Launching a company may seem like an impossible task. Where do you start? How do you define the value you’re bringing to potential customers? What decisions will you have to make, and how do you make them if you’re not sure you have all of the information you need? Join us as Founder and Managing Director of ecosVC Judy Giordan demystifies the process of building as business. Following the scientific method, Judy’s process uses experiments and clearly defines steps to help ensure that you set your business up for success from the very beginning. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Judy Giordan Founder & Managing Director, ecosVC In a career that has spanned more than 40 years, Judy has served in executive and leadership positions in research and development and in operations at some of the world’s top brands. She was the Vice President for Research and Development/Corporate Officer at Henkel Corporation’s North American operating arm, Global Vice President for Research and Development at Pepsi-Cola, and Global Director of Research and Development/Corporate Chief Technology Officer, Vice President, and Corporate Officer at IFF. In each case, she was the first woman in those roles. Judy translates her corporate experience into building the brands, technologies, […]

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 […]

Effective leaders in business know how to create long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships, and there is a science behind creating those quality connections. Join Director and Associate Professor Julie Sykes as she guides us through an exploration of how intentional language use can help us build solidarity and establish trust in interpersonal relationships—regardless of whether those connections are made in person or virtually. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Julie Sykes Director, Center for Applied Second Language Studies (CASLS) Julie Sykes earned her PhD from the University of Minnesota. She is the director of CASLS and an associate professor in the Department of Linguistics. Her current research efforts are focused on transformational approaches to the teaching and learning of second language and, more specifically, the teaching and learning of intercultural pragmatics (i.e., politeness, communicative functions, and patterns of interaction). Her interdisciplinary research draws upon theoretical and applied linguistics, discourse analysis, psychology, educational gaming, game design, and cultural anthropology. Her work also seeks to contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the best practices for both design and implementation of innovative curricular materials for language learning. Julie’s experience includes the design, implementation, and evaluation of online immersive spaces and the creation of place-based, augmented-reality mobile games to engage language […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]