DiverseCity Ventures

07/28/2026

Tomorrow's the day! Join us for Startup Happy Hour: Women Driving Sacramento Innovation and connect with Sacramento founders, entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators.

We'll be joined by an incredible panel of AMA guests:
-Mariah "Roman" Lichtenstern Lichtenstern of DiverseCity Ventures
-Monique Brown of Wexford Science & Technology and Growth Factory
-Amy Wister, Co-Founder and CEO of RevShopp

Whether you're launching your first startup or growing your next venture, this is a great opportunity to make new connections, ask questions, and learn from experienced leaders in our startup ecosystem.

-Tuesday, July 28
-5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
-Kupros Craft House, Sacramento

Appetizers are provided. We hope to see you there! https://3common.com/event/startup-happy-hour-women-driving-sacramento-innovation/6a41ef0ce93e1a85627f6e8c?viewing_as_organizer=true

07/28/2026

There’s a lot happening this week for entrepreneurs and startup founders. We’ve curated a short list below focused on startup-relevant events. For the full rundown, check out this week’s Startup Digest and consider subscribing to get it every Monday morning. Featured Startup Happy Hour Tue, Ju...

05/08/2026

Sacramento, thank you ❤️

So far, our community has helped StartupSac raise $5,035 during Big Day of Giving. We still have a ways to go to reach our $12,000 goal. We need your help!

Every dollar supports founder education, mentorship, networking events, and programs that help entrepreneurs across our region move their ideas forward. Your support is also helping us expand new workforce and entrepreneurship pathways for young adults ages 18–24.

We still have more ground to cover before the day ends, and every contribution makes a difference.

Donate here: https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/Startupsac

05/04/2026

StartupSac supports entrepreneurs across the Sacramento region at every stage. Since 2017, we’ve helped founders, small business owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs gain the skills, mentorship, and connections they need to move forward.

Now, we’re building on that foundation.

In 2026, we are expanding our work through a Youth Workforce & Economic Pathways initiative focused on young adults ages 18–24. Many in this group are working jobs with limited advancement or are not connected to traditional education pathways, yet have the drive and potential to build something of their own. This initiative extends our core work by creating earlier access points into entrepreneurship and career pathways.

What You’re Supporting

Participants will gain:

Real-world business and financial skills
Direct mentorship from local founders and professionals
Access to Sacramento’s startup and business community
Clear next steps toward income, careers, or launching a business
Your support helps us continue serving entrepreneurs of all ages while expanding access to those who need a starting point.

Deadline: Thursday, May 7.

Your gift supports StartupSac’s programs and helps us expand this new initiative. If you believe in building stronger pathways to entrepreneurship and economic opportunity in Sacramento, now is the time to give.

Donate Today!

StartupSac's mission is to accelerate Sacramento’s startup and innovation ecosystem by informing, educating, empowering, and connecting its startup founders and innovators.

05/02/2026

Applications are officially open for Pitch Elk Grove 2026.

If you are building a tech-enabled startup in the Sacramento region, this is your chance to pitch live, gain exposure, and compete for $20,000 in prize money.

This is more than a competition. It is a platform to get in front of investors, mentors, and a community that supports founders.

Deadline: June 8
Apply here https://startupsac.com/pitch-elk-grove/

05/02/2026

It's a new month, and that means a new issue of Comstock's magazine, this time featuring a cover by Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Jack Ohman. Stay tuned for stories on California's wide-open race for governor; the AI tool helping detectives solve cold cases; startups and investors who prefer the Capital Region over the Silicon Valley; places to take in the arts with a side of snacks; and more.

11/06/2025

Looking forward!

Join us Tuesday Nov 18 from 5pm to 7pm at Sky Port Restaurant and Bar in Elk Grove for Startup Happy Hour during Global Entrepreneurship Week.

This meetup brings founders, creatives, and innovators together to talk openly about ideas, challenges, wins, and opportunities. It is a space to connect as humans first and entrepreneurs second.

Our AMA guest is Rebecca Nguyen, founder of ValleyMatch. Rebecca is a determined Elk Grove entrepreneur who built a company focused on authentic connection and intentional human matchmaking. ValleyMatch was acquired by DateSpot in 2025 after gaining traction through local pitch events and accelerators.

Let us come together as a community to support one another, share knowledge, and build relationships that help Sacramento grow stronger.

RSVP and be in the room.

Bring your curiosity. Bring your questions. Bring a friend if you want. https://3common.com/event/startup-happy-hour-with-valleymatch-founder-rebecca-nguyen/68e5f706b103216b03b3a39c?viewing_as_organizer=true

04/22/2025

There’s still time to cruise with us for Embracing Disruption Family Office event aboard the Fantasea One Yacht in in Marina Del Rey!

https://lu.ma/gm1lxmgr?tk=3AuvkK

🚨 Speaker Spotlight 🚨 We’re honored to announce Mariah "Roman" Lichtenstern, Founding Partner of DiverseCity Ventures, as a featured speaker at Embracing Disruption: Pioneering the Next Generation of Family Office — taking place April 30th aboard the Fantasea One Yacht in Marina ...