| 词条 | Portland Incubator Experiment |
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The Portland Incubator Experiment, often abbreviated as PIE or PIE PDX or stylized as Pie, is a business incubator based in Portland, Oregon that provides mentorship and resources to select startup companies. Co-founded by Renny Gleeson and Rick Turoczy, PIE is run by the Portland-based advertising agency Wieden+Kennedy (W+K). The program was informally launched in 2009 before converting to a formal structure in 2011. PIE participants are chosen by a selection committee, following an application process. Startups receive seed money and spend three months developing their businesses with support from W+K and participating mentors. Companies that have provided financial assistance and mentorship include The Coca-Cola Company, Google, Intel, Nike, Inc. and Target Corporation. The program's inaugural "class" supported eight businesses primarily focused on mobile technology, most of which were Portland-based. PIE's 2012 class included a wider variety of business models. Following graduation, startups are provided with an opportunity to pitch their business plans; several companies have received investments as a result. Program structureThe Portland Incubator Experiment (PIE), co-founded by Renny Gleeson and Rick Turoczyis, is a business incubator based in Portland, Oregon that advises and provides resources to startup companies. The program, "informally launched" in 2009 and converted into a structured program in 2011,[1][2] is run by the Portland-based advertising agency Wieden+Kennedy (W+K).[3] Following an application process, startups are chosen by a selection committee. Participants receive $18,000 in seed money in exchange for six percent stakes and spend three months at W+K's Northwest Portland offices, developing their businesses with assistance from "mentors, W+K, big brands and other startups".[3][4][5] Program rounds are often referred to as "classes", from which participating businesses "graduate".[2] The Portland Incubator Experiment is similar to the Portland Seed Fund, a public-private program (funded in part by the cities of Hillsboro and Portland and the Oregon Lottery)[2] that encourages entrepreneurship and invests in startups.[3][4] Classes and results2011Applications for the inaugural class were due on August 8, 2011.[11] PIE received 290 applications from interested entrepreneurs, sixty percent of which resided outside Oregon.[3][11] PIE initially selected nine companies to participate in the incubator project, but one withdrew early.[3] Program participants in 2011 included:
Seven of the companies were based in Portland; the eighth (Los Angeles-based MoPIX) planned to open a two-person office in the city. According to Turoczy, each "[had] a part in the city's budding mobile technology scene".[3] W+K connected entrepreneurs with some of its clients, including The Coca-Cola Company, Nike, Inc. and Target Corporation.[3] Financial assistance and mentorship was also provided by Google.[6] In January 2012, the participating companies offered eight-minute presentations, pitching their products to a crowd of 400 at the Bagdad Theater. VendScreen announced that it had received a $12 million investment for its technology.[3][5] Athletepath and Cloudability also confirmed investments of $300,000 and $1.25 million, respectively.[3] The Oregonian reported in February 2012 that two of Stayhound's three founders left after the class ended, seeking stable income.[4] In July 2012, the Willamette Week reported that Cloudability had received $8.7 million in investments.[5] 2012PIE began accepting applications for its second class in February 2012.[3] However, the application process was postponed in order to confirm "expert" participation.[4][7] PIE also made changes to "improve the mentorship program and the overall experience for entrepreneurs".[2] The application deadline was extended to June 12.[2][7] 300 applications were submitted despite little promotion from PIE.[7] Companies were chosen by a "loose" selection committee consisting of at least eight people.[7] According to Turoczy, the program's second class included a greater variety of business plans, with "fewer daily deal pitches... and fewer location-based check-in companies".[7] Businesses selected to participate included:
The program began on July 16. Participants received assistance from sponsors at The Coca-Cola Company, Google, Intel, Nike and other Oregon technology professionals.[7] PIE added a staff position for the program, designating Wieden+Kennedy's Kirsten Golden as "class manager".[2] See also{{Portal|Companies|Oregon}}
References1. ^{{Cite news|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2011/06/wiedenkennedy_launches_incubat.html|title=Wieden+Kennedy launches incubator to develop Portland tech startups|first=Mike|last=Rogoway|work=The Oregonian|publisher=Advance Publications|location=Portland, Oregon|date=June 29, 2011|accessdate=March 20, 2013|issn=8750-1317}} 2. ^1 2 3 4 5 {{Cite news|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/silicon-forest/index.ssf/2012/05/intel_joins_portland_incubator.html|title=Intel joins Portland Incubator Experiment as applications open for PIE's second class|first=Mike|last=Rogoway|work=The Oregonian|publisher=Advance Publications|location=Portland, Oregon|date=May 30, 2012|accessdate=March 20, 2013|issn=8750-1317}} 3. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 {{cite news|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2012/01/portland_incubator_experiment.html|title=Portland Incubator Experiment graduates first class, including one that landed $12 million investment|first=Molly|last=Young|work=The Oregonian|accessdate=March 19, 2013|location=Portland, Oregon|date=January 17, 2012|publisher=Advance Publications|issn=8750-1317}} 4. ^1 2 3 {{Cite news|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/small-business/index.ssf/2012/02/portland_incubator_experiment_1.html|title=Portland Incubator Experiment halts next class as it lines up big-name partners|first=Molly|last=Young|work=The Oregonian|publisher=Advance Publications|location=Portland, Oregon|issn=8750-1317|date=February 24, 2012|accessdate=March 20, 2013}} 5. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 {{Cite news|url=http://www.wweek.com/portland/blog-28909-exclusive_new_pie_class_announced.html|title=Exclusive: New PIE Class Announced: Meet the new Portland tech startups on the block|accessdate=March 19, 2013|date=July 27, 2012|first=Ruth|last=Brown|work=Willamette Week|location=Portland, Oregon|publisher=City of Roses Newspapers}} 6. ^1 2 {{Cite news|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/silicon-forest/index.ssf/2011/08/portland_incubator_experiment_attracts_290_applica.html|title=Portland Incubator Experiment attracts 290 applicants, most from outside Oregon|first=Mike|last=Rogoway|date=August 12, 2011|accessdate=March 21, 2013|work=The Oregonian|publisher=Advance Publications|location=Portland, Oregon|issn=8750-1317}} 7. ^1 2 3 4 5 {{Cite news|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/silicon-forest/index.ssf/2012/06/portland_incubator_experiment_1.html|title=Portland Incubator Experiment attracts 300 applicants for its second class|first=Mike|last=Rogoway|work=The Oregonian|publisher=Advance Publications|location=Portland, Oregon|issn=8750-1317|date=June 20, 2012|accessdate=March 20, 2013}} External links{{Commons category|Portland Incubator Experiment}}
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