Finalists for Startup World Cup Sacramento Regionals Announced
DISCOVER THE FUTURE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AT STARTUP WORLD CUP SACRAMENTO REGIONAL
The entrepreneurial community in Sacramento is buzzing with excitement as the Startup World Cup Sacramento Regional event is just around the corner. With 10 promising startups vying for the prestigious title and a chance to represent Sacramento on the global stage, this event promises to be a thrilling showcase of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. Whether you’re a startup enthusiast, a mentor, an investor, or simply someone passionate about supporting local talent, this event is a must-attend. In this blog post, we’ll provide you with all the information you need to join this exciting journey.
THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS: STARTUP WORLD CUP SACRAMENTO REGIONAL
Let’s Put Sacramento on the Global Startup Map!
The Sacramento Regional Startup World Cup is an event like no other. It’s a unique opportunity for the local entrepreneurial community to come together and witness the birth of the next big thing. Imagine being part of the audience that helps select the startup that will represent Sacramento at the Global Grand Finale!
Here’s what you can expect:
THE PITCH BATTLE: 10 STARTUPS COMPETING LIVE
This Thursday, 10 exceptional startups from the Sacramento area will take the stage to present their innovative ideas. Each startup will have just 2 minutes to make their pitch. It’s a high-stakes competition, and you’ll be right there to witness the excitement.
RAPID-FIRE Q&A WITH INVESTORS
Following each pitch, a panel of experienced investors will grill the startups with a rapid-fire 3-minute Q&A session. It’s like Shark Tank, but live and electrifying. Here are the judges:
Christian Moran, Pegasus Tech Ventures
Vaibhav Nadgauda, Moneta Ventures
John Peters, Sacramento Angels
Brooke VanSant, Moneta Ventures
Mathew Magno, JAPA (Our 2022 Sacramento Regional Winner who placed in the top 10 at the 2022 Grand Finale among 70+ regional winners from around the world)
YOUR VOICE MATTERS: AUDIENCE VOTING
As an audience member, your opinion holds weight. After watching the pitches, you’ll have the chance to vote for your favorite startup. Your vote will be included in the final tally to determine which startup will represent Sacramento at the Global Grand Finale.
A DIVERSE AUDIENCE
Expect to be surrounded by over 350 attendees, including fellow entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, corporate representatives, service providers, nonprofits, and community members. It’s a diverse crowd that believes in supporting entrepreneurship in the region.
THE GRAND PRIZE
The stakes are high at the Sacramento Regional. The winning startup will advance to the Global Grand Finale, set to take place in San Francisco from 11/29-12/1/23, and compete for a remarkable $1 million USD investment prize. Last year, JAPA, the 2022 Sacramento Regional Winner, made it to the top 10 at the Grand Finale, proving the caliber of startups from Sacramento.
MEET THE COMPETING STARTUPS
The lineup of startups is impressive, showcasing a wide range of innovative ideas and solutions. Here are the 10 Sacramento startups that will be competing for the title of Startup World Cup Sacramento Regional Winner:
Datamede: Datamede modernizes charge capture for medical groups, delivering accurate billings and claims to mitigate revenue leakage. (Roseville)
EduRoute: EduRoute is the GPS for personalized academic journeys, connecting universities with students’ needs at scale and guiding them with AI precision, helping students find their ideal path and reducing dissatisfaction, delays, and wasted resources. Formerly SchedGo. (Davis)
Electro Scan: Electro Scan designs & develops leading machine-intelligent probes to locate and measure sewer & water defects to 1cm accuracy. (Sacramento)
Elven Technologies: Elven solves the electric vehicle battery fire problem, using a flameproof enclosure built with proprietary material technology. (Rancho Cordova)
HiDO Health: HiDO is a digital health company that uses AI to improve health outcomes and reduce costs. (Sacramento)
Inspirame: Inspirame helping to solve generational poverty by raising the education levels of everyone, especially for our Black & Latinx populations. (Sacramento)
Neural Lab: Neural Lab’s A.rTouch™ software solution turns existing computer devices into instant touchless interactive systems. (El Dorado Hills)
Soar Optics: Soar Optics is developing products to improve the speed and efficiency of microplastics detection and monitoring using optical sensors. (Elk Grove)
Vael: Vael helps small businesses who are dissatisfied with the performance of their digital ads, find new customers and gain access to privacy-compliant first-party data. (Sacramento)
Wind Harvest: Wind Harvest makes compact, H-type vertical axis wind turbines designed to harness power from turbulent wind layers, making them suitable for locations where traditional propeller-type turbines cannot be installed. (Davis)
DON’T MISS OUT: REGISTER NOW!
This is your chance to witness the future of entrepreneurship unfold before your eyes. Join us at the Startup World Cup Sacramento Regional event, and be part of an incredible journey. The event is open to everyone in the entrepreneurial community – startups, students, mentors, investors, and more.
To secure your spot, register for FREE via the Registration Link below. And remember, beverages and appetizers will be provided at no charge.
THE SACRAMENTO REGIONALS
Date: November 9, 2023
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: North Natomas Community Center, New Market Drive, Sacramento, CA
Cost: Free
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.
