Startup Redding

Bantam & Bitcoin
2021-05-15 16:00 - 20:00 UTC | Then Bantam Kitchen, 2704 Hartnell Ave Suite J, Redding, CA, 96002, United States

Startup Sessions: Happy Hour
2021-07-22 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Cedar Crest Brewing, 1475 Placer St suite b, Redding, CA, 96001
We are so excited to see you again after over a year of no live events. Come and join us for community, beer, and reconnection. First beer is on us.

Startup Sessions: Bitcoin Summit
2021-09-16 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Fall River Brewery, 4001 Eastside Rd, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
What’s the big deal with Bitcoin?

This month at Startup Sessions we’re doing something HUGE! We’ve partnered with local startup, Oshi App, to put on a true Bitcoin Bonanza.
Come and learn about Bitcoin and how Bitcoin is being used to solve all kinds of problems.
We’ll have local vendors selling their products in exchange for Bitcoin rewards. As if that weren’t enough, you’ll get 100% Bitcoin back on your first beer purchase!
Thursday, September 16th, 5-7PMLocation: Fall River Brewery, 4001 Eastside Rd
This event is free to attend, just RSVP at the link below!

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Come Prepared!

Ready to earn Bitcoin Rewards? You’ll need to download Oshi App and Strike to be able to take full advantage of the Bitcoin experience this evening.
In true MVP fashion, Oshi is utilizing Strike’s existing technology to make it simple for you to pay vendors and earn Bitcoin. Strike is the easiest way to pay with Bitcoin over Lightning Network, straight from your personal checking account! You won’t even notice that you’re paying it Bitcoin, it’s so simple. Learn more about Strike here.
It takes some time to get verified on Strike, so Download the app now, verify your account, and receive $5 free (that’s another beer!)

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Interested in being a vendor?

Interested in promoting your product or service in Oshi? We’re accepting applications. Vendors will be required to craft a promotion (think 10% OFF) that will be featured on the Oshi App during the event. Tables are available as well, but you’re not required to attend to promote in Oshi!
Oshi is a promotional and payment processing tool that makes local marketing a breeze and seamlessly introduces Bitcoin into the marketplace (Don’t worry… You still get your USD)!
Apply at the link below and we will reach out via your preferred contact method.

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About Our Sponsors

Fold is the bitcoin rewards debit card and bitcoin-back shopping app. Earn bitcoin on everything with the Fold bitcoin cashback debit card. Learn More

Bitrefill enables you to purchase Gift Cards & Mobile Recharges in 170+ countries with BTC, ETH, LTC, DASH, or DOGE. Learn More

The Startup Games
2021-10-15 18:30 - 2021-10-17 22:30 UTC | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Connect. Create. Innovate.
Join The Startup Games.

Redding’s aspiring entrepreneurs are coming together to turn their innovative ideas into startup companies over one wild weekend. Will you join us?
Whether you’re a business newbie or an experienced founder, you’re invited to The Startup Games on October 15 to 17, to help build the next big thing … in the most fun, educational way possible!
And we’re making sure that every entrepreneur will have full access to the high performance essentials – beer, coffee and food is included with your ticket – to ensure that energy levels remain at their peak for the entire weekend.

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Here’s How It Works:

As the name suggests, this event is creative and competitive.

On opening night, participants pitch their startup ideas to the audience
The audience votes to choose the best ideas
The best ideas are entered into The Startup Games
Participants choose and join their favorite ideas and join the team
The Games begin
Teams spend Saturday and Sunday building their companies, with the support and guidance of experienced mentors
Participants and attendees gather again on Sunday afternoon, where the companies make their final presentations and demos
The votes are gathered from the audience and the winner gets the glory … and the opportunity to take their company to the world, with the ongoing support of Startup Redding

Even though it’s a game, you can’t lose.

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Here’s what every single attendee will get for just $99:

Real life, real time training in what it takes to build a real startup, including business model development, customer feedback and prototyping processes
Mentoring and support
Friendships and networking with other local entrepreneurs
FREE Fall River beer
FREE food
FREE Theory coffee

Will the next Uber, Coinbase or TikTok arise from the beautiful mess of sticky notes, laptops, beer glasses and empty pizza boxes?
Anything is possible. And you can be part of it. Buy your ticket now before we sell out.
Dates: From Friday, October 15, 6:30 PM to Sunday, October 17th, 10:00 PM 2021
Where: Viva Downtown: IOOF Hall, 1504 Market St, Redding
Cost: $99
Brought to you by Redding’s most successful startup, The Adventure Challenge, and the education hotbed for future business leaders, Shasta College.

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Our Sponsors

Shasta College is always a standout supporter of Startup Redding. A leader in higher education in California, they’re passionate about educating entrepreneurs and posing our startups for success Learn More

The fastest-growing startup in Shasta County, The Adventure Challenge, is a passionate partner of Startup Redding. This adventure-driven keepsake aims to help people unplug from their devices and connect with each other through scratch of surprise adventures. Learn More

Frequently Asked Questions

I have an idea for a Startup, can I pitch it at this event?
Maybe! If your idea is something that you haven’t started building, ABSOLUTELY! To ensure all teams start on an even playing field, your idea must only exist in your head (no physical work allowed prior to the games).

Will there be food?
Yes! Your ticket price includes all the food, beer and coffee you could need for the weekend.

A 54-hour event?! Do I have to stay the whole time?
No, you can come and go as you please, but we do suggest you clear your schedule for the weekend. You’re likely to find you won’t want to leave! Most participants do head home Friday and Saturday night to sleep, but you’re welcome to pull all-nighters as well – the arena will be open for the full event.

What startups or business ideas will be built over the weekend?
It’s audience choice! As part of the opening ceremonies, anyone who wants to pitch an idea is given 60 seconds to pitch. After all the pitches are made, the audience will vote on the ideas they like the best! The top voted ideas will move on to compete over the weekend. Participants will then choose which idea they would like to help build during the event.

I'm not interested in starting a Startup, is this event still for me?

This event is for ANYONE! That’s one of the best parts of the Startup Games. Whether you’re a founder, a developer, a designer, or just looking for a fun experience over the weekend, The Startup Games are for you.

What do you win?
Bragging rights go along way in this town! If you win, you’ll be officially crowned Victor. Other prizes TBA.

Still have questions? Shoot us a message at hello@startupredding.com.

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Startup Sessions: The Startup Games
2021-11-18 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Cedar Crest Brewing, 1475 Placer St suite b, Redding, CA, 96001
This month at Startup Sessions we’re recapping The Startup Games!
Come and reconnect! We’ll hear from winning team member, Curtis Smith, about his experience at The Startup Games, what he learned, and what him and his team have been up to the last month.
If you weren’t at the games, you’ll get to hear all of the innovative things that happened over the weekend and network with the best of the best!

Holiday Party
2021-12-16 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Cedar Crest Brewing, 1475 Placer St suite b, Redding, CA, 96001

Venture Conference
2022-04-08 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Sheraton Redding Hotel at the Sundial Bridge, 820 Sundial Bridge Drive, Redding, CA, 96001, United States

Startup Sessions: Fund your Invention with SBIR/STTR Grants
2022-05-26 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | The Adventure Challenge, 1401 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001

Startup Sessions: Priceless Leadership & Personal Growth Advice for Entrepreneurs
2022-07-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Adventure Challenge, 1401 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001
Entrepreneurship doesn’t have to be a lonely road. Join us in building the most supportive startup community in the world. Enjoy a cold beverage and meet other founders as we hear from The Adventure Challenge’s COO, Aaron Patterson on leadership in the entrepreneurial sphere! Let’s connect and grow our businesses together! See you there! Facebook | Instagram **Please take a moment to register through EventBrite. This helps us plan food and drinks for the event.

Startup Sessions: An Eye-Opening Conversation on Fear and Decision Making for Entrepreneurs
2022-08-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Fear can shrink your effectiveness as an entrepreneur. We’re going to discuss ways to live with, move past, and embrace the fear at this month’s Startup Session. Join us on the journey to build the most supportive startup community in the world! Come enjoy a cold beverage and meet other founders. Let’s connect and grow our businesses together! See you there! Facebook | Instagram **Please take a moment to register through EventBrite. This helps us plan food and drinks for the event.

Startup Session: The Unexpected Reasons Entrepreneurs Should Love Limited Time, Money, and Expertise
2022-09-15 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Every entrepreneur knows the struggles of limited time, money, and expertise. What if there were reasons to love those things? This month we’re going “off the record” with founder, CEO, and podcast host Kendall Bachman. Kendal is the CEO of Technology Company Miramar and cohost of the entrepreneur-focused podcast IdeaDrop.
In addition to our main presentation we’ll also hear from two featured founders: Mark Miller of LabelCoin & Torben Anderson of Rewired.One. Plus, Nina Natina from the Women’s Business Center at JEDI will speak on the services JEDI offers new businesses.
Join us on the journey to build the most supportive startup community in the world! Come enjoy a cold beverage and meet other founders. Let’s connect and grow our businesses together! See you there! Startup Redding Facebook | Startup Redding Instagram
**Please take a moment to register through EventBrite. This helps us plan food and drinks for the event.

Startup Session: Unlocking Your Potential — An Entrepreneurs True Power is Their Community
2022-10-20 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
There’s no sugarcoating it. Bringing a business to life requires support. The most valuable thing an entrepreneur can have is a community that believes in the vision and offers to help.
This month we’ve invited Joshua Johnson to speak about community as one of the best ways to unlock entrepreneurial potential. Joshua is one of the Startup Redding founders and managing partner at Shiloh Capital – a private equity real estate group.
Join us on the journey to build the most supportive startup community in the world! Come enjoy a cold beverage and meet other founders. Let’s connect and grow our businesses together! See you there! Startup Redding Facebook | Startup Redding Instagram
**Please take a moment to register through EventBrite. This helps us plan food and drinks for the event.

7th Annual Startup Games
2022-11-04 18:00 - 2022-11-06 21:30 UTC | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Startup Games is a 54-hour competition designed to support, inspire, & teach entrepreneurs the skills needed to turn ideas into businesses. — Visit our webpage dedicated to the Startup Games for all the information.

Startup Session: The no-risk way to find out if your business idea is worth pursuing
2022-11-17 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Entrepreneurs tend to dream up lots of business ideas. How do we know our ideas are worth pursing? This month we’re hosting Sam LaRobardiere, Founder of Theory Coffee, to share his insight on business ideas and when to just go for it!.
Join us on the journey to build the most supportive startup community in the world! Come enjoy a cold beverage, meet other founders, and build a community that can support your business. Let’s connect and grow our businesses together! See you there!
Startup Redding Facebook | Startup Redding Instagram
**Please take a moment to register through EventBrite. This helps us plan food and drinks for the event.

Startup Session: Charge more $$$ and wow your customers when you understand these simple BUT powerful value-creation cheat codes.
2022-12-15 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Creating value is the key to entrepreneurial success. In this session, we’ll cover four ways your business can do just that. We’re also discussing a framework for getting new customers to trust you and pay you.
Join us on the journey to build the most supportive startup community in the world! Come enjoy a cold beverage, meet other founders, and build a community that can support your business. Let’s connect and grow our businesses together! See you there!
Startup Redding Facebook | Startup Redding Instagram
**Please take a moment to register through EventBrite. This helps us plan food and drinks for the event.

How to Fund Your Startup with Angel Investment — Guest Speaker Eric Hiatt
2023-01-19 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Looking for ways to fund your startup? Join us as we welcome Eric Hiatt, Executive Director of the Shasta Angels! He’ll discuss angel investment as an achievable and potentially lucrative way for early-stage businesses to secure capital.
Join us on the journey to build the most supportive startup community in the world! Come enjoy a cold beverage, meet other founders, and build a community that can support your business. Let’s connect and grow our businesses together! See you there!
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SOLD OUT: Laser Engraving Workshop — Collab with Shasta High School
2023-01-25 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Shasta High School, 2500 Eureka Way, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Laser Engraving Workshop: Learn how to use a high-end laser engraving machine by crafting a laser-engraved water bottle or tumbler cup! Shasta High School has a multi-million dollar maker space and they are opening their doors to us. Brian Grigsby and Bret Barnes will be teaching a class on how to do laser engraving. Once you have been trained to use their engraver and other tools you’ll have access to use the engraver on your own time to make your own projects at no cost! Space is limited! There will need to be a min of 5 people and a max of 10 to host this event.
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How to Pitch Your Startup to Investors — Guest Speaker Mark Miller
2023-02-16 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
A well-crafted pitch is the key to gaining investor attention. Join us for a special presentation from Mark Miller the CEO and Co-Founder of Labelcoin! Mark has spent the last year traveling America to pitch Labelcoin, and he’ll explain the techniques he uses to convince investors that the business is worth their attention.
Join us on the journey to build the most supportive startup community in the world! Come enjoy a cold beverage, meet other founders, and build a community that can support your business. Let’s connect and grow our businesses together! See you there!
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The Future of Writing: Explore ChatGPT as Your New AI-Assisted Writing Tool
2023-03-01 05:00 - 19:00 UTC | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Strong communication is a key part of entrepreneurial success. If you’ve ever struggled to find the right words or face writer’s block then you’re going to love this!
Join us for the first-ever Startup Redding Artificial Intelligence meetup. During this time we’ll go from blank page to a finished book and we’ll do it all with the popular A.I. writing tool: ChatGPT.
Imagine having a writing assistant that could generate new ideas, optimize your content for marketing, and streamline your work in a fraction of the time it currently takes. We will guide you through hands-on exercises to help you leverage the power of ChatGPT to do all of these things.
IMPORTANT: This is a hands-on, project-based workshop so bring your laptop.
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How to Find Your Business Blind Spots — Guest Speaker Jason Odell
2023-03-23 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
They say that knowing yourself is the beginning of wisdom — Join us for a special presentation from Jason Odell the founder of Odell’s Craft Barbecue! Jason will delve into the importance of identifying and addressing blind spots as an entrepreneur. He will discuss the common blind spots that many entrepreneurs face. Through practical examples and exercises, attendees will gain insight into how to identify and overcome their own blind spots, ultimately leading to greater success and growth as entrepreneurs.
Join us on the journey to build the most supportive startup community in the world! Come enjoy a cold beverage, meet other founders, and build a community that can support your business. Let’s connect and grow our businesses together! See you there!
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Pitch Breakfast
2023-03-30 07:00 - 08:30 UTC | From The Hearth, 1427 Market St., Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Pitch Breakfast brings together aspiring founders and the Redding community for a morning of networking and idea sharing. As attendees enjoy their breakfast, two founders will pitch their businesses to the room. The audience then has the opportunity to ask questions and offer feedback, making for an engaging and productive morning that sets the tone for a successful day.
Join us on the journey to build the most supportive startup community in the world! Come enjoy a cold beverage, meet other founders, and build a community that can support your business. Let’s connect and grow our businesses together! See you there!
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Generate Any Image! Make MidJourney Your New A.I.-Graphic Designer
2023-04-05 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Become a visual powerhouse without learning photography or graphic design! A.I. now allows you to turn your words into images and create anything you can imagine!
Join us for Startup Redding’s Artificial Intelligence meetup. At this month’s event, we’ll explore the popular A.I. image generation tool: Midjourney.
You’ll be able to generate loads of custom images, graphics, and logos in a matter of minutes without needing a graphic designer or learning complicated design principles. We’ll guide you through practical exercises to arm you with the skills to leverage Midjourney’s potential for business growth.
IMPORTANT: This is a hands-on, project-based workshop so bring your laptop.
Join us on the journey to build the most supportive startup community in the world! Come enjoy a cold beverage, meet other founders, and build a community that can support your business. Let’s connect and grow our businesses together! See you there!
👇 👇 Please register through Eventbrite. This helps us plan food and drinks for the event

Startup Session: Rapid Prototyping
2023-04-20 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Description Coming Soon.
Join us on the journey to build the most supportive startup community in the world! Come enjoy a cold beverage, meet other founders, and build a community that can support your business. Let’s connect and grow our businesses together! See you there!
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Redding Venture Conference
2023-04-21 10:00 - 18:00 UTC | Sheraton Redding Hotel at the Sundial Bridge, 820 Sundial Bridge Drive, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
The Redding Venture Conference is back with a bang! This event connects west-coast startup founders with Shasta County, California investors. Think of it as Redding’s version of Shark Tank with the winner receiving a $10,000 cash prize and the potential for additional investment from our local Shasta Angels.
The 2023 conference will feature three modules:
1. Early Stage Pitches
2. Growth Stage Pitches
3. Presentations
Learn more about the schedule here: www.startupredding.com/venture
This is the third year we’re hosting this unique event. The energy is one of a kind, and the stakes have never been higher! The Redding Venture Conference gets real investors placing real money with regional companies. Join us and be part of the excitement!
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Marketing Your Startup (When & How) — Guest Speaker LaDonna Baker
2023-05-18 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Marketing is more than running ads. It’s everything your business does while interacting with customers. LaDonna Baker has built a career growing small businesses and name brands. She’s worked with Virgin America, Expedia, The Gap, and is the current VP of sales with Bezalel Innovations, a Shasta County medical device startup. At this month’s Startup Session, she’ll discuss when and how startups should think about marketing their businesses.
Join us on the journey to build the most supportive startup community in the world! Come enjoy a cold beverage, meet other founders, and build a community that can support your business. Let’s connect and grow our businesses together! See you there!
👇 👇 Please register through Eventbrite. This helps us plan food and drinks for the event

A.I. Connect: June Meetup
2023-06-07 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States

Startup Session: How to Build The Right Team
2023-06-15 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States

A.I. Connect: July Meetup
2023-07-05 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States

How to Create Irresistible Offers (Workshop)
2023-07-17 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Trilogy Guild, 2055 Pine Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Let’s workshop how you offer your products/services to customers. Together we’ll enhance it and make it irresistible! This month we’re workshopping how to create an irresistible offer that’s so good your customer will be unable to say no, or at least take a considerable amount of effort to say no. Bring what you have or start from scratch.
Join us on the journey to build the most supportive startup community in the world! Come enjoy a cold beverage, meet other founders, and build a community that can support your business. Let’s connect and grow our businesses together! See you there!
👇 👇 Please register through Eventbrite. This helps us plan food and drinks for the event

A.I. Connect: New ways to use ChatGPT in your business!
2023-08-02 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
ChatGPT is the most versatile Artificial Intelligence tool around. Join us to walk through several ways it can be used to grow your business!
This month we’re returning to ChatGPT, the most well known AI tool on the market! We’ll walk through practical exercises to arm you with the skills to leverage A.I. for business growth.
IMPORTANT: This is a hands-on, project-based workshop so bring your laptop.
Join us on the journey to build the most supportive startup community in the world! Come enjoy a cold beverage, meet other founders, and build a community that can support your business. Let’s connect and grow our businesses together! See you there!
👇 👇 Please register through Eventbrite. This helps us plan food and drinks for the event
