Oregon AI Bootcamp (Ticket Link in Description)
OEN, TAO, or TiE Member: $99
Non-Member: $199
Are you a founder interested in learning how to launch an AI company? Sign up for the 3-day Oregon AI Startup Bootcamp a hands-on program designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their AI ideas into real-world ventures.
Hosted in Oregon's thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem through a partnership between Metro Region Innovation Hub, Oregon Entrepreneurs Network, Portland State University Center for Entrepreneurship, Technology Association of Oregon, and TiE Oregon, this bootcamp provides foundational knowledge in business formation, go to market and fund raising strategies. Participants will gain access to expert-led workshops and practical sessions that will cover everything from company formation and identifying market opportunities to marketing and selling and how to scale.
With a focus on inclusivity and accessibility, the program is structured to demystify AI and empower a diverse new generation of founders. By the end of the course, participants will walk away with a solid business concept, an action plan, and the confidence to launch their AI-driven startup.
Highlights of the Camp
Expert-led workshops on AI, legal, funding, and more
Tools and templates for building and validating your startup
Networking with founders, investors, and tech leaders
Actionable steps to launch your AI startup
Interactive sessions and pitch coaching
Learn how to raise funding and scale your startup
Hear from leaders in the AI ecosystem
PRICING & REGISTRATION
$199* - Non-Member
Non-Member registration will include a complimentary 1-year membership in Oregon Entrepreneurs Network.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Oregon AI Bootcamp will be hosted over three-days Monday, June 23rd - Wednesday, June 25th at Portland State University Business Accelerator, 2130 SW 5th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97201.
Sessions will start at 9:00 am and run until 4 pm each day, culminating with a Happy Hour for participants, sponsors and speakers on Wednesday, June 25th starting at 4 pm.
Registration includes food and drink throughout all three days of the bootcamp.
Registrants from outside of Portland may use the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network discount code (OENPDX) for overnight stays at the Jupiter NEXT.
MONDAY, JUNE 23rd
9:00 am - Welcome & Bootcamp Overview
9:30 am - Why Now is a Great Time to Start an AI Company
10:30 am - Morning Break
10:45 am - Company Formation & Legal Basics for Startups
Noon - Lunch
1:00 pm - Developing & Validating Your AI Startup Idea (Workshop)
2:30 pm - How to Pitch Your AI Startup
TUESDAY, JUNE 24th
9:00 am - How to Build an AI Product (Without a Tech Background)
10:30 am - Morning Break
10:45 am - Challenges in AI Adoption & How to Overcome Them
Noon - Lunch
1:00 pm - How to Build a Winning AI Team
2:30 pm - Marking & Selling Your AI Product
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25th
9:00 am - Fundraising for First-Time AI Entrepreneurs
10:30 am - Morning Break
10:45 am - AI Business Models & Revenue Strategies
Noon - Lunch
1:00 pm - How to Scale an AI Startup as a First-Time Founder
2:30 pm - Exit Strategies & The Future of AI Startups
4:00 pm - Oregon AI Bootcamp Happy Hour