SDAC VII
Dates and details coming soon!
For more information, please email Mysty Rusk at mystyrusk@gmail.com or Stacy Pena at stacypena7@gmail.com.
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The SDAC VI Finale is in May 9, 2024
It’s not too early to get your tickets! Applicants and investors each receive a ticket to the finale (distributed separately).
View examples of pitches from the previous conferences here:
First Round (3-minute pitches) / Semifinalist (10-minute pitches) / Sample 1-minute pitches
Events for Entrepreneurs
Dates for SDAC VI
All events start at 5:30 pm unless otherwise noted. Register for the entire series by clicking HERE, or register for any combination of individual events.
September 12, 2023 | E-track Kick Off
Live | Resources
September 19, 2023 | Alternative Funding Expo
Live | Resources
September 19, 2023 | Finance Basics for Entrepreneurs
Live | Resources
September 26, 2023 | Pitch Deconstruction
Live | Resources
October 3, 2023 | Fundamentals of Seeking Angel Investors
October 10, 2023 | The Ask & Crafting an Effective Traction Slide
October 17, 2023 | Pitch Deconstruction
October 24, 2023 | Achieving Product Market Fit and Market Opportunity, Customer Discovery
November 1, 2023 | Competition and Competitive Advantage
November 7, 2023 | Corporate Law Basics
November 14, 2023 | Pitch Deconstruction
November 28, 2023 | Preparing for Due Diligence
Zoom | Resources
December 5, 2023 | Business Models, Channels, and Go To Market Strategy
December 12, 2023 | Pitch Deconstruction
December 19, 2023 | SDAC Application Deadline & Celebration
Click for Additional Resources
Events for Investors
Unless otherwise noted, all Investor events are by invitation only. If you are an accredited investor and would like to participate, please complete the Investor Interest Form, or reach out to Mysty Rusk or anyone on the Fund Management Team.
Live Event | 
Zoom Event | 
Subsequent Video Drop of Live Pitches
| Date | Event |
| 12/19/23 | SDAC Application Deadline and Celebration |
| 12/26-27 | Angel Academy |
| 2/6/24 | iTrack (Investor Track) Kickoff |
| 2/12 | Company Discussions |
| 2/13 | Company Discussions and Vote |
| 2/20 | Company Discussions and Vote |
| 2/24 | USD Basketball Game |
| 2/27 | 3 Minute Pitches |
| 2/28 | 3 Minute Pitches |
| 3/5/24 | Company Discussions |
| 3/12 | 10 Minute Pitches |
| 3/13 | 10 Minute Pitches |
| 3/19 | Company Discussions and Final Vote |
| 3/20 | Due Diligence Kick Off |
| 3/26 | Company Dinner |
| 4/2/24 | Due Diligence |
| 4/6 | President’s Club Twilight Blues* |
| 4/9 | Due Diligence |
| 4/16 | Due Diligence |
| 4/23 | Due Diligence |
| 4/30 | Due Diligence |
| 5/6/24 | DD Reports Due |
| 5/7 | Investment Recommendations |
| 5/8 | VIP Reception |
| 5/9 | SDAC Finale |
| 5/9 | SDAC VI After Party |
Dates subject to change