Start Your Entrepreneurial Journey at the Startup Challenge
If you've been percolating an innovative idea and are ready to hustle, mark your calendars for October 13-15, 2023. The Sacramento Startup Challenge is rolling back into town, and trust me, you won't want to miss this adrenaline-packed weekend that embodies the very spirit of startup culture. Here’s why:
A Weekend of Execution, Not Just Ideas
This isn't your average weekend gathering where entrepreneurs only talk shop. This is a bootcamp for action takers. You get to pitch an entirely new idea—or join a team that's pitching one—and work around the clock to transform that idea into a viable startup. Your time starts Friday evening and runs through Sunday, and it’s going to be one of the most exciting weekends of your life.
The Initial Pitch and Team Formation
The event kicks off at 5 PM on Friday with networking, dinner, and a pitch session. Got an idea you've been eager to launch? Here's your platform. You have a mere 60 seconds to pitch your vision, and there's one caveat: it has to be brand new. We're talking zero prior work—no websites, no customers, nada. If pitching isn't your thing, don't worry. You'll have the chance to join a team later, often based on the ideas that get the most votes.
A Guided Hustle: Mentorship and Resources
Let’s be real: turning an idea into a business in less than 48 hours sounds challenging. But that's the essence of this Startup Challenge. You'll be flanked by experienced facilitators, mentors, and subject matter experts who will guide you through this rapid development process. You'll have all the resources—food, coffee, snacks, and expertise—at your disposal.
The Sunday Night Pitch
After a whirlwind of work, you get to present your new startup to a panel of judges on Sunday night. And let's be clear, this is not just about the idea; it's about showing how far you've come in executing that idea. Winning teams get amazing prizes, including cash, which can be instrumental in taking your startup to the next level.
Don't Miss Out!
Remember, this event is the highlight of the Sacramento startup scene and sold out last year. So, don't delay; it's time to shift from thinking to doing. To borrow the event’s motto: "Forget the Talking, Let’s Get Doing!"
See you there!
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*This event is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Sacramento and is hosted by a stellar founding team including Laura Good, CEO and Cofounder of StartupSac; Josh David Miller, founder of The Right Box; and Cameron Law, Executive Director for the Carlsen Center at Sac State.*
Date: October 13-15, 2023
Location: Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Library 1520, MS 6091 6000 J Street Sacramento, CA 95819
Cost: $25-$99
Register: Eventbrite
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.
