INNOVATION IN SPORTS & HEALTHAn Initiative of the Walnut Creek Chamber Foundation
A message from the Chair
Paul Ratner, Chair of Startup Walnut Creek, will share the vision behind the initiative—and an invitation for founders, investors and partners to help shape what comes next.
Paul Ratner
Chair, Startup Walnut Creek
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The vision. The opportunity. Your invitation.The people behind Startup Walnut Creek
Business, community and investment leaders working together to bring founders, ideas and opportunity to Walnut Creek.
Chair
Vice President of Sales
Marble Bridge Funding Group
Paul brings a background in business financing and B2B sales, along with nearly two decades in the sports industry with the Golden State Warriors and PGA TOUR.
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CEO & Co-Founder
Wisdom Partners
Josh coaches startup founders and develops leaders and organizations. His background includes strategy consulting in healthcare and a PhD in Organizational Leadership.
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Founder
TotalBenefitsCA
Blair advises businesses on employee benefits and retirement plans. A longtime Walnut Creek community member, he founded TotalBenefitsCA to support small business owners and their teams.
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Founder & Managing Partner
Capstone Government Affairs
Jared brings more than two decades of experience in government affairs, procurement, stakeholder engagement and economic development, connecting companies with public-sector and regional opportunities.
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President & CEO
Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
Caity leads the Chamber’s work supporting the Walnut Creek business community. Her experience spans finance, strategy, marketing, entrepreneurship and community leadership.
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SVP / Managing Director, Venture Fund Finance
Five Star Bank
Jon connects entrepreneurs, startups, angel investors and venture capital firms across Northern California, bringing extensive venture banking and economic development experience.
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Executive Director
Band of Angels
Asli represents Band of Angels on the Startup Walnut Creek host committee, connecting the initiative with the angel investment community.
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Explore the community and organizations helping connect our region.
Be part of what’s next
Building a company? Investing in innovation? Interested in supporting the East Bay’s startup community? Let’s connect.
Ask about upcoming events, founder participation, investor involvement or sponsorship opportunities.
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