Thank you! We're so encouraged by the response to Angel Oregon Tech, especially from angel investors. There is a ton of support coming together for local tech entrepreneurs!

Check out this great PBJ article (subscription required) following last week's announcement: "Over its 12-year run, Angel Oregon invested $3.4 million into local startups. In addition to funding startups, the event was also designed to help educate people who want to get into angel investing."

If you're a startup founder in the tech sector (broadly defined - software, hardware, consumer, e-commerce, cybersecurity, etc. all welcome), Angel Oregon Tech offers:

• an integrated program of education on growing and financing your company from founders who have done it
• peer-to-peer and investor networking, including opportunities to get personalized feedback or referrals
• an OEN membership and two tickets to TFNW
• plus, the opportunity to pitch for a direct angel investment of ~$125K.

Virtual workshops will run on Thursday mornings from March 11th through April 1st. Each session will feature active local investors, entrepreneurs and experts, and offer plenty of time for Q&A and community-building. Investment-ready startups can also pitch for investment from a pool of PNW angel investors. Ten finalists will be selected to pitch at the AOTech Finale at TechFestNW on May 21st. Program registration is only open until March 10th, so spread the word and get signed up! 

In the meantime, please scroll down to meet Dave Hansen from Columbia Bank, this week's Sponsor Spotlight. Columbia is the state's largest SBA lender, so Dave has incredible experience supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses. He's also a winery owner and marathoner, with a soft spot in his heart for OEN entrepreneurs. Meet Dave below.

Cheers,
Amanda

PS: If you're interested in learning more about joining the AOTech investor pool, let us know. 

Amanda Oborne (she/hers)
President & Executive Director, OEN