2026 Angel Oregon Consumer Packaged Goods: Investment Announcement Mixer

Angel Oregon Consumer Packaged Goods (AOCPG) is Oregon Entrepreneurs Network’s ‘Capital & Funding Literacy’ program for early-stage consumer packaged goods founders in Oregon and Southwest Washington who are preparing to raise capital and scale their brands.

Join us for the Angel Oregon Consumer Packaged Goods (AOCPG) Investment Announcement Mixer, to be held in person on Monday, June 1st, 2026, 4:00 - 7:00 pm at McMenamins Mission Theater in Portland. A special evening celebrating innovations across the full consumer product spectrum.

Regional startup founders will be in the running to earn an equity investment from the Angel Oregon Consumer Packaged Goods (AOCPG) investor group and will pitch their companies on the main stage.

At the end of the day will be the BIG CHECK MOMENT where AOCPG Investors will announce which of the finalists will receive the investment, which is more than $130,000!

And if you like what you see on stage attendees are welcome to join the Angel Oregon CPG investment fund up until the close of the event, please contact the OEN Investment Team for additional information.

ANGEL OREGON CPG FINALISTS

Hot Mama Salsa - Portland
Founder: Nikki Guerrero
 

Luxefly BaseCamp - Eugene
Founder: Sara Willis

Manny's Choice - Oregon City
Founder: Cindy Anderson, MBA

Pure Over - Portland
Co-Founders: Etai Rahmil & Nate Ebrahimoon
 

Square Baby - Bend
Co-Founders: Katie Thomson, MS, RD & Kendall Glynn, MS, CGC

TICKETS

• OEN Member: $15
• Non-Member: $25

ANGEL OREGON CPG FEATURED SPEAKER

Darren Marshall
Chief Executive Officer
Steven Smith Teamaker

Darren Marshall is the Chief Executive Officer of Steven Smith Teamaker, an Inc. 5000 growth company with a mission to “Make Moments that Matter, one exceptional tea experience at a time”.  The business is enabled by its integrated, omni-channel business model and operated by Teamakers who thrive within a “Head, Heart and Hustle” culture. 

Darren has operated Private Equity portfolio businesses for 10 years, following 20 years leading iconic CPG brands around the world. 

With a lifetime in the Arts, Darren grew up as a pianist, studied piano in College and stewarded Steinway & Sons globally as its Chief Marketing Officer. 

He resides in Portland, Oregon and can often be found cycling, cooking or enjoying music.

THANK YOU SPONSORS