This Friday, before you check out for the weekend, join the Carlsen Center for a virtual lunch-time workshop on Testing Business Ideas, with the master of the art, David Bland (did you know he lives in our region?). Every founder, regardless of your stage of business, will benefit from the information and techniques that will be shared. David Bland is the co-author of Testing Business Ideas with Alex Osterwalder. David pioneered GE FastWorks with Eric Ries, coached emerging product teams at Adobe and even helped Toyota apply lean startup practices. Before his transition into consulting, David spent over 10 years of his career at technology startups. Register here for this free seminar.

Lean Innovator Application Deadline Extended

Good news! The deadline to apply for the next Lean Innovator cohort has been extended to this Friday! The Lean Innovator, a 7-week long pre-accelerator cohort program starting August 29, that supports you as a founder or team in getting to problem/solution fit. The program is a foundation and launchpad for you to feel confident in reaching out and securing customers and investment. Apply by Friday, August 5 for the next 7-week Cohort. Apply here.

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program

The California Capital Women’s Business Center is offering a free program for small businesses—the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program. You will learn strategies other businesses are using to get ahead, and how to be more digitally savvy. Small Business Digital Ready provides personalized content, coaching, networking and more, and all the online tools are in one place, so it’s easy to use. The program offers access to online business trainings, webinars, and coaching to build your digital skillset. Sign up here.

Sports & Science

Looking to mix science & technology and pleasure this weekend? Sacramento Republic FC is hosting a Women in STEM event this Saturday,  August 6. Tickets are $30 and include the event, which features a panel of women technologists, as well as the game. More details here.

Application Due Dates

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This Week’s Best Bet

Testing Business Ideas with David Bland, Aug 5,  Noon. Join us in learning how to test your business ideas with the author of Testing Business Ideas and Founder & CEO of Precoil, David Bland! Online

Plan Ahead

GFX, Aug 25, 1:00-7:00 PM. Part startup showcase, part venture conference, part entrepreneurial ecosystem building — 100% high energy, interactive and impactful! GFX is the Growth Factory’s first annual event designed to activate the Backyard Advantage at scale. Use promo code “StartupSac” for $5 off admission. In person at @theGrounds in Roseville. 

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 our website for information on resources available to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses.