Global Entrepreneurship Week, Sacramento

John O’Donnell
Former president and CEO  of Vision Service Plan (VSP)

Program includes:
SpeedNetwork the Globe (Speed Networking)
Entrepreneurs’ Showcase

Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Venue: CSUS Alumni Center, 6000 J Street, State University Drive South.

Nov 17, Tuesday: TEDx Talk

Watch, listen, and discuss Leadership & Entrepreneurship while surrounding yourself with creative thinkers and doers.

Door opens at 6:00pm

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Venue: The Urban Hive, 1931 H Street

Nov 18, Wednesday: The Pitch

The freshest and most brilliant ventures proposed by students to top Venture Capitalists and Angel Investors.

Contestants have a chance to WIN $500 grand prize and automatic first-round entry to UC Davis Big Bang! business plan competition.

Door opens at 5:00pm

Judge Panel:

Roger Akers, Akers Capital
Oleg Kaganovich, DFJ Frontier
Ray Nunez, American River Ventures
Dr. Seung Bach, CSUS Entrepreneurship Professor

Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Venue: CSUS Ballroom 1, 6000 J Street

Nov 19, The Sacramento Scene

Investor forum by Venture Capitalists and Angel Investors discussing the current market trends and opportunities, and what it takes to assemble a winning business plan and pitch.

Door opens at 5:00pm

Panel representative:

Dr. Barbara Grant, American River Ventures
Jim Schraith, DFJ Frontier
Tony Sica, Sacramento Angels
Kevin A. Doyle, DLA Piper 

Panel moderated by:

Chris Chediak, Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Law Corporation

Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Venue: SMUD, 6301 S Street

Nov 20, Friday: The Wine/Down

Wine and Cocktail Mixer.  Signature cocktails created to celebrate a successful week of entrepreneurship and winners from The Pitch.

Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Venue: L Wine Lounge, 1801 L Street

These 5-day listed events are FREE and open to the public, 
with prior registration necessary on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Official Website: www.gewsacramento.org 

Questions?  Email: info@gewsacramento.org