Empowering the innovation community in Central Oregon

one resource, connection, collaboration, and event at a time

Our mission is to foster growth in the entrepreneurial spirit of Central Oregon

Central Oregon is a unique community built on a culture of growth and innovation. Whatever industry you're in or product you're building, we've got your back!

Mission-Driven: We are committed to fostering growth in the entrepreneurial spirit of Central Oregon by empowering entrepreneurs from all walks of life to build their dreams into reality.
Community-First: Building startups, the Central Oregon way - through collaboration, mentorship, and a culture of growth and innovation that brings people together.
Innovation-Focused: Whatever industry you're in or product you're building, we've got your back with the resources and connections you need to succeed.
Passion-Driven: We're a community of doers, driven by passion and years of experience in entrepreneurship, tackling unique and important challenges for our region.

Community Champions

Meet the incredible people who have truly helped and supported pushing this community forward. Their dedication and passion have made Central Oregon a thriving hub for innovation.

Kyle McLeod

Founder & Community Organizer

Cloud99 & BusyB AI

Kyle has been at the forefront of building the tech community in Central Oregon since 2018. He grew BendJS from a small group to over 600 members at its peak, and started COIN with Claude Ciocan in 2022 to bring the entrepreneurial community together.

Claude Ciocan

Founder & Community Organizer

Uptech Studio

Claude has been a backbone in the startup and tech communities in Central Oregon, working with Kyle to build COIN, setup events, and support the growth of the community, all while running one of the countrys best tech and product studios.

Kyle Rose

Co-Founder

Niche AI

Kyle Rose has been an invaluable part of the tech and startup community here since he first graduated college. From the beginning, he has embodied the spirit of innovation and continuously supported the community while building multiple amazing companies.

Chris Vlessis

CTO & Former Founder

Repli

Since exiting with his previous successful startup, Chris has returned to Central Oregon and jumped right back into the community. In the last year, Chris has proven himself to be a true innovator, builder, and invaluable resource to this community, hosting events and supporting community growth in all aspects.

Ryan Comingdeer

Founder

Platformr

Between his time building and selling Five Talent, becoming one of the worlds foremost experts on AWS, and now building Platformr, Ryan has somehow managed to find time to be an incredible advocate, support system, and true champion to the tech and entrepreneurial community here and across our region. Not only does he support the Central Oregon Community, but he sits on the board of OEN, is an active investor, and unrivaled resource for young entrepreneurs everywhere.

Want to join our community of champions?