Good conversations, thoughtful insights, and a room full of people who get the startup journey. That is what Startup Happy Hour is all about. We are bringing the community together again on Tuesday, February 24, at Oak Park Brewing Co. for an easygoing evening focused on connection, learning, and growing together.
Where Founders Connect
Building a startup is better together. Startup Happy Hour creates room for real conversations without the pressure of pitching or selling. Expect thoughtful discussions, new perspectives, and connections that can turn into future collaborators, mentors, or long-term peers.
The goal is simple: strengthen the local startup community by bringing people together who are actively building, learning, and supporting one another.
AMA Guest: Joah Spearman, CEO of TenYour
This month’s Ask Me Anything guest is Joah Spearman, Founder and CEO of TenYour.
Joah is a serial entrepreneur with experience launching, scaling, and advising companies across industries. Before TenYour, he founded Localeur, a global travel platform that partnered with major brands including Nike, JetBlue, Lyft, and Match.com. His work has also extended into advising organizations such as FEMA, FedEx, and the City of Austin on executive communications.
At TenYour, Joah is focused on helping middle-class professionals protect their financial stability and build long-term security in the face of job instability and income disruption. His journey offers valuable lessons on resilience, leadership, and building mission-driven companies in challenging markets.
During the AMA, Joah will share insights from his entrepreneurial path, lessons learned along the way, and practical advice founders can apply to their own businesses. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and engage in an open, honest conversation grounded in real-world experience.
Good Conversations and Good Food
Along with meaningful connections, attendees can enjoy delicious appetizers while networking in a casual, welcoming setting. Oak Park Brewing Co. provides the perfect backdrop for an evening of conversation, learning, and community-building.
About Startup Happy Hour
Startup Happy Hour is organized monthly by StartupSac and the Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. These events are designed to make entrepreneurship more accessible by creating consistent opportunities to connect, learn, and grow together.
If you are looking to expand your network, gain new perspectives, or simply spend time with people who get the startup life, Startup Happy Hour is a great place to start.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, February 24
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PST
Location: Oak Park Brewing Co., 3514 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95817
About this Month’s Sponsor
The Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, serves as a regional hub for approachable and accessible entrepreneurial education, community, and support. The Center works to ensure founders of all backgrounds have the tools, connections, and confidence needed to explore ideas and launch businesses.
With a mission to make innovation and entrepreneurship pervasive throughout the Greater Sacramento Region, the Carlsen Center brings together students, founders, mentors, and community partners to strengthen the local startup ecosystem. Its vision is to become the premier hub for regional innovation and entrepreneurship in the country.
At its core, the Carlsen Center exists to enable innovators and entrepreneurs to create impactful solutions, making programs like Startup Happy Hour possible by supporting spaces where learning, connection, and collaboration can thrive.
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