What’s happening this week in Sacramento’s Startup community? We’ve rounded up the best bets below. For a full listing of everthing that’s going on this week and next, check out this week’s Startup Digest! While you’re there, you can sign up to receive the digest in your inbox every Monday morning!
This Week’s Best Bets
Startup Pitch Workshop – New Monthly Event
Wed, Apr 26, 5:30 – 6:30 PM, Online
Up to 5 startups will present their pitch for advice and feedback from a panel of experts. Apply to present here. Or just come watch and learn! Organized by StartupSac, Startup Folsom and NCID. Read more.
Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy 2023 Showcase
Thu, Apr 27, 5 – 8 PM, In-person in Sacramento
Join the SEA 2023 Fellows to hear their pitches, review their presentations, and learn from leading local entrepreneurs. Read more.
CleanStart Power Up
Thu, Apr 27, 6 – 9 PM, In-Person in Sacramento
Join CleanStart at Lucid Winery in Sacramento for a sustainable event. Learn about clean energy and network with like-minded individuals. Read more.
Business Blend: Do Startups Need a Talent Strategy?
Fri, Apr 28, 8:30 – 10 AM, In-person in Roseville
Join the Growth Factory for curated conversations with entrepreneurs, investors, and subject matter experts. Marcie Shelton, The Leader’s Partner, will discuss why talent strategy is important, even for early stage startups. Read more
Plan Ahead
Capital Region Small Business Week
Mon-Fri, May 1-5, In-person in the Sacramento Region
Capital Region Small Business Week brings together entrepreneurs, seasoned business owners, and business experts from public and private entities from across the Greater Sacramento area to celebrate our region’s entrepreneurial spirit. Read more.
SacBiz Connect: Resource Expo and Kickoff
Mon, May 1, 2 – 5 PM, In-person in Citrus Heights
Meet 30+ organizations from across the region that provide assistance and resources to small businesses and startups. StartupSac, the Growth Factory, & more! Read more.
1 Million Cups Sacramento
Wed, May 3, 8:30 – 10:00, In-person at Sac State
Join us for our once-a-month in-person meetup where entrepreneurs share their early-stage businesses for advice and feedback. Will also be live-streamed. Read more.
Mentor Sprint
Wed, May 3, 12 – 1:30 PM, In-person at Sac State
Join StartupSac and the Carlsen Center for an in-person speed mentoring session. Entrepreneurs will meet face-to-face with up to 3 mentors to receive advice and feedback. Please sign up in advance. Read more.
UC Davis PLASMA Demo Day
Thu, May 4, 6:30 – 9 PM, In-person in Davis
The PLASMA 12-week accelerator program prepares UCD’s most talented undergraduate founders for their formal launch. Join us at Demo Day to learn what these tech founders have been working on. Read more.
Pitch Elk Grove Startup Contest
Thu, May 18, 4:30 8:15 PM, In-person in Elk Grove
Discover the Sacramento region’s up and coming startups at Pitch Elk Grove! Who’ll win the $10K prize?! Free to attend. Appetizers & Refreshments provided. Read more.
Application Deadlines
TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield 200 competition
Application deadline is May 15
Startup Battlefield 200 will showcase the top 200 startups from around the globe, across multiple industries at TechCrunch Disrupt in SF September 19-21. Companies will go through training, have access to masterclasses, private receptions, communities and investor meet and greets. Read more.
Connect
Looking to connect with others? 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.
Resources
Check out the StartupSac Website for information on resources available to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses.
Startup Photo of the Week
Congratulations to AgGen for winning the $20,000 first place prize in the Circular Economy Innovation Competition.
