Speakers
Bob Dalton
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.
HELEN ANDERSON
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.
Emily Cadiz
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.
Pallavi Pande
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
Travis Rush
SPEAKER
Travis Rush is CEO and co-founder of Reperio Health, delivering instant at-home health assessments to make preventive care more accessible and proactive.
Quinn Millegan
SPEAKER
As the managing partner at Woodsworth Contrarian Fund, Quinn Millegan is an expert on finding and championing opportunities that go against trends in public markets and venture capital.
Paul Jensen
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.
Jamie Bianchini
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.
Kieran Bailey
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.
Paul Maghiari
SPEAKER
Paul Maghiari, a small business loan officer at Business Impact NW, is an expert on helping small businesses find the financial solutions they need to scale up.
John Mead
SPEAKER
John Mead is the CEO and co-founder of Solid Carbon, a company focused on creating carbon-neutral concrete to help reduce the construction industry’s environmental impact.
Kristy Runge
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
Patrick Crowley
SPEAKER
Patrick Crowley is the founder and CEO of Chapul Farms, a company pioneering the use of insect agriculture to promote sustainable food systems.
Tracy Camp
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.
Rita Hansen
SPEAKER
Rita Hansen is the co-founder and former CEO of Onboard Dynamics, a company dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through innovative natural gas compression technologies.
Ricardo Lopez
SPEAKER
Ricardo López leads investment strategy at Business Oregon, supporting economic growth, education, and capital access for underserved communities.
Tamika L. Herbert
SPEAKER
Tamika L. Herbert is a breast cancer survivor, empowerment advocate, and author, inspiring resilience and personal transformation through faith and healing.
Jeff Hilderbrand
SPEAKER
Jeff Hilderbrand is the Loan Program Manager at the Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments (MWVCOG), where he oversees small business lending initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth in Oregon’s Mid-Willamette region.
Scott Bossom
SPEAKER
Scott Bossom, the SVP/SBA Program Manager at WaFd Bank, is an expert in clearing confusion surrounding small business lending and guiding entrepreneurs through capital access.
Catherine Summers
SPEAKER
Catherine Summers of The Bella Casa Group is a real estate consultant known for her strategic and client-focused approach to business and her passion for giving back to the community.
Callie Christensen
SPEAKER
Callie is a devoted mother of three and a passionate educator with a Master's in Teaching, specializing in elementary and special education across therapeutic and traditional school settings.
Tina Smith
SPONSOR
Tina Smith is a dedicated real estate professional with Bella Casa, helping clients buy and sell homes in Oregon’s wine country.
Nicci Walker
SPEAKER
Nicci Walker empowers underserved entrepreneurs through her work at MESO, fostering economic resilience and inclusive small business growth.
Kelly Oriard
SPEAKER
Kelly is a dedicated mother of two and a dual Master's-level therapist and counselor, empowering families and students through compassionate, evidence-based support.
Steve Eichenlaub
SPEAKER
Steve Eichenlaub drives early-stage innovation as a key leader at Portland Seed Fund, backing high-growth startups with capital and mentorship.
Mike White
HOST
Mike White is the Venture Catalyst for Launch Mid-Valley and a Strategic Advisor who has helped thousands of entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses.
Malee Ojua
HOST
Malee Ojua, CEO of Sacred Fire Creative, helps leaders build authentic brands. She’s also the Innovation Navigator for Launch Mid-Valley, supporting Oregon’s entrepreneurs.