While the Sacramento region has a lot to offer entrepreneurs, let’s not forget our close proximity to all the wonderful resources in the world’s Startup Capital, the San Francisco Bay Area. If you aren’t checking out what’s happening there, you are missing out.
There are two SF Bay Area-organized events I want to highlight this week. First, world-renowned angel investor and startup champion Jason Calacanis is offering Founder University 2-Day Intensive on June 13-14. It’s held virtually and you need to apply ASAP. This program is for founders with a product in market but before Series A. This is a free program. Learn more/apply
The second event is the Business AI Advanced Accelerator Program, an 8-week cohort-based accelerator for any company that uses unique data sets to power a business software AI solution. Apply by June 10. The program runs from July 25 to August 21. The accelerator prepares you to raise your first significant round of capital. It begins with a two day in-person camp in San Ramon. After the kickoff you are free to return to your home base. There is a $495 fee. Learn more/apply
Update on this week’s 1 Million Cups: I’m sad to report that the planned in-person gathering for 1 Million Cups has been canceled. It will be held on Zoom instead.
Applications
There’s a lot going on in the next few weeks for entrepreneurs in our region! Check out this week’s Startup Digest for a full listing (plus you can sign up to get the digest weekly in your inbox while you’re there!).
This Week’s Best Bets
Blue Ocean Strategy Workshop: Create a Leap in Value for Your Customers, Jun 8, Noon. Looking for a way to create a leap in value for your customers? Then join us for our 1-hour workshop where we will take you through the Blue Ocean Strategy framework as well as tools that will help you visualize your value curve in a new way. Online
Business Model Canvas Workshop, Jun 8, 10 AM. Learn how to use the Business Model Canvas to turn your idea into action. This tool allows you to capture the key ingredients of your business idea and how it will work, on a single page using a rigorous, thoughtful process. Online
Plan Ahead
Funding Your Startup in Today’s Business Environment, Jun 14, 11:30 AM. In the current market, what is the best way to fund your startup? Should you opt for SAFEs, convertible notes, selling equity, crowdfunding or traditional debt? Attorney Jessica Holcombe will assist you in navigating the options and discuss the questions you can expect from investors. Online
Startup Happy Hour with EV Life and EyeRate, Award Winning Local Startups, Jun 22, 5 PM. Join us for Startup Happy Hour powered by StartupSac and the Carlsen Center with EV Life and EyeRate, startups who recently won big prize money in local pitch contests. Online
Connect
Looking to connect with other entrepreneurs? 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 our website for information on resources available to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses.
