WHO WE ARE
YOUR LAUNCH PAD FOR SUCCESS
TURNING OREGON'S INNOVATION INTO COMMERCIAL SUCCESS
Rooted in our mission, Launch Oregon is dedicated to accelerating the translation of research and innovation at the University of Oregon into commercial ventures. As a dynamic catalyst, we bridge the gap between innovation and opportunity, helping startups take flight.
At Launch Oregon, we understand that the journey from research to commercial viability is a complex and nuanced process. Alongside our extensive network of mentors, advisors, and partners, we are committed to providing the resources, expertise, and collaboration necessary to propel these ventures from concept to market.
ADVISORY BOARD
Experts in science, startup innovation, and finance serve as Launch Oregon’s guides as we close the gap from research to positive, real-world impact.
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Paul Weinhold
Launch Oregon Chair
UO Foundation President & CEO
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Bruce Blonigen
UO Edward Maletis Dean, Philip H. Knight Professor of Social Science
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Darren Johnson
UO Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry
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Kelly Bosch
UO Foundation COO
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Jamie Moffitt
UO Senior VP for Finance and Administration & CFO
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Robert E. Guldberg
UO VP and Robert & Leona DeArmond Executive Director of the Knight Campus
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Jennifer Savage
Venture Investor & Software Executive
UO Foundation Trustee
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Bethany Jenkins
UO VP for Research & Innovation
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Susan Stevens
Independent Director
Former UO Foundation Board Chair
"IIT collaborates with its sister organization, Launch Oregon, to design and implement scalable programs to educate prospective entrepreneurs and build a robust pipeline of UO startups that have the skills, knowledge, and support network required to make them viable enterprises in the long-term."
Christine Dixon Thiesing
Associate Vice President for Industry, Innovation, and Translation
University of Oregon
MEET THE TEAM
Bringing our mission to life.
Nate Costa
Managing Director
“Launch Oregon presents an unrivaled opportunity to advance the mission of the University of Oregon by taking ideas and translating them into impact that will be felt within the state, nationwide, and eventually globally.”
