Rick Turoczy

We believe that entrepreneurship is an inherent societal good and a key driver of innovation & creativity, stronger communities, and generational wealth. The future of entrepreneurship is profitable, sustainable, calm companies. Our mission is to maximize the number of successful entrepreneurs leveraging the internet and technology. Were building the pre-eminent ecosystem for founders and funders of calm companies, while catalyzing the opportunity for more funds, services, and partners focused on serving these businesses. Calm Funding is the new norm for entrepreneurs. Don’t call us Alt-VC.

A national network dedicated to supporting innovation ecosystem builders across the United States and the entrepreneurs they serve. The Startup Champions Network 501(c)3 is a group of best-in-class innovation ecosystem builders that connects people, resources, and events around the nation to support their communities and their work.

Backstage Capital is a venture capital fund investing in the best startups led by underrepresented founders in the U.S.

We believe that entrepreneurship is an inherent societal good and a key driver of innovation & creativity, stronger communities, and generational wealth. The future of entrepreneurship is profitable, sustainable, calm companies. Our mission is to maximize the number of successful entrepreneurs leveraging the internet and technology. Were building the pre-eminent ecosystem for founders and funders of calm companies, while catalyzing the opportunity for more funds, services, and partners focused on serving these businesses. Calm Funding is the new norm for entrepreneurs. Don’t call us Alt-VC.

A national network dedicated to supporting innovation ecosystem builders across the United States and the entrepreneurs they serve. The Startup Champions Network 501(c)3 is a group of best-in-class innovation ecosystem builders that connects people, resources, and events around the nation to support their communities and their work.

Backstage Capital is a venture capital fund investing in the best startups led by underrepresented founders in the U.S.

Built Oregon’s mission is to connect, amplify, and accelerate Oregon’s consumer product companies and ecosystem. From innovation in apparel to redefining beverage market, Oregon is home to an incredible collection of consumer brand companies. We believe that the products we make sustain and support who we are as a state, economy, and community. We are a passionate collection of community leaders, entrepreneurs, storytellers, investors, mentors, and organizers who believe that the support and growth of Oregons consumer product industries will create sustainable, inclusive, and innovative job growth. We see the power in "owning our backyard"​ from an industry standpoint. We look for ways to create broad-based and inclusive opportunities. As a newly formed not for profit organization, we are approaching programs, engagement, and action from an entrepreneurial mindset: a mindset that allows us to be nimble enough to make quick changes based on needs, but focused enough to remain mission aligned. From knife manufacturers in Oregon City to cheese companies on the Southern Coast, we are keenly aware that the things we make sustain and support who we are. Our mission is to support and accelerate the founders and companies through the state, and create inclusive opportunities to the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Oregon Story Board is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the digital storytelling industry in Oregon by providing the resources companies and entrepreneurs need to thrive. Through our accelerator program and co-working space, and with the help of a group of amazing mentors from diverse backgrounds, Oregon Story Board is uniquely positioned to help digital storytelling companies grow their businesses in Oregon.