Is your startup ready to GROW?! Sacramento’s first startup accelerator, the Growth Factory, is now accepting applications for its second cohort which will start late Spring/early Summer. The Growth Factory is designed for highly motivated, action-oriented founders from the Greater Sacramento region who are in the early stages of building venture backable companies and want to learn and grow alongside other driven entrepreneurs. If you have a product with value that customers can’t ignore, are pre or early revenue, and are committed to creating a world class company, then they want to meet you! Click for more information or to apply.
You can also learn more about the Growth Factory directly from Moniquwe Brown, cofounder and managing director this Thursday at 9 AM on CleanStart Perspectives. She’ll discuss how the program works and what characteristics they are looking for in the startups who apply. It’s free to attend on Zoom. RSVP here.
In other startup growth news, Redding Venture Conference is currently accepting applications through Tuesday, March 8. Eligible startups must have an open seed or pre-seed round at the time of application and be located in Nor Cal, Oregon or Nevada. Additionally, they must be able to attend the event in person on April 8 in Redding where five finalists will pitch in front of a panel of judges. One lucky winner will walk away with a $10,000 cash prize. More info/Apply
There’s a lot going on this month for entrepreneurs in our region! Check out this week’s Startup Digest for a full listing (plus you can sign up to get the digest weekly in your inbox while you’re there!).
This Week’s Best Bets
Perspectives with Monique Brown of the Growth Factory, Thu Mar 10, 9 AM. Join CleanStart as they chat with Monique Brown about Northern California’s Growth Factory Startup Accelerator and their next cohort. This discussion is relevant to all startups, not just those in the cleantech industry. Online
Startup Shop Talk: Growth Hacking in 3 Steps, Fri Mar 11 at 11 AM. Startup Shop Talk is a weekly, interactive live YouTube show entirely about startups & innovation. This Week’s Topic: Growth hacking in 3 steps. Dan and JDM unveil a deceptively simple three-step process for unlocking early-stage startup growth. Online
Plan Ahead
Designing It Right: Moving from Idea to Prototype, Tue Mar 15, 5 PM. Startup Grind Sacramento will be hosting a free virtual workshop featuring JDID Founder, Jubal DeLong. Jubal will discuss how to take your idea to prototype including the best practice for concept and product design. Online
Startup Happy Hour with Luxer One Founder, Arik Levy, Tue Mar 22 at 5 PM. Meet a successful startup founder Startup Happy Hour! Arik Levy is the Founder of Luxer One®, Laundry Locker® and Drop Locker®. As a serial entrepreneur, Levy has revolutionized the use of 24-hour, self-service lockers in the package delivery and dry-cleaning industries. Online
Connect
Looking to connect with other entrepreneurs? 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.
Looking for an advisor? Mentor Sacramento is a great place to connect with an experienced advisor who through their experience, can help you advance your business. It’s free to participate. Check it out here.
