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Monday, November 17th
GEW - From Idea to Impact: Student Entrepreneurs Leading the Way
Join us for an inspiring celebration of student innovation during Global Entrepreneurship Week, powered by Western Health Advantage! Hear directly from fellow students who have transformed classroom concepts into real-world ventures, tackling meaningful problems and building thriving startups.
Discover how your peers are turning their academic knowledge into entrepreneurial action, and learn how you can do the same. Whether you have a business idea or are just entrepreneurship or innovation-curious, this event will show you the pathway from inspiration to launch.
Get plugged into:
- Success stories from student founders in our community
- Resources available at the Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Information about the ASI SEED Grant and how to apply
Your idea could be next. Let's make it happen together!
GEW: Sacramento Entrepreneurial State of the Union
Join us at The Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship for the 7th Annual Sacramento Entrepreneurial State of the Union.
We’re kicking off Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 with a high-impact gathering of the region’s leading ecosystem builders, innovators, founders, funders, and civic champions. The Sacramento Entrepreneurial State of the Union is our flagship event, setting the tone for a week filled with dynamic workshops, pitch events, and programming designed to elevate entrepreneurship across the Capital Region.
Now in its seventh year, this convening will explore the state of our regional innovation and startup ecosystem what's working, what's emerging, and what's needed next.
Hosted by the Sacramento Entrepreneurial Growth Alliance (SEGA), this year’s event will spotlight how we’re growing our ecosystem from within, strengthening local connectivity, cultivating a culture of collaboration, and building a more inclusive capital stack to fuel bold ideas from all corners of our community.
Key Themes:
- Investing in our region’s homegrown founders
- Expanding access to early-stage capital and mentorship
- Strengthening ecosystem infrastructure to drive inclusive growth
- Strategic collaboration across sectors to power innovation-driven economic development
Whether you're a founder, investor, policymaker, or partner in building the future of our region, this is your front-row seat to Sacramento’s entrepreneurial momentum—and a launchpad for what’s ahead.
Register to Attend, Monday, Nov 17, 5:30PM - 8:00PM, In Person
About Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW)
Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) will rally almost every nation in the world to empower entrepreneurs and encourage citizens to become starters - finding new and better ways of doing things for the benefit of all.
