Join us for PubTalk at Worthy Brewing’s Drink Up, Dream On outdoor stage and feel the energy of Central Oregon’s startup community. Ten Early Stage companies are locked in to pitch, each delivering a three-minute presentation to earn a spot on the Bend Venture Conference (BVC) stage this October.
The audience and a panel of judges will decide who advances. Your vote will also help award a $3,000 cash prize from Washington Trust Bank. Come early to network with entrepreneurs and business leaders over drinks and snacks, then stay for the fast-paced competition.
Meet the Semifinalists
Here’s the lineup of Early Stage companies competing for a spot on the Tower Theatre stage, listed in alphabetical order:
- 360 Sierra(Bend) – All-in-one platform for vehicle-rental operations—powered by an AI master operator.
- GlowWell(Bend) – GlowPrep is the companion kit to your colonoscopy prescription laxative—making prep clear and comfortable while increasing compliance to save lives.
- Goal 300(Bend) – Goal 300 supercharges natural CO2 removal to fight climate change, targeting 1M tons annually by 2035, with strong returns in the booming carbon credit market.
- Luxefly Basecamp(Eugene, Oregon) – Freeze-dried, refined, curated camp food, from duck confit with white bean cassoulet to chile rellenos with burrata cheese, these are not just for camping.
- Neurosom(Eugene, Oregon) – Neurosom is advancing a clinically validated, personalized neuromodulation therapy to reduce dementia risk by enhancing deep and REM sleep.
- Overpotential (Eugene, Oregon) – Overpotential improves the flavor profile of beverages by removing negative flavors with electrochemistry.
- SokoLife(Eugene, Oregon) – SokoLife is revolutionizing cardiac care with innovative, non-toxic patches for congenital heart defect repair, reducing reinterventions and healthcare costs.
- Toast Wear Inc.(Bend) – 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.
- Topsail(Bend) – Conversation-led sales in one click. Human-led, AI-assisted outreach leads to 2-4x productivity, more meetings and more revenue.
- Yak Incorporated(Portland, Oregon) – 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.
Get Your Early Bird Tickets for BVC 2025
The 22nd annual Bend Venture Conference returns October 16-17, bringing top entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders together for two days of high-impact pitches and networking.
Early bird tickets are available now through September 30.
Thursday, September 25
Worthy Brewing
4:30pm Networking
5pm Program
