While I was working in startups, I used to encounter public policy from time to time. But I always thought about that as having to “deal with policy” or “accommodate government.” It took me a long time to realize that startups and founders also have the opportunity to influence policy. So that it was more inline and supportive of startups — and entrepreneurship in general. If you’ve already made that intuitive leap — or the lightbulb just came on for you — you might consider grabbing some time with Victor Hwang, founder of Right to Start, while he’s in town, next week. And a group of your peers who are interested in chopping it up about policy and entrepreneurship.
What’s Right to Start, you ask…?
Right to Start is a national nonpartisan movement to advance entrepreneurship as a civic priority throughout the United States. Entrepreneurship has long been viewed as a solitary endeavor – the lone starter in a basement or garage. Right to Start’s vision is to transform America so that all communities prioritize entrepreneurship, clearing away obstacles to ensure that every American has an equal right to start and a level playing field on which to embark. The campaign is conducted through two affiliated nonprofit organizations, a 501(c)3 and a 501(c)4.
Victor will be visiting Portland and taking the time to gather entrepreneurial minded leaders on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, starting with lunch at noon. The event is free and open to the public. It will be hosted at Perkins Coie.
If this sounds interesting to you, please RSVP for the event. For more information on the organization, visit Right to Start.
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