What’s happening this week in Sacramento’s Startup community? We’ve rounded up the best bets below. For a full listing of everthing 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!
Kings Capitalize Results
Congratulations to Shared Vision, winner of the 2023 Kings Capitalize Tech contest! They were awarded the $10,000 first place prize at Friday night’s Kings vs the Suns game. The Shared Vision software helps your favorite content creators and influencers more easily manage the products that they recommend to you; improving your experience with finding and purchasing products wherever they recommend them. (And the Kings won! #LightTheBeam!)
Pitch Elk Grove
Founders – heads up! Pitch Elk Grove, a startup competition that offers startups in the greater Sacramento region a chance to gain visibility, receive mentorship, and win up to $10,000 in prize money, is back for its second year! Pitch Elk Grove provides innovative, early stage, investable startups the opportunity to showcase their companies at a live pitch event on May 18 in Elk Grove. Prize money of $17,500 will be awarded: Best Startup $10k, Runner Up $5k, and Best Elk Grove-based Startup $2.5k. The application deadline is April 17 at 5 PM. Learn how to apply here.
A pitch deck is a required part of the application for Pitch Elk Grove. If you don’t have a deck yet, join StartupSac and Josh David Miller on Tuesday, April 11 at 11:30 AM on Zoom for a workshop on creating or improving your investor pitch deck. RSVP
Inno Madness – Final Four
The Sacramento Business Journal’s Inno Madness contest is down to the Final Four! There is no prize money, and there are no pitches necessary. It’s just for fun and glory. Along the way, local startups get exposure to more people. In the third round, it’s California Cultured vs Matrubialsand GameMic vs EyeRate. Voting for the third round runs through 9 a.m. on March 28. Vote here.
This Week’s Best Bets
FEATURED: Startup Challenge Spring 2023
Fri, Mar 31- Sun Apr 2, In-person at Sac State
Join us on the weekend of March 31st through April 2nd to bring your idea to reality! The Startup Challenge is a weekend of DOING not TALKING and we will support you in making traction on an idea you have been looking to bring to fruition! It is a weekend-long experiential learning event. Read more. Online Information Session: Mar 22, 11 – 11:30 AM Register
Get Inspired: Women in Entrepreneurship
Wed, Mar 29, 12:30-2pm, In-person in Rocklin
Sierra College “Get Inspired” speaker series brings entrepreneurs, experts, and business leaders together. Meet and learn from local women CEOs who have founded and built successful companies. Read more.
Transitioning from Corporate Career to Entrepreneurship
Thu, Mar 30, 6 – 8 PM, In-person in Folsom
Joine Startup Folsom and Startup Grind at Granite City Coworking as four successful entrepreneurs discuss their experience from going from the corporate world to starting their own business. Read more.
Plan Ahead
Carlsen Center’s Startup Board Development Series
Mon, Apr 3, 1 – 2 PM, Online
A panel of board members and founders will share their real-world experience in building and serving on advisory and startup boards. Unlock the hidden power of startup and advisory boards! Read more.
AgStart Learn from a Local: California Cultured
Thu, Apr 6, 5:30 – 7:30 PM, In-person in Woodland
California Cultured is developing technology to mass produce chocolate and coffee with a unique plant cell culturing process. Join us to hear from Alan Perlstein, the CEO of California Cultured. Read more.
Startup Grind Global Conference 2023
April 11 – 12, In-person in Redwood City
Startup Grind’s annual gathering of startups building the next big thing. Volunteer opportunities available. Read more.
Capital Creative Showcase
Sat, Apr 15, 11 AM – 5 PM, In-person in West Sacramento
Showcasing Capital City’s Creative Talent! Come see all of the capital region’s game developers, artists, and creative talents. Play the latest games and talk with the creators. Read more.
Application Deadlines
Intro To Lean Startup: NSF I-Corps Method
Apply by March 31
Transform your innovative technology into a startup! Course sessions are held online April 17, 19, & 24 from 5-8pm PDT. Read more.
Green IT Challenge 2023
Applications deadline is March 31, 4 PM
Orange Silicon Valley is seeking to identify and engage with the most innovative North American startups in Green IT sectors. The Challenge will explore how these startups can help expedite our sustainability journey to meet Orange’s carbon neutrality targets. Read more.
Sacramento Creative Business Innovation Challenge
Application deadline is April 16
A 6-week intensive course for Sacramento-based creative business owners. The goal of the program is to support and grow underserved and minority-owned creative businesses in food, fashion, design, festival and cultural experiences, game design, film, media, music and entertainment, and other areas. Read more.
TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield 200 competition
Application deadline is May 15
Startup Battlefield 200 will showcase the top 200 startups from around the globe, across multiple industries at TechCrunch Disrupt in SF September 19-21. Companies will go through training, have access to masterclasses, private receptions, communities and investor meet and greets. Read more.
Connect
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Resources
Check out the StartupSac Website for information on resources available to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses.
Startup Photo of the Week
Shared Vision wins the 2023 Kings Capitalize Tech first place prize of $10,000.
