Sharon Richardson Howell

The Oregon chapter was launched in 2007 with an inaugural keynote address by the late C.K. Prahlad, the distinguished professor and internationally recognized business consultant famous as the father of the concepts of “core competence” and “the fortune at the bottom of the pyramid.” TiE Oregon seeks to further the success of the innovation-driven enterprise in the entire state of Oregon. One of the objectives is also to bring the benefits of its national and international connections to local entrepreneurs, by inviting distinguished speakers, hosting delegations and connecting our members to other chapters in the TiE network. Another aim is to help members explore markets in other geographic regions and bring foreign investment into Oregon.

Kids On The Block Inc is a civic & social organization company based out of 2573 Georgetown Rd Nw, Cleveland, Tennessee, United States.

Aspire Health Innovations is a healthcare consultancy that leverages several decades years of experience transforming ideas into innovative strategies that excel growth in regional and global markets. Clients include healthcare startups, investment funds, and enterprise corporations, with solution offerings ranging from medical devices to digital health technologies. We engage with healthcare companies to accelerate their time to funding and/or revenue by applying a great breadth of experience and connections. Engagements span investor positioning / slide decks, investor opportunity identification, financial pro forma projections, product strategy & roadmap formation, proprietary positioning assessment & IP formation, proprietary technology assessment & build / buy partnering strategies, product development lifecycle process management, product development design controls, go-to-market sales positioning & slide decks, go-to-market materials to accelerate sales, sales / partner opportunity identification, go-to-market sales channel strategies, go-to-market sales channel management, among many other areas.

Individuals and families facing serious illness or the end of life are in the best hands with Care Partners, one of two remaining independent nonprofit providers of these services in greater Portland. Every day we deliver on our mission to provide exceptional care without exception. How do we do this? • Personalized care. We listen to and are responsive to individual needs. • More health care. We offer unique focused care programs tailored to manage the four most common serious illness diagnoses: cancer, heart failure, chronic lung disease and dementia. • Psychosocial care. Dealing with life-limiting illness is one of the most stressful experiences not only for the person diagnosed, but also for their family and friends. We take the time to provide compassionate support that transforms o Fear into acceptance o Grief into hope o Pain into peace • Care for all members of our community. Our services are tailored according to the background and identities of those we serve. We also help those without insurance coverage with medical costs and with rent, utilities and food as required. Care Partners has been repeatedly voted one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For by our employees. Our CEO Tracy Villarreal is accessible and eager to hear feedback from staff, and profits we earn are reinvested in direct care. If you are thinking of leaving the world of large health systems or for-profit agencies to truly focus on community needs, please consider joining our team. Care Partners offers flexibility, autonomy and appreciation for each staff member’s contributions. We invite you to apply for posted open positions or call us to discuss other potential opportunities.

About PeaceHealth PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a medical group practice with more than 900 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. The Sisters shared expertise and transferred wisdom from one medical center to another, always finding the best way to serve the unmet need for healthcare in their communities. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of the founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission. Visit us online at peacehealth.org.

For some populations, there is a noticeable gap in gaining access to investment capital. These aspiring entrepreneurs are both underserved and overlooked, yet they have the courage and vision it takes to start and scale a business. At Elevate Capital, we believe there is a tremendous opportunity to invest early and offer mentorship to these entrepreneurs. We provide the venture capital and guidance they need to turn their startups into great companies. We support visionaries from all walks of life and help them reach entrepreneurial success.

Cambia Health Solutions is a family of companies headquartered in Portland, Oregon, working to create a person-focused and economically sustainable health care system. Through our health plans, innovative technology and strategic investments, we are delivering consumer-centric solutions that: • help people achieve better health and well-being • make health care more available, affordable and accessible • are easily understood by everyone We put people at the heart of everything we do. Our company reaches more than 70 million Americans nationwide, including more than two million people in the Pacific Northwest who are enrolled in our regional health plans.