Map of the local innovation industry.
Meet some of the best and newest startups based in Portland.
With over 30 years experience in financial services and high technology companies, Mark has consistently led companies to high growth levels and increased profitability. In both CFO and COO roles, Mark managed the financial and HR functions for three prev
Accomplished sales leader. Worked at @janrain, @knowledgeadvisors @skillsoft • Studied at @oregon-state-university
Worked at @yahoo, @goto-com
Strong sales/support experience in SaaS applications, primarily in the HR Services space.
Co-founder and CEO at CrowdStreet. Worked at @janrain @earthlink, @webtrends • Studied at @duke-university, @Notre Dame
http://www.crowdstreet.com/blog/
Founder Mustang Software, @eventmingle. Past President of Starbase, @web-associates, @alchemy-solutions. InvestMentor at @venturebox.
http://jimharrer.com/index.php/jim-harrer-ceo-blog/latest?format=feed&type=rss
Former Co-fouder & CEO @cpusage, Product Manager @new-relic , Analyst @nike, Strategic Planning @synopsys. Mentor and Advisor.
COO @chirpify, Founder of @upstart-labs.
Indomitable sense of adventure. Serial innovator. Philanthropreneur. Digital Marketing Strategist. My mind is a giant 3D whiteboard full of ideas. And bacon.
http://about.me/JustinColeSmith
http://www.linkedin.com/in/smithjustin
http://www.EfficiencyInteractive.com
http://www.PayPerOffer.com
http://www.PayPerOffer.com
Never-ending-wellspring of optimism and ideas, previously CEO @sales-beach and sales, ops, BD, product @life360 @safe-shepherd @aig @travel-guard
TBD
You might call me a fully functioning human being. No baggage or BS. Driven to learn a lot, collaborate, work hard, and make waves. I am motivated by what is yet to be discovered and created, especially in the digital realm.
Head of Product at Raise.com. Former Strategy consultant for fortune 50 then built a company of my own. Web and mobile background. University of Chicago grad.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/weclickd-social-network-things-wedding-110000224.html
Integrated Marketing & Content Solutions Executive at CAA (@creative-artists-agency). Featured in Wired, Fast Company and Banff Media Festival.
http://www.andrewsaunders.com
Connecting great Ideas with Money.. @WasteLessLiving @Empress_Secret VC @nlfventures | Investor | Entrepreneur | Startup Advisor | War Veteran | Thought Leader
Co-Founder of @highfive (@nike-accelerator powered by @techstars )
Head of Sales & BD @opal-labs, held senior sales roles with @thismoment, @federated-media, @saymedia and @six-apart • Studied at @gonzaga-university lives in @portland
http://touchstone.workwithopal.com
CEO of @dealer-ignition and Dealy, Strong sales and Marketing, Product Development and Architecture.
http://saasceo.me
Jesse Thomas is the Founder of @jess3 – a creative interactive agency specializing in Social Media Data Visualization.
http://blog.jess3.com
CEO. Entrepreneur. Product Manager/Engineer. Investor. M&A. 20+ yrs in product management and venture capital. 19 investments, $300m+ raised, $17b value.
Sales Leader
Co-Founder @forsure-labs • Worked at @hp, @windstream-technologies-2 • Studied at @university-of-southern-california
Marketing/sales executive @kryptiq. Strong experience in enterprise B2B sales, healthcare start-ups. Technology enthusiast and weekend non-profit comedian.
Healthcare transparency & patient advocacy guru w/proven product, channel & software marketing plus business development & sales. Duke + UO MBA plus deep insights into healthcare.
Founder @ingrid-solutions • Worked at @air-advice, @gensco-inc • Studied at @university-of-oregon
2 startup exits. @university-of-washington Comp Sci and Japanese dual degree. Family first. Love personal growth, meditation, and self-awareness. @realnetworks
Co-founder @trakt-tv
http://jimmydouglas.me
Founder SupplierView, FullUp • Worked at @hewlett-packard, @us-army • Studied at @university-of-colorado-system
Catalyst & CEO of @fitaddikt.
Founder @shopaddikt • Studied at @portland-state-university
Founder akatal. GM @siemens, Director @johnson-controls. CEO consulting firm. COO US Digital. BSME @university-of-washington, MBA @willamette-university. 26 years global experience.
Founder of @startuplister & @growthlist, Previous Exygy • Net Impact • GreenMark
http://aaronhanson.com
Stanford 2010, Portland native, and Jill-of-all-trades; your customers will love me.
Self starter, driven Business Developer and Attorney with exceptional communication skills and international and Startup experience.
Founder of Bridge9, COO of Ionx, COO of Zfone, co-founder of Yonja, COO of Everyday, and COO of Get2Net.
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Sweet Briar College '12, B.A. Business. Currently working at a seed-stage investment fund. Looking for startup opportunities within sales/business development.
http://st-philosophy.tumblr.com/
Sales and Business Development. Founder @the-retail-specialists Strong retail and e-commerce background.
OrigoTerra provides international consulting services for the software industry, industrial equipment, and energy sectors.
MBA|JD. Finance @oregonmba and Biz/Tax Law @Oregon_Law.
Licensed WA attorney. Passionate about tech, strategy, building relationships, sport, and good coffee.
Renewable Energy Passionate with a great international experience in several fields and several ideas to develop. Strong business background. Problem solver .
http://armandoazevedo.tumblr.com
Technologist
Founded my own concessions company in 8th grade, work for 60 billion dollar investment advisory firm.
Founder @appstyr , @seenuu • Worked at @navex-global • Studied at @university-of-oregon
Team leadership, strategic planning, business development, marketing with a focus on analytics, risk analysis, win-win negotiation and conflict resolution.
Bowdoin College graduate; strong education background; worked with the National Audubon Society; strong experience working and catering to the local community
Startup executive with proven track record in sales, management, operations, advertising, marketing and business partnerships.
Energetic MBA and 3l law student with ten years of management and customer service experience.
Founder @gearfive llc, @garage-mahal, @junto-partners • Worked at @gallup-organization • Studied at @brigham-young-university
A recent graduate from Georgia Institute of Technology in Computational Media. Strong technology, business, and marketing background. Large pool of skills.
Programmer, technologist, applied math, open source contributor & founder.
http://www.etchsoftware.com
Worked at @marriott-international, @kimpton-group • Studied at @university-of-massachusetts-amherst
Degree in Psychology; Passionate writer and editor; Excellence in communication; Certificate of Completion from the prestigious Joanne Baron D.W. Brown Studio; Fierce, creative, outgoing, genuine; Lover of people and life.
http://sweetlysurprised.com
https://www.vizify.com/matthew-mangus
Innovative team leader, motivator and driver. Powerhouse project manager. Interdisciplinary communications master. MBA.
Harvard BA. Professional Athlete and corporate professional.
Senior Account Executive for a major advertising agency. Have digital experience and interest in the global accounts Strong communication skills, ability to multitask and great energy International Business from UW
Experienced real estate professional Nick Kassab acts as Senior Associate Broker at Portland, Oregon-based Capacity Commercial Group, LLC.
http://nicholaskassab.wordpress.com/
Increased client base from 10 to 1000+ student organizations for startup website company.
I enjoy solving great business challenges and championing outcomes with diverse stakeholder groups: Smarter Faster Stronger
Designer, Leader, Brand Advocate and motivator
15 years of sales and marketing experience. Worked at Google, Ricoh and Océ.
Founder @sublime-learning • Studied at @arizona-state-university
Studied at @university-of-oregon
Finance professional with well-rounded experience motivated to add value and continue growth and learning in an industry outside of wealth management.
International business development professional focused on growth, to tactical sales planning & strategic partnerships, to profitability.
#SocEnt @LogCamp: Bridging Oregon's technology education divide. Web Developer. Slide Guitarist. Alaskan-Native (Tlingit). Foster child. Man of God.
Software and web developer with strong client-facing and customer service background and broad technical experience.
Founder Breaking Language Selvedge Solution • Worked at @united-states-navy • Studied at @university-of-kentucky
Digital producer of websites, content marketing campaigns, and videos that help businesses connect dramatically with their audience. I make things happen.
http://www.PuraVidaMultiMedia.com/blog
Full-stack generalist; analytical, high level design and problem solving skills. Works well under pressure and maintains a high level of professionalism.
Physician/Board Certified Radiologist with MBA. Executive Board Member of a Risk Based Health Plan - Yamhill CCO.
Event Planner and Office Manager
Marylhurst MBA, Associate Analyst at Waggener Edstrom for Microsoft Windows Phone and other Microsoft divisions
Top Producer in start up mode. Self Contained Unit
University of Washington senior looking to take on a business development/sales role at a startup. Previous experience includes Amazon.com, Morgan Stanley, etc
Oregon State University Merchandising Management and Business Entrepreneurship. Have worked in multiple small office environments.
Founder of Zoned Nutrition. Profitable from inception and growing over 250% quarterly. Professional speaker, presenter, and listening-ear. Always learning.
BS in Business Admin.
Oregon State BS-Economics, Sales Wiz, Outreach Specialist, Customer focused, Looking to make a mark.
http://www.lifeofandy.webs.com
Key contributor, strong work ethic, excitement for emerging technology, proven leader and performer in sales and engineering. A true... hybrid!
Studied at University of Oregon
Key experience with community planning and assessments, self-sustainable projects nationally and internationally, and budgets. Consistently produces results.
http://ingaandjoshua.com
Soon to be graduate at the University of Oregon. Eager and ready to contribute however I can to a company in need of my skill set.
University of Oregon coursework completed towards Economics Degree. Completed Business Minor. Managed an auto parts business online store and sales.
http://www.tinyarchiblog.wordpress.com
http://daladamson.com
Sales Manager of Nation's largest, privately held investment firm that caters to high net worth clients. Experience in sales, marketing, HR and recruiting. Obtained Series 65 and previously worked for a small startup in Cape Town, South Africa.
Graduated from the University of Oregon in 2013 and got a degree in business and a minor in economics. Very passionate about sales and marketing.
University of Oregon graduate with a background in advertising, marketing, and sales.
UT Knoxville, Phi Beta Kappa; experience in a high-pressure literary agency environment; experience with Kickstarter, social media, and web development
http://aaroncsimon.com
Just browsing
Hunter / Gatherer, I bring food to the table! Qualcomm/Baxa/Abbott
Director of Business Development - In search of awesome, meaningful and innovative product ideas that disrupts the norm.
Discover. Envision. Create. Realize.
Twitter - @Carbon_Design
Currently VP Global Business Development at Postano. Twenty-plus years with hardware, software and services companies, mostly start-ups, driving growth.
Sales, sales, and more sales. Armed with just a telephone and a virtual sales staff, took a company from 6 customers to over 600 in 2years.
http://www.mycirclemyworld.com
Worked at @nike, @susan-g-komen • Studied at @oregon-state-university
Brand Evangelist, Rainmaker, Strong Sales and Marketing Background. Ability to work with diverse teams across wide networks.
http://businessmastery.com/blog
CEO of @bilingualhire; Former @USArmy Captain; Amateur programmer.
http://davidcmolina.tumblr.com/
Experienced MBA who eats, sleeps & breathes the customer experience! Fosters strong partnerships w/Product for delightful user experiences. Social media savvy!
Owned and Operated Rejuvenation Artisans for over 9 years. Exceptional critical thinker. Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Portland State University.
Educator for fourteen years, global citizen, leadership skills
Young entrepreneurial mind looking be surrounded by like minded individuals
Athlete at Nike. Strong sales and customer service background (Nike, Purple Box Printing).
Highly Competitive Salesperson with over a decade of experience in growing a company from the ground up.
I work hard, play hard, and am entertained by the oddities of life. Dropped out of college to start a company, finished college, back at the startup fountain.
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Game Designer and Minister of Propaganda for Trenches and more mobile games.
Sales and Operations Management Pro
MBA in Sustainability and Certified in Sustainable Enterprise
Accomplished Philosophy MA student, Strong Project Management skills, Advanced analytic and writing abilites.
Revenue Creator with Sales/Sales Leadership experience selling SaaS, Social Media and Marketing products. Lead distributed teams with $5M to $25M/ARR.
The person who says something is impossible, should not interrupt the person who is doing it.
Current Portland State University student in Computer Engineering with Sales and Management experience
Hyper-social & ultra-rational. Adventure is key.
http://audreality.wordpress.com
Disruptor, trendspotter, brand strategist. Works with brands who wreck the status quo and create meaningful rebellion. CEO of PrincessPartiesNW.com
http://www.dustiarab.com
BA student, Russian. Strong customer service background and social media marketing expertise.
Manager of Strategic Partnership at growing FinTech start-up PitchBook Data. Committed to relationship building and meeting client/partner needs.
Sales Master looking for the ultamate product.
I manage technical accounts and support as the Director of Client Services working remotely in Portland, OR specializing in display advertising technology.
Entrepreneurship degree from Bryant University; Worked for The Hershey Comapany; Co-founder and Business Manager for R2E LLC.
Tenacious Account and Sales Manager, who has focused on being a "hunter" for new clients.
Outstanding customer service agent looking to develop and grow new media skills
Accomplished sales executive with financial services and enterprise SaaS
Founder @collaboratepdx, @green-house-framing • Studied at @life-university
http://www.recycledframes.com
Organized, motivated, results driven leader with a flair for marketing and professional communication. Business background and MBA education.
Top Sales Team in the United States
I'm curious and I love helping build things. Strong background in design, business development and operations.
Global marketing professional focused on software, growth strategies and content marketing.
Cavalry Scout Intel Analyst, Community Developer, Market Intelligence, Sales, and Marketing Administration.
Sales/Contractor: Residential Painting; Built branch from scratch to gross $120k in only 8 months.
Dismantler - bike builder - urban farmer
Millions of Hundred Dollar Ideas. I'm an idea developer, I build user experiences. I work on a variety of interesting projects at different capacities.
Co-Founder - VP Sales and Marketing. My main motivation is to bring new solutions to people who need them. I love entreprenuership, and building businesses.
https://plus.google.com/116928632110160779665/posts
20 years entrepreneur, 3 startups, 2 successes
Masters in Achitecture. First software startup in high school. Jack of all trades, problem solving, logistics. I'll get it done. I live to learn. I live to work.
Co-own graphic and web design company, great customer service/sales experince
Lewis & Clark 2014 Degree in Political Science. Experience in management, communications, and public policy.
Unusually Ambitious team player. Proven salesman. Aspiring entrepreneur.
Recent Graduate from Portland State University
Continuous sales growth 6 years in a row.
Senior Brand Manager/Project Manager, good at building and maintaining key client relationships, building sales within existing accounts, new business development.
MBA with 3 years of experience in IT, business development, consulting and organizational development
Influential Business Development Consultant seeking to help companies
expand their market share via strategic business and media planning.
Senior Stylist at Bishops; Expertise in the beauty industry and sales; Web Development and Design Student with AAS in Multimedia;
Wine-Chemist, Particle-Beam Physicist, Entrepreneur, Husband, Son and Friend: I start things–and am currently VP of strategy for enterprise SaaS company.
Have worked in extremely stressful and deadline driven work experiences all my life
All new business development was accomplished through email marketing.
University of Oregon Advertising Student
Exceptional Business Development Leader Delivers Results - Your Key to Revenue Growth with a 360° Approach
http://luminaryadvisors.com/About_Us