Wine, appetizers and one big question: are we ready for cars with no driver? Join us for an evening salon at The Urban Hive with Common Knowledge.

Join us for CreativeMornings as we welcome Rachel Leedom, an AI consultant helping small business owners adopt AI with intention instead of impulse. With a background spanning brand strategy, design, content marketing, operations, and systems development, Rachel brings a thoughtful, human-centered approach to understanding where AI can support a business and where it’s better left out of the equation. Rooted in anthropology and a deep curiosity about human behavior, her work explores how we can use emerging technology without losing sight of the people behind it. Whether you're exploring AI for the first time, already integrating it into your workflow, or simply curious about what comes next, you'll leave with a fresh perspective on using AI more intentionally.

An open house for creatives, neighbors, and the curious. Enjoy wine, appetizers, and good company.

Freelancing comes with plenty of freedom. The money side? Not always quite as simple.

This practical presentation helps gig workers get a better handle on the financial pieces that come with working for yourself, including healthcare, retirement, taxes, budgeting, savings, and more.

Is your podcast stuck in neutral? Losing steam? Or still sitting in the “we should really launch this” phase?

Join AMASV and Capitol Creative Alliance for a hands-on Lunch & Learn that puts the customer journey back at the center of the creative process. Through an interactive case study and fast-paced group sprint, you’ll work through how audience insight, strategy, design, and AI can work together instead of living in separate silos.

In this hands-on Design Week Sacramento workshop, you’ll build a brand from scratch using a shared Adobe Firefly Board, working together in real time to move from an initial brief to ideas, exploration, collaboration, and creative direction.

Bring your laptop, settle in, and spend the day working alongside fellow creatives at The Urban Hive during Design Week.

Come meet fellow creatives, swap ideas, and ease into the day. Whether you’re heading to a Design Week event or simply stopping by for coffee and company, you’re welcome here!

In this hands-on workshop, author and creative operations professional Charleen Jones invites you to step away from the screen and back into a more playful way of thinking. You’ll use LEGO® bricks as a tool for exploring ideas, breaking out of familiar patterns, and reconnecting with your creative instincts.

Join us for CreativeMornings with Chris Wiley. Chris is the Director of Brand at Hollow - a performance sock brand made from alpaca fibers. He thinks the best brands don't sell products, they sell identity. And identity only sticks when the work feels raw, real, and lived in — the kind people recognize because it reflects how they actually want to live.  He came up through photography. Moved into design, then art direction, then creative leadership. Outside of work: surfing, cycling, running, being a dad, and buying stuff he really doesn't need.

Join us for CreativeMornings as we welcome Kyra Klopp, a digital marketing leader known for building high-performing teams, thoughtful strategies, and workplaces where people thrive. From leading omnichannel campaigns to creating systems that bring clarity to complexity, Kyra believes great results start with strong communication, intentional leadership, and a people-first approach. Whether you're leading a team, growing a business, or looking to sharpen your own leadership style, you'll leave with fresh insights on building work that performs as well as the people behind it.

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We're doing something new at this year's Sacramento Summer Startup Party — and we think you're going to love it.

Sacramento's legendary Summer Startup Party is back. Founders, builders & investors unite on August 20 for Sacramento's biggest startup night.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, creating new opportunities, and changing how businesses grow. Join Five Star Bank and Growth Factory for Funders & Founders: AI in Action, an evening featuring founders, investors, venture capitalists, and industry experts exploring how AI is driving innovation across Northern California. Expect practical insights, candid conversations, and meaningful connections with the people building what's next.

Join us for CreativeMornings as we welcome Sacramento-based content creator Maddy Edmunds for a conversation on the art of authentic storytelling. From hidden food spots to unforgettable local adventures, Maddy has built a community by showcasing the best of Northern California through genuine, engaging content. Whether you're a creator, entrepreneur, or simply looking for fresh inspiration, you'll leave with new ideas for telling stories that spark connection, build community, and make people want to explore what's next.

Join us for CreativeMornings as we welcome Chase, a writer and communications leader with more than 15 years of experience turning complex ideas into stories people actually connect with. From product launches to emerging AI, Chase will explore how thoughtful communication can make technology feel more human, more accessible, and more meaningful. Whether you're a marketer, founder, creative, or simply curious about the future of AI, you'll leave with fresh insights on the power of clear storytelling in an increasingly technical world.

Join us for the launch of Better Money Studio for Creatives, a hands-on experience designed to help creative entrepreneurs rethink their relationship with money, growth, and access to capital. Hosted by CEFN in partnership with Capitol Creative Alliance, CLTRE, Art Tonic, and The Atrium, this event brings together artists, founders, and community leaders to explore practical tools built around the realities of creative businesses. Expect honest conversations, peer-powered learning, and strategies to help creatives build stronger financial futures without the jargon or guesswork.

Join us for CreativeMornings as we welcome Dr. Dimitrous Chattman for a conversation about the moments that change everything and what you choose to do with them. From an unexpected phone call with NFL legend John Madden to building partnerships that unite sports, education, and community, Dimitrous has spent his career opening doors for others. Whether you're growing your network, pursuing your next opportunity, or looking for inspiration to leave a lasting impact, you'll leave with a fresh perspective on the power of relationships, purpose, and saying yes when opportunity calls.

Watch the next generation of AI startups take the stage as founders pitch bold ideas to a panel of experts from AWS, nClouds, AllCode, and the California Capital Women's Business Center. More than a competition, this event is a front-row seat to innovation in action, where emerging companies receive real-world feedback, strategic guidance, and the chance to compete for up to $25,000 in AWS Partner Funding. Whether you're a founder, investor, or simply curious about the future of AI, you'll experience the ideas shaping what's next.

Join Growth Factory Ventures for the GFX Founder Forum, a working-style gathering designed for founders, builders, operators, and advisors to connect, collaborate, and tackle the real challenges of building companies. This is not a pitch night or a demo day, but a space for honest conversations, shared experiences, and meaningful relationships that strengthen the founder ecosystem across the region. Through focused discussions on growth, funding, AI, operations, and founder wellbeing, attendees will walk away with practical insights, new connections, and a stronger community of people building what's next.

Join us for CreativeMornings as we welcome Shawn Kahan, creative strategist and co-founder of Yellow Brick Group, for a conversation on the power of storytelling, design, and the communities that shape us. Discover how thoughtful branding and shared experiences can transform the way people connect with places, ideas, and each other. Whether you're a creative, entrepreneur, or community builder, you'll leave with fresh inspiration on creating work that resonates long after the moment has passed.

Join Sacramento’s startup community for an evening built around connection, collaboration, and the ideas shaping what’s next. Presented by The Urban Hive in partnership with Startup Grind, this gathering brings together founders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and ecosystem leaders from across the region to spark new relationships and create momentum heading into 2026. Come ready for meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and the chance to connect with the people helping build Sacramento’s future.

Join Startup Grind at The Urban Hive for a special morning fireside chat with Brandon Brown, co-founder of GRIN, the leading influencer marketing platform transforming how brands like Gymshark, Vital Proteins, and Mejuri connect with creators. Hosted by Brandon Weber, founder of The Urban Hive, this conversation will explore Brandon Brown’s entrepreneurial journey from Red Bull marketer to startup founder, scaling a company in the creator economy, and raising over $150M in funding along the way. Connect with founders, marketers, and creators over coffee and espresso for a morning of honest insights, meaningful conversations, and practical lessons on spotting opportunities, navigating pivots, and building what’s next in the digital economy.