Startup Redding

Kirk Wayman
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Created by a group of founders, funders, and entrepreneurs who believe you can create a startup ecosystem in any city in the world. So, they started one in theirs, Redding, CA.

  1. 05/28/2019

    Jenna Zint Discovers the Obvious...She's an Entrepreneur

    Jenna of Turbans for Tots built a top 100 Esty Store and sells 1000's of baby bows. She manufactures them with a team of seamstresses in Redding, CA. After 5 years she is willing to acknowledge the obvious, she is an entrepreneur. Why has it been hard for her to see when it's obvious to her team? What could happen if she took this role seriously? Well for one will pitch at the Redding Venture Conference with a chance to win a 10k prize and possibly angel investment. Theme music by Starving Architect

    24 min
  2. Nathan Slafter Entrepreneurship and Bull Riding

    05/16/2019

    Nathan Slafter Entrepreneurship and Bull Riding

    Nathan Slafter, President of Rentevate (www.rente.io) explores how his love of riding bulls as a young man revealed his inner entrepreneur. And, how bull riding is both a great and dangerous way to approach building a startup. Yes, it's a full-throttle ride that requires determination and courage, but sometimes you "break your face." as Nathan did on his final ride. Listen in and get acquainted with Redding's latest startup founder. Music by Starving Architects Sponsor is the Redding Venture Conference.

    29 min
  3. How To Start A Business And Not Fail

    05/03/2019

    How To Start A Business And Not Fail

    Lot's of people want to start a business. The upsides are clear: Be your own boss, unlimited earning potential, reap the fruit of your own labor, flexibility...this list goes on and on. But, it's also a scary project and the fear of failure is often what prevents people from taking the leap.  In this episode, Josh Miller and Kirk Wayman explore some of the ways people try to start a business and avoid failure. Turns out it's doable but might not produce the result people are hoping for.  Episode Sponsor: The Redding Venture Conference. Learn more at https://www.startupredding.com/reddingventureconference Special thanks to: Starving Architect for our music https://starvingarchitect.bandcamp.com/ Toby Lyles of Twenty Four Sound for making us sound great.  Email: toby@twentyfoursound.com

    26 min
  4. Dave Charlson on Accelerating Growth: A Story Of Hope Rediscovered

    04/16/2019

    Dave Charlson on Accelerating Growth: A Story Of Hope Rediscovered

    Dave Charlson started a company in a space he has succeeded in before. But, this time he was the CEO, in charge of everything. It's a wonderful opportunity and filled with new experiences and challenges. In this episode we begin to tell Dave's story as he works to scale his company. As this story unfolds we will share the ongoing journey of Dave, his company and what it takes to start, build and scale a startup.    All music in this episode is by Starving Architects and can be found on iTunes.  You can purchase WAG dog treats online at chewy.com or at your local pet supply store.

    33 min
  5. 10,000 Reasons To Pitch An Angel Investor

    03/18/2019

    10,000 Reasons To Pitch An Angel Investor

    There are lots of reasons to pitch your startup. 10K in free money might be the best. On this episode, Eric Hiatt, Executive Director of the Shasta Angels, describes how to pitch your business to investors. He has raised millions of dollars for his own companies and heard hundreds of pitches. Now he is leading a team to bring investment, startup pitches and all the work the Shasta Angels have been doing to the public in a new event called the Redding Venture Conference. Listen in and get a behind the curtain look at how you could win the 10K prize plus a chance at angel investment for your startup.

    25 min
  6. Joy Monster: A Company On The Brink. . .

    02/27/2019

    Joy Monster: A Company On The Brink. . .

    Everything did not go as planned when Joy Monster received funding from the Shasta Angels two years ago. They learned, pivoted and reorganized. Now Joy Monster finds themselves with a new focus and in their second round of fundraising. In this episode we meet Mark Soderwall, Joy Monsters new CEO and hear the story, the struggle and the dreams to finally scale. Will it become Reddings next startup success story? We don't know. What we do know is that they are a company on the brink. . . .

    34 min
  7. Ep 19 Building Our City With Rachel Hatch

    02/14/2019

    Ep 19 Building Our City With Rachel Hatch

    Rachel Hatch might have the coolest job in the world. She is a community vitality officer for the McConnell Foundation. The foundation has made a 10-year commitment to supporting the revitalization of Redding's downtown. With much of Startup Redding's focus being concentrated in downtown, we thought it was the perfect time to bring Rachael into the studio to find out how these two efforts intersect.

    35 min
  8. Ep 18 Embracing Innovation And What Craft Beer Can Teach You

    01/30/2019

    Ep 18 Embracing Innovation And What Craft Beer Can Teach You

    Kirk is joined by Lauren Jerome for a conversation about the current state of innovation and how it impacts the new economy. Startup enthusiasts consistently look to thought leaders like Lauren for perspective on where the economy is going and how to build companies that move with it. We hope you enjoy these nuggets of wisdom. Lauren is the Entrepreneur in residence at RAIN in Eugene Oregon, a fabulous developer and co-founder of Mindbox Studios.    Special thanks to Starving Architect for our theme music. Toby, Josh, and Andrew for there work bringing you this podcast.

    34 min
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Created by a group of founders, funders, and entrepreneurs who believe you can create a startup ecosystem in any city in the world. So, they started one in theirs, Redding, CA.

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  • Creator
    Kirk Wayman
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2019
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All content the property of Startup Redding
  • Show Website
    Startup Redding