The end of the year is approaching but there’s still a lot going on! 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!
New Events Calendar
Be sure to check out our revamped events calendar! It serves as the central hub for all startup and technology-related activities in the Greater Sacramento region, offering a diverse range of meetups tailored for entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, and developers, providing opportunities for networking, workshops, and engagement.
Featured
Tonight: Startup Happy Hour with AMA with PairAnything Founder and CEO
Mon, Dec 4, 5-7 PM, In-person in Sacramento
It’s our last Startup Happy Hour of 2023! Join us at Kupros to celebrate, mingle, and learn during an AMA with PairAnything Founder and CEO, Christy Serrato. Read more.
Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy
Apply by Dec 8, Cohort starts Jan 2024
SEA is a real-world business program designed to fast track participants on the road to entrepreneurship. Sessions are in-person on Saturday mornings in Sacramento. Program runs January to May.Let them know you learned about it from StartupSac! Apply here.
Learn more at SEA Info Sessions
Sign up for an online info session here.
- Thu Dec 7 at Noon
- Tue, Dec 5 at 5 PM
SEA Holiday Social
Wed, Dec 6, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Join SEA for their Holiday social and wine tasting at the Acheson Wine Company located on the street level of the Q19 Apartments on the corner of 19th and Q Street in Midtown Sacramento.
This Week’s Events
InnoGrove Holiday Party
Tue, Dec 5, 4:30 – 7 PM, In-Person in Elk Grove
Come join us as we celebrate another year together and push into 2024 by celebrating InnoGrove and Elk Grove’s entrepreneur community! We’ve got your food and drinks covered. We look forward to a fun gathering with you !Read more.
1 Million Cups Sacramento with GliderCell
Wed, Dec 6, 9 – 10 AM, Online
A weekly Zoom meetup where entrepreneurs present their early-stage businesses to an audience of their peers for advice and feedback. Read more.
Information Session: Big Bang! + Little Bang! Competitions
Wed, Dec 6, 12 P – 1 PM, Online
Join us to learn about the Big Bang! Business Competition and Little Bang! Poster + Pitch Competitions. Teams must have at least one founder affiliated with a California-based institution of higher education. Read more.
AgStart’s Learn from a Local: Anne Carlson, CEO of Jiminy’s
Thu, Dec 7, 5:30 – 7:30 PM, In-person in Woodland
Join us to hear from Anne Carlson, CEO of Jiminy’s, a pioneer in using insect protein to improve nutrition and sustainability of pet food. Read more.
Discover the Power of AI Tools for Your Small Business!
Thu, Dec 7, 6 – 7:45 PM, In-person in Elk Grove
Unlock the secrets of leveraging Artificial Intelligence for small businesses and startups! Join us for an enlightening event, where we’ll explore how AI tools can supercharge your business and unleash its true potential. Taught by Corey Walker, owner of The Marketing Specialist. Read more.
Plan Ahead
Startup Holiday Party!
Thu, Dec 14, 6 – 8 PM, In-person in Citrus Heights at MealPro
Startup Grind Sacramento in partnership with StartupSac and Startup Folsom is hosting a Startup Holiday Party! This UN-corporate holiday party is for startups, entrepreneurs and small business owners! Freelancers and self-employed professionals are all welcome! This party is free, thanks to the generosity of Meal Pro, just bring an unwrapped toy for the Sacramento Children’s Home. Don’t have time to buy a toy, you can just donate $10. Read more.
CleanStart Holiday Power Up
Thu, Dec 14, 6:30 – 9:30 PM, In-person in Sacramento
Join us for an energizing evening at the Lucid Winery & Event Venue. Get ready to power up your holiday season with a fun-filled in-person event! At CleanStart Holiday Power Up, we’ll bring together like-minded individuals who are passionate about sustainability and entrepreneurship. Read more.
Applications Open
CleanStart CEO Crash Course
Apply by Dec 24, Starts Jan 16, Hybrid – In-person & Virtual
Want to learn how to operate your business as a real CEO? The CEO Crash Course is designed for early-stage clean tech companies with existing business plans and provides intensive training with peer and expert feedback. Learn more.
Build Up Rocklin Small Business Accelerator
Apply by January 7
Build Up Rocklin is a Growth Factory program in partnership with the City of Rocklin to support innovation, growth, and sustainability within established Rocklin businesses. Learn more.
Startup Pitch Workshop
Applications Open, Happens Last Wed of the Month Online
Three startups present their investment pitch for advice and feedback from a panel of experts. Organized by StartupSac and Startup Folsom. Next open slots January 24. Apply here.
Intro To Lean Startup: NSF I-Corps Method
Apply by Jan 5 for next 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.
