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Welcome To The Springboard Corner This is your go-to spot for the latest achievements in the life sciences and high-tech startups sphere. Here, we shine a light on the trailblazers and innovators who’ve journeyed through Connect’s Springboard Program. Dive in...

The XEO program, now in its fourth cohort and third year, was launched to support diverse leaders in the innovation community on their leadership journey. It’s part of the broader Connect All initiative, which focuses on bridging the gap between...

Welcome To The Springboard Corner This is your go-to spot for the latest achievements in the life sciences and high-tech startups sphere. Here, we shine a light on the trailblazers and innovators who’ve journeyed through Connect’s Springboard Program. Dive in...

The TL Fund is a regional accelerator investment fund – unique to San Diego. It’s never been done, no other region has anything like it. It is designed to be philanthropic, with the goal of building a better San Diego...

Welcome To The Springboard Corner This is your go-to spot for the latest achievements in the life sciences and high-tech startups sphere. Here, we shine a light on the trailblazers and innovators who’ve journeyed through Connect’s Springboard Program. Dive in...

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Connect is thrilled to announce the selection of its third cohort of exceptional individuals joining the XEO program. Following the resounding success of previous cohorts, the XEO program continues to bring together outstanding leaders from forward-thinking...

Welcome To The Springboard Corner This is your go-to spot for the latest achievements in the life sciences and high-tech startups sphere. Here, we shine a light on the trailblazers and innovators who’ve journeyed through Connect’s Springboard Program. Dive in...

It’s taken me over a decade to really feel like San Diego is home and an amazing place beyond the weather, beaches, where quality of life- from people, to companies, to experiences, really is extraordinary. Details matter. A first-generation born...

Welcome To The Springboard Corner This is your go-to spot for the latest achievements in the life sciences and high-tech startups sphere. Here, we shine a light on the trailblazers and innovators who’ve journeyed through Connect’s Springboard Program. Dive in...

Exciting news for the startup community in North County! Connect has launched a partnership with the cities of Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos, and Vista as well as California State University San Marcos to power the Innovate78 initiative. Innovate78 provides...

Welcome To The Springboard Corner This is your go-to spot for the latest achievements in the life sciences and high-tech startups sphere. Here, we shine a light on the trailblazers and innovators who’ve journeyed through Connect’s Springboard Program. Dive in...

Since 2015, Cool Companies have raised over $900M (just in Series A) THANK YOU TO THE CLASS OF 2024 COOL COMPANIES SPONSORS Announcing the Cool Companies of 2024! If you’re searching for the latest innovative tech and life science companies...