There’s a lot going on this week! I’ve curated a short list below; for a full listing of everything 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!
Featured
Running Lean: How to Systematically Build a Startup
Wed, Aug 16, 11 AM – 12 PM, Online
Join the next session of the Carlsen Center’s Innovation Series featuring Ash Maurya, creator of Lean Canvas and founder of LEANSTACK. Discover how to systematically build a startup and iterate from plan A to a plan that works. Read more.
AI Meetup: Cultivating AI Conversations & Connections
Thu, Aug 17, 5:30 – 7 PM, In-person in RosevilleAn informal happy hour gathering to connect founders who are incorporating AI into their tech or using AI to power their operations and growth. Read more.
Fall 2023 Alchemist Microenterprise Academy Info Sessions
Tue, Aug 15, 6 – 7 PM, Online
This 12-wk business training course is designed to make sense of the confusing aspects of starting a food business. You must attend an info session or watch an on-demand info session video for your application to be considered. Apply by 8/20, Cohort begins 9/12. Read more.
Backyard Awards presented by Growth Factory and Stoel Rives
Nominations due by Aug 25, Awards Lunch Oct 5
Backyard Award nominations are open! If you are a founder, investor, or partner in the Sacramento entrepreneurial ecosystem, chances are that someone has inspired, supported, or impressed you. Now’s your chance to share your appreciation and spread the love! Learn more.
Downtown Sacramento Partnership Calling All Dreamers Incubator
Applications open through Sep 1
Calling All Dreamers is a business incubator that provides entrepreneurs resources and tools to make the dream of opening a downtown storefront a reality. Program participants have chance to open a downtown storefront and earn a coveted business start-up package valued at $100,000. Read more.
Plan Ahead
Fireside Chat with Dr. Pam Marrone
Thu, Aug 24, 6:30 – 8:30 PM, In-person in Folsom
Startup Grind Sacramento is hosting a fireside chat w/ Dr. Pam Marrone, the founder of Marrone Bio Innovations (MBII) which she took public. Read more.
Startup Happy Hour at Capsity in Sacramento
Tue, Aug 29, 5 – 7 PM, In-person in Sacramento
Mingle with other entrepreneurs while enjoying beer and wine in the beautiful atruim of Capsity Coworking in Oak Park! Read more.
Growth Factory’s GFX 2023
Thu, Oct 5, All Day, In-Person in Roseville
EARLY BIRD PRICING EXPIRES JUNE 30!
Growth Factory’s annual venture conference & startup showcase brings together the most talented and innovative minds from the Greater Sacramento, Northern CA region and beyond to connect, learn, and support great startups and to build a robust startup ecosystem together. Read more.
GROWTECH FEST 2023
Wed-Thu, Oct 11-12, In-person in Chico
LAUNCH PRICiNG EXPIRES June 30 – Save 60%!
Presented by ChicoSTART and Powered by Build with Ferguson, GrowTECH FEST is the largest and only entrepreneurial tech conference you will find north of Sacramento. The event brings together startups, investors, entrepreneurs, techies, students, educators, business owners and community leaders. Read more.
Application Deadlines
Roseville Rising Social Impact Entrepreneur Cohort
Apply by Aug 15, Cohort begins Aug 22
This cohort is for Social Impact Entrepreneurs and Nonprofits. The 12-week program helps power innovation by equipping early-stage entrepreneurs with personalized insights to hone their business strategy and accelerate their growth. Learn more.
Sacramento Kings Capitalize: Food Contest
Apply by August 18
The Capitalize: Food contest offers food entrepreneurs a chance to showcase skills, boost their brand, and get culinary exposure. Read more.
LAUNCH Cloud Kitchen Incubator
Apply now, Cohort begins Fall 2023
A 14-wk incubator program to help entrepreneurs start, build, and scale a food business. For tech entrepreneurs interested in the food/ghost kitchen space and Food entrepreneurs who want to expand in the ghost kitchen space. Learn more.
Startup Pitch Workshop
Applications Open, Happens last Wed of the Month, Online
Three startups present their pitch for advice and feedback from a panel of experts. Organized by StartupSac and Startup Folsom Next open slots are Aug 30. Apply here.
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. Also check out the NorCal Entrepreneur Hub. From capital to connections and training to talent, find the resources you need to build your business in NorCal.
