GEW - Founder Activation | Shop Your Shape Pop-Up

In celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week, Founder & Chief Stylist, Amy Wister is hosting an exclusive Shop Your Shape Activator — a day of 30-minute personal styling sessions designed to help women discover the silhouettes that truly flatter their unique shape.

Spots are filling up fast, and this experience is already generating buzz! Your event registration will add your name to the waitlist for future sessions and so you can be the first to know when new appointments open. Because when you know your shape, you unlock your confidence.

Hosted by MinervaVerse, LLC as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week. This is your invitation to think globally and act locally – bringing this year’s theme of “Together We Build” to life!

GEW - Startup Cafe

Startup Café: Ask Me Anything ☕

​Join Cameron Law, Executive Director of the Carlsen Center, for a relaxed, no-pressure conversation about building your startup during Global Entrepreneurship Week Sacramento powered by Western Health Advantage!

​Whether you're exploring a new idea, just getting started, or navigating your first challenges as a founder, the Startup Café is your space to ask questions, share thoughts, and get real insights about the entrepreneurial journey.

​What to Expect: This is an informal, open forum where curious and early-stage founders can drop in to discuss anything on their mind—from validating ideas and finding co-founders to understanding legal basics, fundraising, or simply figuring out where to begin.

GEW - The Possibility of a Circular Future

Join us for an inspiring exploration of how waste becomes opportunity in the emerging circular economy. In partnership with the Western Placer Waste Management Authority, the Sustainability Center at Sacramento State, and the College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies, this Global Entrepreneurship Week powered by Western Health Advantage event brings together sustainability experts, innovators, and change-makers to discuss cutting-edge trends in circular economy solutions.

Discover how entrepreneurs are transforming waste streams into valuable products and services, and learn about the frameworks, partnerships, and business models driving this sustainable revolution.

​What You'll Take Away:

• ​Circular economy fundamentals – Understand the principles and business opportunities in closing resource loops and eliminating waste
• ​Real-world case studies – Learn from successful ventures that have turned waste into valuable products and revenue streams
• ​Local ecosystem insights – Connect with regional partners and resources supporting sustainability entrepreneurship in the Sacramento area
• ​Actionable pathways – Identify concrete next steps to launch or scale your sustainability-focused venture or career
• ​Networking opportunities – Meet fellow students, entrepreneurs, and industry experts passionate about building a regenerative future

GEW - Open Research Panel Discussion: Local Knowledge, Lasting Impact

As part of celebrating GEW, join us for a dynamic conversation about what open research looks like in practice; from data sharing and community collaboration to transparent methods and real-world outcomes.

This closing event features panelists working across the region to create more equitable, accessible, and responsive ways of sharing knowledge. Whether in education, nonprofits, government, or startups, each brings a unique perspective on what it means to work in the open.

Ideal for anyone on campus or in the community curious about how open practices can spark collaboration and lead to meaningful change.

Expect candid stories, lessons learned, and ideas you can carry into your own work. A question and answer session will follow the panel discussion.

GEW - Rancho Cordova Business Resource Fair

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Join us for the FREE and second annual Rancho Cordova Business Resource Fair, hosted by the Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Rancho Cordova!

This event, held during Global Entrepreneurship Week, is designed for Rancho Cordova businesses that are serious about growth, innovation, and collaboration. You can expect:

Business Resources: Get resources for marketing, business planning, funding opportunities, and more from trusted community partners.

Professional Networking: Network with other business leaders, exchange ideas, and explore potential partnerships.

Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Time: 4 PM – 6 PM

Location: Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, 95670

GEW - Startup Happy Hour

Join us for a special Startup Happy Hour as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week. This event is all about coming together as a community to celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship, and the people building Sacramento’s future.

AMA Guest: Rebecca Nguyen, founder of ValleyMatch.

Whether you are an experienced founder or just starting out, this gathering is a welcoming space to connect with others, share ideas, and build relationships that can help you grow.

Hosts: Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship & StartupSac

Sponsor: Invest Elk Grove

Location: Sky Port Restaurant & Bar, 2619 W Taron Ct, Suite 120, Elk Grove, CA 95757