Happy New Year! There’s not much happening this week, but next week, things start popping! 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
Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy
Application deadline extended, Cohort starts mid-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.
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.
This Week
Learn from a Local: Ali Wing, CEO of Oobli
Thu, Jan 4, 5:30 – 7:30 PM, In-person in Woodland
Join AgStart to hear Ali Wing, CEO of Oobli, a pioneer in sweet proteins, share her firm’s journey to replace sugar and improve human health. Read more.
Plan Ahead
SCORE: 101: Success Starts Here
Tue, Jan 9, 10 – 11 AM, Online
If you’ve been thinking about starting a business, this workshop will help you figure out where to start. You’ll begin to work through your ideas to see what may be possible and which steps to take first. Read more.
Startup Folsom AI Meetup
Tue, Jan 9, 6 – 8 PM, In-person in Folsom
Come join out our monthly AI gathering at Granite City Coworking, where we’ll enjoy some pizza while engaging in discussions on AI. Read more.
SCORE: Marketing the Invisible: How to Market a Service-based Business
Thu, Jan 11, 1- 2 PM, Online
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will provide an overview of small business resources, while SCORE will share some practical advice that you can start using right away to market your services effectively. Read more.
Startup Folsom’s Beer & Geeks
Thu, Jan 11, 6 – 9 PM, In-person in Folsom
If you love startups or have a startup idea, then come mingle with like minded people. Make a connection and this could be the seeds for the next big thing. Held monthly at the Fat Rabbit. Read more.
Applications Open
UC Law SF Startup Legal Garage
Apply Now for Free Legal Assistance!
Startup Legal Garage is currently accepting applications for its free legal assistance program aimed at supporting startups. Applications accepted on a rolling basis until all spots are full. To apply, visit Startup Legal Garage to learn more and apply here.
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.
