New Portland startup Madorra wins big at Thursday’s Angel Oregon showcase.
Madorra‘s founder Holly Rockweiler says it’s okay to laugh at her pitch for a non-hormonal device that treats vaginal dryness.
“It’s best to get the giggles out now,” she said during her pitch session. Rockweiler’s pitch later won the $200,000 grand prize at the 2017 Angel Oregon Showcase, put on by Oregon Entrepreneurs Network. Madorra also took home a $15,000 cash prize from the Portland Development Commission.
Check out these highlights from the rest of the day, including funding advice for startups and a pitch from OEN Pitchfest winner Werkhorse.
.@RonWyden offers a virtual welcome to #AngelOregon attendees and the #startup community. pic.twitter.com/VOZ1shPBWU
— Oregon Business (@OregonBusiness) April 27, 2017
Startup advice
“If it’s a good opportunity the table turns around, it’s me pitching you why you should take my money.” @oregonangelfund #AngelOregon pic.twitter.com/3KB9t1nxYA
— Oregon Business (@OregonBusiness) April 27, 2017
.@BusinessOregon has offered revenue loans to early-stage companies. Investors share in company upside to mitigate risk. #AngelOregon pic.twitter.com/O5tKjFsb1l
— Oregon Business (@OregonBusiness) April 27, 2017
“Do not take money if you don’t need it. No, seriously,” says @oregonangelfund investor George DeCarlo #AngelOregon #Startup
— Oregon Business (@OregonBusiness) April 27, 2017
Concept Stage pitches
The first concept stage finalist, Versi, is a mobile, bilingual app. It helps Latinos to access info. Competitor: @Yelp #AngelOregon pic.twitter.com/xlcoLnZzQF
— Oregon Business (@OregonBusiness) April 27, 2017
.@twineregistry wants to disrupt the wedding registry: allows #millennials to register for experiences. #AngelOregon pic.twitter.com/AAlzavt1yK
— Oregon Business (@OregonBusiness) April 27, 2017
“Where do I go when I’m in x?” @GpsyApp developed social-mapping app, allows exchange of recommendations with friends #AngelOregon
— Oregon Business (@OregonBusiness) April 27, 2017
.@CMDSense proposes using smart sensor tech to reduce construction costs. #AngelOregon Last Concept Stage finalist on deck.
— Oregon Business (@OregonBusiness) April 27, 2017
Congrats to @CMDSense, Concept Stage winner at #AngelOregon. Prize includes six months of office space and executive coaching. pic.twitter.com/0oeIOKa9J5
— Oregon Business (@OregonBusiness) April 27, 2017
Early Stage pitches
.@NoAppFeeRenting founder says company founded out of personal experience. Helps renters find a home in challenging market. #AngelOregon pic.twitter.com/R8qi8xO6ka
— Oregon Business (@OregonBusiness) April 27, 2017
.@NoAppFeeRenting founder says company founded out of personal experience. Helps renters find a home in challenging market. #AngelOregon pic.twitter.com/R8qi8xO6ka
— Oregon Business (@OregonBusiness) April 27, 2017
Final Early Stage pitch: @outdoorproject, web platform for outdoor resources. Fastest growing site for outdoor rec in U.S. #AngelOregon pic.twitter.com/ErEXxXMQWg
— Oregon Business (@OregonBusiness) April 27, 2017
.@TinyTechAcademy — a diverse cartoon encouraging kids to learn about #technology — wins #AngelOregon quick pitch contest. Congrats!
— Oregon Business (@OregonBusiness) April 27, 2017
.@TinyTechAcademy and @werkhorsenow both win $10,000 diversity award from @pdxdevelopment #AngelOregon pic.twitter.com/62QnnI4U0t
— Oregon Business (@OregonBusiness) April 27, 2017
The award ceremony begins at #AngelOregon. Emergent Health Care wins LivePlan Pitch award.
— Oregon Business (@OregonBusiness) April 27, 2017
.@oenorg $200,000 Investment Award winner is @MadorraMedical. Congrats!#AngelOregon pic.twitter.com/hZ2dpibyiL
— Oregon Business (@OregonBusiness) April 27, 2017
