The Oregon Executive MBA has an extensive and unparalleled network of alumni. Our graduates are leading business executives in Portland, in the Northwest, and around the world. With more than 1,200 alumni, they are a great resource and lifelong asset afforded to all graduates of the program.
Your time in the program may be over, but that doesn't mean our support for you is over. We are always here for you.
In addition to the Oregon Executive MBA chapter of the UO Alumni Association, below are resources and information available to help you—our alumni—stay connected, network, and pursue the lifelong learning that helps propel success.
Visit the UOAA's Oregon Executive MBA Chapter
Lifelong Connection
One of the defining characteristics of Oregon Executive MBA alumni and students is a passion for connection. We offer a variety of opportunities for our alumni to interact with current students and fellow graduates:
- Welcome Event: The kickoff event for new Oregon Executive MBA students features guest alumni speakers who reflect on their experience and share advice and strategies for making the most of the program.
- Alumni Events: Throughout the year, the Oregon Executive MBA Alumni Board hosts a a wide range of events.
Look for these and more events on the Oregon Executive MBA event calendar and contact us to attend.
Connect Online
Log in to the new Oregon Executive MBA Alumni Database.
We also maintain a separate alumni group on LinkedIn dedicated just to alumni.
Go to the Oregon Executive MBA alumni group on LinkedIn*
*To request membership to the group, log in to LinkedIn, click the link above to go to the group page, and then click "join." Your request will be reviewed by the group manager.
Events Calendar
6:30–7:30 p.m.
Markets shift fast—and the investment world isn’t exactly waiting for anyone to catch up. Join us as Josh Tanzer, managing partner at Principia Growth, breaks down what actually matters when evaluating companies, technologies, and emerging opportunities.
Whether you're deep in venture or growth equity, or navigating these conversations for the first time, you’ll get clear, usable insights on:
- How investors pinpoint real value in today’s market
- AI’s impact on both opportunity and operational complexity
- What separates companies that scale from those that stall—beyond the “great idea”
- The patterns Josh sees in successful investments
- Lessons learned from deals that didn’t work
You’ll leave with a sharper sense of what investors watch for and how founders and operators can position themselves more effectively.
This event is open to all alumni. This event is hosted by the Oregon Executive MBA Alumni Network, in partnership with the UOAA Duck Career Network.
REGISTRATION This is a free event, but registration is required to receive the link.
Attendees will receive a reminder email about the event directly from Zoom.
We encourage attendees to submit questions when registering for this discussion to ensure a more personalized and engaging experience.
Get details and register: https://uoaa.uoalumni.com/events/what-successful-companies-always-get-right
MEET OUR SPEAKER Josh Tanzer has extensive experience in the technology investment landscape. Tanzer's 30-year career spans senior leadership roles at Credit Suisse, Lazard and Jefferies, where he played a pivotal role in securing growth financing for more than 100 software and technology-enabled companies, alongside investing in a handful of industry changing companies at their formative stage, including Salesforce, Vonage, Datek, Zendesk, Splunk, CommVault among others. All totaled to over $6.5 billion of equity financings. Tanzer is a past Board Chair of PS Arts, the largest arts education program in Sothern California and is a former Peace Corps volunteer who assisted building one of the first microlending programs in Latin America. Currently he is co-founder and Managing Partner of Principia Growth, a private late-stage tech investing platform for family offices and individuals.
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Experience the Oregon Executive MBA firsthand by joining us on campus. You are welcome to attend any or all parts of the event:
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Info Session: 11:00–11:45 a.m. Learn about the program's structure, curriculum, and admissions process.
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Lunch with Current Students: 11:50 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Enjoy a casual lunch and conversation with current students. Ask questions and hear about their experiences in the program.
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Class Observation: 1:00–2:00 p.m. Sit in on a live class to get a true sense of the learning environment and classroom experience.
Whether you stay for just the info session or decide to experience the full afternoon, we look forward to welcoming you. This is a great opportunity to see if the Oregon Executive MBA is the right fit for your goals.
5:00–8:00 p.m.
Experience the Oregon Executive MBA firsthand by joining us for an evening on campus. You are welcome to attend any or all parts of the event:
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Info Session: 5:00–5:45 p.m. Learn about the program's structure, curriculum, and admissions process.
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Dinner with Current Students: 5:45–6:30 p.m. Enjoy a casual dinner and conversation with current students. Ask questions and hear about their experiences in the program.
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Class Observation: 6:30–8:00 p.m. Sit in on a live class to get a true sense of the learning environment and classroom experience.
Whether you stay for just the info session or decide to experience the full evening, we look forward to welcoming you. This is a great opportunity to see if the Oregon Executive MBA is the right fit for your goals.
Contact Us
Oregon Executive MBA
oemba@uoregon.edu