Sacramento State is thinking differently — and it’s changing the game for the entire region.



In this conversation, Mike Reza, Vice President for University Advancement at Sacramento State, shares how the university is taking an entrepreneurial approach to higher education. From fundraising and alumni engagement to athletics, AI, and new campuses, Sac State is proving that innovation doesn’t just belong in Silicon Valley — it’s happening right here in Sacramento.



Mike breaks down how Sac State is:

• Operating like a startup inside a public university system

• Building the new Roseville campus and expanding downtown Sacramento

• Using data-driven philanthropy to grow more than $130 million in assets

• Preparing students for an AI-powered workforce

• Leveraging athletics and NIL to elevate the school’s brand and economic impact



This episode reveals how a public university can drive economic growth, entrepreneurial opportunity, and community transformation in California’s capital city.



🎧 Watch the full conversation to see why Sac State is becoming one of Sacramento’s most powerful engines for innovation and impact.



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