Energizing Oregon: Highlights from the 2026 Bend Venture Conference
BVC celebrates Oregon’s thriving startup ecosystem, impactful investments, and entrepreneurial success and growth.
Inside Rapta: Using AI to Cut Manufacturing Errors and Drive ROI
An AI intelligence platform helps manufacturing plants bridge skill gaps, cut error costs by over 90%, and accelerate worker training by 10x.
Mentorship is a Growth Strategy: Why Entrepreneurs Shouldn’t Go It Alone
Scale your business by treating mentorship as a strategic asset and your ultimate competitive advantage.
Superhuman Vision: How Overwatch Imaging is Automating Mission-Critical Decisions
Greg Davis explains how ASO software reduces cognitive load, boosts safety in wildfire response and enables ‘superhuman vision’ for mission-critical operations.
StrateSea Technology: Building the Intelligent Brain for Autonomous Subsea Operations
Victoria Price-Doucet reveals how StrateSea is transforming raw sensor data into intelligent decision-making tools for the subsea sector.
Elevate Capital Annual Investor Meeting: A Decade of Inclusion and the Future of Agentic AI
From groundbreaking inclusion arbitrage to a strategic pivot toward Agentic AI in Fund III, see how Elevate Capital is building the future.
Ziplyft by Osheru Delivers Minimally Invasive Lid Rejuvenation
Dr. Patricia Buehler recounts her journey as a surgeon-turned-entrepreneur and the ancient inspiration behind Ziplyft.
Obatala Sciences: Sculpting a More Equitable Future for Biomedical Research
Dr. Trivia Frazier discusses her personal journey, the state of biomedical equity and the importance of networking and mentorship.
How Authentic Storytelling Helps Entrepreneurs Stand Out, Win Trust and Grow Business
When your founder stories are authentic, they help you attract customers, inspire your team and earn investor trust.
Small Moments, Big Impact: How Goumi Kids is Redefining Baby Clothing
Co-founder and CEO Lili Yeo discusses her inspiration, the brand’s philosophy, and the lessons learned throughout Goumi Kids’ journey.