Stories of a CEO: Joshua Milage | AB Medical + Mallard Medical
2026-03-16 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
What does it really take to modernize a legacy company?
We’ve invited Joshua Milage, co-owner of AB Medical and Mallard Medical, to our March Startup Session for “Stories of a CEO”. This will be a candid conversation about leadership, reinvention, and bringing innovation into industries that resist change.
Joshua didn’t build a flashy startup from scratch. He stepped into an established medical device company with deep roots — and made the decision to move it forward. From updating systems and culture to pushing toward the edge of technology, he’s led the evolution of a business many would have left alone.
Join us on this journey to support founders moving ideas forward! 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 to help us plan food & drinks for the event

April Startup Session
2026-04-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
This month’s Startup Session is focused on sharing hospitality and customer service insights / best practices. We’re collaborating with local business partners to bring you something special — details coming soon!
**This session will be held upstair in the IOOF Hall – The same place as the Startup Games**
Join us on this journey to support founders moving ideas forward! 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 to help us plan food & drinks for the event

April Pitch Breakfast
2026-04-28 07:30 - 09:30 | Shasta EDC, 777 Auditorium Drive, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Pitch Breakfast is a fast-paced, community-powered event where local entrepreneurs share their ideas with an audience of peers, mentors, and business leaders!
This is not a competition but a launchpad. Presenting founders will get a few minutes to pitch and make connections with the audience. Breakfast will be available for everyone and the audience will have the opportunity to ask questions and offer feedback, making for an engaging and productive morning that sets the tone for a successful day.
Whether you’re an aspiring founder, seasoned entrepreneur, or just curious, Pitch Breakfast is the place to plug in. Our seats are limited so register to save a spot!
Join us on this journey to support founders moving ideas forward! 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 to help us plan food & drinks for the event

2026 Northern California Venture Conference
2026-05-07 08:00 - 16:00 | Sheraton Redding Hotel at the Sundial Bridge, 820 Sundial Bridge Drive, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
We’re back for the 2026 Venture Conference. This is a one-day conference where investors, curated startup pitches, and the people guiding the region’s future collide.

May Startup Session
2026-05-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Finding the right funding for your business can be overwhelming, but understanding the existing options and their pros and cons makes all the difference. This Startup Session brings together funding experts that will help you understand the options relevant for your business. Ideas like SBA loans to angel investment. Come and get help navigating to the best fit for your business.
Join us on this journey to support founders moving ideas forward! 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 to help us plan food & drinks for the event

August Startup Session
2026-08-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Description coming soon, stay posted!
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 to help us plan food & drinks for the event

10th Annual Shasta EDC Startup Games
2026-09-11 18:00 - 2026-09-13 20:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
We’re back for the 10th time! Startup Games is where Redding entrepreneurs learn to launch business ideas! It’s two fun days of clarity & confidence to turn your ideas into profitable business.

September Startup Session
2026-09-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States

October Startup Session
2026-10-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States

November Startup Session
2026-11-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States

Startup Redding Holiday Party
2026-12-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Join us for a festive holiday edition of our Startup Session! This time, we’re putting aside the presentations and panels to simply celebrate the season with our amazing startup community. Wear your most cheerful (or hilarious) Christmas sweater and come ready to mix, mingle, and make connections. It’s the perfect chance to relax, catch up with friends, and share some holiday cheer with fellow entrepreneurs. Mark your calendar and bring your holiday spirit—we can’t wait to celebrate with 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!
👇 👇 Please register to help us plan food & drinks for the event
