1 Million Cups Sacramento - In person

Join Us for a Special Small Business Week Edition of 1 Million Cups Sacramento!
Capital Regional Small Business Week is powered by SMUD.

Two entrepreneurs share their early-stage businesses for advice and feedback. Join us and help an early stage founder succeed!

We’re celebrating Capital Region Small Business Week with a special in-person 1 Million Cups meetup at the Carlsen Center at Sac State — and you’re invited!

1 Million Cups is where entrepreneurs connect, share, and grow. Each week, two early-stage founders give 6-minute pitches and get real-time feedback from fellow entrepreneurs and community members.

✨ Special May Meetup
This month’s gathering will be hybrid — attend in person or join us on Zoom!

Mentor Sprint

Join us for Mentor Sprint, a dynamic speed-mentoring event designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs and small business owners connect with experienced mentors for expert guidance and feedback.

​As part of Capital Regional Small Business Week, powered by SMUD. this in-person event offers a high-energy format where you’ll meet one-on-one with multiple mentors in focused 15-minute sessions. It’s a fast, fun, and effective way to get advice, grow your network, and gain new insights — all in just 90 minutes!

​Why Attend Mentor Sprint?

• ​Expert Guidance: Discuss your business challenges and get actionable advice
• ​New Connections: Meet local mentors and fellow entrepreneurs who can help you grow
• ​Fresh Perspectives: Gain insight from mentors with diverse backgrounds and industries
• ​Efficient & Impactful: Walk away with new ideas and resources

​This event is part of Capital Region Small Business Week. It is organized by the Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and StartupSac.

AI Career Pathways Workshop

In celebration of Capital Regional Small Business Week, powered by SMUD, NAWBO and the Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship are teaming up to host the AI Career Pathways Workshop. Discover in-demand AI careers, emerging roles, essential skills, and tools through real-world examples. Network with students, professionals, and career changers exploring what’s next in tech and career advancement.

About Capital Region Small Business Week

Capital Region Small Business Week, powered by SMUD, brings together entrepreneurs, seasoned business owners, and business experts from public and private entities across the Greater Sacramento area to celebrate our region’s entrepreneurial spirit. Held every year during the first week of May, this event highlights the innovation, resilience, and collaboration that power our local small business community.

See all the events scheduled for Capital Region Small Business Week!