The 9th Annual Shasta EDC
STARTUP
GAMES
GAMES
November 1-3 2024
Redding’s Learn-to-Launch Entrepreneurship Event
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“I was shocked at how helpful this event was… and how fun! I got a lot more value than I expected.”
— 2023 Startup Games Attendee
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If you’ve started a business or want to — the Startup Games is for you!
This is a guided, collaborative, and high-energy event where participants:
• Practice the most important things to do with any new idea
• Meet like-minded people and collaborate during the event
• Engage in friendly competition while learning
• Enjoy a unique experience you’ll talk about for years
Entrepreneurs
Coders
Designers
Inventors
Creators
Artists
Every year participants rave about their experience! Make this your year!
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The Startup Games work like this
Friday Night
Start by pitching your idea or joining a team
Friday Night – Midday Sunday
Work with others to build a business
Sunday Night
Finish by presenting your work like on Shark Tank!
The Startup Games is recommended by many of Redding’s finest business leaders
Supporters, coaches, and past attendees include:
Sam LaRobardiere,
Founder of Theory Coffee
Tyler Dunbar,
COO of Metova
Matt Christensen,
Owner of 40 North
Eric Hiatt,
Shasta Angel Investor
Aaron Patterson,
CEO of Legendary
Heidi Corrigan,
CEO of 02 Employment Services
Jason Odell,
Founder of Odell Craft Barbecue
Kirk Wayman,
Founder of Ikon Coaching
Cynthia N. Stephens,
CEO of SNL Group, Inc
Brooke Winter,
CEO of Clarity HR Consulting
Joshua Johnson,
Redding City Council
John Hutchings,
CEO of Fall River Brewing
Sean Weaver,
Founder of NEO
Andrew Hewatt,
Founder of Blossom Lab Marketing
Dan Morrow,
Former CEO of Sof-Tek
Kyle Vowell,
President of Kyle Vowell Insurance
These 3 Days Go By Fast!
On Friday ideas are pitched and teams are formed
We kick off the event on Friday night with a group dinner. Participants that wish to pitch a startup idea are invited to the stage for 60 seconds. Once all the ideas have been heard, they get narrowed down by a group vote. Then each attendee chooses the idea they personally want to spend the weekend working on. Teams are formed and the games begin!
The public is welcome at Friday’s opening ceremony
On Saturday you and your team will build a business
Saturday is a flurry of work in the most fun way! This is when teams are asking the most important questions about their idea like, “Who is the ideal customer?”, “What other businesses are trying to solve the same problem?”, “What does our product or service look and feel like?”. Each team will have mentors to steer them in the right direction.
We are closed to the public all day Saturday
On Sunday teams will present their work just like on Shark Tank
Sunday is when everything comes together! Teams finalize the details of their idea and prepare a pitch for the Startup Games judges. On Sunday night, each team takes the stage to present what they’ve been working on. The excitement is sky-high as everyone gets to see what each team has been up to and how each idea stacks up!
The public is welcome at Sunday’s closing ceremony
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“Learning the ups and downs of building a business. I appreciated all of it!”
— 2023 Attendee
“I loved my team, we flowed really well and everyone contributed something important.”
— 2023 Attendee
“It was so supportive and fun! I really enjoyed the mentors.”
— 2023 Attendee
“I enjoyed the networking and communtiy. I also got a lot of value from the workshops.”
— 2023 Attendee
“Having access to multiple business owners and the being able to ask them anything for free was awesome!”
— 2023 Attendee
2024 Startup Games
Event
November 1st – 3rd, 2024
Venue
1504 Market Street
Redding, CA 96001
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What does your ticket cover?
✓ Full access to this once a year business-building experience
✓ Expert guidance to help you with your ideas
✓ Coaching by Redding business leaders
✓ Connection to like-minded entrepreneurs
✓ Catered meals and refreshments all weekend
✓ Prizes for the top competitors
Bonus
✓ FREE Theory Coffee
✓ FREE Fall River beer
✓ FREE Startup Games T-Shirt
Every year people rave about their experience! Make this your year!
Find Partners
Make new friends and meet other entrepreneurs
Gain Insight
Practice the foundational skills that make or break new businesses
Learn Quickly
Prototype a product or service and start collecting valuable feedback
Receive Support
Work with coaches that have launched businesses and gone where you’re going
Get Direction
Talk to potential customers and discover what they really want
Build Confidence
Develop a working business model and understand the financial side of an idea
Snapshots from last year’s Startup Games
Startup Games Team
Katie Janiszewski
Director at Startup Redding
Katie@shastaedc.org
Erik Janiszewski
Marketing Director at Startup Redding
Erik@shastaedc.org
Rebecca Baer
President of the Shasta EDC
Rebecca@shastaedc.org
Audra Yarbrough
Office Manager at the Shasta EDC
Audra@shastaedc.org
The Startup Games drives economic impact throughout Shasta County. Get a front seat to the future best and brightest by becoming a sponsor. Email us: hello@startupredding.com
Startup Games FAQs
Is Startup Games open to the public?
Yes. Startup games is open to the public on Friday night and again on Sunday night starting at 4:30 PM.
I have an idea for a business, can I pitch it at Startup Games?
Yes! To ensure all teams start on an even playing field, your idea must only exist in your head (no physical work is allowed prior to the games). If your idea is something you haven’t started building, then this is a great venue to pitch it!
Do I have to pitch an idea to participate?
No. Most participants will join teams built around other people’s ideas. There is no pressure to come prepared with an idea to pitch.
What startups or business ideas will be built over the weekend?
All the ideas come from Startup Games participants; the ideas that get worked on are the audience favorites. We don’t know what the startup ideas will be until the event starts.
Do I have to stay at the venue the whole weekend?
No. You can come and go as your please, but we recommend you clear your schedule for the weekend. You’re likely to find you won’t want to leave! Most participants head home each night to sleep, but you’re welcome to pull all-nighters as well — the arena will be open for the duration of the event.
Will there be food?
Yes! Your ticket price includes all your food, beer, and coffee for the weekend.
What trophies are up for grabs?
Awards are won in a couple of categories:
• First, second, and third place (chosen by our Startup Games judges)
• “Audience Choice”
• “Best Pivot” (chosen by our Startup Games coaches)
I’m not interested in starting a startup. Is this event still for me?
The goal of Startup Games is to build excitment around new businesses. With that said, lots of participants view this as a unique way to make new friends. Whatever your motivation, Startup Games is a fun, fast-paced, and exciting way to spend the weekend.
What happens if I buy a ticket then can’t attend? Is there a refund policy?
We’re happy to refund 100% of your ticket if you cannot make it to the event. This policy is good through October 27th, 2024. Due to the cost of live events we’re only doing 50% refunds the week of the event (October 28th – November 3rd).
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Still have questions? Email us: hello@startupredding.com
The 9th Annual Shasta EDC
STARTUP
GAMES
GAMES
November 1-3 2024
Redding’s Learn-to-Launch Entrepreneurship Event
Event starts in
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“I was shocked at how helpful this event was… and how fun! I got a lot more value than I expected.”
— 2023 Attendee
If you’ve started a business or want to — the Startup Games is for you!
This is a guided, collaborative, and high-energy event where participants:
• Practice the most important things to do with any new idea
• Meet like-minded people and collaborate during the event
• Engage in friendly competition while learning
• Enjoy a unique experience you’ll talk about for years
Every year participants rave about their experience! Make this your year!
Who is this for?
Entrepreneurs
Coders
Designers
Inventors
Creators
Artists
These 3 Days Go By Fast!
On Friday ideas are pitched and teams are formed
We kick off the event on Friday night with a group dinner. Participants that wish to pitch a startup idea are invited to the stage for 60 seconds. Once all the ideas have been heard, they get narrowed down by a group vote. Then each attendee chooses the idea they personally want to spend the weekend working on. Teams are formed and the games begin!
The public is welcome at Friday’s opening ceremony
On Saturday you and your team will build a business
Saturday is a flurry of work in the most fun way! This is when teams are asking the most important questions about their idea like, “Who is the ideal customer?”, “What other businesses are trying to solve the same problem?”, “What does our product or service look and feel like?”. Each team will have mentors to steer them in the right direction.
We are closed to the public all day Saturday
On Sunday teams will present their work just like on Shark Tank
Sunday is when everything comes together! Teams finalize the details of their idea and prepare a pitch for the Startup Games judges. On Sunday night, each team takes the stage to present what they’ve been working on. The excitement is sky-high as everyone gets to see what each team has been up to and how each idea stacks up!
The public is welcome at Sunday’s closing ceremony
Event starts in
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“Having access to multiple business owners and being able to ask them anything for free was awesome!”
— 2023 Attendee
What does your ticket cover?
✓ Full access to this once a year business-building experience
✓ Expert guidance to help you with your ideas
✓ Coaching by Redding business leaders
✓ Connection to like-minded entrepreneurs
✓ Catered meals and refreshments all weekend
✓ Prizes for the top competitors
Bonus
✓ FREE Theory Coffee
✓ FREE Fall River beer
✓ FREE Startup Games T-Shirt
Every year people rave about their experience! Make this your year!
Find Partners
Make new friends and meet other entrepreneurs
Gain Insight
Practice the foundational skills that make or break new businesses
Learn Quickly
Prototype your product or service and start collecting valuable feedback
Receive Support
Work with coaches that have launched businesses and gone where you’re going
Get Direction
Talk to potential customers and discover what they really want
Build Confidence
Develop a working business model and understand the financial side of an idea
Snapshots from last year’s Startup Games
Startup Games Team
Katie Janiszewski
Director at Startup Redding
Katie@shastaedc.org
Erik Janiszewski
Marketing Director at Startup Redding
Erik@shastaedc.org
Rebecca Baer
President of the Shasta EDC
Rebecca@shastaedc.org
Audra Yarbrough
Office Manager at the Shasta EDC
Audra@shastaedc.org
Startup Games FAQs
Is Startup Games open to the public?
Yes. Startup Games is open to the public on Friday night and again on Sunday night starting at 4:30 PM.
I have an idea for a Startup, can I pitch it as Startup Games?
Yes! To ensure all teams start on an even playing field, your idea must only exist in your head (no physical work is allowed prior to the games). If your idea is something you haven’t started building, then this is a great venue to pitch it!
Do I have to prepare an idea to pitch?
What startups or business ideas will be built over the weekend?
Do I have to stay at the event the whole time?
Will there be food?
What trophies are up for grabs?
Awards are won in a couple of categories:
• First, second, and third place (chosen by our Startup Games judges)
• “Audience Choice”
• “Best Pivot” (chosen by our Startup Games coaches)
I’m not interested in starting a startup. Is this event still for me?
What happens if I buy a ticket then can't attend? Is there a refund policy?
We’re happy to refund 100% of your ticket if you cannot make it to the event. This policy is good through October 27th, 2024. Due to the cost of live events we’re only doing 50% refunds the week of the event (October 28th – November 3rd).
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