Entrepreneur Hall of Fame

The Entrepreneur Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have achieved distinction over the years for founding, leading or advancing a San Diego life sciences or technology based business or organization. Such entrepreneurs have contributed to our region individually and through their organizations to the business sectors that shape our local economy and improve our quality of life.


As CONNECT's highest honor, the Entrepreneur Hall of Fame celebrates these individual success stories which continue to inspire future generations of innovators and entrepreneurs.


In past years, CONNECT has honored Ivor Royston, Managing Director, Forward Ventures, and William H. Rastetter, Executive Chairman, Biogen-Idec.

"The CONNECT Hall of Fame is a significant honor, as it recognizes the elite group of individuals who led the transformation of our local economy"

David Hale

Hale BioPharma Ventures LLC
Hale BioPharma Ventures LLC. and CONNECT'S Board of Directors, and former president and CEO of Hybritech




Program Contact:


Meghan Hope
Program Manager
Entrepreneur Hall fo Fame
Email: mehope@connect.org
Phone: (858) 964-1314
Fax: (858) 964-1301

Mailing Address
8950 Villa La Jolla Drive
Suite A124
La Jolla, CA 92037

Office Address
CONNECT
8950 Villa La Jolla Drive
Suite A124
La Jolla, CA 92037

Phone: (858) 964-1300
Fax: (858) 964-1301