
2025 NORTHSTATE
VENTURE
CONFERENCE
CONFERENCE
MAY DAY, 2025

“Pitching from the stage was a thrill! It got me in front of Redding’s business community all at once, and I can’t think of any other way I could have done that.”
— Redding Venture Conference Presenter
Event Sponsors
Interested in sponsorship?
Email us: hello@startupredding.com
If you’re building a business or want to connect with those that are — Venture Conference is for you!
This is a high-energy, one day event where you’ll:
• Engage with innovative founders
• Get inspired by the businesses being built in our region
• Meet people interested in building and funding new ideas

Entrepreneurs

Venture Capitalists

Angel Investors

Inventors

Business People

Startup Founders
Conference Schedule

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

“Pitching at the Redding Venture Conference was an incredible opportunity. It got me in front of the right investors and business leaders all at once — there’s nothing else like it! This is the stage to be on!”
— Redding Venture Conference Presenter
2025 Redding Venture Conference
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Venue: Sheraton Redding Hotel at the Sundial Bridge
Price: TBD
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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
You’ll gain so much value from this conference!
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 past Venture Conferences
Venture Conference 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
Redding Venture Conference 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



Venture Conference FAQs
Is Venture Conference open to the public?
Yes. Venture Conference is a ticketed event open to the public.
Who is this event for?
The Redding Venture Conference is for Shasta County entrepreneurs, angel investors, business people, venture capitalists, inventors, and startup founders. This is both a pitch competition and a networking event.
What kind of startups will present at this year’s conference?
We are accepting pitch submissions from startups in any industry. We narrow down the best and most interesting candidates and invite those founders to pitch live at the conference.
I have an idea for a Startup, can I pitch it at the Redding Venture Conference?
Maybe. This event has two categories.
#1. Early Stage — This category is for founders with a great idea that is close to proof-of-concept. If your company is either pre-revenue or very early revenue and looking for traction, we welcome you to apply.
#2. Growth Stage — This category is for companies with a proven concept and initial revenue. If your company is preparing to scale and can use investment, we welcome you to apply.
Will there be food?
Yes! Your ticket price includes all your food, beer, and coffee for the weekend.
What prizes are up for grabs?
Prizes are awarded to the winning pitch in each category. The winner of the Early Stage category will receive $1,000, and the winner of the Growth Stage category will receive $10,000. Keep in mind that ANY startup can also gain investment funding from our local angel investors at this event.
Can I volunteer and get free entry to the event?
Maybe. We can always use a few extra hands behind the scenes. Send us an email and let’s talk about it.
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 [date]. Due to the cost of live events we’re only doing 50% refunds the week of the event [date].

2025 NORTHSTATE
VENTURE
CONFERENCE
CONFERENCE
MAY DAY, 2025
“Pitching from the stage was a thrill! It got me in front of Redding’s business community all at once, and I can’t think of any other way I could have done that.”
— Redding Venture Conference Presenter
If you’re building a business or want to connect with those that are — Venture Conference is for you!
where you’ll:
• Engage with innovative founders
• Get inspired by businesses being built in our region
• Meet people interested in building and funding new ideas
Participants rave about their experience!
Make this your year!
Who is this for?

Entrepreneurs

Angel Investors

Business People

Venture Capitalists

Inventors

Startup Founders
Conference Schedule

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
“Pitching at the Redding Venture Conference was an incredible opportunity. It got me in front of the right investors and business leaders all at once — there’s nothing else like it! This is the stage to be on!”
— Redding Venture Conference Presenter
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
You’ll gain so much value from this conference!
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 past Venture Conferences
Venture Conference 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
Venture Conference FAQs
Is Venture Conference open to the public?
Who is this event for?
What kind of startups will present at this year’s conference?
I have an idea for a Startup, can I pitch it at the Redding Venture Conference?
Maybe. This event has two categories.
#1. Early Stage — This category is for founders with a great idea that is close to proof-of-concept. If your company is either pre-revenue or very early revenue and looking for traction, we welcome you to apply.
#2. Growth Stage — This category is for companies with a proven concept and initial revenue. If your company is preparing to scale and can use investment, we welcome you to apply.
Will there be food?
Yes! Your ticket price includes all your food, beer, and coffee for the weekend.
What prizes are up for grabs?
Prizes are awarded to the winning pitch in each category. The winner of the Early Stage category will receive $1,000, and the winner of the Growth Stage category will receive $10,000. Keep in mind that ANY startup can also gain investment funding from our local angel investors at this event.
Can I volunteer and get free entry to the event?
Maybe. We can always use a few extra hands behind the scenes. Send us an email and let’s talk about it.
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 [date]. Due to the cost of live events we’re only doing 50% refunds the week of the event [date].