Startup Business Essentials: Fostering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurship

What does it take to cultivate entrepreneurial talent in today’s evolving business landscape?

Join Oregon Entrepreneurs Network and University of Oregon faculty Jake Weatherly (Founder, SheerID), Nathan Lillegard (Founder, Floragenex), and Oregon MBA alum Niloo Mirani (Founder, Mirani & Co.) for an inside look at how the Lundquist College of Business is preparing the next generation of founders, innovators, and changemakers through the Oregon MBA.

This session offers a behind-the-scenes view of the MBA program’s evolution, current offerings, and future direction. We’ll examine professional gaps identified in past cohorts, how they were addressed, and the challenges today’s students face as they prepare to launch ventures and lead innovation.

Session Highlights:

• Program Overview: What makes the Oregon MBA unique, especially for innovators and entrepreneurs

• Past & Present Gaps: What we've learned and how we're adapting

• Innovation Ecosystem: A full menu of programs including the Seminar Series, Oregon Innovation Challenge, Portland Campus, and more

• Engagement Opportunities: How OEN members and industry leaders can support student success through mentorship, internships, and consulting projects

Whether you're a founder, mentor, investor, or educator, this session will connect you to the people and programs shaping Oregon’s entrepreneurial future.
 

Featuring

Nathan Lillegard
Associate Teaching Professor of Management
University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business

Niloo Mirani
Founder 
Mirani & Co.

Jake Weatherly
Interim Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business

Details

Location: Zoom

Date: Tuesday, November 18th

Time: 8:30 am – 10:00 am

Cost: OEN Members: Free, Non-Members: $5

Not yet an OEN member? Join today, and you can get to join in on future Startup Business Essentials programs and other OEN events.
 

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