Our Goal
Our mission is to make the world a better place through the businesses we create. This is done by building business that positively impact the environment and local communities, through their day to day operations. We aim to improve the lives of our customers, employees, and those who live in the communities we operate in.
Who are we?
We are a husband and wife team. Peter handles the business administration side of things, while Hannah comes up with great ideas and develops our products. Our dog Tillie Jane also plays a big role as our marketing director.
Peter Dilla
Peter received a master’s degree in Finance from Portland State University where he focused his studies in impactful entrepreneurship. During his schooling he ran a painting franchise, College Pro Painters, and worked as a project manager for a Solar start up, Convalt Energy.
After school Peter worked as a Financial Analyst for, ESHA Research, Vacasa, and the nonprofit IS Living. Peter’s motivation for building impactful businesses is to utilize his finance and business acumen to help build community and improve the world in a positive way.
Hannah Smith
Hannah is currently working part tine as a Radiation Therapist for Kaiser Permanente. Prior to that she worked as a therapist in the Dalles, OR, and Salem, OR. Hannah also received her MBA in 2024. Hannah’s motivation for building impactful businesses is to help create a positive environment for our future employees and help them live fulfilling lives.
FAQ
What business have you created?
We are currently working on creating multiple businesses at the moment. Our long term goal is to offer residential native green roofs in the Portland Metropolitan area. Currently we are developing a native plants kit to make it easier for home owners to get certified back yard habitats and we are starting an outdoor adventure outfitter as well.
What is an impactful business?
We define a business as impactful if the day to day operations of that business improve our planet or communities (Ideally both). Specifically does the product make a real positive improvement. We are not in this to make mountains of money by selling people shit they don’t need. We believe businesses should operate to make the world a better place or fulfill a basic need. For example our native plant boxes help create environments for insects and wildlife helping improve our Eco diversity in our communities.
How can we contact you?
Our information is below. The best way to get a hold of us quickly is to call Peter’s cell phone. Which is (814)969-3618.
Tillie Jane Ventures 