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!
This Week
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.
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.
1 Million Cups Sacramento at Carlsen Center at Sac State
Wed, Sep 27, 8:30 – 10 AM, In-person in Sacramento
Join us fo an in-person (hybrid) meetup where two entrepreneurs will share their early-stage businesses for advice and feedback Presenters: Packaged To Profit and Onestudy.ai. Read more.
Startup Pitch Workshop
Wed, Sep 27, 5:30 – 7 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. RSV. Interested in presenting? Apply to present at a future session here.
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.
Plan Ahead
ACM Future Worlds Symposium
Fri-Sat, Oct 6 & 7, Hybrid (mostly online)
Sacramento’s ACM chapter is gearing up for its yearly tech conference, the Future Worlds Symposium. With the theme “Living in an AI World,” this event promises intriguing talks, engaging discussions, and a hybrid format, both virtual and in-person. Read more.
NASA Space Apps Challenge Hackathon
Fri-Sun, Oct 6-8, In-person in Folsom
The NASA International Space Apps Challenge is a hackathon for coders, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, builders, technologists, and innovators around the world to come together and use open data from NASA and its Space Agency Partners to create solutions to challenges we face on Earth and in space. Read more.
Growth Factory’s GFX 2023
Thu, Oct 5, All Day, In-Person in Roseville
Founders – Use code GFXFOUNDER free admission
Growth Factory’s annual venture conference & startup showcase brings together the most talented and innovative minds from the Greater Sacramento, Nor 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.
Startup Challenge Fall 2023
Fri-Sun, Oct 13 – 15, In-person in Sacramento
Join the Startup Challenge for a hands-on, weekend-long experience. Turn your ideas into reality with our support. No experience needed – just bring your passion and enthusiasm! 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.
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.
