Cooler Heads Launches Accounts in 22 States, Including Sharp HealthCare in San Diego
Former Springboard and Cool Company, Cooler Heads, is on a mission to empower cancer patients by addressing the side effects of treatment with evidence-based products, content, and services. Their flagship product, Amma™, is the first FDA-cleared portable scalp cooling system designed to allow chemotherapy patients to keep their hair. By making scalp cooling accessible and […]
OpenClassrooms and MiraCosta College Partner to Launch No-Cost Apprenticeships in High-Demand Tech Fields
In an exciting new partnership, OpenClassrooms and MiraCosta College are joining forces to provide local businesses with a unique pathway into in-demand tech and digital marketing roles. Through a generous grant, this partnership will support 50 pre-apprentices and 100 apprentices, with the program being entirely free for students and employers. These comprehensive programs are tailored […]
2024 Springboard Corner: A Year in Review
A YEAR IN REVIEW Greetings and welcome back to the Springboard Corner in 2025! While 2024 seemed to go by in an eyeblink, Springboard companies continued to knock it out of the park, securing funding, reaching key inflection points, and accelerating their growth and expansion. Here we highlight some of their achievements from this past […]
Springboard Corner: December 2024
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 to discover the groundbreaking milestones of the companies at the forefront of shaping our future. […]
Springboard Corner: November 2024
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 to discover the groundbreaking milestones of the companies at the forefront of shaping our future. […]
Keeping Up with the XEO Cohort
The XEO program, now in its fourth cohort and third year, was launched to support emerging leaders in the innovation community on their leadership journey. The program is part of a larger initiative to create the best innovation ecosystem on the planet. In August, Connect kicked off the Fall 2024 XEO program at the stunning […]
Springboard Corner: Fall 2024
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 to discover the groundbreaking milestones of the companies at the forefront of shaping our future. […]
Connect Announces the First TL Fund Investments into Four Local Companies
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 for future generations – into perpetuity. The Fund (https://www.tlfund.org) announced today its first four investments. […]
Springboard Corner: August 2024
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 to discover the groundbreaking milestones of the companies at the forefront of shaping our future. […]
XEO Class of Fall 2024
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Connect is thrilled to announce the selection of its fourth 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 companies dedicated to workforce development and innovation. The trailblazing group of participants from past XEO […]
