Venture Conference and Startup Showcase
@thegrounds, Roseville
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ATTEND GfX 2023
Growth Factory’s annual venture conference & startup showcase brings together the most talented and innovative minds from the Greater Sacramento, Northern CA region and beyond to connect, learn, support great startups and build a robust startup ecosystem together.
CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES
CONFERENCE
ACTIVITIES
Conversations & Startup Pitches
2 stages and multiple breakout sessions featuring 50+ thought leaders sharing their knowledge, perspectives, and experiences.
Funders & Founders Breakfast
The Growth Factory is excited to partner with Five Star Bank to present this exclusive opportunity for accredited investors to gather to deep dive into venture specific topics, network with other investors, and review deal flow opportunities with a curated group of pre-seed through Series A actively fundraising startups.
Enjoy breakfast featuring Mario’s Early Toast.
Mentor
Sprint
The Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and StartupSac are back again this year bringing together startup founders with investors and mentors for fun, fast paced conversations and connections. Interested in participating as a mentor or founder? *conference registration required.
Backyard
Awards Lunch
The Growth Factory is excited to partner with Stoel Rives to host the Backyard Awards celebrating the leaders in the Greater Sacramento region who are building impactful companies and investing time & capital to fuel a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem. Nominations are open!
Backyard Expo & Networking
Curated and informal opportunities to build your network throughout the day. From exploring the various neighborhoods in our Backyard Expo that includes 60+ startups, entrepreneurial support organizations, and industry partners to happy hour, come ready to connect!
VIP Backyard
Lounge
Premium concierge including a coffee and kombucha bar, cocktails, and catered food, private lockers, and semi-private work and conversation stations will be available throughout the day for our VIP attendees to relax and connect outside of the main event.
Available Passes
GFX GENERAL
ADMISSION
$ 129
- General admission pass to GFX 2023 Backyard Advantage Happy Hour
- 1:00 PM-7:00 PM
GFX GENERAL ADMISSION
+ Backyard AWARDS Lunch
$ 159
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General admission pass to GFX 2023 & Backyard Awards Lunch presented by
Stoel Rives - 11:00 AM-7:00 PM
Accredited Investor GFX
ALL ACCESS PASS
$ 199
- This pass is for Accredited Investors and includes:
- Accredited Investor Breakfast
- Backyard Awards Lunch
- GFX 2023
- VIP Lounge Access
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GFX2023 Speakers
We will be announcing new speakers as they are added.
Interested in presenting or have a recommendation for a thought leader that we should engage?
Featured Startups
Locations
Main Stage
- Featuring presentations & conversations with Entrepreneurial & Venture Thought Leaders
Second Stage
- Featuring pitches from early-stage entrepreneurs
- Conversations with successful entrepreneurs
Conversations
- Featuring topics for investors, innovators & entrepreneurs like:
- Emerging Managers & Next Gen VC Activating new capital through SPVs
- Global Mapping of Food Genomics Robot as a Service
- Access to Lab Space in Secondary Markets
- Parenting while building a company
- Staying Mentally & Physically Fit throughout the Founder’s Journey Life after Exit
Our Backyard
- Tradeshow floor featuring:
- 40+ startups
- Corporate innovation partners
- Civic innovators
- Entrepreneurial Service Organizations
- University programs
Our Valued Backyard Ecosystem Partners
Can I transfer my ticket to someone else?
Yes, you may transfer your ticket to another guest by emailing the new attendee's full name, email,
phone number to Danielle@DanielleRoeEvents.com. If transfer information is received less than 72 hours prior to event, the new attendee will have their name badge printed at the event check-in.
Can I get a refund or cancel my ticket?
Ticket orders will be refunded if the cancellation is received via email (email to Danielle@DanielleRoeEvents.com) by September 21, 2023. After September 21st, we will not be granting ticket refunds in any amount.
Will I receive a ticket in the mail or should I print my ticket?
No printed tickets are necessary. Please plan to have your confirmation email ready at event check-in.
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