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
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Curious about what it's like to be an Oregon Executive MBA student? Join us for a lunch and learn session to gain an inside look at the program—and the return on investment it delivers.
You'll hear directly from Oregon Executive MBA alumni as they share how the program paid off for them, from career advancement and increased leadership responsibility to expanded networks and long-term professional growth. You'll also learn how the Oregon Executive MBA fits into the broader MBA landscape and why graduates view it as a strategic investment in their future.
During the session, you'll learn about the program's unique structure, curriculum with real-world impact, and collaborative cohort model that builds lasting professional connections. We'll explore how the Oregon Executive MBA is designed to deliver measurable value—equipping you with in-demand skills, strategic perspective, and executive-level confidence—while balancing academic rigor with the flexibility busy professionals need.
Bring your questions, enjoy your lunch, and take the first step in exploring how the Oregon Executive MBA can be a high-impact investment in your professional future.
5:00–6:00 p.m.
Whether you’ve already submitted your application or are just beginning to explore graduate programs at the Lundquist College of Business, understanding your funding options is a vital step in your academic journey.
In this session, you will:
- Learn about the financial resources available at the University of Oregon
- Discover scholarship opportunities designed to support graduate students
- Gain insights into how the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships can assist you
Hear directly from Steve Mardane, Financial Aid Counselor at the University of Oregon, who will share expert guidance and answer your questions.
This info session covers the following programs:
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.
Contact Us
Oregon Executive MBA
oemba@uoregon.edu