GTF 2023 AGENDA
GrowTECH FEST 2023 is the largest entrepreneurial experience north of Sacramento. GTF is an annual 2-day conference bringing together startups, investors, entrepreneurs, techies, students, educators, business owners and community leaders from around the region.
- Hear from iconic startup leaders
- Discover the next new startup looking to get to the next level
- Learn from industry experts
- Startup Stories Updates: “Where Are They Now?”
- Connect with other entrepreneurs and startups in the North State
- Celebrate ChicoSTART’s 10th Anniversary
10.11.2023
Sierra Nevada Big Room
9:15 a.m.
GTF Doors + Startup Exhibits Open
10:00 a.m.
GrowTECH FEST Begins!
10:15 a.m.
2023 Keynote
Jeff Spence
Investor – Social Innovator – Global Executive
11:05 a.m.
Start Up Stories
LogRX & Fusion NFC
11:30 a.m.
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Arielle Danan, President
Beber AlmondMilk
12:00 p.m.
Industry Speaker
Dick Gourley, Founder, Sol Duc Leadership
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12:40 p.m.
Lunch & Networking
1:30 p.m.
Welcome Back!
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1:35 p.m.
Start Up Stories
LabStart + Civic Duty Wellness
2:05 p.m.
Industry Speaker
Josh David Miller, Founder, The Right Box LLC
> fit to scale: “The credible theory of hugeness and science of product market FIT” <
2:45 p.m.
Cookie / Networking Break
Sponsored by Advancing Modoc
3:10 p.m.
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Prem Chand
Ceo, Growth Factors
3:45 p.m.
Student Lighting Round
4:20 p.m.
Industry Speaker
Michael Coogan, Managing Partner, MC2
> Harnessing artificial intelligence: exploring what’s practical and possible, part 1 <
5:00 p.m.
10 Year Anniversary Recognition
5:00 p.m.
10 Year Anniversary Reception
Sponsored by Tri Counties Bank
10.12.2023
Sierra Nevada Big Room
9:15 a.m.
GTF Doors + Startup Exhibits Open
10:00 a.m.
Welcome Back!
10:15 a.m.
2023 Keynote
Andrew Gazdecki
Ceo, Acquire.com
11:05 a.m.
Start Up Stories
ELak & Elve
11:30 a.m.
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Braydan Young
Co-founder, sendoso
12:00 p.m.
Industry Speaker
Pam Marrone, PhD CO-FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE CHAIR, INVASIVE SPECIES CORPORATION & INVASIVE SPECIES INSTITUTE
>”Opportunities for AG and Life Science Entrepreneurs – Some Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur”<
12:40 p.m.
Lunch Break
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1:30 p.m.
Welcome Back!
1:40 p.m.
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Kathryn Schifferle
founder & chief vision officer, worktruck solutions
2:10 p.m.
Start Up Stories
OpnBx.ai & Redwood Energy
2:30 p.m.
Where Are They Now?
> the good, the bad, and the future: “a gtf startup stories progress report” <
3:05 p.m.
Cookie/Networking Break
Sponsored by Advancing Modoc
3:30 p.m.
Welcome Back!
3:40 p.m.
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Alexander V. Du
founding team & head of payments and finance , column
4:15 p.m
Industry Speakers
Brad Ledford, Product Leader
> Harnessing Artificial intelligence: “exploring What’s practical & Possible, Part 2” <
4:30 p.m.
Special Keynote One-On-One
Jeff Spence, Investor, Social Innovator and Global Executive
Andrew Gazdecki, CEO, Aquire.com
Thank You! See You Next Year!
* Schedule subject to change
