There’s a lot going on this week! We’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
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.
OKRs: Driving Focus, Alignment, and Engagement with Ben Lamorte
Tue, Aug 29 · 12 – 1 PM, Online
Learn about the foundations of OKRs (Objectives and Key Results). You will learn the framework and practical application of OKRs to drive focus, alignment, and engagement in your business. Read more.
Startup Pitch WorkshopWed, Aug
30, 5:30 – 7 PM, Online
Observe as three startups present their 5-minute startup pitch and receive valuable feedback from our experienced pitch coaches. Organized by Startup Folsom and StartupSac. RSVP. Interested in presenting? Apply to present at a future session here.
Makehers Pre-Accelerator Maker Bootcamp
Apply by Sep 6, Program begins Oct 1.
The MAKEHERS Fall Bootcamp is a two-week transformative journey designed specifically for underserved women in Sacramento. Tailored for budding entrepreneurs eager to bring their business visions to life, the program delves into various facets of business and making. Note: MUST LIVE IN UNINCORPORATED SACRAMENTO COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE. Learn more/apply
Plan Ahead
Pirates in the Navy: Building a Worldclass Innovation Company
Wed, Sep 6, 10 – 11 AM, Online
In “Pirates in the Navy,” Tendayi explores innovative strategies and mindsets for fostering creativity and disruption within organizations. Read more.
1 Million Cups Sacramento In-Person at InnoGrove
Wed, Sep 13, 8:30 – 10 AM, In-Pereson in Elk Grove
Join us for our once-a-month in-person meetup where entrepreneurs share their early-stage businesses for advice and feedback. Read more.
Growth Factory’s GFX 2023
Thu, Oct 5, All Day, In-Person in Roseville
Use code GFXFOUNDER for deeply discounted admission
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
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
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.
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.
Intro To Lean Startup: NSF I-Corps Method
Ongoing, Apply by Sep 15 for October session, Online
Transform your innovative technology into a startup! Online course sessions are held online for three days from 5-8 PM. This program is offered monthly. Learn 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. 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.
