Arsh Haque

Arsh Haque (they/them) is the Director of the Portland State Business Accelerator (PSBA), the oldest & largest startup accelerator in Oregon. Previously, they were Head of Product at Pitch Genius (where they helped startups & VCs raise $200M+), founded several previous startups (Techstars ‘20), and were active in public speaking (7 national titles, ex-TED). They hold a JD from the University of Southern California and a Master of Public Policy from the Paris Institute of Political Studies. They also have extensive experience in DEI rooted in lived experience, formal academic study, and practice.

Since 2021, under their leadership, the PSBA has pioneered innovations for launching culturally specific accelerator programs. They are excited to join MSEF so as to meet others building more inclusive economies and better do this work through the lens of workforce development.