The Startup World Cup is the largest global startup competition in the world, with over 50 regional events that culminate in the grand finale in San Francisco on September 30, 2022 and a grand prize of $1 million in investment. I attended the Grand Finales in 2018 and 2019 and they were among the best startup events that I’ve ever been to. The speakers were first rate (for example, Reid Hoffman, Vinod Khosla, Tim Westergren) and the presenting startups were amazing. Here’s my recap of the 2018 and 2019 grand finales.
Sacramento Regional Event on August 30
The great news is that Sacramento will be hosting a regional event on Tuesday, August 30 from 5:30-7:30 PM at the Rock & Brews Restaurant at Cal Expo. Judges include Moneta Ventures managing partner, Lokesh Sikaria, Growth Factory founding partner, Mark Haney, and Jaguar Ventures founder, Kevin Nagle. Additional judges will be announced who will be from Bay Area venture capital firms. Don’t miss the chance to watch this exciting event in person and network with innovation leaders and startups in this region! You can register to attend for free here.
Register to Attend
How to Apply to Compete – Deadline Extended to 8/22
It’s easy for startups to enter the competition; you just need to fill out the application form and send your pitch deck by Monday, August 22 Startups in any domain, at any stage, are encouraged to apply. Please note that the startup must be a legal entity not just an idea. Ten startups will be selected from the submissions to present at the Sacramento Finale with the winner moving forward to present in San Francisco during the September 28-30 SemiFinals and Final. The Startup World Cup FAQ has some helpful information for applicants.
Apply by 8/22
The Startup World Cup is sponsored by Pegasus Tech Ventures and the Sacramento event is organized in partnership by the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA). Major kudos go to Charlotte Danielsson-Chang for bring the regional event here to Sacramento! You can learn more about the San Francisco events, including confirmed speakers, here.
Don’t forget to apply by August 22 and I wish you good luck!
