# Oxford Entrepreneurs Network

> Oxford Entrepreneurs Network (OxEN) connects Oxford-educated entrepreneurs, investors and mentors through local gatherings, virtual bootcamps, pitch sessions and mentoring. Its Bay Area predecessor began in 2015; the global network launched in 2018 and received Oxford alumni accreditation in 2019.

- **Founded:** 2015
- **Headquarters:** Palo Alto, United States
- **Founders:** Christian E. Mammen (Co-founder of Bay Area predecessor; executive board member), Gauthier Philippart (Co-founder of Bay Area predecessor), Richard Yonge (Co-originator credited by Christian Mammen)
- **Products:** Local chapter gatherings, Mentoring, Dolphin Tanks and pitch sessions, Virtual bootcamps, Online community
- **Notable:** Bay Area predecessor established in 2015., Global network launched in 2018., Oxford alumni accreditation received in 2019.

## Products & services

- **Local chapter gatherings** — In-person founder and investor networking in cities including San Francisco, Boston, New York, Washington DC and London.
- **Mentoring** — Connects members with experienced people for entrepreneurial guidance; member accounts document participation through 2026.
- **Dolphin Tanks and pitch sessions** — Founder presentations and audience feedback; Dolphin Tanks are listed among the network’s virtual activities.
- **Virtual bootcamps** — Practical founder education; documented topics include alternative funding in 2021 and investment readiness with Anthony Rose in October 2025.
- **Online community** — Mighty Networks community and a LinkedIn group for Oxford entrepreneurs, investors and mentors.

## Achievements

- Bay Area predecessor established in 2015.
- Global network launched in 2018.
- Oxford alumni accreditation received in 2019.
- Public community page reports more than 3,000 members worldwide.
- September 2025 intercollegiate New York pitch event attracted approximately 150 attendees and seven presenting founders, according to OxEN.

## Latest updates

- **2025-09** — Co-hosted New York health, life sciences and biotech pitch event; OxEN reported approximately 150 attendees, seven founders and BMI OrganBank as first-place winner.
- **2025-10** — Advertised an October 16 investment-readiness virtual bootcamp with SeedLegals founder Anthony Rose.
- **2026-01** — Promoted the January 22 Oxonian Ventures portfolio showcase; the promotion includes conflicting year text but its registration details specify 2026.
- **2026-10** — Keble College’s October 28 Entrepreneurs’ Evening listing identifies speaker Hadley Barrett as having been elected chairman of Oxford Entrepreneurs Network.

## Links

- Website: https://oxfordentrepreneursnetwork.mn.co/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oxfordentrepreneursnetwork/

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