Name
Main Stage Venture Showcase
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Speakers
Moderated by: Jenn Lynch, Managing Partner - Portland Seed Fund
Trevor Nicks, Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer - Caravel Bio
Tushar Sharma, Founder & Chief Executive Officer - Vivifi
Adam DeHeer, Founder & Chief Executive Officer - Waterleaf
Nick Allen, Founder & Chief Executive Officer - KSANA Health
Omid Sedeghi, Founder & Chief Executive Officer - Phosio
Shannon Rodgers, Director of Manufacturing - Thaena
Trevor Nicks, Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer - Caravel Bio
Tushar Sharma, Founder & Chief Executive Officer - Vivifi
Adam DeHeer, Founder & Chief Executive Officer - Waterleaf
Nick Allen, Founder & Chief Executive Officer - KSANA Health
Omid Sedeghi, Founder & Chief Executive Officer - Phosio
Shannon Rodgers, Director of Manufacturing - Thaena
Description
This fast‑paced session spotlights six standout startups from Oregon and SW Washington, each delivering an eight‑minute pitch that highlights traction, insight, and momentum. Interspersed Startup Snapshot videos will give investors a look at additional companies on the rise. High‑energy and founder‑forward, the Showcase sets the energy for the day and primes attendees for networking with 80+ startups at the lunchtime Startup Forum.