What’s happening this week in Sacramento’s Startup community? We’ve rounded up the best bets below. For a full listing of everthing that’s going on this week and next, check out this week’s Startup Digest! While you’re there, you can sign up to receive the digest in your inbox every Monday morning!
Startup Challenge Results
Congratulations to the winning team from last weekend’s Startup Challenge! 7 Catalysts teams (brand new ideas) and 9 Traction teams (exisiting businesses) worked hard from Friday to Sunday to move their ideas or businesses a giant leap forward! Home Detail Service took first in the Traction cohort and College Kash took first in the Catalyst cohort. Check our blog later this week for a post with more details on the winning teams!
This Week’s Best Bets
Carlsen Center’s Startup Board Development Series
Mon, Apr 3, 1 – 2 PM, Online
A panel of board members and founders will share their real-world experience in building and serving on advisory and startup boards. Unlock the hidden power of startup and advisory boards! Read more.
Fundraising 101 with David S. Rose
Tue, Apr 4, 12 – 1 PM, Online
David S. Rose, Founder of New York Angels and author of The Startup Checklist, will guide you through the startup funding process in this Gust webinar. Discover your funding options and learn how to turn your Minimum Viable Product into a successful startup. Read more.
Startup Folsom Founders Anonymous
Wed, Apr 5, 11:30 AM – 1 PM, In-person in Folsom
Are you a founder with a business problem? Get help from the Startup Folsom Community which consists of subject matter experts and seasoned founders and entrepreneurs in a collaborative and confidential environment. Read more.
Startup Traction Hotline LIVE on YouTube with JDM
Thu, Apr 6, 10-10:30 AM, Online
Join Josh David Miller aka JDM, for his weekly show where he’ll discuss growth, revenue, product-market fit, pitching, traction, business models, tools, tips, techniques, and whatever else is on your mind. Join on YouTube.
AgStart Learn from a Local: California Cultured
Thu, Apr 6, 5:30 – 7:30 PM, In-person in Woodland
California Cultured is developing technology to mass produce chocolate and coffee with a unique plant cell culturing process. Join us to hear from Alan Perlstein, the CEO of California Cultured. Read more.
Plan Ahead
Preparing Your Investor Pitch Deck
Tue, Apr 11, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Online
What should you include in your pitch deck? We’ll give you a framework to help you create your first deck or improve your existing one. Perfect for founders applying to Pitch Elk Grove! Read more.
Startup Folsom Beer & Geeks
Thu, Apr 13, 5:30 – 8:30 pm, In-person in Folsom
Love startups or have a startup idea? Come mingle with like-minded people! Make a connection and it could be the seeds for the next big thing. Join us at the Fat Rabbit! Read more.
Capital Creative Showcase
Sat, Apr 15, 11 AM – 5 PM, In-person in West Sacramento
Showcasing Capital City’s Creative Talent! Come see all of the capital region’s game developers, artists, and creative talents. Play the latest games and talk with the creators. Read more.
Capital Planning Deep Dive – 4 Session Online Series
Apr 18, 20, 25 & 27, 3 – 4:30 PM, OnlinePort Lab’s coaching staff will guide entrepreneurs through exercises to create an individualized plan for funding. They’ll cover various types of capital, managing funds, and more. Space is limited, so apply today. Apply Here.
Entrepreneurs Unleashed: Bootstrapping Bootcamp
Wed, Apr 19, 5:30 – 7 PM, In-person in Rocklin
Limited resources can make or break a startup, impacting personal finances too. Growth Factory will gather local founders to discuss creative solutions to these challenges. Happy Hour food & drinks included. Read more.
Application Deadlines
Sacramento Creative Business Innovation Challenge
Application deadline is April 16
A 6-week intensive course for Sacramento-based creative business owners. The goal of the program is to support and grow underserved and minority-owned creative businesses in food, fashion, design, festival and cultural experiences, game design, film, media, music and entertainment, and other areas. Read more.
Pitch Elk Grove
Application deadline is April 17
Pitch Elk Grove provides innovative, early stage, investable startups the opportunity to showcase their companies at a live pitch event on May 18 in Elk Grove. Prize money of $17,500 will be awarded: Best Startup $10k, Runner Up $5k, and Best Elk Grove-based Startup $2.5k. Apply here.
Intro To Lean Startup: NSF I-Corps Method
Apply by April 21
Transform your innovative technology into a startup! Course sessions are held online May 8, 10, & 15 from 5-8pm PDT. Read more.
TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield 200 competition
Application deadline is May 15
Startup Battlefield 200 will showcase the top 200 startups from around the globe, across multiple industries at TechCrunch Disrupt in SF September 19-21. Companies will go through training, have access to masterclasses, private receptions, communities and investor meet and greets. Read more.
Connect
Looking to connect with others? 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.
Resources
Check out the StartupSac Website for information on resources available to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses.
Startup Photo of the Week
Startup Challenge winning Traction Cohort team, Home Detail Service.
