Ricky Mason + Chris Redd

A serial entrepreneur and an angel investor joined forces to form Rheddorick, a platform to amplify diversity in the Midwest startup ecosystem. Based in Louisville, KY, Rheddorick hosts Network ‘N Chill, a digital and in-person event series.

Network + Chill authentically connects founders, funders, and anyone in the entrepreneurial ecosystem through storytelling, education, and inclusivity. We know collaboration and knowledge sharing are vital in any journey, and we believe curating a dedicated network with authentic conversation in a fun environment will create density in the region.

Ricky and Chris have coached numerous startup founders to grow and scale their businesses. Read More

Based in Louisville, KY, Chris and Ricky are well connected throughout the Midwest region. The Rheddorick team is prepared to help plan and us host your next networking event or professional party.

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Chris Redd Named Forty Under 40 by Louisville Business First

Congratulations are in order for Angel Investor and Coporate IT Manager Christopher Redd. Redd was named Forty Under 40 by Louisville Business First. Read the article to learn more about what Redd is up to, and his favorite hobby, bartending.

BrainSTEM Named 2022 Startup to Watch by Louisville Business First

For the second year in a row, BrainSTEM was named a 2022 Startup to Watch by Louisville Business First. Read more about the honor and what other businesses made the list here.

Upcoming Events

State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) – Lunch & Learn w/ Rheddorick – Virtual

Jan 17th @ 12p

Network ‘N Chill – Edrizio De La Cruz – Louisville

Jan 25th @ 530pm-730pm

Networking and Building Professional Relationships – UK Men of Color Syposium – Lexington

Feb 2nd @ 9am-4pm

Meet Rheddorick

Co-founders of Network + Chill

Chris Redd

Chris Redd is born and raised in Milwaukee, WI and now resides in Louisville, Kentucky. He is a Louisville technology ecosystem builder, investor, advisor, and consultant. Chris offers more than 14 years of business, healthcare, and technology experience.

Ricky Mason

Born and raised in Louisville, KY, Ricky Mason is the founder of award-winning startup, BrainSTEM. Ricky has over 10 years of experience in system engineering, product development, and business strategy. Before startup life, Ricky launched rockets at NASA, built cyber networks for the CIA, and led AgTech research at the University of Kentucky.

A radical idea to change the face of startup

Ricky and Chris connected on a mutual interest in real estate investment. Both had recently (re)located to Louisville, and were jumping head first into startup. After a few conversations over bourbon and cigars, their vision grew exponentially to something bigger than they could have imagined. It’s not easy getting into startup for anyone, especially for the young and pigmented folks. But Ricky and Chris are no strangers to adversity. They tackle tough problems in VC, startup and tech while sharing their network and creating a more inclusive and dense ecosystem.

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