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!
This Week’s Best Bets
Learn About the Entrepreneurial Operating System®
Tue, Jul 25, 12 – 1:30 PM, Online
Join this Carlsen Center workshop to leverage the EOS® framework for goal achievement. Align your vision, enhance communication, and overcome obstacles to drive business success. Read more.
Fall 2023 Alchemist Microenterprise Academy Info Sessions
Tue, Jul 25, 6 – 7 PM, Online (also 8/1, 8/8, & 8/15)
This 12-week 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. Read more.
Startup Pitch Workshop
Wed, Jul 26, 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.
How Startups Can Leverage Space to Take the Next Step
Thu Jul 27, Noon – 1 PM, Online
Join GUST for a thought-provoking event where an expert from the Space Foundation will share insights on how startups, regardless of industry, can leverage the promise of the space sector. Read more.
Mobile Apps — From Idea to Execution
Thu, Jul 27, 6:15 – 8 PM, In-person in Elk Grove
Have the next big app idea, but don’t know where to start to make it a reality? Mobile App expert, Rich Foreman, will help you get going! Hosted by InnoGrove. Read more.
Plan Ahead
Business Model & Value Proposition Canvas
Tue, Aug 1, Noon – 1 PM, Online
Discover successful business modeling at the Carlson Center’s Strategyzer workshop! Join us to master the essential Business Model and Value Proposition Canvases, empowering you to visualize your value proposition and align it with customer needs. Read more.
AgStart Learn from a Local: Pam Marrone, Co-Founder of Invasive Species Corp.
Thu, Aug 3 ,5:30 – 7:30 PM, In-person in Woodland
Join us to hear from Pam Marrone, a four-time serial AgTech entrepreneur, about her experience innovating in today’s AgTech environment. 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
Carlsen Center’s Lean Innovator
Apply by July 28, Happens Aug 12 – Oct 12
A 10-week-long cohort program supporting pre-seed startups in gaining traction with their customers. The program will be a mix of in-person and virtual meetings. Learn more. Apply here.
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 4th Wed of the Month, Online
Three startups present their pitch for advice and feedback from a panel of experts. Organized by StartupSac, Startup Folsom and NCID. Next open slots are Aug 30. Apply here.
Intro To Lean Startup: NSF I-Corps Method
Ongoing, Apply by Aug 4 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. Read 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.
