Big news! Startup Weekend is coming to Folsom April 12-14! Startup Weekend is a great place to try out a new idea, meet cool people and learn the lean startup process. Registration is now open and if you use code “digest” you’ll get $25 off the $75 early bird price! Your ticket to the event includes 7 meals plus a t-shirt! Side Note: Let me know if your business is interested in being a sponsor of this event and I’ll connect you with the organizing team. Learn More/Get Tickets
Last week I let you know that applications were open for Kings Capitalize and this week I’m letting you know that the cut off to apply is this Sunday, February 24. Don’t procrastinate–this is your chance to take home the $10,000 prize! Apply now.
It’s also worth mentioning again that the last day to register your team to compete in the UC Davis Big Bang! Business Competition is this Thursday. Anyone can compete — it’s not just for UC Davis associated teams. And there is over $100,000 in prize money up for grabs! Register here.
This Week’s Best Bets
On Tuesday at The Urban Hive, Startup Grind hosts Tom Kandris, founder of PackageOne which had a successful exit in 2017. The evening kicks off with appetizers, stellar mingling and live music before settling in for a Fireside chat with Tom. Use promo code “digest” and save $5! Get Tickets
Need a website for your business but don’t know where to start? There’s a free workshop on Wednesday evening at InnoGrove in Elk Grove where you’ll learn what you need to know begin creating your site. RSVP
Plan Ahead
The Sacramento Business Journal’s annual BizWomen Mentoring Monday is coming up on 2/25. This is a standout event and your chance to bounce your ideas off women who’ve run successful businesses. Get Tickets
StartupSac Happy Hour will be at Gaslight Co. in Folsom on 2/26 with AMA guest Kevin Kane, CEO of Linkd. Free to attend. RSVP
1 Million Cups is road-tripping to Davis on Wednesday, 2/27! Join us at the Hunt Boyer Mansion in downtown Davis at 9 a.m. Admission is free. RSVP
Save the Date
It’s not too early to start thinking about Techcrunch Disrupt SF, happening Oct 2-4. If you sign up now as interested, you’ll save $500 off your ticket when registration opens next month. More info here.
We’re building community! The StartupSac Community Facebook Group has over 300 members. Now we need you! Request to join here.
There’s lots of great stuff going on in the tech startup community–check out the details in this week’s Startup Digest. If you’d like to receive the digest in your inbox every Monday morning, sign up for free here. If you’ve organized (or know about) an event we have not included, please submit it here for consideration. And for even more startup information, happenings and resources, browse the StartupSac Website.
