Our mission is to provide Portland’s entrepreneurs with the resources, mentorship, and opportunities they need to succeed.
The Hub exists to foster collaboration between entrepreneurs and business service providers, ensuring mutual trust and access to essential resources, as we work together to build a stronger, more inclusive small business ecosystem in the Portland Metro region.
Our Key Initiatives
At the Hub, we’re dedicated to building stronger innovative businesses in the Portland Metro region by knowing where entrepreneurs can find help with their unique challenges. Here’s how we’re making a difference:
01.
Resource Navigation
We provide one-on-one informational sessions to all entrepreneurs in the region, as capacity allows. Through these sessions, we provide paths to the region’s resources and help for entrepreneurs, though referrals and introductions where possible.
02.
Mentor Program
For some innovation-based entrepreneurs, we make connections to industry-specific mentors to help you accomplish time-limited, specific tasks that bring concrete value to your idea or business.
03.
Skills Program
For some innovation-based entrepreneurs, we help facilitate custom skills-building or educational classes in partnership with our regional community partners.
Community Partner Oversight Board

Asad Butt
Hub Director
Asad Butt is a Portland-based entrepreneur, investor, and media professional. For over a decade he has built, operated, and advised startup accelerator and incubator programs across multiple sectors...
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Kari Doherty
Hub Navigator
Kari Doherty is an MBA candidate with a robust entrepreneurial growth and business strategy background. With over eight years of experience owning and operating a successful yoga studio, Kari has honed her community-building...
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Meet the Team
Our Hub Navigators are experienced entrepreneurs that are ready to connect you with the right resources, support, and opportunities to grow your business in the Portland Metro region.