What’s happening this week in Sacramento’s Startup community? We’ve rounded up the best bets below. Be sure to plan ahead for Pitch Elk Grove on May 18 and the UC Davis Big Bang! Awards Ceremony on May 23! 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!
This Week’s Best Bets
1 Million Cups Sacramento
Wed, May 10, 8:45 – 10 AM, Online
A weekly Zoom meetup where entrepreneurs present their early-stage businesses to an audience of their peers for advice and feedback. Presenters: Toytle, a marketplace where kids can safely buy, sell, and trade toys; and Neural Lab, a touchless user interface for any device. Read more.
Beer & Geeks: Casual Networking for Entrepreneurs
Thu, May 11, 5:30 – 830 PM, In-person in Folsom
Startup Folsom, in partnership with Granite City Coworking, is hosting the casual startup networking event, Beers & Geeks. 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.
Business Blend: Creative Marketing on a Budget
Fri, May 12, 8:30 – 10 AM, In-person in Roseville
Join us for a brain boost complete with coffee! This week’s session features a panel of marketing experts talking about how you can develop and deploy effective marketing strategies with constrained resources. Read more.
Sacramento Women’s Conference
Fri, May 12, 8:30 AM – 5 PM, In-person at Guild Theater
We will celebrate an inspiring group of women who successfully own and operate their businesses and continue challenging the status quo. Program includes Keynote speaker, Cathy Rodriguez Aguirre, president of the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, discussions on The Path to the C-Suite, Maintaining Mental Health, Personal Branding, and more! Organized by the Better Business Bureau. Read more.
Plan Ahead
America’s Seed Fund Week & Startup EXPO
Mon-Thu, May 15-18, Online
America’s Seed Fund Week connects entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies and the organizations that support them to America’s Seed Fund (SBIR & STTR grants), the country’s largest source of early-stage funding! Read more.
2023 UC Davis Research Expo
Tue, May 16, 10 AM – 3 PM, In-person in Davis
The annual UC Davis Research Expo showcases the latest research-related insight, resources, opportunities and tools to help you advance your research. The event includes exhibits, presentations, workshops and opportunities to network with potential collaborators. Read more.
Pitch Elk Grove Startup Contest
Thu, May 18, 4:30 8:15 PM, In-person in Elk Grove
Discover the Sacramento region’s up and coming startups at Pitch Elk Grove! Who’ll win the $10K prize?! Free to attend. Appetizers & Refreshments provided. Read more.
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.
Application Deadlines
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.
Intro To Lean Startup: NSF I-Corps Method
Apply by May 19
Transform your innovative technology into a startup! Online course sessions are held online June 5, 7, & 12 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
StartupSac FastTrac entrepreneur bootcamp Winter/Spring 2023 cohort.
