About Us
We do entrepreneurship
like this 🤩 not this 🤦🤬💩
Most early stage entrepreneurs
face similar barriers
• Lack of Capital
Startup Redding connects founders with local investors, funding programs, and pitch opportunities to help secure the financial resources they need to grow.
• Unclear Market Fit
We guide entrepreneurs through proven validation strategies to ensure their ideas solve real customer problems.
• Skill and Resource Gaps
Our network of mentors, workshops, and partner organizations gives founders access to the expertise, tools, and connections they’re missing.
• Time and Focus Constraints
We can’t add hours to the day but we do help entrepreneurs cut through the noise, prioritize high-impact actions, and build momentum toward their goals.
Meet the Team
Rebecca Baer
President/CEO
Trisha Funk
Startup Director
Erik Janiszewski
Marketing Director
Megan Snyker
Office Administrator
Still have questions? Send us an email at hello@startupredding.com
Startup Redding is a program of the Shasta Economic Development Corporation. A 501c3 non-profit organization that exists to support the startup ecosystem and see entrepreneurs grow in Shasta County, California. For more information visit: www.ShastaEDC.org
About Us
We do entrepreneurship like this 🤩 not this
Research shows that most early stage entrepreneurs face 3 big barriers to success
• Lack of Capital
Startup Redding connects founders with local investors, funding programs, and pitch opportunities to help secure the financial resources they need to grow.
• Unclear Market Fit
We guide entrepreneurs through proven validation strategies to ensure their ideas solve real customer problems.
• Skill and Resource Gaps
Our network of mentors, workshops, and partner organizations gives founders access to the expertise, tools, and connections they’re missing.
• Time and Focus Constraints
We can’t add hours to the day but we do help entrepreneurs cut through the noise, prioritize high-impact actions, and build momentum toward their goals.
Our solution to these barriers is a supportive startup community!
Meet the Team
Rebecca Baer
President/CEO
Trisha Funk
Startup Director
Erik Janiszewski
Marketing Director
Megan Snyker
Office Administrator