Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

T-minus 3 months until GFX 2024! Don't forget, Growth Factory's annual #VentureConference & #StartupShowcase brings together the most talented and innovative minds from the Greater Sacramento region and beyond to connect, learn, and support great start-ups. Let's build the #BackyardAdvantage together! Register now at GROWTHFACTORY.US

🚀 Calling All Early-Stage Entrepreneurs! 🚀 Are you ready to take your #startup to the next level? Apply now for The Lean Innovator program, a 10-week cohort designed to support pre-seed startups in gaining #traction with their #customers. 🌟 🗓️ Program Dates: August 16th/17th to October 23rd  🕒 Virtual Meetings: Wednesdays, 12 to 2 pm Our comprehensive program kicks off with an in-person Launch Weekend at the Carlsen Center and wraps up with an exciting in-person Demo Day. Throughout the 10 weeks, you'll engage in: 🔹 Customer Profile Development 🔹 Customer Interviews 🔹 Market Niche Research (SOM) 🔹 Value Proposition Design 🔹 Testing & Assumptions Mapping 🔹 Pitching 🔹 Prototyping We provide the tools and guidance you need to systematically de-risk your startup and build a solid foundation. By the end of the course, you'll be able to clearly articulate: ✅ What your startup is ✅ Who it’s for ✅ What it does From crafting a compelling product statement to delivering a one-minute pitch and creating a pitch deck, we’ve got you covered. Plus, you'll gain a supportive network of peers who will continue to back you long after the cohort ends. 📝 Apply by July 28th and join a community of passionate founders. 👉 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/gaE3DzJQ Let’s turn your startup dreams into reality! #StartupSuccess #Entrepreneurship #LeanInnovator #ApplyNow #Innovation #StartupGrowth #entrepreneurs #innovation StartupSac Growth Factory Startup Folsom Sacramento Entrepreneurial Growth Alliance NorCal Entrepreneur Hub Greater Sacramento Economic Council FourthWave.io Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Sacramento Valley SBDC CleanStart AgStart 1 Million Cups Sacramento Laura Good Christina G. Nikki Sims Rich Foreman Nick Guptil Jasmine Ward DaSean Spencer Arlene J. Miranda Jessie Becker Alexander Brian K. Gladden, DBA May Chinavanichkit

Join us for a deep dive into an #AI SaaS (Software as a Service) product with Jonas Willaredt, a backend and Android developer from Berlin who is now creating a conversational AI startup and looking for people to join. In this presentation, Jonas will showcase the software architecture and technologies used to build a Video-AI-SaaS backend that is: - cloud-provider-agnostic - highly scalable - low latency - low cost We hope this session will provide inspiration for your next technology product. Sign up to join us here: https://lnkd.in/gvsFThRP #AI #startup #aistartup #innovation #entrepreneurship #tech #techmeetup #Sacramento #SacTown #SWE #meetup Arefin Huq Obi Baratt Mark Takata Corbin Crutchley Tim Schafer Garrett Gillett Laura Good Kevan Shafizadeh, Ph.D., P.E. John D. Enrique De La Torre Ritchie M. Huy Dao Gavin Garcia DaSean Spencer Nick Guptil Rafael A.C.D. Gacel-Sinclair May Chinavanichkit

🔔 Announcing our 2024 accelerator cohort! We are excited to welcome these wonderful founders to the FourthWave community. 👩💻💟 Over the next couple of weeks, we will be introducing you to each founder and their venture in more detail. Stay tuned! 🙌🏻 • Rebecca Han Nguyen: Founder & CEO of ValleyMatch • Tonya Turrell: Founder & CEO of TheLaunchpad • McCall Brinskele: Founder & CEO of Mense • Kerstin Recker Alexandre & Helen Grimshaw (COO): Co-Founders of Pelihealth • Ladan Ghobad, Ph.D.: Founder & CEO of ENERlite Consulting, Inc. • Dominique Brun: CEO of DominoFX Group • Sue Mecham: CEO & Co-Founder of NALA Membranes • Shweta Gandhi: CEO & Co-Founder of Strived.io • Ashley Keyes & Heather Rankow, MBA: Co-Founders/Co-CEOs of Rely • Dr. Amy S. Yee: CEO, Co-Founder, Professor of CHA Therapeutics, Inc. • Dr. Nyeisha DeWitt & Mani Grewal: Co-Founders of Wizearly, Inc. • Penny Lane Case (CEO), Stefany James (CTO), and Kylene Landenberger (CPO): Co-Founders of Nexstera Tech We are looking forward to embarking on an incredible journey of growth, learning, and collaboration with these founders! 📈✨ Sincerely, The FourthWave Team 💟 https://lnkd.in/dj2FTxNX www.wizearly.ai Cheryl Beninga Nancy Perlman Piyani Patel Jessie Becker Alexander Cameron R. Law Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship StartupSac City of Sacramento 🍷Christy S. Elly T.

We are excited to co-host another #Startup Happy Hour in partnership with StartupSac! This month we are welcoming Jon Coss, Founder and CEO of Plum Identity, as our AMA Guest! So, join us on Tuesday, July 30th at Alaro Craft Brewing in Midtown between 5 and 7 pm! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gKK8M3hR Startup Happy Hour is a monthly mixer offering a fantastic chance for both seasoned #entrepreneurs and newcomers to #network and relax with peers in the startup #ecosystem. During the event, you'll connect with fellow #innovators, exchange #ideas, and you might even meet your next business partner. Enjoy a drink, savor delicious appetizers, and share stories with other passionate startup enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your network and gain insights into the tech industry! Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the City of Sacramento, we'll provide a variety of delicious appetizers. Guests can enjoy adult beverages from the no-host bar. #startups #innovationecosystem #govtech #tech #meetup Laura Good Rich Foreman Christina G. Geoff H. Arlene J. Miranda Brian K. Gladden, DBA Jessie Becker Alexander May Chinavanichkit Nick Guptil DaSean Spencer Aubree Smith Michael Young Obi Baratt Benjamin M. Cadranel, Esq. Rafael A.C.D. Gacel-Sinclair Garrett Gillett Cameron R. Law Monique Brown Nikki Sims Rick Spencer Basia Ellis Elisa Michals Cheng Hong Cheng Wang

Are you a #founder in the Greater #Sacramento region looking to access events, programs, and resources to support you in launching and scaling your venture? If yes, be sure to check out our weekly e-newsletter through the link below. It is delivered every Monday to your inbox to help you get plugged in for the week and month ahead! Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gzmr_Ywc Upcoming opportunities: - The Lean Innovator Applications are open through July 28th! Be sure to join this pre-accelerator and gain traction with #customers. We accept cohort members on a rolling basis so be sure to apply now! - StartupSac Warmup Pitch Applications are live. Apply for this opportunity to perfect your #investor pitch! - Join us on July 30th for Startup Happy Hour featuring Jon Coss, CEO of Plum Identity - Applications are live for the City of Elk Grove Pitch Competition! The competition hosts $20K in cash prizes. Invest Elk Grove- Elk Grove's Office of Economic Development #startups #innovation #entrepreneurship #ecosystem #SacTown #thriving #momentum SMUD Sacramento Entrepreneurial Growth Alliance Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy NorCal Entrepreneur Hub 1 Million Cups Sacramento Startup Folsom CleanStart AgStart Laura Good Arlene J. Miranda Franklin Burris, MPA Thomas Hall Gary Simon John Selep Monique Brown Nikki Sims Jessie Becker Alexander Brian K. Gladden, DBA Cameron R. Law May Chinavanichkit Ken Mak Josh David Miller Rich Foreman Sara Rodrigues, MA

LAST WEEK TO APPLY! 🌟 Applications Open for Pitch Elk Grove 2024: $20,000 in Prizes!🌟 Calling all Northern California entrepreneurs! Pitch Elk Grove 2024 is now accepting applications for its third annual event on September 19th. Apply for a chance to win your share of $20,000 in prize money, along with unparalleled opportunities for innovative startups. Don’t miss your chance to elevate your business with Pitch Elk Grove! 💡 About Pitch Elk Grove Recognizing the need to promote local startups and spotlight the Sacramento region as a burgeoning startup hub, the City of Elk Grove launched Pitch Elk Grove in 2022. Now in its third year, Pitch Elk Grove returns to provide innovative, investable startups with the opportunity to showcase their companies at an exciting in-person pitch event on September 19th, in Elk Grove, CA. 🚀Why Apply? This premier competition offers a unique opportunity to showcase your startup in front of top investors, industry leaders, and media. Pitch Elk Grove allows startups to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, receive pre-event mentorship, and gain invaluable insights from a panel of experienced judges all while gaining recognition and competing for a chance to secure significant funding to catapult your business forward. 📝Apply by July 15th here: https://lnkd.in/gcVWSSXf Partners: StartupSac & Explore Elk Grove

🌟 Calling all entrepreneurs! 🌟 Today's blog post features essential startup events and programs to boost your business. Check out the details and registration links in our latest blog post! ⭐ Featured Programs ⭐ 🚀 StartupSac August Warm-Up Pitch Cohort 📅 Apply by July 15 📍 August (4 sessions) Gain valuable experience pitching to investors, sharpen your skills, and expand your network. 🌟 City of Elk Grove's Pitch Elk Grove Competition 📅 Application Deadline: July 15 📍 Competition is September 19. Apply for a chance to win a share of $20,000. 🚀Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship's Lean Innovator 10-week Cohort 📅 Apply by July 28, program takes place in August and September 🌐 This Week’s Events ☕ 1 Million Cups Sacramento with Ouros Industries 📅 Wed, Jul 10, 9 - 10 AM, Online 💡 Founder Institute: How to Launch your MVP with No-Code: A Bubble Workshop 📅 Wed, Jul 10, 10 AM - Noon, Online 🔋 CleanStart Perspective: Electrify Transportation with Katrina Sutton & Ash Dalal 📅 Thu, Jul 11, 1 - 2 PM, Online 🍕 Sactown Engineering & Developer - Meet and Greet at Rhombus 📅 Thu, Jul 11, 5:30 - 8 PM, In-person in Sacramento 🍻 Startup Folsom Beer & Geeks 📅 Thu, Jul 11, 6 - 8 PM, In-person in Folsom Plan Ahead 🚀 Growth Factory's GFX24 Venture Summit & Startup Showcase 🗓️ October 10, 2024, In-person in Roseville 🔗 Read more about each event in our blog post. https://lnkd.in/gPVddg3w Monique Brown Cameron R. Law Rich Foreman Mariah "Roman" Lichtenstern John Nogrady Beth Broome Jan M. Roos Rachid Abadli Dick Gourley Arlene J. Miranda John Selep Steve Brown Alex C. Aaron Mondell Anderson Thomas Hall Janine Elliott Niki Peterson May Chinavanichkit John Majeski Laura Fickle Christina G. Steve Barnett Lauren Taber Charlotte Danielsson Phil Scott Ruth Shacterman Tim Schafer Juanyae (Jae) Allen AgStart, HumanBulb, Choose Folsom #StartupEvents #Entrepreneurship #Networking #Innovation

How have Sacramento's universities impacted your entrepreneurial journey? Share your experiences! 👇 #SacramentoTech #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #StartupCommunity #SacramentoUniversities #UCDBiz #SacStateInnovation #FutureOfTech

Global semiconductor leaders are clustering in Greater Sacramento.📍📱 To name a few: ⚡ Bosch brought a $1.5 billion investment to the region to manufacture chips for electric vehicles in 2023. ⚡ Intel Corporation established its Folsom campus in 1984 where it now employs close to 5,000. The campus is a center of excellence for graphics, chipsets and solid-state drivers. ⚡ Micron Technology employs 250 at its Embedded Business Unit in Greater Sacramento. The unit delivers innovative memory and storage semiconductor solutions in automotive, industrial and certain consumer applications. ⚡Solidigm hosts its global HQ and R&D campus within the region. Find out why our region continues to draw interest from international market leaders: https://lnkd.in/gBgjFNvS #Semiconductor #Power #Technology