We know that startup founders and entrepreneurs face formidable demands and barriers every day. Even so, they work to build innovation and economic vitality in our region. Now, they’re also burdened with additional the exacting challenges of a pandemic, economic collapse, and societal tensions. It puts an enormous strain on the mental and physical health and well-being of those in our community who are the vital backbone of our future economy.
Recognizing this, Compassionate Sacramento is partnering with organizations within the Sacramento startup ecosystem, like StartupSac, The Carlsen Center at Sac State, DiverseCity Ventures, The Power of SHE, and Fourthwave, to provide a space for founders to feel the support of each other and the community at large through virtual community circles. Community circles are an ancient community practice where stories are collectively shared, heard and understood. When we humans do this, we can find a way forward together in compassionate and impactful collective action and healing.
This first Compassionate Sacramento Community Circle for Startup Founders and Entrepreneurs is happening next Monday, July 13 at 5:30 pm. Take time NOW to register and get it on your calendar — we need YOU!
This Week’s Best Bet
Growth Marketing w/ Dave Scott: Entrepreneur & Fortune 500 CMO, Tue, Jul 7 at 12 PM
Join Moneta Ventures for a fireside chat with Dave Scott, serial CMO, entrepreneur, and Twitter’s Global Head of Business Marketing, as he shares startup stories, winning marketing strategies, how to think about key early marketing hires, and six exits worth of insights into what acquiring companies really want. Moneta Ventures’ Sabya Das and Entrepreneur/former-VC Oleg Kaganovich will moderate this interactive session.
Accelerator Application Deadlines
- Cowo Campus 2020 Online Accelerator — Apply by July 10
- FourthWave Women-Led Tech Company Accelerator — Apply by July 15
Although we’re now deeply immersed in summer, there is plenty of activity going on –check out the details in this week’s Startup Digest. If you want to submit items for consideration, use this link. And for even more startup information, happenings and resources, visit the StartupSac Website.
Missing in-person startup events? Request to join the StartupSac Community Facebook Group, a place where startup founders and those who support the growth of our startup ecosystem can connect and exchange ideas.
