George Fox University, 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
George Fox University, 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
George Fox University, 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
George Fox University, 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Entrepreneurship doesn’t happen alone. It thrives in community.
The Oregon Startup Conference is where your momentum begins. It’s where ambitious founders, bold investors, curious students, and innovative minds come together to ignite ideas, spark connections, and fuel the future of business.
Step into the room where real conversations happen, partnerships are born, and the big moves are set in motion. This Conference is the catalyst for what’s next.
The Oregon Startup Conference is a celebration of entrepreneurship’s power to spark connection, unlock opportunity, and shape the future of our region.
This event is hosted by Launch Mid-Valley, the Mid-Willamette Valley Innovation Hub with funding from Business Oregon, and SEDCOR.
SPEAKER
Bob Dalton is a social entrepreneur and the founder of Sackcloth & Ashes, a nationally recognized, mission-driven company that donates a blanket to homeless shelters for every blanket sold.
JUDGE
Helen Anderson, founder of HelloCare, combines her nursing expertise and entrepreneurial background to create personalized care plans and lead skilled caregiver teams, empowering seniors to maintain health, independence, and dignity in their homes.
SPEAKER
Emily Cadiz is the founder and CEO of Finnegan the Dragon, a preschool that focuses on kids, language development, communication, and reading readiness, recently awarded funding by Business Oregon.
SPEAKER
Pallavi Pande is the founder of Dtocs LLC, a company that produces disposable and 100% environmentally safe tableware and supports communities in US and India
JUDGE
Paul Jensen is the President and Managing Member of High Five Advisors, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in wealth management, business strategy, and operational improvements.
SPEAKER
Jamie Bianchini is a social entrepreneur and adventurer who cycled through 81 countries and leads ventures like LuDela and Purpose In Expenses to blend business with impact.
SPEAKER
Kieran Bailey is the founder of Saije Esthetics and a licensed advanced aesthetician specializing in acne treatment, Hydrafacial, and RF microneedling in Beaverton, Oregon.
JUDGE
Kristy Runge is the CEO of HelloCare, a company that provides compassionate, personalized, and on-call care for seniors who have chosen to age in place at home
SPEAKER
Patrick Crowley is the founder and CEO of Chapul Farms, a company pioneering the use of insect agriculture to promote sustainable food systems.
SPEAKER
Tracy Camp is the CEO and co-founder of UpSight Security, a cybersecurity startup that leverages AI to combat today’s most advanced cyber threats.
Inspirational Invocation by Tamika L. Herbert
Explore tools, funding opportunities, mentorship, and support from local and regional ecosystem partners. Open throughout the day in the exhibition area.
How Startups Are Scaling with Story, Strategy & Social
Learn how startups are building awareness, driving engagement, and converting customers using creative and authentic marketing.