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

 

                   > Leveraging The Power Of Servant Leadership To Improve Business Performance <

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!

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