AI for Business : ChatGPT Deep Dive for Real Work

AI for Business Workshop: ChatGPT Deep Dive — Prompt Engineering, Files, Data, Images & Custom GPTs

Join us for a hands-on deep dive into ChatGPT—built for small business owners and teams who want practical results, not AI theory. You’ll learn how to personalize ChatGPT, upload and work with files, run data analysis, generate images, build Custom GPTs, and write prompts that consistently produce useful output. No coding or technical background required. Food and beverages will be provided.

Agenda

6:00 - 6:30: Networking with food and beverages provided

6:30 - 8:00: ChatGPT Deep Dive

What to Expect

In this session, we go beyond “chatting with AI” and show you how to use ChatGPT like a real business tool.

• Set up ChatGPT personalization so it matches your role, tone, and goals

• Prompt engineering that works: a simple framework you can reuse for any task

• File uploads: turn documents into summaries, checklists, and SOPs

• Data analysis: upload a spreadsheet/CSV and get insights, trends, and next steps

• Image generation: create marketing-ready image concepts and variations quickly

• Custom GPTs: build a reusable assistant with instructions, guardrails, and knowledge files

This workshop includes live demos and a quick interactive exercise where you’ll build a repeatable workflow for one task you do every week (and wish you didn’t).

Every month, we’ll dive deeper into ways AI can help businesses thrive in the digital age. This is part of a free monthly series supported by the City of Roseville. Food and beverages will be provided. Find out more about the series and the Roseville Venture Lab at https://www.roseville.ca.us/venturelab.

Date: Wednesday, March 4
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Roseville Venture Lab, 316 Vernon St STE 110, Roseville, CA 95678

Cost: Free

Register: Eventbrite

1 Million Cups Sacramento at Granite City Coworking

1 Million Cups Sacramento is having an in-person meetup on Wednesday, February 25, at Granite City Coworking.

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone in our community face-to-face!

This will be a hybrid meeting so those who can't come in person can join us on zoom.

Our presenter will be Jax Scott with Ragnar STACK. Ragnar STACK is unified healthcare technology that focuses on simplicity of complexity providing small-mid size clinics with everything they need through one unified approach. 10% of the net profits go back into the Special Operations Association of America and is part of the Valkyrie project to provide special operators with access to leadership and capital to establish and grow businesses.

Date: February 25

Time: 8:00 am to 10:00 am

Location: Granite City Workspace, 705 Gold Lake Dr, Ste 250 Folsom, CA 95630

Cost: Free

Register: Eventbrite

Startup Folsom in conjunction with Veteran Entrepreneur Tribe of Sacramento is hosting ”Using AI to Level Up Your Business”—a hands-on workshop designed for small business owners.

​Join Us for the Veteran Entrepreneur Tribe of Sacramento Event!

​Connect with veteran entrepreneurs and supporters at our first networking event! Whether you’re a veteran, military spouse, or an ally, this is your chance to build relationships, swap stories, and grow your business alongside people who get it. Join a supportive community built on leadership, resilience, and innovation. Everyone is welcome to network and collaborate.

​Featured Workshop: The Art of Prompt Engineering

​This month’s session is led by our own Rich Foreman and is designed for small business owners who want to use AI effectively (without the hype). Rich will cover:

• ​A practical overview of artificial intelligence

• ​Key risks and common pitfalls when using AI

• ​A simple framework for writing clear, consistent prompts that get better results

​Come for the connections—leave with new contacts and a skill you’ll use the next day.

About Veteran Entrepreneur Tribe of Sacramento

The Veteran Entrepreneur Tribe of Sacramento is dedicated to empowering military veterans through entrepreneurship, providing them with the resources, mentorship, and community support needed to launch and grow successful businesses. For more information, visit https://veteranentrepreneurtribe.com/

Date: February 19, 2026

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Granite City Workspaces, 705 Gold Lake Dr Ste 250, Folsom, CA 95630, USA

Cost: Free

Registration: Luma

Folsom AI Meet Up w/ CaterAI Founder Jason Wang

Come join out our monthly AI gathering at Granite City Coworking, where we'll enjoy some pizza while engaging in laid-back AI discussions.

Startup Folsom and Granite City Coworking, invites you to our next hands-on AI Meetup.

Join us at Granite City Coworking for an evening of good pizza, fast shipping, and real-time collaboration. This month we’re featuring CaterAI Founder Jason Wang.

Date: February 17

Time: 6 - 8 pm

Location: Granite City Workspaces, 705 Gold Lake Drive #Ste 250 Folsom, CA 95630

Cost: $5

Registration: Eventbrite

AI for Business 101: Practical Tools and Real-World Uses for Small Business (Roseville Venture Lab)

Join us at Roseville Venture Lab for the first in a new AI for Business workshop series supported by the City of Roseville. In this kickoff

AI for Business 101: Practical Tools and Real-World Uses for Small Business

Join us for the kickoff of a new AI for Business workshop series. Whether you want to draft marketing emails in seconds, manage customer inquiries, or organize your meeting notes, modern AI tools can provide small businesses a competitive edge. No coding or technical background required. Food and beverages will be provided.

What to Expect

In this session, we cut through the hype to show you how AI works.

• Understand what AI is.

• Discover how AI fits into your daily operations, from marketing to administrative tasks.

• A look at popular, user-friendly tools like ChatGPT, NotebookLM, Claude, and

• Gemini.

• Learn how to use these tools safely and what information you should keep private.

• Get simple prompts and day-one use cases you can implement immediately.

This session includes a live demo and a quick interactive exercise designed to help you identify one repetitive task in your business that AI can help with.

Every month, we’ll dive deeper into ways AI can help businesses thrive in the digital

age. This is part of a free monthly series supported by the City of Roseville. Food and

beverages will be provided. Find out more about the series and the Roseville Venture Lab at roseville.ca.us/VentureLab.

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 4

Time: 6 – 8 p.m.

Location: Roseville Venture Lab, 316 Vernon Street, Ste #110

Cost: Free

Registration: Eventbrite

About the Roseville Venture Lab

The Roseville Venture Lab is open to the public and dedicated to strengthening local startup businesses, spurring job growth, and fostering a community of entrepreneurs through programs, events, partnerships, workforce development, and coworking space. For more information vist them at roseville.ca.us/VentureLab.

2025 Pitch Elk Grove Medical Startups Finalist Panel Discussion

Join Startup Grind Sacramento and MedStart for a special panel featuring the 2025 Pitch Elk Grove Medical Startup Finalists:

• HuMOLYTE (1st Place Winner): Patented electrolyte mix designed to ease chemo-related side effects.

• EnlitenAI (2nd Place Winner): AI-driven clinical decision support tool for personalized neurology care.

Hear firsthand from the medical finalists about their startup journeys, what they learned from the competition, and how Pitch Elk Grove has shaped their next steps.

Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2025

Time: 6 pm - 8 pm

Cost: $5

Location: InnoGrove, 8153 Elk Grove Blvd #20, Elk Grove, CA 95758

Register: Eventbrite

Startup Happy Hour with FYC Labs CEO Justin Fortier

Building a startup is better together. Join us for a Startup Happy Hour designed to bring Sacramento founders and creators into one room to share ideas and support one another. Whether you are an experienced entrepreneur or just launching your first project, this is a welcoming space to find your peers and strengthen our local network.

Spend the evening discovering how local collaboration leads to new opportunities while enjoying great conversations and delicious appetizers. Come be a part of a supportive community that believes shared success is the best kind of success.

Do not miss this chance to connect with the people who are actively building the future of the Sacramento startup scene.

AMA
Guest is Justin Fortier, founder of FYC Labs.

Eats!
Delicious appetizers and beverages are being provided for this event.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to expand your network and have a blast at the same time. RSVP now to save your spot!

Date: January 27, 2026

Time: 5 pm - 7 pm

Location

The Commons at Granite City, 705 Gold Lake Dr Ste 150, Folsom

Cost: $0 - $10

Register: 3Common

Justin volunteers his time helping other entrepreneurs and small business owners through various organizations such as San Diego Small Business Advisory Board, Sierra College, Folsom Chamber of Commerce and the Granite City Foundation.

Justin is a Father of two and enjoys fishing, hiking, and playing hockey.

VETS, in conjunction with Startup Folsom, is hosting The Art of Prompt Engineering—a hands-on workshop designed for small business owners.

Join Us for the Veteran Entrepreneur Tribe of Sacramento Event!

Connect with veteran entrepreneurs and supporters at our first networking event! Whether you’re a veteran, military spouse, or an ally, this is your chance to build relationships, swap stories, and grow your business alongside people who get it. Join a supportive community built on leadership, resilience, and innovation. Everyone is welcome to network and collaborate.

Featured Workshop: The Art of Prompt Engineering

This month’s session is led by our own Rich Foreman and is designed for small business owners who want to use AI effectively (without the hype). Rich will cover:

• A practical overview of artificial intelligence

• Key risks and common pitfalls when using AI

• A simple framework for writing clear, consistent prompts that get better results

Come for the connections—leave with new contacts and a skill you’ll use the next day.

About Veteran Entrepreneur Tribe of Sacramento

The Veteran Entrepreneur Tribe of Sacramento is dedicated to empowering military veterans through entrepreneurship, providing them with the resources, mentorship, and community support needed to launch and grow successful businesses. For more information, visit https://veteranentrepreneurtribe.com/

Date: February 19, 2026

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Granite City Workspaces, 705 Gold Lake Drive, #Ste 250 Folsom, CA 95630

Cost: Free

Registration: Eventbrite

Startup Grind Sacramento, in collaboration with Startup Folsom and Granite City Coworking, invites you to our recurring AI Meetup. Swing by Granite City Coworking for a relaxed evening featuring pizza and informal chats about all facets of Artificial Intelligence. 

This month we’re featuring patent attorney Ken Murray, who’ll present “Patent Law 101: What Startups Should Know.” He’ll break down the basics of IP, cover what startups can and can’t patent, and walk through how AI-related projects can be protected. No legal fluff, just the stuff founders actually need.

Date: January 6, 2026

Time: 6 - 8 pm

Cost: $5

Register: Eventbrite

Location: Granite City Coworking, 705 Gold Lake Dr Ste 250

Ken is a registered patent attorney licensed to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, as well as a member of the California State Bar. He graduated cum laude from the University of South Carolina-Columbia and received his law degree from the University of California, Davis.

Oh, yes – Ken is also an accomplished heavy crane and equipment operator.

​Get into the holiday spirit and jingle all the way to our festive Holiday Meetup on December 2nd at 5:00 PM! This magical evening is the perfect way to wrap up the year, filled with cheer and inspiration - a collaborative event hosted by StartupSac, CleanStart, Urban Technology Lab, The Urban Hive, Carlsen Center, Startup Folsom, Startup Grind, MedStart, 1 million Cups, The Veteran Entrepreneur Tribe, Growth Factory, Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy and AgStart

​We will be at the beautiful Urban Hive who is supporting us by volunteering their venue.

Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Time: 5 pm - 8 pm

Location: The Urban Hive, 730 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

Cost: $15

Register: Luma

Folsom Startup and StartupSac are proud to present a monthly pitch workshop. Present your 5-minute startup pitch and receive valuable feedback from our experienced pitch coaches. If your pitch impresses the judges, you will be invited to present to local angel investors.

To take part in the workshop, please register here. Due to limited availability, we can only accommodate 2 pitches per workshop. If you are selected to participate, you will be notified via email. If you don't make the cut this month, don't worry - simply reapply for the next workshop, as we host them monthly. Additional resources for crafting a startup pitch can be found here

If you'd just like to observe the workshop, you can register to be an audience member here.

Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Register to observe only: 3 Common

To apply to present: Google Forms

Join us Thursday, November 6, 2:00–6:00 PM at Granite City Workspaces (The Nook & Event Center) for an afternoon of practical AI learning, local business celebration, and easy networking. Expect two hands-on AI sessions for small businesses and creators, three Chamber ribbon cuttings (Rancho Cordova, Roseville, and El Dorado Hills), and a tasting-style happy hour with local vendors—all under one roof in Folsom’s Historic District. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and maybe your next collaborator. It’s not another fluffy “future of work” talk—this one gets tactical, then toasts to new beginnings.

Agenda

November 6

14:45 - 15:30

AI Without The Eye Roll w/ Sedale Turbovsky

If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at another AI webinar, this one’s for you. This is about getting your time back by systemizing your business. Designed for business owners who are curious but skeptical, it focuses on practical tools that make daily work easier. Attendees will learn how to use AI for everyday tasks like writing content, organizing communication, and streamlining operations. The goal: save time, simplify workflows, and make more money.

15:45 - 16:30

AI for Growth. Marketing That Moves People w/ Justin Fortier

This one’s all about using AI to actually grow your business — not just make things faster. We’ll talk about how to use AI to understand your audience, plan smarter marketing, and keep your brand voice sounding like you. You’ll see how small businesses are using tools like ChatGPT, Canva, and a few underrated apps to create content, analyze what’s working, and stay consistent online without feeling robotic.

16:30 - 18:00

The Happiest Happy Hour!

The happiest happy hour featuring local partners and “build-your-own” food and drink experiences from Froztique, Caprice Desserts, Stellar Ridge Vineyard, Sactown Charcuterie, Gaslight Bar, The Palm Tree Pop, The Folsom Café, and 4 Heroes Grill.

Date: November 6, 2025

Time: 2 pm - 6 pm

Cost: Free

Register: Eventbrite

Location: The Nook at Granite City, 705 Gold Lake Drive, #ste 390b Folsom, CA 95630

Startup Grind Sacramento, in collaboration with Startup Folsom and Granite City Coworking, invites you to our recurring AI Meetup. Swing by Granite City Coworking for a relaxed evening featuring pizza and informal chats about all facets of Artificial Intelligence. 

This month, we are featuring Team Ignite Ventures Managing Partner, Brian Bell who will talk about AI from a VC perspective. He'll discuss what he's funding now and how he evaluates AI Startups. He also talk about what founders get wrong (and right).

Date: November 4, 2025

Time: 6 - 8 pm

Cost: $5

Register: Eventbrite

Location: Granite City Coworking, 705 Gold Lake Dr Ste 250

Beer and Geeks is a casual networking event . If you love startups or have a startup idea, then come mingle with like minded people. Make a connection and this could be the seeds for the next big thing. This is a free event, just buy your own drink. So stop by after work, have a drink, meet some new people, and talk about the next big idea.

This month we’re partnering with StartupSac with their Startup Happy Hour in Rancho Cordova.

Join us for an engaging evening at Startup Happy Hour! This mixer offers a fantastic chance for both seasoned entrepreneurs and newcomers to network and relax with peers in the startup ecosystem.

During the event, you’ll connect with fellow innovators, exchange ideas, and you might even meet your next business partner. Enjoy a drink, savor delicious appetizers, and share stories with other passionate startup enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your network.

Our featured guest is Greg Connolly, CEO of Kora

Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: LogOff Brewing, 3054 Sunrise Blvd J, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

Cost: $10

Register: 3 Common

MedStart Community Workshop: Commercializing Your Research

In this session, Dr. Plews will lead an interactive session walking participants through the practical steps of how to commercialize their own research. Drawing from his experience taking scientific discoveries from the bench to the business world, he’ll share strategies, pitfalls to avoid, and lessons learned in building a company from innovative research.

This workshop is ideal for researchers, clinicians, and entrepreneurs who want to:

• Understand the process of turning research into market-ready products.

• Explore real-world commercialization pathways.

• Gain actionable insights from a founder who’s done it.

• Connect with Sacramento’s life science and medical innovation community.

Come ready to learn, ask questions, and take the first step toward transforming your research into impact.

Date: October 22, 2025

Time: 6 pm - 8 pm

Cost: $5

Location: The Urban Hive, The Urban Hive, 730 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814

Register: Eventbrite

Dr. Plews' expertise in product management, team leadership, and development of healthcare solutions showcases his unique ability to bridge the gap between cutting-edge science and impactful business ventures. His upcoming presentation is set to provide valuable insights into the advancements in regenerative medicine and the critical role of innovation in driving the future of biotechnology.

STARTUP WORLD CUP GRAND FINALE 2025

Our good friends at Startup World Cup would like to extend to each of you a special invitation to attend the Startup World Cup Grand Finale 2025.  

The Startup World Cup 2025 Grand Finale is happening on Friday, October 17, at the Hilton Union Square in San Francisco.

Startup World Cup, created by Pegasus Tech Ventures, is now the biggest pitch competition on the planet, with over 100 regional competitions and a $1 million grand prize. 

The Grand Finale is a global innovation conference and a competition.  In the morning, top tech and industry luminaries take the stage in a series of fireside chats and panel discussions.  In the afternoon, the top ten startups from around the world compete for the $1 million grand prize.  

Startup World Cup expects to have about 3,000 attendees, including international delegations, investors, corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and media.  

So far, the line-up of speakers includes the Co-Founder and CEO of Docusign and C-suite executives from Adobe, Carta, Box, AMD, Salesforce, and Brex, among others.  Plus an extraordinary panel of top tier VCs who will pick the winner of the $1 million prize.

It will be a great group of people to connect with, as well as a very fun event.

Date: October 17, 2025

Time: 9 am - 6 pm

Cost: Starting at $155.35

Register: Eventbrite

Startup Folsom and Granite City Coworking, invites you to our recurring AI Meetup. Swing by Granite City Coworking for a relaxed evening featuring pizza and informal chats about all facets of Artificial Intelligence. 

This month, Zoom Account Executive, Jeff Isgrig will do an overview of Zoom's AI capabilities.

Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Time: 6 - 8 pm

Location: Granite City Workspaces, 705 Gold Lake Dr Ste 250, Folsom, CA 95630

Cost: $ 5

Register: Eventbrite

Beer and Geeks is a casual networking event . If you love startups or have a startup idea, then come mingle with like minded people. Make a connection and this could be the seeds for the next big thing. This is a free event, just buy your own drink. So stop by after work, have a drink, meet some new people, and talk about the next big idea.

This month we’re partnering with StartupSac with their Startup Happy Hour in Roseville.

Join us for an engaging evening at Startup Happy Hour! This mixer offers a fantastic chance for both seasoned entrepreneurs and newcomers to network and relax with peers in the startup ecosystem.

During the event, you’ll connect with fellow innovators, exchange ideas, and you might even meet your next business partner. Enjoy a drink, savor delicious appetizers, and share stories with other passionate startup enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your network.

Our featured guest is Peichen Chang CEO and Founder of TCheck 

Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: Roseville Venture Lab,

Cost: $10

Register: 3 Common

Connect with veteran entrepreneurs and supporters at our networking event! Whether you're a veteran, military spouse, or an ally, this is your chance to build relationships, share experiences, and grow your business. Join a supportive community that values leadership, resilience, and innovation. Everyone is welcome to network and collaborate.

This month, we're Rich Foreman who will be conducting a workshop on digital marketing:

1. Importance of Digital Marketing for Small Businesses
2. Core Components of Digital Marketing  
3. Social Media Marketing  
4. Influencer Marketing  
5. Building a Personal Brand as a Founder  

About Veteran Entrepreneur Tribe of Sacramento

The Veteran Entrepreneur Tribe of Sacramento is dedicated to empowering military veterans through entrepreneurship, providing them with the resources, mentorship, and community support needed to launch and grow successful businesses. For more information, visit https://veteranentrepreneurtribe.com/

Date: September 18, 2025

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Granite City Coworking, 705 Gold Lake Dr, Ste 250, Folsom, CA 95630

Cost: Free

Registration: Eventbrite

MedStart: Drs. Benjamin Bergman and Arnold Lee Journey with VocalMD

Join Startup Grind Sacramento and MedStart for a dynamic presentation with Drs. Benjamin Bergman and Arnold Lee, co-founders of VocalMD. This innovative, patient-centered healthcare platform connects individuals with doctors and care teams through voice and video calls, live chat, and more—redefining how care is delivered.

VocalMD was created to address a critical gap in today’s healthcare system — the lack of patient-centered communication and coordination. This innovative platform is designed to put you, the patient, at the center of the care experience. Through its intuitive mobile app, VocalMD connects patients directly to a dedicated team of doctors and care coordinators, offering voice and video calls, live chat, health articles, and medication reconciliation — all in one place.

But VocalMD is more than a telehealth tool; it’s a true partnership between patients, doctors, and innovators, fostering a healthcare ecosystem built on convenience, communication, and genuine connection. For physicians, it streamlines patient management and expands access to those in need, while providing new opportunities for growth and collaboration.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear how Dr. Lee and his team are leveraging technology to bridge the gap between patients and providers, and how VocalMD aims to make quality, accessible care a reality for all.

Date: September 17, 2025

Time: 6 pm

Cost: $5

Location: The Urban Hive, 730 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814

Registration: Startup Grind

In clinical practice, Dr. Bergman specializes in managing a broad range of cardiovascular conditions—including coronary artery disease, heart failure, valve disease, arrhythmias, and cardiomyopathy—leveraging his expertise in advanced imaging and non-invasive diagnostics to deliver patient-centered care. He maintains affiliations with both Morristown and Newton Medical Centers in New Jersey.

Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Bergman is the co-founder of VocalMD, a forward-looking healthcare platform dedicated to expanding access to physician-level care through the seamless integration of virtual and in-person services. Driven by a commitment to serving populations facing medical, food, and housing insecurity, he designed VocalMD to challenge traditional models and deliver compassionate, preventative, and accessible care to underserved communities.

​AI Coworking Day – For Startup Builders & Hackers

A one-day deep dive into building with AI—Coffee, Lunch, and Dinner included.

​AI Coworking Day is a low-pressure, high-energy gathering for startup founders, indie hackers, engineers, and technologists who are actively pushing boundaries with AI. This isn’t about dabbling—it’s about bringing together the sharpest minds in the region who are ahead of the curve and committed to building, learning, and leveling up—together.

​We believe in the power of regional collaboration. Everyone’s playing with AI, but this event is for those who are seriously building with it—and who want to grow not just their own capabilities, but also contribute to a rising tide of innovation in our local ecosystem.

​We’re gathering a mix of:

• ​🧠 Early-stage AI startup teams

• ​🔧 Solo builders prototyping new ideas

• ​🖥 Engineers exploring what’s possible

• ​🤖 Hobbyists getting serious

​Come to build. Come to jam. Come to connect.

​You’ll find:

​🚀 Founder-friendly coworking tables
⚡️ Lightning demos from advanced builders—broadcast on the big screen
💬 Impromptu breakouts for feedback, sanity checks, and potential collabs
☕️ All-day fuel: coffee, snacks, and lunch included
🎤 Evening ticket to the Folsom AI Meetup

​This isn’t a conference. It’s not a pitch event.

​It’s just smart people doing real work—side by side.

​If you’re building something with AI—or you want to be—this is where you need to be.

​Lightning demos scheduled so far:

• ​Ragnar AI/Fractal Group

• ​Liquid Metal AI

• ​We are looking for more!

Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Time: 9 am - 2 pm

Location: Granite City Workspaces, 705 Gold Lake Dr Ste 150, Folsom, CA 95630

Cost: $ 15

Register: Luma

Startup Folsom and Granite City Coworking, invites you to our recurring AI Meetup. Swing by Granite City Coworking for a relaxed evening featuring pizza and informal chats about all facets of Artificial Intelligence. 

This month, we’re featuring Huloop.AI ML/AI Engineers Ishan Varshney and Prakhar Sinha who will be doing a presentation on he Future of Automation: Transformations Lead by AI and What Stands in the Way

Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Time: 6 - 8 pm

Location: Granite City Workspaces, 705 Gold Lake Dr Ste 250, Folsom, CA 95630

Cost: $ 5

Register: Eventbrite

The Great Coworking Carnival

We're celebrating International Coworking Day (a little late... but with way more fun) – and you're invited!

​Join us for a free day of coworking packed with carnival-style games, community vibes, and over-the-top fun.

​🪑 Open Coworking All Day – Members, bring a friend! Remote workers welcome.

​🎮 Competitions & Activities:
– Mario Kart Showdown
– Blind Beer Tasting 🍻
– Cornhole Tournament
– Baking Battle 🍪
– Paddleboarding Challenge 🌊

​🍩 Fuel Up with Food All Day:
– Breakfast + Snacks + Lunch + Happy Hour

​Work a little, play a lot, and connect with your fellow creatives, builders, and business minds.
🎟️ Free to attend | All are welcome

Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025

Time: 8:30 am - 7:00 pm

Location: 705 Gold Lake Dr, Ste 250, Folsom, CA 95630

Cost: Free

Register: Luma

MedStart: HIPAA History and Requirements for Startups

Join us for an essential session tailored for early-stage health and medtech startups: HIPAA History and Requirements for Startups. Whether you're building an app, platform, or device that handles patient data, understanding how to navigate HIPAA requirements is crucial—not just for legal protection, but also for investor and partner confidence.

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Larry Ozeran, a physician, software developer, and nationally recognized expert in health IT policy, privacy, and strategy. With over two decades of experience across clinical care, software development, and health policy, Dr. Ozeran brings a unique and deeply informed perspective on how startups can avoid common compliance pitfalls—and how HIPAA can be a competitive advantage when handled correctly.

In this talk, you’ll learn:

• What HIPAA actually requires of startups (vs. common myths)

• How to define development principles that simplify meeting HIPAA requirements

• What investors, payers, and enterprise partners want to know

• Key documentation, policies, and security practices you need

This is a can't-miss opportunity for founders, developers, and product leaders building in digital health, medtech, or wellness tech.

Date: August 20, 2025

Time: 6 pm

Cost: $5

Location: The Urban Hive, 730 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814

Registration: Eventbrite

Beer and Geeks is a casual networking event . If you love startups or have a startup idea, then come mingle with like minded people. Make a connection and this could be the seeds for the next big thing. This is a free event, just buy your own drink. So stop by after work, have a drink, meet some new people, and talk about the next big idea.

This month we’re partnering with StartupSac with their Startup Happy Hour.

Join us for an engaging evening at Startup Happy Hour! This mixer offers a fantastic chance for both seasoned entrepreneurs and newcomers to network and relax with peers in the startup ecosystem.

During the event, you’ll connect with fellow innovators, exchange ideas, and you might even meet your next business partner. Enjoy a drink, savor delicious appetizers, and share stories with other passionate startup enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your network.

Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2025

Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Location: Hop Garden - 2904 Franklin Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95818, USA

Cost: $10

Register: 3 Common

Startup Folsom and Granite City Coworking, invites you to our recurring AI Meetup. Swing by Granite City Coworking for a relaxed evening featuring pizza and informal chats about all facets of Artificial Intelligence. 

This month, we're doing something a little different. There are so many AI tools out there, here's your chance to share your favorite AI tools.

Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Time: 6 - 8 pm

Location: Granite City Workspaces, 705 Gold Lake Dr Ste 250, Folsom, CA 95630

Cost: $ 5

Register: Eventbrite

Managing Co-Founder Conflict Before It Derails Your Startup

65% of startups fail* due to co-founder conflict - don’t be one of them. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to navigate tough conversations, manage tension before it escalates, and turn conflict into a tool for trust and improved alignment. Whether you're already facing friction or want to strengthen your partnership before problems arise, you'll leave with practical tools to protect one of your most important relationships.

*Noam Wasserman, The Founder’s Dilemmas, 2012

Date: July 29, 2025

Time: 12 pm PDT

Location: Online

Cost: Free

Register: Startup Grind