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Startup Happy Hour with ValleyMatch Founder Rebecca Nguyen
Join us for a special Startup Happy Hour as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week. This event is all about coming together as a community to celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship, and the people building Sacramento’s future.
Whether you are an experienced founder or just starting out, this gathering is a welcoming space to connect with others, share ideas, and build relationships that can help you grow.
Spend the evening meeting fellow entrepreneurs, learning from one another, and discovering how collaboration can lead to new opportunities. Enjoy great conversations, delicious appetizers, and the chance to be part of a supportive network that thrives on community and shared success.
Do not miss this chance to connect with inspiring people and celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship during Global Entrepreneurship Week. AMA Guest is Rebecca Nguyen, founder of ValleyMatch.
Eats!
Delicious appetizers 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!
Location
Sky Port Restaurant & Bar, 2619 W Taron Ctm Suite 120, Elk Grove, CA 95757
Your Hosts
Startup Happy Hour is organized monthly by StartupSac and the Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Sponsors By Invest Elk Grove
Meet Our AMA Guest: Rebecca Nguyen
Rebecca Nguyen is the founder of ValleyMatch, an Elk Grove-based matchmaking startup recently acquired by DateSpot. A determined entrepreneur and certified matchmaker, Rebecca launched her company while navigating new parenthood and leaned into Sacramento’s startup community to grow her vision. From pitching at 1 Million Cups while seven months pregnant to doubling her business through the FourthWave accelerator, she took bold steps to scale.
ValleyMatch was founded to change the way people experience datingditching impersonal swipes for real, intentional connections. Powered by AI and guided by human matchmaking, the startup quickly gained traction through local pitch events, grant programs, and accelerator support in the Sacramento region. After winning the 2024 Pitch Elk Grove competition and securing a $30K grant, ValleyMatch was acquired in 2025 by national platform DateSpot. The company’s journey highlights how mission-driven innovation and community investment can lead to meaningful success.