BOOM! It’s time to kick-off the UC Davis Big Bang! Business Competition! This annual program has been happening in our region for over twenty years! Join the launch party live on Facebook Thursday evening at 6 PM to learn more about how you can compete in this Oct-May program. The rules have changed a little this year–your team must have at least one member who is affiliated with a university or college in the state of California. Learn more about it here.
The second installment of StartupSac’s SUTL Showcase 2020, Future Mobility, is this Thursday from 1-5 PM. The webinar event will feature a Keynote Address by Arlen Orchard, SMUD CEO and California Mobility Center president. There will be discussions on equity and access to future mobility technologies, Sacramento as a “living lab” to test out these technologies, and presentations from innovative companies in this space. And it’s free to join! And next week, the final installment, Digital Health & Life Sciences happens on 10/29.
Funding Advice: Startup founders are often frustrated when investors aren’t interested in investing in their startup. In this must-read for startup founders, Moneta Ventures partner Sabya Das explains the Goldilocks Principle for why VC’s don’t want to invest in a startup.
Good news! Hacker Lab has extended the application deadline to October 31 for their Pathways Scholarship program. It’s a great opportunity for anyone seeking access to the Hacker Lab makerspace who can’t afford it; lost their job during the pandemic, or are looking to reskill; make PPE or explore IoT and tech. They are seeking participants who want to build careers, businesses or their next education level. Apply/Learn More
There’s a lot more going on in the Sacramento Startup Community–check out the details in this week’s Startup Digest. While you’re there, consider subscribing. For even more startup information, happenings and resources, visit the StartupSac Website.
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