If you want to see startup pitches, you’re going to want to be in the middle of Oregon in the middle of October. That’s because it’s High Desert Innovation Week in Bend, and there will be a couple of opportunities to see lots of startups pitch. Like who…? I’m glad you asked.
On October 13, it’s High Desert Innovation Fest featuring:
And then there’s Bend Venture Conference on October 16 and 17, which just made the decision on the early stage companies who will be taking the stage at BVC:
- 360 Sierra (Bend, OR) – All-in-one platform for vehicle-rental operations—powered by an AI master operator.
- Neurosom (Eugene, OR) – Neurosom is advancing a clinically validated, personalized neuromodulation therapy to reduce dementia risk by enhancing deep and REM sleep.
- SokoLife (Eugene, OR) – SokoLife is revolutionizing cardiac care with innovative, non-toxic patches for congenital heart defect repair, reducing reinterventions and healthcare costs.
- Toast Wear Inc. (Bend, OR) – Cold is universal. Your gear is personal. Toast solves both with a personal thermostat for your jacket, making existing apparel your go-to for warmth.
- Yak Incorporated (Portland, OR) – Yak is the all-in-one, automation and AI-powered platform that automates audits for accounting firms, cutting admin work in half and ending auditor burnout.
“Seeing these Early Stage founders pitch at PubTalk really underscores the strength and creativity of Oregon’s startup ecosystem,” said Jon Stark, CEO of EDCO (which organizes BVC). “From bold ideas to cutting-edge technology, these entrepreneurs are proof that our state is shaping the future of innovation in the region and beyond.”
For more on the entire week of events, visit High Desert Innovation Week.