SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - Connect is proud to announce the selection of its second cohort of talented individuals to take part in its highly regarded XEO program. Building on the success of its inaugural program last fall, the XEO program brings together exceptional...
Marching Towards SpringGreetings and welcome back to the Springboard Corner, where we showcase and spotlight the latest achievements from life science and hi-tech startups that have been part of Connect's Springboard program.Company Updates & MilestonesDiscover...
Happy 2023!Welcome back to the Springboard Corner where we highlight and share recent milestones of life science and hi-tech startups which we have worked with through Connect’s Springboard program.Avacen Medical - Developed a drug-free and FDA-cleared pain management...
Welcome To The Knowledge Instigator Series February 2023 featuring Interlaced.ioThanks for being part of the first of the Knowledge Instigator Series.In this series, we plan on providing educational resources to help startup companies along their journey. Knowledge...
Hear From Connect’s New Chairman of the Board! Eric OttersonWe are so appreciative of the time and effort that gets put into being the Chairman.James Mackay was the previous Chairman of the Board and continues to champion Connect at every turn.We look forward to...
Hear From a 2022 Cool Company: The Good Face ProjectWe're excited to share updates with everyone from 2022 Cool Company, Good Face Project.Connect and Cool Companies is our place to foster relationships that will help us excel and accelerate today and in the near...
Connect’s International Springboard Program with Yokohama, JapanSan Diego’s first Sister City is the City of Yokohama, Japan, starting in 1957. Together, over the ensuing 60 years, San Diego and Yokohama have continued to promote and strengthen the friendship and...
A YEAR IN REVIEWWelcome back to the Springboard Corner, where we highlight and share recent milestones of life science and hi-tech startups which we have worked with through Connect’s Springboard program. As we get ready to wrap up 2022, let’s revisit some of the...
Welcome To The Cool Companies Spotlight: FinleteThe Class of 2022 Cool Companies is absolutely stellar and we are excited to share them with you. This spotlight series provides the opportunity to learn more about each company from their founders, CEO's, or Presidents....
Welcome To The Cool Companies Spotlight: BetFullyThe Class of 2022 Cool Companies is absolutely stellar and we are excited to share them with you. This spotlight series provides the opportunity to learn more about each company from their founders, CEO's, or...
November 2022Welcome back to the Springboard Corner, where we highlight and share recent milestones of life science and hi-tech startups which we have worked with through Connect’s Springboard program. We are well into the last quarter of 2022 and here’s the latest...
Welcome To The Cool Companies Spotlight: f5 TherapeuticsThe Class of 2022 Cool Companies is absolutely stellar and we are excited to share them with you. This spotlight series provides the opportunity to learn more about each company from their founders, CEO's, or...
SoCal Venture Summit Draws VC Interest to San Diego Q&A: Connect CEO Spotlights State of Innovation Ecosystem By JEFF CLEMETSONThis article ran in the San Diego Business Journal on October 26th, 2022.We’re a trusted resource to the venture community. Fact is, we...
Featuring Anzu Partners and M13Hola! Welcome back to another edition of Connect's VC Connection, our Venture Capital newsletter. Where we showcase exceptional VC firms, giving you better insight into their areas of focus and investment criteria. We hope that this...
Get To Know Connect's Marketing InternMy name is Ian Sears and I am a marketing intern here at Connect. I am from a small town north of Los Angeles. Making the move from LA to San Diego was nothing short of perfect for me. I have always said San Diego is what people...
Welcome To The Cool Companies Spotlight: CommSafe AIThe Class of 2022 Cool Companies is absolutely stellar and we are excited to share them with you. This spotlight series provides the opportunity to learn more about each company from their founders, CEO's, or...
The SBIR/STTR reauthorization bill was signed by the President on September 30th, 2022, extending the programs through September 30, 2025. The new bill will bring changes to the program, and the agencies will need to comply with the new congressional requirements....
Welcome To The Springboard CornerWelcome back to the Springboard Corner, where we highlight and share recent milestones of life science and hi-tech startups which we have worked with through Connect’s Springboard program. With the autumnal equinox taking place this...
The XEO program is already in-motion!Hear firsthand from leaders in the program in shared social posts below:San Diego has a genuine opportunity to build a more robust, diverse, and inclusive innovation region for generations to come. For Connect, this is Connect All.
Featuring Insight Partners and Fika Ventures Hi everyone! Welcome back to another edition of Connect's VC Connection, our Venture Capital newsletter. Where we showcase exceptional VC firms, giving you better insight into their areas of focus and investment...