TIE xl bootcamp

TiE XL Bootcamp, offered by TiE Oregon, is an intensive training program designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the necessary skills to successfully launch and manage a startup. This program is uniquely tailored for individuals ready to transform problems into innovative solutions, offering hands-on learning guided by seasoned entrepreneurs.

For ambitious entrepreneurs looking to jump-start their business ventures, TiE XL Bootcamp serves as an ideal platform to learn, connect, and grow in the competitive startup ecosystem.

TiE XL is available to those who qualify and is offered several times throughout the year in a cohort model.

Before the boot camp I believed that starting a business was a trial and error method and can’t be learned. But now I do believe there is a process to it and your team is doing a great job of ensuring people learn it. I wish more people knew this.
— Beaverton TiE XL Cohort 2018

TiE XL Bootcamp - Fall 2024

Coming this fall, 10 classes will be held in the evenings with two in-person sessions for pitch practice.

Throughout the program, industry expert mentors are brought in for pitch guidance and subject matter expertise on a variety of topics including patent law, business development and sustainability practices.

Completing the program provides you with a year’s membership to TiE with unlimited networking events and access to Charter Members and Angel Investors as mentors.

Click below to apply! Whether your business has yet to get off the ground or looking to exponentially grow, TiE XL is a valuable resource in developing and supporting our business community.

KEY FEATURES OF TIE XL BOOTCAMP

  • Program Structure

    The TiE XL Bootcamp is conducted in cohort models several times a year, with sessions held in the evenings. Specific dates and times for the next cohort are to be determined.

  • QUALIFICATIONS

    Now accepting applications from entrepreneurs based in Portland and Washington County.

  • Instructor-Led Sessions

    All sessions are led by successful entrepreneurs who bring real-world experience directly to participants.

topics include

  • Entrepreneurial mindset and thinking

  • Tools and frameworks like Lean Canvas and Design Thinking

  • Customer validation and achieving product-market fit

  • Effective competition research and storytelling

  • Crafting the perfect pitch and understanding intellectual property

  • Fundamentals of labor law and financial preparedness

  • Strategies for effective financial projections and business creation

  • Team and brand strategy development

  • Content creation and digital marketing, including SEO

  • Comprehensive overview of fundraising options

  • Developing actionable 30/60/90-day business plans

  • Four hours of consultation with an Accountability Coach

Bootcamp far exceeded my expectations, and I’m so pumped to get to the next level.
— Rachel Bell, Printers Row, TiE XL Participant

benefits Upon Completion

  • An increased network

  • A digital presence

  • A good understanding of who your target market is and how to target them

  • A good understanding of your unique value proposition

  • A good understanding of how to forecast

  • A good understanding of what investor are looking for

  • The opportunity to pitch in front of TiE Oregon Angels

  • A completed lean canvas

  • A pitch

  • An actionable 30/60/90-day plan

  • One year TiE Oregon Membership

program support

The City of Hillsboro aims to support the startup business community through coaching, mentoring, and connections to people, programs, and capital to help fuel their success. Learn more…

Prosper Portland focuses on building an equitable economy in the City of Portland by carrying out a comprehensive range of economic development programs that support small business, improve access to workforce training, and create jobs for local residents. Learn more…

MAKE A DONATION OR BECOME A SPONSOR

Whether you plan to sponsor or contribute a tax-deductible donation, TiE Oregon ensures that your support is contributing to our next generation of innovators and strives to grow a workforce that understands the global marketplace and entrepreneurship.

Click below to make a donation, or contact Kari.Naone@oregon.tie.org for more information.

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— walk away with valuable connections in the startup community, and learn what an entrepreneur needs to know to be successful.—