What does it take to help entrepreneurs
and high-growth startups thrive?
Red Cedar was born to answer that
What does it take to help entrepreneurs
About Red Cedar
Founded by the Cedar Valley’s private business community, Red Cedar is more than just an accelerator or venture capital fund. We are a startup catalyst, a public-private partnership made up of entrepreneurs, private businesses, colleges, cities and economic development partners. Our purpose is to champion entrepreneurs and high-growth startups – helping them learn faster and accelerate their growth.
Our Team
Danny Laudick
Executive Director
Staff
Trace Steffen
CEO, HowFactory
Board of Directors
Therese Stevens
COO, BraceAbility, Inc.
Board of Directors
Kris Hansen
CEO, Western Home Communities
Board of Directors
Mark Kittrell
CEO & Founder, Eagle View Partners
Board of Directors
Nick Evens
President, The Veridian Group, Inc.
Board of Directors
Laura Hand
Vice President, VGM Marketing
Board of Directors
Jim Brown
Mayor, City of Cedar Falls
Board of Directors
Natalie Brown
Owner, Scratch Cupcakery
Board of Directors
Our Founding Sponsors
Without the support and vision of our founding sponsors, our work would be impossible. Their support allows us to serve entrepreneurs – helping to scale new startups and raise the standard of living for all.
City of Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls Utilities
University of Northern Iowa
Wartburg College
Hawkeye Community College
