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....
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Cool Company Spotlight: BetFully
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...
Springboard Corner: November 2022
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...
Cool Company Spotlight: f5 Therapeutics
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
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...
The VC Connection #10
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...
Meet The Connect Team: Ian Sears
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...
Cool Company Spotlight: CommSafe AI
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...
Update from SBIR@Connect
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....
Springboard Corner: October 2022
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...
XEO: How It’s Going
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.
The VC Connection #9
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...
Cool Company Spotlight: Intrepid Automation
Welcome To The Cool Companies Spotlight: Intrepid AutomationThe 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...
Meet The Connect Team: Petra Stegmann, Ph.D.
Get To Know Connect's Springboard Senior DirectorSince joining Connect in 2012, it has been a truly exciting journey to be immersed in the innovation community and experience firsthand how the San Diego ecosystem has grown and continues to flourish. I have met amazing...
Inaugural XEO Class of 2022
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - The XEO program is officially underway.Here are some of the amazing leaders that are taking part in the new program:San Diego has a genuine opportunity to build a more robust, diverse, and inclusive innovation region for generations to come....
The VC Connection #8
Featuring The Slack Fund and VMG Partners Happy Labor Day, hope everyone had a great long weekend! 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...
Springboard Corner: Summer 2022
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. It’s sure been a funky monsoon summer in San...
Connect Receives A Grant From The Conrad Prebys Foundation
From Beach, “Bench to Bedside,” and BeyondSAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – We are excited to announce that Connect received a grant from The Conrad Prebys Foundation for our important work: From Beach, “Bench to Bedside,” and Beyond.With the support of The Conrad Prebys...
Cool Company Spotlight: YUR
Welcome To The Cool Companies Spotlight: YURThe 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. We...
Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation and Connect Celebrate Partnership & New Directions
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA (September 1, 2022) – Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation (Jacobs Center) and Connect celebrate their partnership, legacy, and new strategic directions.Jacobs Center and CONNECT proudly acknowledge and celebrate their legacy program,...