Congratulations to the winners of last week’s Pitch Elk Grove! Ravata Solutions won the $10,000 first place prize, Maturbials won the $5,000 second place prize, and Adload Technologies won the $2,500 best Elk Grove startup prize. Learn more about the companies here.
There’s a lot going on in the next couple of weeks! 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
23rd Annual Big Bang! Awards Ceremony
Tue, May 23, 5:00 – 8:00 PM, In-person in Davis
The UC Davis Big Bang! Business Competition provides a forum for innovators to collaborate, develop and test business ideas. Join us as we celebrate this year’s finalists, announce our winners—and help them launch into their bright future! Read more.
Startup El Dorado County
Wed, May 24, 5 – 7 PM, In-person in El Dorado Hills
Join us for a happy hour celebration in the El Dorado Hills Town Center where you can meet and learn more about local founders and network with local angel investors and civic and business leaders who are interested in supporting these companies. Organized by the Growth Factory. Read more.
Startup Happy Hour Featuring FourthWave
Thu, May 25, 5-7 PM, In-person in Sacramento
Mingle with other entrepreneurs and enjoy wine & cheese at Startup Happy Hour! Plus, find out about FourthWave women’s accelerator program! Read more.
Plan Ahead
Leverage the Power of Servant Leadership to Create Enduring Organizations
Wed, May 31, 11 AM – 12:30 PM, In-person in Folsom
Dick Gourley of Sol Duc Leadership will conduct an overview on servant leadership and how it can benefit startup founders. Servant leadership is a practice that benefits the health of an organization and the customers it serves, by focusing on serving their highest priority needs to ensure their continued development to achieve maximum performance. 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.
Application Deadlines
Startup Pitch Workshop – New Monthly Event
Applications Open, Happens 4th Wed of the Month
Up to 5 startups will present their pitch for advice and feedback from a panel of experts. Organized by StartupSac, Startup Folsom and NCID. Apply here.
Carlsen Center’s Lean Innovator Summer Session
Applications Open, Happens Jul 15 – Sep 13
The program will be a mix of in-person and virtual meetings. Apply here.
TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield 200 competition
Application deadline extended to May 31
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.
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
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.
Startup Photo of the Week
City of Elk Grove councilmembers and Pitch Elk Grove winning startups.
