Startups in Sacramento and the Role of the Startup CFO


What makes a startup unique and different from an established Company?  What does it take to nurture and grow startups in the Capitol Region?  Why does this matter to the business community and what can CFOs and business leaders learn from startups while helping to support the future success of startups?

Join us and learn more about the Sacramento Startup Scene – Where are we now, how did we get here, and where are we going? Most importantly, how can our FEI members and Partners help support some of the region’s most innovative and newest companies? 
 
Learning Objectives
  • Discuss why startups are important to our local economy and why the Sacramento area is a great place to attract, incubate, and retain startups
  • Learn about the unique needs of Companies as they progress from seed funding to startup and beyond
  • Understand current and future needs of some of the region’s newest startups
 
Itinerary:
5:00 pm -   Networking + Registration
5:30 pm – Taco Bar / Heavy Appetizers with drinks
6:15 pm – Panel + Q&A
7:15 pm – Continued Networking
7:30 pm – Adjournment

PARKING: FREE parking is available at 2 nearby City garages – each is just about 1 block from the Venture Lab and can be accessed by Vernon Street.
Oak Street Parking, 200 Oak St, Roseville &
Vernon Street Parking, 405 Vernon Street, Roseville

ENTRANCE: Please enter the Venture Lab through the Lobby of the building (you will see Sierra College signage on the building) – the doors facing the street are locked.


*Individuals who register as a Qualified Prospective Member must meet FEI's Membership Qualifications.
 

Speakers

Monique Brown

Co-Founder & Managing Director
The Growth Factory

Kevin Favro

Co-Founder
EV Life

Nikki Sims

Venture Capital | Corporate & Business Development
Growth Factory

Bruce Stimson

CFO | Consultant

Credits

1.00 CPE
Basic

Method

group-live

Field

Specialized Knowledge, Technical

Prerequisites

None

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