2024 Sacramento Kings Capitalize Startup Competition
The Sacramento Kings are excited to announce the opening of applications for the Capitalize startup competition, now in its ninth year. This initiative is dedicated to discovering and highlighting local entrepreneurs. Participants have the remarkable chance to associate with the Kings' global brand and benefit from pitch coaching, engaging workshops, and the opportunity to present their ideas to investors, executives, and the broader community.
Throughout the competition, four finalists will be chosen to progress to Tech Night at the Golden 1 Center on April 11. Here, they will gain exposure during the game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Sacramento Kings and vie for votes from fans and judges to win cash and in-kind prizes, which will be awarded at center court.
Timeline
January 29 at 9 AM – Application Period Opens
February 15 at 11:59 PM – Application Period Closes
February 16 at 12 PM – Top 16 Companies Notified
February 22 at 12 PM – Eight Semifinalists Announced
March 27 – Pitch Day at Golden 1 Center Selection of Top Four Companies
April 1 – Fan Voting Opens
April 11 – Winner Announced at halftime of the Sacramento Kings vs. New Orleans Pelicans game
For more information and to submit your application, visit: https://www.nba.com/kings/capitalizetech
About Rich Foreman
Rich Foreman is the founder of KidneyLuv which develops solutions for patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Patients (CKD). He is also the COO of IGH Naturals. Previously, as founding CTO, Rich led the team that developed the CordicoShield / CordicoFire Wellness App. Cordico was honored with the Sacramento Innovation Award in 2021. After achieving a 7 digit ARR, Cordico was acquired by Lexipol in 2020. Rich has a BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Washington, an MPA from Troy State University and was an officer in the U.S. Navy.
Rich co-authored his book, "Tap into the Mobile Economy." Rich's blog was listed in Top 20 Marketing Mobile Blogs of 2014. He has been featured on KCRA3, NEWS10, 1170 Tech AM PowerDrive, Business Radio Money 105.5, SiliconIndia, the Sacramento Business Journal, and the Sacramento Bee. Rich is also the Founding Director of the Sacramento Chapter of Startup Grind and served a term as Utility Commissioner for the City of Folsom. Rich is a regular contributor to TechWire.net and StartupSac.com. Rich was the Co-founder of Apptology which was named Small Business of the Year in 2014 by the Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber.
