Happy Thanksgiving Week! There’s not much going on this week, but there are some fun events coming up over the next few weeks. We’ve curated a short list below; for a full listing of everything that’s going over the next couple of weeks, 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!

New StartupSac Events Calendar

StartupSac updated our events calendar to be your hub for ALL THINGS startup and technology related in the Greater Sacramento region. Dive into a collection of events, featuring meetups tailored for entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts and developers. From casual networking opportunities to insightful workshops, our calendar is designed to connect you with the local entrepreneurial and innovation pulse. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, explore the diverse range of events that make up Sacramento’s vibrant innovation community. Stay informed, engaged, and discover the resources you need to thrive in our growing startup ecosystem. You can check the new calendar out here.

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Sacramento Entreprenership Academy
Apply by Dec 8, Cohort starts Jan 2024
SEA is a real-world business program designed to fast track participants on the road to entrepreneurship. Sessions are in-person on Saturday mornings in Sacramento. Program runs January to May.Let them know you learned about it from StartupSac! Apply here.

Learn more at SEA Info Sessions
Sign up for an online info session here.

  • Tue, Nov 28 at Noon
  • Wed, Nov 29 at 5 PM
  • Tue, Dec 5 at 5 PM
  • Thu, Dec 7 at Noon

Next Week’s Events

Startup Pitch Workshop
Wed, Nov 29, 6 – 7:30 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 here. Interested in presenting? Apply to present at a future session here.

CleanStart CEO Crash Course
Apply by Dec 24, Starts Jan 16, Hybrid – In-person & Virtual
Info Session on Nov 30 – see below.
Want to learn how to operate your business as a real CEO? The CEO Crash Course is designed for early-stage clean tech companies with existing business plans and provides intensive training with peer and expert feedback. Learn more.

Info Session for CleanTech CEO Crash Course
Thu, Nov 30, 6:30-9:30 PM, Online
Discover what Clean Tech CEO Crash is all about in our info session: meet instructors, explore the program, and get application details. Read more.

Plan Ahead

Startup Happy Hour with AMA with PairAnything Founder and CEO
Mon, Dec 4, 5-7 PM, In-person in Sacramento
It’s our last Startup Happy Hour of 2023! Join us at Kurpos to celebrate, mingle, and learn during an AMA with PairAnything Founder and CEO, Christy Serrato. Read more.

The Startup Product Playbook — how to design products customers can’t resist
Wed, Dec 6, 5-7 PM, Online
During this interactive webinar you’ll learn how to design products that customers just can’t resist. We’ll provide the tools, technique, and process necessary to go from early data to a beat-down-your-door product with an experience that wows.Taught by Josh David Miller. Read more.

Discover the Power of AI Tools for Your Small Business!
Thu, Dec 7, 6 – 7:45 PM, In-person in Elk Grove
Unlock the secrets of leveraging Artificial Intelligence for small businesses and startups! Join us for an enlightening event, where we’ll explore how AI tools can supercharge your business and unleash its true potential. Taught by Corey Walker, owner of The Marketing Specialist. Read more.

Startup Holiday Party!
Thu, Dec 14, 6 – 8 PM, In-person in Citrus Heights at MealPro
Startup Grind Sacramento in partnership with StartupSac and Startup Folsom is hosting a Startup Holiday Party! This UN-corporate holiday party is for startups, entrepreneurs and small business owners! Freelancers and self-employed professionals are all welcome! This party is free, thanks to the generosity of Meal Pro, just bring an unwrapped toy for the Sacramento Children’s Home. Don’t have time to buy a toy, you can just donate $10. 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.