Closing out March Madness is today’s announcement that the 2021 Kings Capitalize Competition is now accepting applications. In its 6th year, this crowdsourced startup competition will offer local entrepreneurs a chance to gain publicity, receive mentorship and secure funding for their business. The Grand prize is $10,000! Hustle up to submit your application — the deadline is April 5! Judges will select eight companies as semifinalists to advance to Pitch Day where a panel of entrepreneurs, executives and investors will evaluate their pitches and choose four companies to move on to the Finals. Fan votes will help decide who will receive the grand prize of $10,000. The winner will be crowned on May 9 while the Kings take on the Oklahoma City Thunder.
In the last few days of Women’s History Month, I want to encourage you to attend Startup Happy Hour on Tuesday evening where woman founder, Camille Richman, will share the story of her history-making startup journey. Hamama is a West Sacramento startup that makes growing superfood greens fun. We’ll even be giving away a Starter Kit for growing microgreens at home! RSVP.
In another historic moment for local women’s history, MAKEHERS, a 60 day program providing entrepreneurship strategies and tactics to current and aspiring women business owners, is accepting applications through March 31. Participants receive $1000 seed funding upon completion. Learn More.
This Week’s Best Bet
Startup Happy Hour with Camille Richman, Co-founder of Hamama, Tue Mar 30 at 5 PM: StartupSac and the Carlsen Center at Sac State are honoring Women’s History Month, welcoming successful startup founder, Camille Richman, co-founder of Hamama, a West Sacramento startup that makes growing superfood greens fun.
Plan Ahead
Entrepreneurship Toolkit 5-part Series, Apr 7 – May 5: The Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship presents a series of workshops that guide participants through hands-on activities to build an understanding of proven startup tools and apply them to their own businesses. Meets Wednesdays at 6 PM.
There’s a lot more going on the next couple of weeks – check out all the details in this week’s Startup Digest. And for more startup resources, browse the StartupSac website.
Looking to connect with other founders? Find your peers when you join the StartupSac Community Facebook Group. Startup founders and those who support the growth of our startup community connect and exchange ideas in this private moderated group.
Find an Advisor with Mentor Sacramento: Mentor Sacramento is a free online business mentoring platform that connects early stage startup founders and small business owners to volunteer business mentors. Learn more here.
