There’s a lot happening for Startups in the Greater Sacramento region! 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!
INNO Under 25
Do you know an outstanding entrepreneur and/or innovator under age 25? The Sacramento Business Journal will highlight entrepreneurs and other innovators under the age of 25 who stand out for what they’re doing in technology or business. Deadline to nominate is March 15. Nominate a young innovator here.
Featured
Startup Happy Hour with JAPA Cofounder and CEO Mathew Magno
Tue, Jan 30, 5 – 7 PM, In-person in Sacramento
Join us for a fun evening at Bear & Crown British Pub in Old Sacramento! Network, relax, & connect with fellow startup enthusiasts! Mathew Magno, cofounder and CEO of JAPA will be our Ask Me Anything guest. Read more.
Biz-Tech Mixer
Thu, Feb 1, 6 – 8 PM, In-person in Sacramento
Biz-Tech Mixer is an evening of open socializing and guided networking for startup founders, software developers, and innovators, fostering genuine connections in a laid-back environment. Join us at Hop Gardens and make some new friends! Read more.
Startup Challenge Spring 2024
Fri-Sun, Mar 1-3, In-person
Find out what it’s like to take a startup from zero to customer in just 48 hours at the Startup Challenge! Read more.
Join an online info session on Jan 30 at Noon to learn more.
This Week
Business Blend: New Ideas for Capitalizing Your Business
Wed, Jan 31, 3 – 4:30 PM, In-person in Roseville
Join the Roseville Venture Lab for a panel discussion where industry experts in cash flow converge to explore unconventional strategies for capitalizing your business. Moderated by Growth Factory Partner Paul Ratner. Read more.
Big Bang! Workshop: Define and Validate Your Business Model
Wed, Jan 31, 5 – 6:30 PM, Online
A new venture’s business model defines how it brings together available technology, market and business opportunities, as well as how it plans to make money—and how much. Tim Keller will discuss how to create a viable business model. You don’t have to be in the Big Bang! competition to attend the workshop. Read more.
Angel Connect Luncheon
Fri, Feb 2, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, In-person in Roseville.
This event is for accredited investors only who are new to venture investing. Curious about Angel Investing but not sure where to start? Attend to learn about a new program designed to educate, activate, and connect new Angel Investors with our local investment and entrepreneurial community. Read more.
Plan Ahead
UC Davis: The Courage to Create: Building a Company and Life By Design
Tue, Feb 6, 5 – 6:30 PM, In-person in Davis
Venturing into the unknown requires more than just an idea — it calls for the courage to create. AI and data leader, strategist, and instructor Sadie St. Lawrence will challenge you to seize the reins of your destiny by founding a company and architecting a life that aligns with your deepest aspirations. Read more.
Startup Folsom AI Meetup
Tue, Feb 6, 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.
Big Bang! Workshop: Your Customer, Your Market
Wed, Feb 7, 5 – 6:30 PM, Online
Join Ben Finkelor, executive director of the UC Davis Energy and Efficiency Institute, to learn how to identify your market segment and customers and evaluate whether (and how much) they value your product, service or business solution. You don’t have to be in the Big Bang! competition to attend the workshop. Read more.
AgStart Learn from a Local: Nathan Pumplin, CEO of Norfolk Healthy Produce
Thu, Feb 8, 5:30 – 7:30 PM, In-person in Woodland
Join us to hear Nathan Pumplin share his firm’s journey to introduce new foods, including the purple tomato, engineered for human health. Read more.
aiMPACT DAVIS Conference
Sat, Feb 10, 9 AM – 5 PM, In-person in Davis
aiMPACT DAVIS provides a comprehensive exploration of deep learning, Generative AI, and LLMs, delving into their business impact, transformative potential, risks, and the necessary regulatory measures for responsible AI, open to anyone interested in these technologies. Free to students and those affiliated with UC Davis, else $200. Some scholarships available. Read more.
Applications Open
Alchemist Microenterprise Academy
Applications Deadline Feb 4
Alchemist Microenterprise Academy is a 12-week business training course designed to make sense of the confusing aspects of starting a food business. The Spring Cohort runs February 27 through May 15. You must attend an information session in order to apply. The last info session is Wednesday, Jan 31, 6 – 7 PM and held online. There is also an on-demand version of the info session you can watch instead. Read more.
Circular Economy Innovation Competition
Application Deadline is Feb 16
The Circular Economy Innovation Competition is an opportunity for innovators and entrepreneurs to showcase their innovations, technologies, and businesses while receiving mentorship, and the opportunity to compete for prize money. Read 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 February 28. Apply here.
Intro To Lean Startup: NSF I-Corps Method
Apply by Feb 9 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.
