June 24, 2013

Profiles in Innovation

Our first venture competition educates students in the practical application of the liberal arts.

As part of our entrepreneurship program, more than 40 teams of students and young alumni recently pooled their knowledge and experiences to develop social and commercial enterprises.

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  • Forge Portland's founding members (law school Class of 2014): Robert Bart, Howard Voght, Jeffrey Crosswhite, and Thomas Sunderland Forge Portland's founding members (law school Class of 2014): Robert Bart, Howard Voght, Jeffrey Crosswhite, and Thomas Sunderland
    Forge Portland is a shared workspace that will house up to 40 nonprofit organizations from similar sectors.
  • Zachary Tobias BA '12, Ryan Bubriski BA '12, and Will Fortini BA '12 Zachary Tobias BA '12, Ryan Bubriski BA '12, and Will Fortini BA '12
    The mission of the Portland Mushroom Company is to provide high quality locally produced oyster mushrooms to the Portland metropolitan area and lead the way in urban mushroom cultivation in the Northwest.
  • Alishia Blevins MA '12, Kelly Pertzsch MA '11, Katie Fraser M.S. '12, and Kim Fraser Alishia Blevins MA '12, Kelly Pertzsch MA '11, Katie Fraser M.S. '12, and Kim Fraser
    RootED Recovery is a clinical mentoring program for adults with eating disorders, established in order to bridge the gap of care between higher and lower levels of care.
  • Sam Kellogg CAS '12 , Margaret Adams CAS '12 , Rafaela Castaldo CAS '15, and Ella Nimmo CAS '12 (not pictured) Sam Kellogg CAS '12 , Margaret Adams CAS '12 , Rafaela Castaldo CAS '15, and Ella Nimmo CAS '12 (not pictured)
    The mission of the company is to develop websites and native applications that enable users to share resources and connect with like-minded individuals on practical terms.
  • Wade Higgins CAS '13, Matthew Rugamba CAS '13, and Anthony Ruiz CAS '13 Wade Higgins CAS '13, Matthew Rugamba CAS '13, and Anthony Ruiz CAS '13
    House of Tayo showcases African sophistication, style, and flavor through contemporary, locally made clothing and accessories.

Now the finalists in our competition are refining their projects with guidance from faculty, staff, and other mentors. After one last round of presentations this fall, two teams will win up to $30,000 in funding for their work. 

Learn more about the competition in The Chronicle Magazine.

 

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