Calling all founders, investors, & business leaders
100+ Attendees | Cash Prizes for Top Startups | Investor Insights | NorCal Focus
The Northern California Venture Conference is a day for investors, startups, and the business people guiding the region’s future to collide. Discover emerging companies, hear how investors think, and take advantage of this rare opportunity to be around the people shaping Northern California's business community.
Who will be in the room
☑️ INVESTORS & CAPITAL PARTNERS from across Northern California
☑️ FOUNDERS sharing their vision and building what’s next
☑️ EXPERIENCED OPERATORS who have built, scaled, and advised companies
☑️ ECOSYSTEM BUILDERS with the inside scoop on projects in the works
☑️ BUSINESS LEADERS exploring new opportunities and leveraging scale
Why people attend
☑️ CURATED VISIBILITY into select businesses from Northern California
☑️ EFFICIENT DISCOVERY of potential opportunities, conversations, and ideas in one day
☑️ NEW PERSPECTIVES from investors sharing what they look for and how they support founders
☑️ RELATIONSHIPS & SYNDICATION with angel investors, operators, and capital partners
☑️ CATERED breakfast, lunch, and snacks
Keynote Speaker: Tim Metzner
Tim Metzner is a CEO, serial entrepreneur, and investor who has founded and scaled multiple companies and been part of ventures that have reached billion-dollar valuations. Today, he leads FireRoad Ventures, where he invests in small and medium sized businesses. Tim will share his perspective on building, investing, and scaling companies, and what it takes to create lasting value.
The Agentic Founder Panel Host: Kirk Wayman
Kirk Wayman is a founder, leadership coach, and advisor who has spent 15+ years helping entrepreneurs, executives, and teams grow with clarity and purpose. As the leader of Ikon Coaching, he blends strategy, behavioral science, and emotional intelligence to help leaders navigate the rise of AI while staying grounded in what makes us human. Kirk will lead a discussion on how AI is shaping business, and what it means to lead effectively.
Access to Capital Panel Host: Matt Moseley
Matt Moseley is the Executive VP and Regional President for Plumas Bank where he leads their effort to support local business. With over 27 years in community banking, he has worked from teller to CEO, bringing deep experience in lending, credit, and relationship-driven banking. Matt will lead a discussion on access to capital, how businesses can secure funding, and how to build strong financial partnerships.
820 Sundial Bridge Drive Redding, California 96001
Shasta EDC / Startup Redding
Shasta Economic Development Corporation is a 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation focused on growing, diversifying and maintaining a balanced economy, leading to more economic stability and sustainability for Shasta County. For more information please visit: www.ShastaEDC.org
Startup Redding is a program of the Shasta Economic Development Corporation that exists to support the startup ecosystem and see entrepreneurs grow in Shasta County, California. For more information visit: www.StartupRedding.com
