If you are looking to develop or hone your entrepreneurial skills and knowledge, check out the Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy (SEA). They are currently accepting applications for their 2022 cohort. which starts in January. This team-based entrepreneurial bootcamp teaches you to move your project from idea to an actual startup. If you are still in the idea stage, or even if you don’t have an idea yet, SEA is a great program to help you move forward. Find out more and apply now.
Another program aspiring entrepreneurs should check out is the 22nd Annual UC Davis Big Bang! Business Competition. The program launch is tonight at 5:30 PM (in person at UCD Alumni Center). The launch will explain how you can get involved in the Big Bang but if you can’t make it, there will be more opportunities to find out how to enter to compete in the upcoming months. The competition is open to all early stage entrepreneurs but teams must have at least one founder affiliated with an institution of higher education within the State of California. All the details can be found here.
This Week’s Best Bets
UC Davis Big Bang! Launch, Mon Nov 15, 5:30PM: The Big Bang! Business Competition celebrates and encourages you to discover what’s possible. Learn how you can get involved in the Big Bang!, attend our Ideas into Action Workshop Series, connect with fellow innovators, build your team, grow your network—and compete for cash prizes! In-person at UC Davis Alumni Center.
Avoiding the Common Legal Mistakes Startups Make, Tue Nov 16, 11:30AM: This presentation will address the top legal mistakes that early stage companies make when starting their businesses, including entity selection, founders agreements, intellectual property protection, and more. Online.
LinkedIn Essentials for Startup Founders, Wed Nov 17, 4PM: Does your LinkedIn profile tell the right story about you and your startup? In this workshop, Wes Lemos, entrepreneur and consultant, will go over the basics of creating an effective LinkedIn profile for both yourself and a business page for your company and why it matters.
Sacramento Region Innovation Awards, Thu Nov 18, 8AM: The Sacramento Region Innovation Awards will recognize finalists and spotlight winners in 7 industry sectors. Join us to celebrate pioneering innovations and the local talent behind new products, services and processes. Online tickets are still available.
There’s much more going on this week–check out all the details in this week’s Startup Digest. While you’re there, consider subscribing. For even more startup information, happenings and resources, check out what’s available on the StartupSac Website.
Have you joined the StartupSac Community Facebook Group yet? Startup founders and those who support the growth of our startup community connect and exchange ideas in this private moderated group.
Find an Advisor with Mentor Sacramento: Mentor Sacramento is a free online business mentoring platform that connects early stage startup founders and small business owners to volunteer business mentors. Learn more here.
