There is so much going on this week I’m going to keep my commentary brief so you’ll have time to review all of them–check out all the details in this week’s Startup Digest. While you’re there, consider subscribing. For even more startup information, happenings and resources, check out what’s available on the StartupSac Website.

This Week’s Best Bets

Startup Happy Hour with Joshua Tillman, CEO of Conquer, Tue May 25 at 5 PM:  May’s guest is Joshua Tillman, CEO of Conquer, formerly known as DialSource. The Sacramento-based company has raised $26 million in multiple investment rounds since 2015, including an early round led by Roseville-based private equity firm DCA Partners.

Sacramento Startup Community Intro, Wed May 26, 5 PM: This event is an orientation to help newcomers to the startup scene get acquainted with the exciting world of startups in Sacramento. We will canvas key events/meetups to attend, startups to know, people, companies, VCs, blogs, hot issues, and more. You’ll also learn how to participate in the community to advance your startup or startup career.

2021 Big Bang! Awards Show, Thu May 27 at 6 PM: The annual Big Bang! Business Competition provides a forum for innovators across California to collaborate, develop and test business ideas. Join us as we take our annual awards show online via Facebook Live.

Plan Ahead

Sacramento Women’s Conference, Fri Jun 4 at 9:30 AM: The Sacramento Women’s Conference is assembling an inspiring group of contemporary and visionary voices of women who are continuing to challenge modern issues, successfully own and operate businesses, and work towards actionable solutions to build a better tomorrow. Panels and speakers will include young women in STEM, working mothers, women CEO’s, women who are excelling in male-dominated fields, and more!

How To Tell Your Startup’s Story In Your Pitch Deck, Wed Jun 16 at 4 PM: Does your pitch deck tell investors a compelling story? Learn how to use storytelling in your investor pitch deck to secure funding.

StartupSac Office Hours: User Experience (UX) Best Practices, Thu Jun 17 at 11:30 AM: Learn UX best practices and practical steps you as a Founder can take to encourage customer-centered growth for your early stage startup.

Looking to connect with other founders? Find your peers when you 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.

Find an Advisor with Mentor Sacramento: Mentor Sacramento is a free online business mentoring platform that connects early stage startup founders and small business owners to volunteer business mentors. Learn more here.