PIE

PIE (Portland Incubator Experiment) is a business incubator based in Portland, Oregon, providing mentorship, resources, and seed funding to select startup companies. Founded by Renny Gleeson and Rick Turoczy, PIE operates in partnership with the advertising agency Wieden+Kennedy. The incubator focuses on early-stage startups, typically investing in seed rounds with amounts ranging from $18,000 to $20,000.

PIE's mission is to demystify the process of starting a new business, offering a supportive community of mentors, alumni, peers, and partners. Notable portfolio companies include Cloneless, Smart Mocha, Teak, and Vadio. The incubator's unique value proposition lies in its connection to the advertising industry through Wieden+Kennedy, providing startups with potential access to branding and marketing expertise.