Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) PubTalks, presented by Columbia Bank, are where Oregon’s entrepreneurial energy comes to life.

Angel investing is evolving beyond early checks and friendly advice. Today’s angels are increasingly expected to be strategic partners who bring operational insight, strong governance practices, and a long-term commitment to the companies they back.

Our Wednesday, April 8th PubTalk panel explores the new role of angel investors in today’s startup ecosystem. Experienced angels and founders will discuss how value-add support really shows up after the investment, what healthy governance looks like at the earliest stages, and how to build durable investor-founder partnerships that grow with the company.

Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of expectations on both sides of the table and how to align early to create lasting impact.

Featuring
 

Moderator

Chris Magaña
Strategic Advisor
P/nnacle Wealth Advisors

Panel

Jim Chi
President & Executive Director - Oregon Startup Center
President - Oregon Sports Angels

Shannon Smith
Founder
Yak Tech

Erik Stromquist
Co-Founder
xPhase

Details

Location: Miller Nash, 1140 SW Washington Street, #700, Portland, Oregon 97205

Hashtag: #OENPubTalk

Cost: $15 for OEN members; $25 for non-members. *Sorry, no refunds.* 

Not yet an OEN member? Join today, and you can get a free pass to a PubTalk!

April 5-Minute Pitch

At each PubTalk two companies are invited to wow the crowd with a five minute pitch. OEN is delighted to welcome these companies for our April PubTalk.

If you are interested in having your company pitch at a future PubTalk please click here to email Rylee O’Brien.

Give It A Wyrl

We are bringing back Wyrl to our April PubTalk.  Wyrl shows you who’s around you in real time, making it easy to connect with people who share your interests or professional goals. Built for networking at conferences, meetups, and events, it helps you quickly identify the right people and start meaningful conversations when it matters most.

   

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