Pitch Club where our July speaker, Ana Andueza, will shed light on how to construct your financial model.

As a CFO as well as an angel investor, Ana has broad experience in dealing with startups and finances.

Currently the CFO at CFO with Criterion Brock, she is a TiE member, angel investor, and vice chair of the OEN's Angel Oregon. Previously she was the chief financial officer for Irwin Commercial Finance and U.S. Bancorp Equipment Finance. Earlier in her career, Andueza held senior accounting positions with U.S. Bank and Deloitte and Touche.

Join us for this talk, networking and refreshments as well as pitch practice and actionable feedback!

Join us for Confessions of an Entrepreneur, featuring TiE Charter Member Monica Enand, CEO and Founder of Zapproved.

COST: TiE Members: FREE, Public: $25 (Register by 9/20 for only $10)!

In September’s installment of Confessions of an Entrepreneur, our speaker offers a unique and well-experienced perspective.

Monica brings extensive management experience and software expertise to the Zapproved team as chief executive officer. She has grown Zapproved into a leading software provider with a compliance platform making it easier and more economical for businesses facing increasing rules and regulations.

Prior to founding Zapproved, Monica had over 15 years with blue-chip companies such as Intel and IBM. Monica holds an M.B.A. from University of Portland and a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. Monica is a speaker and active member in the entrepreneurial community in Portland. In 2014, Monica was appointed by the Governor of Oregon to the Oregon Growth Board, and she is on the board of the Technology Association of Oregon. She was recognized by the Portland Business Journal in 2010 as an Orchid Award winner for achievement for women in business.

COST: TiE Members: FREE, Public: $25

Join us for another edition of TiE Oregon Pitch Club, the most educational pitch clinic in town! Our featured speaker for this edition is Brent Hieggelke.

Brent Hieggelke is the Chief Mobile Evangelist for Urban Airship and is responsible for uncovering and inspiring innovation with customers, app development and agency partners, mobile platform providers and the industry-at-large.

Before Urban Airship, Brent spent more than a decade helping brands optimize digital marketing initiatives in Marketing Executive positions at WebTrends, TouchClarity and Omniture. Most recently, Brent founded and launched Second Porch, the first Facebook-integrated social vacation rental site that was sold to HomeAway, Inc. in May 2011. Early in his career, Brent also co-founded New City, a media company in Chicago.

Brent has been awarded multiple marketing awards, and is a frequent speaker at both marketing and digital conferences. He is a member of the Mobile Marketing Association’s North America board and the International Executive Council of the Internet Marketing Association.

Once Brent is finished speaking, you will have the opportunity to practice your pitches with us. You can practice investor pitches, concept pitches, sales pitches, co-founder pitches, product pitches, elevator pitches, or any other pitch you can think of. Bring your pitch and pitch deck to receive actionable and valuable feedback from fellow entrepreneurs who have been through it or are going through it. You never know, there may be an investor or two sprinkled throughout the crowd.

Not fully comfortable pitching? Come be part of the audience and learn by watching and providing feedback to others. However, it pays not to just be a watcher; you will definitely get the most benefit from this event by getting up and practicing your pitch! Many went before you, lived to tell the tale (we don’t bite!) and got a lot of actionable feedback!

Join us for October’s installment of Confessions of an Entrepreneur, featuring Lisa Sedlar, CEO of Green Zebra Grocery.

Lisa serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Green Zebra Grocery, LLC. Lisa also served as the President of New Seasons Market, Inc. from 2005 until January 2012 and its Chief Executive Officer from 2010 until January 2012.

Lisa is a formally trained chef and has worked in retail food markets for over 20 years in positions ranging from Store Chef to Director of Purchasing to Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Ms. Sedlar serves as Member of Board of Directors of Oregon Food Bank, the Sustainable Business Network of Portland and the Portland Public Market. She also serves as Member of Business Advisory Committees of the Food Alliance and the Food Innovation Center. Ms. Sedlar is a Member of the City Club of Portland and the Portland Rotary.

This event is expected to sell out fast and space is limited. Please be sure you register as soon as possible to ensure you can attend!

Join us for TiE Oregon's November edition of Pitch Club featuring Ryan Jenson CEO & founder of HoneyComb!

When: Nov. 5th 5:30pm - 8:30pm Where: DeskHub, 334 NW 11th Ave., Portland, OR 97209 Cost: TiE Members: Free; Non-members: $25 Exclusive 20% Portland Startup Switchboard Promo Code: HONEYCOMB

Mr. Jenson has experienced-based knowledge of what it takes to get even the most difficult products to market. Founding and running a company that specializes in agricultural drones (in which regulation is still being decided by the U.S. government), Ryan and HoneyComb have had to learn how to pivot and adapt while still delivering value to customers and building their company. The insight that Ryan can provide to entrepreneurs and their startups is extremely valuable in today's highly saturated and ever-changing market.

Once Mr. Jenson is finished speaking, you will have the opportunity to practice your pitches with us. You can practice investor pitches, concept pitches, sales pitches, co-founder pitches, product pitches, elevator pitches, or any other pitch you can think of. Bring your pitch and pitch deck to receive actionable and valuable feedback from fellow entrepreneurs who have been through it or are going through it. You never know, there may be an investor or two sprinkled throughout the crowd.

Not fully comfortable pitching? Come be part of the audience and learn by watching and providing feedback to others. However, it pays not to just be a watcher; you will definitely get the most benefit from this event by getting up and practicing your pitch! Many went before you, lived to tell the tale (we don’t bite!) and got a lot of actionable feedback!

Speaker Bio:

Ryan is CEO & founder of HoneyComb which specializes in the development of drone technology and data services for precision agriculture. Over the past decade Ryan has contributed to a wide range of technology projects with the USDA, Department of Energy, National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, British Royal Navy, NASA and Fortune 500 companies. His experience encompasses agriculture, big data, remote sensing, aerospace systems, and software to name a few. Ryan holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering; along with a bachelor’s degree and minor in electrical engineering that he received at age 19. Today his name appears on over 30 publications & presentations and he routinely advises on business strategy, disruptive technology, and leadership.

Are you currently boot strapping your startup? Do you want to learn how to raise $20M in venture capital? How does a company scale from 30 to 200 employees in less than a year? Is it possible for a company to survive market crashes? Come find out the answers to these questions and more from TiE President, serial investor, founder and CEO of First Insight, Nitin Rai. You won’t want to miss this event!

And so the story goes…

…at the University of Oregon, Keeley and Erika were in their college apartment, scraping the bottom of yet another empty jar of peanut butter. As hungry college students and athletes, they ate a lot of peanut butter, and on this occasion, neither of them felt like biking to the store in the rain to buy more. So, they decided to try making their own! That day, Wild Friends was born.

More than four years have passed since the day they made that first jar. They’ve left their college apartment behind and are now based in Portland, Oregon. They’ve launched dozens of new flavors of nut butter and sell in thousands of stores across the country.

However, despite all these changes, a few things have stayed the same — most importantly, their passion for awesome tasting products, made with the healthiest whole ingredients they can find.

During the forth installment of “The Perfect Pitch,” Tom Kingsley will discuss the 5th and 6th items to cover in the perfect investor pitch:

• How We Make Money – simple summary of product, price, and a typical order
• Market – TAM, segment SAMs, target segment and order of penetration

And as alway you, the participant will have the chance to stand and give your pitch too! Pitch Club is an ongoing series of events where entrepreneurs can practice their pitch in a supportive environment. This could be a sales pitch, concept pitch, investor pitch, etc. whatever kind of pitch you need feedback on! Come to Pitch Club regardless of the stage you are in.

TiE’s annual Pitch Oregon is our marquee event, which attracts over 200 attendees each year. Entrepreneurs from all around Oregon pitch for cash and prize packages in the following categories.

Concept Stage – you either have an idea or you’ve just started working on your product Seed Stage– you have a product and have taken some funding or are bootstrapping Timeline:

September 22nd — Apply to Pitch October 27th — Application Deadline November 10th — Finalists Announced December 7th — Pitch Oregon

PRIZES:

Concept Stage Prize Package:

The chance to participate in the TiE Oregon Entrepreneurs Boot Camp complimentary The opportunity to pitch in-front of the TiE Oregon Charter Members One year TiE Oregon Entrepreneur Membership One year Technology Association of Oregon Membership Cash $2500 – $5,000! Check-back as this list will continue to grow! Seed Stage Prize Package:

The opportunity to participate in the TiE Oregon Entrepreneurs Boot Camp complimentary One year TiE Oregon Entrepreneur Membership One year Technology Association of Oregon Membership Investment from TiE Oregon Angels Check-back as this list will continue to grow!

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Join us for the evening Celebratory Dinner Program too! 10 Years – FORGING THE FUTURE

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 to role-play being an investor to other entrepreneurs giving them a better understanding of what the investors are looking for.

Industry Exploration Series - Blockchain/ICO Insights from Experts Co-presented by TiE Oregon and NewTech PDX

Join TiE Oregon Charter Members and Investors on the evening of Wednesday, May 9th for an up to date lesson on Blockchain and Initial Coin Offerings (ICO). You will learn from leading experts in the field as well as entrepreneurs planning an ICO. Together these insights and resources will help both investors and entrepreneurs as they navigate wisely within these effective means of raising capital and gaining returns.

Agenda Overview:

Blockchain: What is it and why does it matter?

What defines an ICO and how useful are they?

Current trends in legal and tax implication of an ICO

How to invest in an ICO, step by step

Startup Story – ICO preparation

Resources and next steps

Presenters/Panelists:

Steve Brown, Chief Executive Officer, Bald Futurist

Scott Bigelow, Blockchain Developer, Augur Project

Marcus Estes, Chief Executive Officer, Chroma

Galen Moore, Director of Market Research, New Alchemy

KJ Erickson, Chief Executive Officer, Public Market

Moderator:

Brigitte Piniewski, TiE Charter Member

When: Wednesday, May 9th, 2018 Timeline: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM | 5:30 PM Check-in, networking, and light dinner | 6:00 PM Program and Q&A | 8:00 PM more networking Where: The Sentinel Hotel, 614 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97205 Cost: Free for Charter Members | $10 TiE Oregon Members | $25 Non TiE Oregon Members

Co-Presented by:

TiE Oregon and NewTechPDX

Pitch Oregon is entering another year, showcasing the talent and innovation of Pacific Northwest and California founders. Each year, Pitch Oregon brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors, creating a collaborative and dynamic environment for launching startups on their growth journeys.

Winners will receive investment through a special purpose vehicle (SPV). Last year, $620K was invested in five companies!

WHO SHOULD APPLY? We are interested in high-growth, traded-sector, technology, and/or tech-enabled companies looking for funding in three categories:

Pitch Oregon categories include:

• Pre-seed – companies who are raising generally less than $500k
• Seed – companies who are raising generally more than $500k
• Impact – companies that generate financial returns while also creating a positive social, health, or environmental global impact. Can be either pre-seed, or seed.

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 meeting where a few companies pitch and receive feedback from TiE Oregon Charter Members. These meetings follow the same basic agenda of an investor meeting with three sections: the pitch, Q&A, and investor discussion & decision.

Who facilitates Pitch Club? Pitch Club is organized by Kari Naone, TiE Oregon Executive Director and led by Tom Kingsley, a TiE Charter Member who is an investor and successful entrepreneur.

What to expect? Please minimally prepare for a 5-minute pitch. If time permits each person could get up to 10 minutes so be prepared for that as well. This can include a slides/ppt that will be presented from your computer. Directly after pitching, Q&A and discussion will take place.

Those who attend pitch club will walk away with a better understanding of what investors look for in a pitch and how to answer the questions possible investor will ask. In addition, each presenter will receive a digital copy of their pitch and feedback from their peers and TiE Charter Members.

Interested in sponsoring Pitch Club - please contact [email protected].

ABOUT: Are you ready to take your startup to the next level? Join us for an insightful event tailored specifically for early-stage startups like yours, where we'll delve into the various funding options available to fuel your growth.

At this event, you'll have the opportunity to:

-- Gain valuable insights into alternative funding avenues, such as grants, crowdfunding, and bootstrapping, and understand how these options can kickstart your entrepreneurial journey. -- Learn about the nuances of angel investment, including how to attract angel investors, what they look for in startups, and how to navigate the angel investment landscape effectively. -- Explore the world of venture funding and understand the key considerations for securing venture capital, including pitching strategies, valuation, and investor expectations. -- Network with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts to forge meaningful connections and potentially uncover new opportunities for collaboration and support.

Whether you're seeking your first round of funding or looking to expand your existing funding sources, this event is designed to equip you with the knowledge and resources you need to make informed decisions for your startup's future success.

PANELISTS: -- Donn Dimond, TiE Oregon and TiE Oregon Angels

-- Joshua Jacobs, Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon

-- Deepthi Madava, Oregon Venture Fund

SPONOSORED BY: -- Oregon Startup Center - https://oregonstartupcenter.org/ -- TiE Oregon - oregon.tie.org -- City of Hillsboro - https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/ -- City of Beaverton - https://www.beavertonoregon.gov/

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 a cash prize, 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 more information and to apply - https://oregon.tie.org/westside-pitch/

Why Participate? 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 meeting where a few companies pitch and receive feedback from TiE Oregon Charter Members. These meetings follow the same basic agenda of an investor meeting with three sections: the pitch, Q&A, and investor discussion & decision.

Who facilitates Pitch Club? Pitch Club is organized by Kari Naone, TiE Oregon Executive Director and led by Tom Kingsley, a TiE Charter Member who is an investor and successful entrepreneur.

What to expect? Please minimally prepare for a 5-minute pitch. If time permits each person could get up to 10 minutes so be prepared for that as well. This can include a slides/ppt that will be presented from your computer. Directly after pitching, Q&A and discussion will take place.

Those who attend pitch club will walk away with a better understanding of what investors look for in a pitch and how to answer the questions possible investor will ask. In addition, each presenter will receive a digital copy of their pitch and feedback from their peers and TiE Charter Members.

Interested in sponsoring Pitch Club - please contact [email protected].

Why Participate? 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 meeting where a few companies pitch and receive feedback from TiE Oregon Charter Members. These meetings follow the same basic agenda of an investor meeting with three sections: the pitch, Q&A, and investor discussion & decision.

Who facilitates Pitch Club? Pitch Club is organized by Kari Naone, TiE Oregon Executive Director and led by Tom Kingsley, a TiE Charter Member who is an investor and successful entrepreneur.

What to expect? Please minimally prepare for a 5-minute pitch. If time permits each person could get up to 10 minutes so be prepared for that as well. This can include a slides/ppt that will be presented from your computer. Directly after pitching, Q&A and discussion will take place.

Those who attend pitch club will walk away with a better understanding of what investors look for in a pitch and how to answer the questions possible investor will ask. In addition, each presenter will receive a digital copy of their pitch and feedback from their peers and TiE Charter Members.

Interested in sponsoring Pitch Club - please contact [email protected].

Why Participate?

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 meeting where a few companies pitch and receive feedback from TiE Oregon Charter Members. These meetings follow the same basic agenda of an investor meeting with three sections: the pitch, Q&A, and investor discussion & decision.

Who facilitates Pitch Club? Pitch Club is organized by Kari Naone, TiE Oregon Executive Director and led by Tom Kingsley, a TiE Charter Member who is an investor and successful entrepreneur.

What to expect? Please minimally prepare for a 5-minute pitch. If time permits each person could get up to 10 minutes so be prepared for that as well. This can include a slides/ppt that will be presented from your computer. Directly after pitching, Q&A and discussion will take place.

Those who attend pitch club will walk away with a better understanding of what investors look for in a pitch and how to answer the questions possible investor will ask. In addition, each presenter will receive a digital copy of their pitch and feedback from their peers and TiE Charter Members.

Interested in sponsoring Pitch Club - please contact [email protected].