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Bates Center for Entrepreneurship (Lewis & Clark)

Investor / VC · Accelerator · Portland, OR
Lewis & Clark College entrepreneurship hub. Bates Center for Entrepreneurship and Leadership. Runs annual Venture Competition (up to $30K), Pitch Day, student-managed investment fund, and paid in-semester internship program. Executive Director: Brian Detweiler-Bedell. Advisory Board requires $10K/year from each member. LC endowment is LP in Oregon Venture Fund. Most popular minor at LC.
Founded
2012
Region
OR
Investors
People
  • Andrea Dooley
  • Brian Detweiler-Bedell
  • Carl B. Vance
  • Chrys Hutchings