Plan ahead to save BIG on two October startup and technology conferences happening in Northern California! Growth Factor’s GFX on October 5 in Roseville, and ChicoStart’s growTECH FEST on October 11 & 12 in Chico, are offering deeply discounted rates if you buy your tickets by June 30. More details below in the Plan Ahead section.
There’s a lot going on in June! 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
The Inclusivity Project Training Programs
Jun – Aug, Various Dates, Online
Unlock your entrepreneurial potential and join a community of successful Black and African American entrepreneurs through the Inclusivity Project. The upcoming business courses, designed for new and scaling business owners, provide you with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed. Learn More
Carlsen Center: Blue Ocean Strategy Workshop
Tue, Jun 6, 12 – 1 PM, Online
Looking for a way to create a leap in value for your customers? Then join us as we take you through the Blue Ocean Strategy framework as well as tools that will help you visualize your value curve in a new way. Read more.
1 Million Cups Sacramento
Wed, Jun 7, 8:45 – 10 AM, Online
A weekly meetup where entrepreneurs present their early-stage businesses to an audience of their peers for advice and feedback. Presenters: Sheba Farms and Tiami Networks. Read more.
Inclusitivy Project Start Smart: Starting Your Business
Tue, Jun 6, 6 – 7:30 PM Online
This 2-part webinar is a brief introduction to entrepreneurship and what goes into creating and starting a new business. It includes a high-level overview of some of the things that will be critical to your success. Part 2 is on Jun 13. Read more.
Sacramento Creative Business Challenge Pitch Night
Fri, Jun 9, 6:30 PM, In-person in Sacramento
At this culminating event for the Creative Business Challenge, you’ll be captivated by a fast-paced series of 3-minute pitches that showcase the innovative ideas of the Challenge participants. After the pitches, indulge in a delightful festival of local food truck vendors offering a wide range of delicious treats. Read more.
Plan Ahead
1 Million Cups In-Person at Granite City Coworking
Wed, Jun 14, 8:30 – 10 AM, In-person in Folsom
Join us for our once-a-month in-person meetup where entrepreneurs share their early-stage businesses for advice and feedback. Also live streamed. Free swag! Free coffee! Presenters: Prompt Krafter and Flex Folsom. Read more.
Beer & Geeks: Casual Networking for Entrepreneurs
Thu, Jun 15, 5:30 – 8:30 PM, In-person in Folsom
Startup Folsom is hosting this startup networking event at the Fat Rabbit. 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. Read more.
Startup Happy Hour at Drink EEZY Craft Winery
Thu, Jun 29, 5-7 PM, in-person in Rancho Cordova
Mingle with other entrepreneurs while enjoy wine at the new Drink EEZY Craft Winery & Tasting Room in Rancho Cordova’s Barrel District! 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
FourthWave Accelerator
Applications open for 2023 Cohort. Apply by June 6.
FourthWave is an Accelerator for Women-Led Technology Businesses. Learn more.
6-Week Traction Thinking Rapid Prototyping Cohort
Apply by June 11, Program starts in June.
Learn about rapid prototyping, a skill that can quite literally turn the odds in your favour. You’ll gather online with a group of like-minded entrepreneurs to learn how to build products and services that make customers say “wow!” — by actually doing it. Taught by JDM. Read more.
Carlsen Center’s Lean Innovator Summer Session
Apply by June 16, Happens Jul 15 – Sep 13
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.
2023 Sacramento Inno Award
Nominations due June 23
The Sacramento Inno Awards are designed to showcase those who are making the biggest impact on our local ecosystem. The Sacramento Business Journal is looking at startups that have had a banner year, people and companies with new funding, recent product launches, innovative approaches to solving problems and creative leaders who think outside of the box. Self-nominations ok. Read more.
Intro To Lean Startup: NSF I-Corps Method
Ongoing – Apply by June 30 for next session.
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.
Startup Photo of the Week
Gary Simon, chairman of CleanStart and entrepreneur Oleh Pylyp at the CleanStart Meetup at the California Mobility Center.
