Featuring San Diego’s innovation stories
Escondido is carving out a space in North County San Diego’s innovation landscape, with a growing community of entrepreneurs, startups, and mission-driven companies transforming industries—from clean energy and health tech to e-commerce and manufacturing. With strong municipal support and a...
Meet the team! Daniela Gama👋 Data Driven. Mission-Minded. Community-Focused. Let’s Connect Daniela Gama brings a sharp analytical mindset and a deep sense of purpose to her work at Connect. A graduate of UC San Diego with a B.S. in Business...
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...
Vista is staking its claim as a center of innovation in North County San Diego, home to a dynamic mix of companies advancing technology, sustainability, life sciences, and consumer goods. From high-tech manufacturing to AI, clean energy, and healthcare solutions,...
Meet the team! Rick Valencia👋 Interim CEO Scaling bold ideas into breakthrough industries—Rick brings vision, grit, and decades of leadership. Let’s Connect Rick Valencia is a respected global entrepreneur and corporate executive with nearly 30 years of experience creating, scaling,...
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...
Introducing the Cool Companies of 2025! Meet this year’s fastest growing, most exciting tech and life sciences startups in Southern California. After a rigorous selection process, our esteemed judges have identified 30 standout companies—11 in life sciences, 17 in tech,...
San Marcos is emerging as a hub for innovation in North County San Diego, home to a diverse range of companies driving advancements in manufacturing, technology, and sustainability. From cutting-edge engineering to clean energy solutions, these businesses—and the collaborative ecosystem...
Meet the team! Nico Gutiérrez👋 Bridging data, design, and storytelling to craft meaningful digital experiences that drive innovation and impact. Let’s Connect As a new member of the Connect team, I’m excited to dive deeper into San Diego’s thriving innovation...
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Connect is thrilled to announce the selection of its fifth 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...
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...
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