This week is jam-packed with founder-focused events! If you want to sample Sacramento’s startup community, you couldn’t pick a better time! I’ve highlighted my best bets below but be sure to check out this week’s Startup Digest to see all the listings!
This Week’s Best Bets
StartupSac Happy Hour at Solomon’s Deli with Zennify CEO & Co-founder Manvir Sandhu
Tuesday January 28 5:30pm
Our signature monthly networking and mentoring event returns with another veteran startup founder ready to answer your startup and business questions. This month’s guest is Manvir Sandhu, Co-founder and CEO of rapidly growing Zennify. a Platinum level Salesforce consulting partner Start prepping your questions now and make sure you join us for an engaging evening where you can learn and get direct insight and feedback as well as enjoy the supportive, collaborative Sacramento startup community.Thanks to our food sponsor, TalentWeb Recruitment and Staffing, we’ll have free appetizers for those who arrive on time. Free to attend. RSVP
1 Million Cups in Rocklin at HaneyBiz with Hello Puddin’ and Arise HCP
Wednesday, January 29 at 9:00am
Two startup companies will present their businesses in 6 minute presentations that are followed by 15 minutes of feedback and Q&A from the audience. Presenting Companies: Hello Puddin’ and Arise HCP. 1 Million Cups is a free, national program designed to educate, engage, and connect entrepreneurs. Developed by the Kauffman Foundation, 1MC is based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and network over a million cups of coffee. RSVP
Ulule x Bank of the West Pitch Pitch: Women Entrepreneurs & Impact Makers
Wednesday, January 29 at 6:00pm
Hey Sacramento, are you ready to give a boost to the local entrepreneurial ecosystem? Join us and empower entrepreneurs to take action! Impact Pitch Pitch will showcase female and social impact entrepreneurs who are launching their projects in Sacramento. A selection of inspiring and creative entrepreneurs will get the chance to pitch their project to you. Your support will give them the boost they need to take their project to the next level! Free to attend. RSVP
Plan Ahead
CleanStart’s Customer Discovery and Product-Market Fit Workshop at Hacker Lab
Tuesday, February 4 at 6:00pm. Also offered January 28th at 9:30am
How would you like to avoid the #1 problem that makes startups fail? It’s not running out of money. That’s a result, not a cause. Startups fail primarily because they don’t identify a real market need. They have a product that no one buys. How come this mistake is so common? It’s hard work to avoid it. But it can be done. Come join our 2-hour class on Customer Discovery and Product-Market Fit. Hear from the leading expert on the subject—Steve Blank from Stanford—via his video series. Participate in the discussion led by Gary Simon, trained in the Steve Blank techniques through the NSF Innovation Corps. Register
The Mark Haney Show Live at Sac State
Wednesday, February 5 at 3:00pm
Serial Entrepreneur & Angel Investor, Mark Haney is bringing his podcast on the road! Recording in front of a live audience at The Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Mark will feature in depth educational and entertaining conversations with seasoned entrepreneurs — all of whom have faced obstacles, seized opportunities, and learned by doing as they’ve worked to achieve their dreams. Mark will kick off the series with none other than beloved Sacramento State Alumni, successful entrepreneur, and benefactor of the Carlsen Center, Dale Carlsen. Come. Learn. Engage. Space is limited. RSVP required.
Startup Weekend at Sac State
Friday, March 6 – Sunday, March 8
Startup Weekend is Sacramento’s premier event for entrepreneurs. It’s not a seminar, and it’s not a conference. It’s an experiential learning environment where you’ll band together with like-minded people and learn what it takes to start a startup – by actually doing it. Learn More
Application Reminder
Cowo Campus Growth Accelerator: Applications open, cohort begins March 2020, $10K in prize money to be awarded. More Info/Apply
We’re building community! The StartupSac Community Facebook Group has over 550 members. Now we need you! Request to join here.
There’s lots of great stuff going on in our startup community–check out the details in this week’s Startup Digest. If you’d like to receive the digest in your inbox every Monday morning, sign up for free here. And for even more startup information, happenings and resources, browse the StartupSac Website.
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