Onward Eugene

December 2022 Startup Coffee Meetup
2022-12-15 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Free coffee and great company every month.
There is something about meeting over coffee that sparks good ideas and great networking.
Join us every third Thursday of the month from 9am-10am at the Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive Street for coffee and conversation.
After brief introductions, local entrepreneurs, mentors, small biz owners and others will have the chance to meet and network. Anyone is welcome to attend; no registration is required and make sure you invite a friend!
Discover one of the events that helped launch the Eugene area startup eco-system.
*Note that this is a meetup where we are trying to connect startups with others who can help them. This is not a ‘leads’ networking event. If you are a service provider looking for clients, this is not the place to do it.
ABOUT ONWARD EUGENE:

Onward Eugene unites regional partners — mobilizing rebuilding efforts to fully realize our regions shared potential for expansive and inclusive prosperity. Bringing together support for startups, business expansion, regional marketing and business recruiting initiatives. Onward Eugene is a force multiplier in the creation of economic resilience. A 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Onward’s entrepreneurial programs are made possible with the support of EDA funding and Comcast Business.

Women's Innovation Network: Making the Most of Secondary Data in Market Research
2022-12-08 16:00 - 17:30 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
The process of locating, synthesizing, and repurposing existing data – known as secondary research – is critical to shaping and supplementing the an entrepreneur’s market research process.
In this seminar, participants will develop a basic understanding of market research principles and how primary and secondary data complement each other in the research process. Participants will learn how to apply pre-existing data to their unique research scenarios.
We will also discuss common types and sources of secondary research, developing efficient search strategies, and how to leverage the power of open web searching to uncover otherwise obscure information sources.
Finally, participants will have the opportunity to work through research scenarios for determining industry fit, mapping out competitors, and identifying and understanding target customer populations. Participants are encouraged to bring their own questions and research topics to work on with the group.
About the Speaker

Genifer Snipes is the Business & Entrepreneurship Librarian at the University of Oregon and the winner of the 2020 UO Campus Innovator of the Year Award.
She has been a business research specialist since 2013, working at leading universities and sharing her belief that structured business research offers entrepreneurs and business owners a more holistic view of the industries they are entering and the customers they hope to serve.
As an educator, Genifer supports business professionals who want to build on their face-to-face user and market research efforts by finding and leveraging secondary data sources about population, industries, and products.
At the UO, she regularly helps entrepreneurs conquer the ins and outs of competitive intelligence and secondary market research, and assess data-driven market sizes, product feasibility, and target markets.
Outside of work, Genifer enjoys zoos and aquariums, fiber crafts, and consuming a worrisome number of history and nature documentaries.
A Note About Gender: We intend for the words “women” and “woman” to include anyone who identifies with the word. We recognize that gender is a broad spectrum, and we aim to celebrate everyone on this spectrum. We always welcome allies and accomplices to join us.
The Women’s Innovation Network is a joint initiative between the University of Oregon and Onward Eugene. Our 2022-23 seminar series is sponsored by Klarquist Sparkman LLP.

November 2022 Startup Coffee Meetup
2022-11-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

Women's Innovation Network: Developing Actionable Consumer Insights
2022-11-10 16:00 - 17:30 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Marketing research is the function that links the consumer, customer, and public to the marketer through information, which is used to identify and define marketing opportunities and problems; to generate, refine, and evaluate marketing actions; to monitor marketing performance; and to improve understanding of marketing as a process.
Typically, research begins with a review of secondary data, such as published or syndicated data, or trade literature that discusses similar cases. However, given the dynamic nature of business and customers, it is often the case that the information needed is not found in secondary data. The research then must depend on primary data, which are collected specifically for the new research needs.
In this session, we will focus on a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods.
The two main objectives of this workshop are to:

Discuss important aspects of understanding consumer and managerial behavior.
Provide an overview of research methods that are commonly used in collecting consumer insights.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Hong Yuan, PhD

Hong Yuan is a Professor of Marketing and Coordinator of the marketing PhD program at the University of Oregon’s Lundquist College of Business.
Yuan’s expertise includes retailing, pricing, promotion, services marketing, and sustainability. Her research has been featured in journals including the Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, Management Science, Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, Journal of Consumer Psychology, Journal of Service Research, Journal of Business Research, and Journal of Retailing. She also serves on the editorial review board of the Journal of Academy of Marketing Science, Journal of Retailing, and Psychology & Marketing.
Yuan received her PhD and MA from the University of Michigan. Since joining the Lundquist College, her research has been funded by organizations such as the National Bureau of Economics Research, Marketing Science Institute, and the National Natural Science Foundation of China.

PRESENTED BY:
The Women’s Innovation Network is a joint initiative between the University of Oregon and Onward Eugene. Our 2022-23 seminar series is sponsored by Klarquist Sparkman LLP.

A Note About Gender: We intend for the words “women” and “woman” to include anyone who identifies with the word. We recognize that gender is a broad spectrum, and we aim to celebrate everyone on this spectrum. We always welcome allies and accomplices to join us.

Women's Innovation Network: Twist Bioscience, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation in Large Companies
2022-10-27 16:00 - 17:30 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Dr. Emily Leproust, CEO and Co-founder of Twist Bioscience, will talk about the science behind Twist’s DNA-based tools that enable researchers across a variety of scientific disciplines to achieve groundbreaking discoveries. Leproust will share her experience of co-founding Twist, raising funds, and building a team from the ground up. She will share her strategy for maintaining a spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation as companies grow to be larger in both revenue and personnel. The lessons learned from Twist’s early stages to their current growth are relevant to those working in startups, large companies, and large public institutions.
Dr. Leproust will present remotely via Zoom but we encourage attendees to join us as we gather in person at Onward Eugene (942 Olive St) to connect with Dr. Leproust and network with other attendees.
The Women’s Innovation Network is a joint initiative between the University of Oregon and Onward Eugene. Our 2022-23 seminar series is sponsored by Klarquist Sparkman LLP.
A Note About Gender: We intend for the words “women” and “woman” to include anyone who identifies with the word. We recognize that gender is a broad spectrum, and we aim to celebrate everyone on this spectrum. We always welcome allies and accomplices to join us.

RISE Leadership Institute Bootcamp: Discover Your Leadership Voice
2022-10-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Unlock your potential to be a leader worth following by learning about your unique leadership voice and how to use it to communicate effectively. This 5 Voices Bootcamp will equip you with tools you can use to transform your teams communication. Experience the power of the 5 Leadership Voices in this series of interactive workshops. Through them you will deepen relational trust, unlock your team’s true potential and accelerate its performance.
This is 3-part Bootcamp held on 10/27/22, 11/3/22 and 12/1/22. Each Bootcamp is held at the Innovation Hub at 942 Olive Street in Downtown Eugene, from 10:30 am to 12 pm.
5 Voices Bootcamp focuses on the following learning objectives:
Each team member will leave each session with a clear set of actions for their personal transformation.
1: Discover Your Leadership Voice. Learn the behaviors and value of each of the 5 Voices and identify the natural Voice you use in the team.
2: The Power of Your Voice. Celebrate the contribution your Voice brings and learn the negative impact your Voice can have on others.
3: The Art of Collaboration. Get the best from each person in your team by learning to leverage and trust the strengths of their Voice.
4: Optimizing Team Performance. Learn how to create team alignment and synergy by harnessing the contribution of all 5 Voices.
5: Team Kryptonite. Apply practical tools to avoid the five main reasons why
We have scholarships available to cover the entire cost of the Bootcamp! If you identify as any of the following please contact nicoled@onwardeugene.org about a scholarship :

historically marginalized and underserved communities
people of color
women
rural communities
veterans
the disability community
people with low incomes

A limited number of scholarships are available, so be sure to ask nicoled@onwardeugene.org ASAP!

Onward Career Tours: Tech
2022-10-21 09:00 - 12:30 | Matthew Kight Arena, 1390 Villard St, Eugene, 97403
Have you ever seen a job description and wondered what that position looks like in real life? Jobs with the same titles can look really different depending on the type of company or industry. That’s where Onward Career Tours can help you explore your future career! Join us for our third in person Onward Career Tour focused on TECH! We will be boarding an electric LTD bus to take us to two businesses around the community. Board the bus outside Matthew Knight Arena and get a seat to see some great businesses in our area.
Come learn from some of the best minds that our city has to offer as Onward Career Tours introduces students to careers in a variety of industries here in the Eugene-Springfield area. Panelists will share their career journey, what it’s like to work in Tech, and advice for students looking to pursue a career in tech, followed by discussions on hot topics for job seekers and career explorers alike. Plus you get to tour the facilities and see what it would really be like to work in that space.
Registration is free and open to students of all majors, as well as community members, but space is limited to the first 50 registrants! Onward Career Tours are co-hosted by Onward Eugene and the University of Oregon, and this Career Tour will also feature a representative from the Technology Association of Oregon. One bus, two stops, unlimited opportunities!
The electric LTD bus will pick up & drop off students in front (North side) of Matt Knight Arena. The bus leaves at 9am, and registration is required to reserve your seat!

THE STOPS:

SentinelOne: Cybersecurity, computer and network security in the age of one

Palo Alto Software: Businesses start, run, and grow with our software

ABOUT ONWARD EUGENE:
Onward Eugene unites regional partners — mobilizing rebuilding efforts to fully realize our regions shared potential for expansive and inclusive prosperity. Bringing together support for startups, business expansion, regional marketing and business recruiting initiatives. Onward Eugene is a force multiplier in the creation of economic resilience. A 501(c)3 nonprofit.

October 2022 Startup Coffee Meetup
2022-10-20 09:00 - 10:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

Plug into Eugene: Resources in the Local Innovation + Bioscience Ecosystem
2022-09-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
New here? Welcome to Eugene!
Join this educational and networking event to learn more about resources in the local innovation ecosystem, for startups and new ventures. Hear from bioscience and advanced manufacturing companies that are growing here and how they have successfully plugged-in. This free event is co-hosted by Onward Eugene and Oregon Bioscience Association.
Date: Friday, September 30Location: The Innovation Hub at 942 Olive Street in Eugene.Time: Doors open at 3:45pm, panels starting at 4pm.Social Hour begins at 5 pm at Civic Winery, a short walk away. Network with other attendees on the private patio for hosted drinks and small bites.
Panel #1: Eugene – Where BioScience Companies Take Flight (4:00 pm)Home to the Oregon Ducks and 139 BioScience companies.
Moderator: Shula Jaron, Head of New Product, PoppyPanelists :

James Murray, Director of Immunoassay development (Simplestep ELISA), Abcam
Chuck Williams, AVP Innovation, University of Oregon
Caroline Cummings, CEO, RAIN

Panel #2: Eugene – Win and Help Win (4:30 pm)The people, programs, and resources that innovators will want to know about.
Moderator: Jim Teece, Publisher, Southern Oregon Business JournalPanelists :

Jesse Fittipaldi, Interim CEO, Arcimoto
Anne Fifield, Economic Director, City of Eugene
Nicole Desch, Director of Talent & Business Engagement, Onward Eugene

ABOUT ONWARD EUGENE:
Onward Eugene unites regional partners — mobilizing rebuilding efforts to fully realize our regions shared potential for expansive and inclusive prosperity. Bringing together support for startups, business expansion, regional marketing and business recruiting initiatives. Onward Eugene is a force multiplier in the creation of economic resilience. A 501(c)3 nonprofit.

September 2022 Startup Coffee Meetup
2022-09-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

August 2022 Startup Coffee Meetup
2022-08-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

July 2022 Startup Coffee Meetup
2022-07-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

Latino Professionals Connect
2022-06-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Back after 2 years, the popular Latino Professionals Connect networking event is happening in-person!
Share smiles and high-fives on June 23 at 5:30 pm as Onward Eugene hosts the official return of this innovative event that offers an intercultural opportunity between the Latino a/x community and the larger community.
When/Cuándo: Thursday, June 23, 2022
Fee/Costo: FREE
Hosted By/Organizado por: Onward Eugene
Where/Donde: 942 Olive St. in downtown Eugene
Time/Hora: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Tasty apps and an array of beverages are provided, PLUS you will get the chance to win a fabulous door prize consisting of a $50 gift card to 5th Street Market, a bottle of Sweet Cheeks wine, a bottle of thinking Tree spirits, Eugene-branded tee and Onward Eugene staff’s favorite leadership book!

ABOUT LATINO PROFESSIONALS CONNECT:
Latino Professionals Connect ofrece un lugar donde un grupo diverso de negociantes, líderes, educadores, activistas para la comunidad y profesionales de organizaciones sin fines de lucro pueden intercambiar información y establecer contactos en reuniones sin presion.
Latino Professionals Connect offers a place where a diverse group of business owners, leaders, educators, community advocates, and non-profit organization professionals can exchange information and network in a no-pressure environment.
Launched in 2016, Latino Professionals Connect focuses on monthly get-togethers that helps build relationships, partnerships, and collaboration in Lane County.
The hope is a vibrant, welcoming, and diverse community with Latinos thriving in all levels of organization and government. The monthly events aim to embrace Spanish speakers, English speakers, Spanglish speakers…all are welcome!
Learn More

ABOUT ONWARD EUGENE:

Onward Eugene unites regional partners — mobilizing rebuilding efforts to fully realize our regions shared potential for expansive and inclusive prosperity. Bringing together support for startups, business expansion, regional marketing and business recruiting initiatives. Onward Eugene is a force multiplier in the creation of economic resilience. A 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Onward’s community partner events are made possible with the support of Comcast Business.

Oregon22 Small Business Prep Webinar
2022-06-22 12:00 - 13:00 | OR
Are You Ready to Welcome the World?
The stage is finally set for Eugene’s international debut, after a year-long delay from the pandemic. Hosted in Beijing in 2015 and hosted in London in 2017, the world now looks towards Eugene to host the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in 2022—bringing this prestigious athletic showcase to U.S. soil for the first time.
Eugene has never seen an event of this scale before. For the first time in local major sporting event history, the fan festival will not be next to Hayward at the UO which means tourists will be exploring the larger community for food, shopping, and entertainment.
Be prepared for this once-in-a-lifetime experience with Onward Eugene’s Committed to Community webinar for small businesses to help leverage the 50k+ tourists that will be arriving!
Learn everything you need to know about how to make your business listing stand out from Social Media Expert, Kaylyn LeRoy of Turell Group, and get the insider info about getting your business featured on the Travel Lane County website from Emily Forsha, VP of Marketing.
Register here to receive a calendar invite and link to the webinar (recording will be sent to registrant email)
We would like to thank Comcast Business, the City of Eugene, and the City of Springfield for making this webinar possible through their sponsorship.
ABOUT ONWARD EUGENE:

Onward Eugene unites regional partners — mobilizing rebuilding efforts to fully realize our regions shared potential for expansive and inclusive prosperity. Bringing together support for startups, business expansion, regional marketing and business recruiting initiatives. Onward Eugene is a force multiplier in the creation of economic resilience. A 501(c)3 nonprofit.

June 2022 Startup Coffee Meetup
2022-06-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

Onward Career Tours: Green Tech
2022-05-20 09:00 - 12:30 | Matthew Kight Arena, 1390 Villard St, Eugene, 97403
Have you ever seen a job description and wondered what that position looks like in real life? Jobs with the same titles can look really different depending on the type of company or industry. That’s where Onward Career Tours can help you explore your future career! Join us for our second in person Onward Career Tour focused on GREEN TECH! We will be boarding an electric LTD bus to take us to three businesses around the community. Board the bus outside Matthew Knight Arena and get a seat to see some great businesses in our area.
Come learn from some of the best minds that our city has to offer as Onward Career Tours introduces students to careers in a variety of industries here in the Eugene-Springfield area. Panelists will share their career journey, what it’s like to work in Green Tech, and advice for students looking to pursue a career in green tech, followed by discussions on hot topics for job seekers and career explorers alike. Plus you get to tour the facilities and see what it would really be like to work in that space.
Registration is free and open to students of all majors, as well as community members, but space is limited to the first 50 registrants! Onward Career Tours are co-hosted by Onward Eugene and the University of Oregon. One bus, three stops, unlimited opportunities!
The electric LTD bus will pick up & drop off students in front of Matt Knight Arena. The bus leaves at 9am, and registration is required to reserve your seat!

THE STOPS:

LTD: Committed to creating a more connected, sustainable, and equitable community

UBCO: Rugged all-wheel-drive electric utility bikes that "power your purpose"

Arcimoto: Ultra-efficient electric vehicles for people, delivery, work, and fun

ABOUT ONWARD EUGENE:
Onward Eugene unites regional partners — mobilizing rebuilding efforts to fully realize our regions shared potential for expansive and inclusive prosperity. Bringing together support for startups, business expansion, regional marketing and business recruiting initiatives. Onward Eugene is a force multiplier in the creation of economic resilience. A 501(c)3 nonprofit.

May 2022 Startup Coffee Meetup
2022-05-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

Women's Innovation Network - Community Resources
2022-05-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Presenters:

Caitlin Vargas, Community Startup Director: Onward Eugene
Aqsa Khan, Lane County Venture Catalyst: Oregon RAIN
Dani Thompson, Programs and Business Services Manager, and John Garbett, Membership Development Manager: Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Brittany Quick-Warner, President and CEO: Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce
Roger Wong, Business Advisor and Instructor, and Denine McMurren, Project Coordinator: Lane Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

In this special seminar mixer event, community organizations will share information about the programming and support they offer for entrepreneurs and small businesses. This will be an opportunity to make a personal connection with representatives from those organizations.
This hybrid seminar will be offered in-person at Onward Eugene located at 942 Olive St in Eugene. Registration is not required to join in-person. If you’d like to join virtually, please register below.
This Women’s Innovation Network seminar is co-sponsored by the University of Oregon Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, the UO Innovation Partnership Services, and Onward Eugene.
A Note About Gender: We intend for the words “women” and “woman” to include anyone who identifies with the word. We recognize that gender is a broad spectrum, and we aim to celebrate everyone on this spectrum. We always welcome allies and accomplices to join us.

Downtown Walking Tour
2022-04-21 15:30 - 17:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
The Changing Face of Downtown Eugene
The heart of Downtown Eugene has some exciting additions! On this walking tour we will visit 4 locations around downtown, and end with a reception at the newly reopened Innovation Hub at 942 Olive. Onward Eugene in collaboration with the City of Eugene will be hosting this guided tour. Learn more about each of these projects and see in person the progress that has been made. We will visit the following locations:

Riverfront Park
5th Street Market Alley
Willamette Connection
Farmers Market Pavilion

Meet at Riverfront Park at 3:30 to start the guided tour. After the walking tour join us at the Innovation Hub at 942 Olive Street for a reception and a chance to see more projects that are underway or planned for downtown; with City Staff available to answer questions. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Thank you to our sponsor Pacific Real Estate Services for their generous support of this event

ABOUT ONWARD EUGENE:

Onward Eugene unites regional partners — mobilizing rebuilding efforts to fully realize our regions shared potential for expansive and inclusive prosperity. Bringing together support for startups, business expansion, regional marketing and business recruiting initiatives. Onward Eugene is a force multiplier in the creation of economic resilience. A 501(c)3 nonprofit.

Startup Coffee Meetups with Aqsa Khan from Oregon RAIN
2022-04-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

Startup Coffee Meetups + Economic Summit Watch Party
2022-03-17 08:30 - 12:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Join the official ‘Watch Party’ for the Economic Summit at the Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive St.
Snacks + Big Screen Viewing + Free Coffee + Friends
Join us every third Thursday of the month from 9am-11am at the Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive Street for coffee and conversation for Startup Coffee Meetup.
For this month, networking is available in the conference room, while the official watch party happens in the flex space. Drop-ins are welcome at any time.
Anyone is welcome to attend; no registration is required for coffee meetups and please bring a friend.
Register for Economic Summit

COVID-19 Update: In accordance with updated event guidelines, attendees are required to show proof of vaccination OR a negative COVID-19 test result (within a 72-hour time frame of event).
*Note that this is a meetup where we are trying to connect startups with others who can help them. This is not a ‘leads’ networking event. If you are a service provider looking for clients, this is not the place to do it.
ABOUT ONWARD EUGENE:

Onward Eugene unites regional partners — mobilizing rebuilding efforts to fully realize our regions shared potential for expansive and inclusive prosperity. Bringing together support for startups, business expansion, regional marketing and business recruiting initiatives. Onward Eugene is a force multiplier in the creation of economic resilience. A 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Onward’s entrepreneurial programs are made possible with the support of EDA funding and Comcast Business.

The Landscape of Intellectual Property
2022-03-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Zoom, OR, United States
Join us as Christine Gramer, Senior Licensing Associate at the University of Oregon, and Pam Jacobson, partner at K&L Gates in Seattle, Washington, discuss the landscape of Intellectual Property. Christine and Pam will discuss the fundamentals of patents, trademarks, and copyrights and how each one can be used in protecting your intellectual assets. Attendees will have a chance to apply this learning to their own projects and entrepreneurial endeavors.
This hybrid seminar will be offered in-person for participants and mentors of the Women’s Innovation Network at Onward Eugene located at 942 Olive St in Eugene. Others may register using the button below to join us virtually via Zoom. Those with Internet connectivity concerns are encouraged to contact us about in-person attendance.
About the Speakers
Christine Gramer
Senior Licensing Associate, UO
Christine Gramer is a Senior Technology Development Associate in the University of Oregon’s Innovation Partnership Services (IPS). She holds a PhD in chemistry and is a registered patent agent. Christine has twenty years of experience in patent and intellectual property management.
Her professional career has been primarily dedicated towards the commercialization of university innovations in the University of Oregon’s Innovation Partnership Services (IPS) where her primary interest is in the applications of fundamental science discoveries and their implementation for the betterment of society. In her role at IPS, Christine evaluates innovations, manages all steps of obtaining a patent (and perfecting other statutory IP rights), researches technical markets, negotiates licenses and other agreements, and assists UO research-based start-up companies with formation. Equally important to the intellectual property and business functions mentioned above, she enjoys serving as a resource to UO faculty and students in both informal roles and in structured educational settings.
Pam Jacobson
Partner, K&L Gates
Pam Kohli Jacobson is a partner, patent attorney, and firm-wide practice group coordinator of intellectual property procurement and portfolio management at K&L Gates. She has a broad IP practice that ranges from portfolio management to litigating IP disputes throughout the United States. Prior to law school, she worked as a research scientist in artificial intelligence in the area of autoimmune disease research at the University of Chicago and ozone depletion research at Honeywell f/k/a Allied Signal Corp.
Pam has been recognized by industry publications as a leading practitioner in intellectual property law. She has been a frequent lecturer at the University of Washington School of Law and at its Center for Advanced Study & Research on Intellectual Property.
This Women’s Innovation Network seminar is co-sponsored by the University of Oregon Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, the UO Innovation Partnership Services, and Onward Eugene.

RISE Leadership Institute Presents: Jeremie Kubicek
2022-03-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Kickstart Your 2022 Leadership Growth!
“Jeremie Kubicek clearly shares what so many influential leaders have come to know: there’s a huge difference between authority and responsibility and between influence and power.”
-Seth Godin, Bestselling Author

Onward Eugene is excited to present Jeremie Kubicek, CEO, International Speaker, and Author at the Innovation Hub at 942 Olive Street in Downtown Eugene. Jeremie is a powerful communicator, serial entrepreneur and content builder. He creates content used by some of the largest companies around the globe, including Google, found in the books he has authored: The 100X Leader, 5 Voices, 5 Gears and the National Bestseller, Making Your Leadership Come Alive.
His unique perspective on emotional intelligence, strategic influence, people development, and culture allow him to influence leaders as an international speaker, consultant, and author working with senior execs in organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to universities, nonprofits, and entrepreneurial startups.
What will you learn?

Effective communication
Conflict resolution
Performance
Efficiency
Talent acquisition
Remote collaboration

Jeremie Kubicek will address those challenges as you walk away with actionable steps on how to solve these issues within your company. Are you looking to prioritize leadership in your organization? Promote the next generation of leaders? Learn from the global authority on leadership to to effectively make changes that will get you where you want to go in 2022.

March 9th, at 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
This interactive 90 minute event will provide you the opportunity to work in small groups, and have Jeremie answer some of your most pressing leadership questions.
Ticket price includes: Catered lunch, a copy of Jeremie’s book The 100X Leader, and an entry into a drawing to win 2 roundtrip tickets on Avelo Airlines!
ABOUT ONWARD EUGENE:

Onward Eugene unites regional partners — mobilizing rebuilding efforts to fully realize our regions shared potential for expansive and inclusive prosperity. Bringing together support for startups, business expansion, regional marketing and business recruiting initiatives. Onward Eugene is a force multiplier in the creation of economic resilience. A 501(c)3 nonprofit.

Onward Career Tours: Biosciences
2022-03-04 09:00 - 12:30 | Matthew Kight Arena, 1390 Villard St, Eugene, 97403
Have you ever seen a job description and wondered what that position looks like in real life? Jobs with the same titles can look really different depending on the type of company or industry. That’s where Onward Career Tours can help you explore your future career! Join us for our first in person Onward Career Tour focused on BIOSCIENCES! We will be boarding an electric LTD bus to take us to three businesses around the community. Board the bus outside Matthew Knight Arena and get a seat to see some great businesses in our area.
Come learn from some of the best minds that our city has to offer as Onward Career Tours introduces students to careers in a variety of industries here in the Eugene-Springfield area. Panelists will share their career journey, what it’s like to work in the Biosciences, and advice for students looking to pursue a career in biosciences, followed by discussions on hot topics for job seekers and career explorers alike. Plus you get to tour the facilities and see what it would really be like to work in that space.
Registration is free and open to students of all majors, as well as community members, but space is limited to the first 50 registrants! Onward Career Tours are co-hosted by Onward Eugene and the University of Oregon. In partnership with Oregon Biosciences Association and our sponsor Thermo Fisher. One bus, three stops, unlimited opportunities!

THE STOPS:

Abcam: Helping life scientists discover more, faster

Thermo Fisher: The world leader in serving science

InVivo Biosystems: Fueling discovery gene by gene

ABOUT ONWARD EUGENE:
Onward Eugene unites regional partners — mobilizing rebuilding efforts to fully realize our regions shared potential for expansive and inclusive prosperity. Bringing together support for startups, business expansion, regional marketing and business recruiting initiatives. Onward Eugene is a force multiplier in the creation of economic resilience. A 501(c)3 nonprofit.

Startup Coffee Meetups
2022-02-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Free coffee and great company every month.
There is something about meeting over coffee that sparks good ideas and great networking.
Join us every third Thursday of the month from 9am-11am at the Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive Street for coffee and conversation.
After brief introductions, local entrepreneurs and interested others will have the chance to meet and network. Anyone is welcome to attend; no registration is required and make sure you invite a friend!
Discover one of the events that helped launch the Eugene area startup eco-system.
COVID-19 Update: In accordance with updated event guidelines, attendees are required to show proof of vaccination OR a negative COVID-19 test result (within a 72-hour time frame of event).
*Note that this is a meetup where we are trying to connect startups with others who can help them. This is not a ‘leads’ networking event. If you are a service provider looking for clients, this is not the place to do it.
ABOUT ONWARD EUGENE:

Onward Eugene unites regional partners — mobilizing rebuilding efforts to fully realize our regions shared potential for expansive and inclusive prosperity. Bringing together support for startups, business expansion, regional marketing and business recruiting initiatives. Onward Eugene is a force multiplier in the creation of economic resilience. A 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Onward’s entrepreneurial programs are made possible with the support of EDA funding and Comcast Business.

Trainwreck.com: A Case Study in Doing Everything Wrong
2022-02-15 15:00 - 17:00 | OR
In this hybrid seminar, Katherine Moyer, partner at Hershner Hunter, will walk us through the typical steps of a startup, from entity formation through early fundraising rounds. Using a fictional company as an example, we’ll discuss what to do and what not to do in that process in order to protect yourself and your business. Although the company we’ll be discussing is fictional, it is based on Moyer’s experience with a multitude of startups over the past 20 years.
This seminar will be offered in-person for participants and mentors of the Women’s Innovation Network at Onward Eugene located at 942 Olive St in Eugene. Others may register using the button at the bottom of this page to register to join us virtually via Zoom. Those with Internet connectivity concerns are encouraged to contact us about in-person attendance.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Katherine Moyer, Partner, Hershner Hunter, LLP

Katherine Moyer is an attorney and partner with Hershner Hunter, LLP in Eugene. She has been practicing law since 1990, focusing on business and securities law. Katherine regularly works with businesses engaged in raising funds from investors, from seed financing for early-stage companies to venture capital investments as companies mature.
She also represents businesses in a wide range of transactions, including business entity formation and governance issues, the grant of equity to employees and contractors, structuring relationships with strategic partners, purchases and sales of businesses, license agreements, and other commercial contracts. Katherine has experience working with companies in a variety of industries, including software and video games, biotechnology, robotics, organic foods, apparel, educational media, real estate investment, wireless communications, and a number of high-tech industries.

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Startup Coffee Meetups
2022-01-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
IT’S BACK! Free coffee and great company every month.

COVID-19 Update: In accordance with updated event guidelines, attendees are required to show proof of vaccination OR a negative COVID-19 test result (within a 72-hour time frame of event).
There is something about meeting over coffee that sparks good ideas and great networking.
Join us every third Thursday of the month from 9am-11am at the Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive Street for coffee and conversation.
After brief introductions, local entrepreneurs and interested others will have the chance to meet and network. Anyone is welcome to attend; no registration is required and make sure you invite a friend!
Discover one of the events that helped launch the Eugene area startup eco-system.
*Note that this is a meetup where we are trying to connect startups with others who can help them. This is not a ‘leads’ networking event. If you are a service provider looking for clients, this is not the place to do it.
ABOUT ONWARD EUGENE:

Onward Eugene unites regional partners — mobilizing rebuilding efforts to fully realize our regions shared potential for expansive and inclusive prosperity. Bringing together support for startups, business expansion, regional marketing and business recruiting initiatives. Onward Eugene is a force multiplier in the creation of economic resilience. A 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Onward’s entrepreneurial programs are made possible with the support of EDA funding and Comcast Business.

Telling Your Story
2022-01-19 15:00 - 17:00 | OR
In this seminar, we’ll learn how to adjust the language we use to describe our business ventures based on audience, and we’ll take an in-depth look at giving a business pitch and writing a grant.
Charla Triplett, Senior Venture Partner for Expert Dojo and President of Catalyze, will help us find our investor mindset. We’ll learn from Charla, who is an active seed investor, what funders are looking for in your pitch, and we’ll share tips on how to tell a startup story that can attract the right funding partners.
Kate Petcosky-Kulkarni, Director of Strategic Research Initiatives at the University of Oregon, will offer an overview of grant writing and development with a specific focus on grants for research business development and innovation. We’ll learn from Kate how to approach grant writing, understanding persuasive writing, and writing for reviewers. Attendees will come away with knowledge of grantspersonship, effective grant writing practices, and how to best work productively with funding agencies.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Charla Triplett, Senior Venture Partner for Expert Dojo and President of Catalyze
Charla Triplett has over twenty years of experience bridging the gaps between academia, business, startups, non-profit, and venture capital. Charla is trained as a bioengineer with a breadth of experience in digital health, biosensors, medtech, and life sciences.
She has been a sought out mentor, advisor, and connector in the industry for decades, most recently as the President of Catalyze, a consulting group. She is a Senior Venture Partner at Expert Dojo Healthcare Ventures and CEO of Spine by Design, a software as a medical device spin-out from OSU.
Kate Petcosky-Kulkarni, Director of Strategic Research Initiatives at the University of Oregon
Kate Petcosky-Kulkarni is the Director of Strategic Research Initiatives at the University of Oregon. In this role, she oversees Research Development Services (RDS), which supports faculty in increasing their externally funded research activity by identifying funding opportunities and providing writing and editing support to help researchers craft competitive grant proposals. In addition, RDS offers training to researchers, coordinates internal seed funding programs, and assists faculty in managing proposal development for complex, multi-project proposals.
Currently, Kate also serves at the interim Chief of Staff to the Vice President for Research and Innovation at the University of Oregon. Prior to joining UO, Kate served as the Director of the Office of Proposal Development at Boston University School of Medicine.
Kate received her B.S. from Boston University and obtained an MA in food studies from New York University and an MPH, with an emphasis on global health, from Boston University. In 2016, she was selected as a Global Health Storytelling Fellow with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting to travel to India to explore and report on experiences of individuals living with disabilities, the intersection between poverty and disability, and cultural attitudes toward disability. Her work was published by NPR and Johns Hopkins.

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The Entrepreneurial Mindset Imperative
2022-01-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom, OR, United States
Im-per-a-tive (Noun): An essential or urgent thing; of vital importance
Life today is filled with imperatives. Everything seems urgent and critically important in vying for our attention daily. Between the pandemic, political strife, social strain, and massive changes in the workplace, the world has changed in ways that now require everyone to be more innovative regardless of their chosen field.
Entrepreneurship is more than an academic discipline and reaches far beyond the concept of traditional business creation and small business management. Entrepreneurship is a mindset; a framework for thinking and acting that can empower anyone to succeed. And, embodies the 21st Century Skills that every person needs.
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER:
Gary Schoeniger
FOUNDER & CEO
The Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative
Author and Entrepreneur Gary Schoeniger is an internationally recognized thought leader in the field of
entrepreneurial mindset education. His message has influenced a broad audience from academic institutions and
economic development organizations to government and non-profit clients worldwide including the Ewing Marion
Kauffman Foundation, the Cisco Entrepreneur Institute, the Colombian Ministry of Education, the U.S. State
Department, and the European Commission.
As the Founder and CEO of the Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative, Gary led the development of the Ice House
Entrepreneurship Program, which has been recognized by the Kauffman Foundation as “redefining entrepreneurship
education in classrooms and communities around the world.” The Ice House Program has been featured at the
United Nations General Assembly, the Papal Council for Peace and Justice at the Vatican, and the European
Commission in Brussels. Schoeniger, along with Pulitzer nominee Clifton Taulbert, is also the co-author of Who
Owns the Ice House? Eight Life Lessons from an Unlikely Entrepreneur, an international bestseller described as
“required reading for humanity.”
With his focus on the entrepreneurial mindset, Gary has presented numerous keynotes, workshops, and training
programs throughout the U.S. and abroad, including the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Rio de Janeiro and
Moscow as well as speaking and training programs in Cape Town, Athens, London, Bogota, Buenos Aires, Mexico
City, Sofia, Santiago, Aberdeen, Nicosia, Zagreb, Tbilisi, and Baku.
Gary is currently a member of the Forbes Business Council. He also formerly served on the Dean’s Council at
Purdue Polytechnic Institute, and an advisory council member for Tecnologico de Monterrey’s Tec21 model to
produce graduates in Mexico with an entrepreneurial spirit and humanistic outlook for
the 21st Century. Gary also served as a past board member for the Hershey Montessori
School in Concord, Ohio.
ABOUT ONWARD EUGENE:

Onward Eugene unites regional partners — mobilizing rebuilding efforts to fully realize our regions shared potential for expansive and inclusive prosperity. Bringing together support for startups, business expansion, regional marketing and business recruiting initiatives. Onward Eugene is a force multiplier in the creation of economic resilience. A 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Onward’s entrepreneurial programs are made possible with the support of EDA funding and Comcast Business.

Startup Coffee Meetups
2021-12-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
IT’S BACK! Free coffee and great company every month.

There is something about meeting over coffee that sparks good ideas and great networking.
Join us every third Thursday of the month from 9am-11am at the Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive Street for coffee and conversation.
After brief introductions, local entrepreneurs and interested others will have the chance to meet and network. Anyone is welcome to attend; no registration is required and make sure you invite a friend!
Discover one of the events that helped launch the Eugene area startup eco-system.
*Note that this is a meetup where we are trying to connect startups with others who can help them. This is not a ‘leads’ networking event. If you are a service provider looking for clients, this is not the place to do it.
ABOUT ONWARD EUGENE:

Onward Eugene unites regional partners — mobilizing rebuilding efforts to fully realize our regions shared potential for expansive and inclusive prosperity. Bringing together support for startups, business expansion, regional marketing and business recruiting initiatives. Onward Eugene is a force multiplier in the creation of economic resilience. A 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Onward’s entrepreneurial programs are made possible with the support of EDA funding and Comcast Business.
