There’s a lot going on this week! We’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!
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Startup Challenge Fall 2023
Fri-Sun, Oct 13 – 15, In-person in Sacramento
The Startup Challenge is back! Find out what it’s like to take a startup from zero to customer in just 48 hours at the Startup Challenge! Read more.
Startup Challenge Info Session: Tue, Sep 19, 11:30 – Noon, Online RSVP
Info Session for CleanTech CEO Crash Course
Tue, Sep 19, 6:30 – 7:30 PM, Online
Discover what the CleanTech CEO Crash is all about in this info session: meet instructors, explore the program, and get application details. Read more.
Understand Your Customers: Learn to Apply Jobs to Be Done
Wed, Sep 20, 11 AM – Noon, Online
During this Carlsen Center workshop you will learn how to apply the Jobs to Be Done theory framework to better understand your customer’s needs. Read more.
Emerge Summit 2023: Leading with Legacy
Thu, Sep 21, 8 AM – 6:30 PM, In-person in Sacramento
Emerge Summit celebrates its 10th annual conference, bringing together young professionals for a day of inspiring keynotes, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. Explore the theme of legacy and connect with fellow attendees at the EDGE 916 after-party.Read more.
CHOOSE FOLSOM: NCID Pitch Nights
Thu, Sep 21, 5 – 6:30 PM, In-person in Folsom
Join the Northern California Innovation District the 3rd Thursday of every month to hear from local start-ups that have opportunities to invest early and mid stage. Read more.
Framework for a Model Investor Pitch Workshop
Mon, Sep 25, 3 PM, Online
Join UCD Venture Catalyst and Darren Cooke, Executive Director of the Berkeley Life Sciences Entrepreneurship Center, and faculty member at the Haas School of Business, for this workshop covering the framework for a model investor pitch, what investors are looking for, and how to anticipate the questions they might have. Read more.
Plan Ahead
Transitioning Your Business in a Volatile Economy
Tue, Sep 26, 8 – 10 AM, In-person in Sacramento
Join legal and financial experts from BFBA, Umpqua Bank, CVF Capital Partners, and Weintraub Tobin, along with a panel of entrepreneurs, as they discuss the challenges and solutions for small to medium-sized businesses doing transactions in today’s volatile economy. Complimentary breakfast included. Free to attend. Read more.
E3 Sacramento | Ecosystem Town Hall
Wed, Sep 27, 6 – 8:30 PM, In-person in Sacramento
This event will highlight the successes and challenges of our region’s diverse entrepreneurs and small business owners. Keynote by Fay Horwitt of Forward Cities will inspire attendees with a vision of what is possible when our region can transform the way it views, resources, and supports every entrepreneur – through a racial equity lens. Read more.
Growth Factory’s GFX 2023
Thu, Oct 5, All Day, In-Person in Roseville
Use code GFXFOUNDER for deeply discounted admission
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
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
CleanStart CEO Crash Course
Apply by Oct 1, Starts Oct 16, In-person & Virtual
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.
Startup Pitch Workshop
Applications Open, Happens Last Wed of the Month Online
Three startups present their pitch for advice and feedback from a panel of experts. Organized by StartupSac and Startup Folsom. Next open slots are Sep 27. Apply here.
Intro To Lean Startup: NSF I-Corps Method
Ongoing, Apply by Sep 15 for October session, Online
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. Learn 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.
