People
- Mentoring – 1-on-1 coaching with knowledgeable and experienced entrepreneurs from throughout the region
- Talent Connections – Introductions to potential team member or co-founders with valuable skills and experience
Programs
- Meetups – Social gatherings that facilitate “collisions” of ideas and talent
- Seminars – Industry- or skill-based learning events
- Accelerators – Multi-week boot camp programs
- Startup Weekends – Weekend events where entrepreneurs meet to pitch ideas, form teams, and develop a business
Capital
- Cascade Angels Fund – A RAIN seed fund managed by Cascade Angels to fund early-stage companies in Oregon, with a priority on companies in Lane, Linn, Lincoln, and Benton Counties, and companies led by underrepresented populations (e.g., women, people of color, LGBTQ, veterans, etc.)
- Other Capital Resources – Education about crowdfunding and alternative financing, and connections to angel investment, and venture financing
Ecosystems
- Asset Mapping – Identify and leverage existing community resources and identify gaps
- Fundraising – Collaborative appeals to foundations, private funders, and grant programs to build ecosystems
- Stakeholder Engagement – Invite community members to mentor startups, promote events, and become angel investors