By now, if you are at all in touch with the startup scene in Sacramento, you’ve heard about the Impact Global Venture Summit happening on May 8 at the Golden 1 Center. You probably even know that you can get 75% off your admission ticket if you register with StartupSac’s discounted link (that’s just $25!). But other than me telling you “if you’re a founder you NEED to be at the summit,” you may not have fully digested WHY you need to be there. Here are the top five reasons for founders to attend the summit:

  1. Investors, Investors, Investors — There are going to be a lot of investors, many from Silicon Valley and San Francisco, attending this event. Here’s your chance to connect with an investor through networking at the event. Be sure you have your Elevator pitch ready just in case!
  2. Startup Exhibit Area — 75+ startups will be exhibiting at the event. There are still some spaces left! If you want an opportunity to showcase your company at an event that will have more investors in attendance than any other startup event in Sacramento, apply here.
  3. Epic Office Hours — Impact is organizing private one-on-one 12-minute mentoring sessions for startups. This is your chance to get valuable feedback from expert advisors. There is no charge for the session but you must have a Summit admission ticket to participate. Apply here.
  4. Tech Industry Updates — the Summit features 15 panels/presentations on 5 stages that will explore innovation and policy. Find out where different industries are heading as well as some of the policy issues that impact future innovation. Key topics include: Internet Platforms & Markets, Blockchain & Data Economy, Mobility & Infrastructure, AI & Employment, and Analytics & Governance. View more details about these topics on the Summit home page.
  5. Be part of the fabric of our entrepreneurial ecosystem — Healthy startup communities include frequent opportunities for members of the community — founders, tech experts, investors, mentors — to come together and get to know each other. If you’re not getting out to meet new people, you are missing out on connections that could be critical to your company’s success.

Bonus Reason for Female Founders: The 2018 Women Startup Competition Semi-Finals pitches will be held at the Summit. You can apply to participate in the competition which includes a 2-day bootcamp the weekend before as well as an opportunity to present at the Summit. Apply here.

I hope to see you at the Impact Global Venture Summit on May 8 at the Golden 1 Center! Jeff and I will have an exhibit table for StartupSac so come by and say hello!

Now stop procrastinating and get your ticket today! (if you’re working a day job, it’s worth taking a vacation day to attend!). Register here and you’ll be all set!