TiE Oregon

Global perspective changes how founders build.

TiE Women participant, Melanie Jenkinson with recently represented TiE Oregon at a global startup competition in India, joining a cohort of founders evaluated by investors and experts from around the world.

Her experience reinforces why TiE Women exists: to support women founders who are ready to think bigger, pressure-test their ambition, and engage confidently on a global stage.

👏 We’re proud to see Oregon founders showing up with credibility and intention—anywhere in the world.

Read our blog to learn more about Melanie’s experience: https://www.tieoregon.org/events/from-oregon-to-the-global-stage-two-founders-compete-internationally

A successful competition with great turn out in supporting the participants of the Collegiate Startup Challenge!

Congratulations to all finalists 👏

2025 TiE Oregon Women’s Finalist are .official .io and Effective Inc. — Congrats!

Columbia River Pitch brought out 6 impressive startups to the stage to compete for cash, investment and in-kind services.

🙌 Congratulations to all who presented.

Read more here about the top 2 and the $65k awarded https://www.tieoregon.org/pitch-oregon/columbia-river-pitch

Ready to take your startup to the next level? Check out our winner of last year’s Columbia River Pitch - TiE’s pitch competition for Clark County, WA and Multnomah County entrepreneurs...

Last year’s winner, , is a great example of the momentum this competition can create. Here are some of their wins since the competition!

✨ Named a 2025 NEXTY Awards Finalist in the Coffee & Tea category—selected from over 1,000 innovative brands in the natural products space.

☕ Launched their Faux Joe blends in K-Cup format, expanding access to their caffeine-free, superfood coffee alternative.

Columbia River Pitch is designed to elevate founders building impactful businesses across our region. Whether you’re looking for visibility, feedback, or mentorship—this is your platform.

🌱 Start local. Scale big.
📅 Apply now: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnXtz2n3gZy75Dyh8Xhwy1sheCMSD4pj8flp6xWg2NFVg2DQ/viewform?usp=sharing

At Silicon Forest Tech Summit, TiE Oregon was proud to sponsor two innovative startups with some dedicated and smart talent:

ergSol: providing businesses, carbon free heating and cooling systems that save money and the planet. Pictured front left is founder Dr. Monika Weiss.

: fully automated greenhouses for more efficient and sustainable production of fresh produce. Pictured second row, founders David Ashton and Justin Gravett.

An amazing event with great turnout. We are thankful to the makers of this event for the opportunity to collaborate and support exciting tech and talent in locally 🙌

Startup the new year with "Startup Conversations in the Couve" - January 8th with Mat Ellis, Founder of Sixty AI - https://www.meetup.com/northbankinno/events/305271320/?_xtd=gqFypzg3NDg4MDahcKNhcGk%253D&from=ref

TiE Oregon is happy to be wrapping up the 2024 knowing of the great support we receive year-after-year from our Charter Members, Entrepreneurs and Student Members.

All of you play a vital role in efforts to educate and grow aspiring entrepreneurs in our community, and this holiday season we wanted to recognize a select few of our members and staff in appreciation for the dedication and expertise they provide to our community and organization.

📣 This Wednesday, Nov 20th: Clackamas County Pitch is being held to help highlight the successful entrepreneurs and startups out of Clackamas County, giving them the representation their hard work deserves.

Meet the founders behind the Top 5 Startups, and click below to register to attend on Nov 20th: https://lnkd.in/gH2GMYqR

Curious how new policies post-election could impact your business? Join us on Nov. 14th for an essential legal update covering international trade, immigration, and corporate transparency. Stay informed and prepared - https://events.tie.org/Oregon/LegalUpdateNov2024