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 leaders from cutting-edge companies, these companies invest in the development of their workforce and drive forward innovation.
The groundbreaking individuals who participated in the first XEO program are making waves across tech and life science, and Connect is excited to see what this year’s cohort will achieve. With a diverse group of leaders from a variety of backgrounds, the XEO program promises to foster collaboration and creativity, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in innovation.
Connect’s dedication to cultivating talent and fostering innovation has made it a leading force in the San Diego innovation community, and the XEO program is a shining example of its commitment to excellence. Stay tuned for updates on the amazing leaders participating in the coming months and the groundbreaking work they will accomplish as part of the XEO program.
Abhishek Kurup
MOLECULAR ASSEMBLIES
Abraham Mancha
NANOCELLECT
Ali Bristow
NEUROCRINE
Alwin Singh
CBIZ
Andrea Rothmeier
1859
Andrew Parker
DELOITTE
Anna Pustilnik
ELI LILLY
Carl Dumesle
HUGS
Chris Mihalsky
RESMED
Claudia Dennler
ELEMENT BIOSCIENCES
Dana Leyden
AIRSPACE
Darin Taverna
DEEP DIVE
Elaine Ediin
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS
Eric Mathews
HEAD2TOE APP
Erin Vicente
GROOVE
Erin Zlotnik
BIONANO GENOMICS
Evan Myers
TRILINK BIOTECHNOLOGIES
Jen Nahama
ILLUMINA
Kat Chang
EXACT SCIENCES
Lenin Lopez
WOODRUFF SAWYER
Linda Villa
TRILINK BIOTECHNOLOGIES
Marcel Pitre
ILLUMINA
Maureen Crocker
RESMED
Maya Karta
ELI LILLY
Michelle Mattson-Hoss
INFIXION BIOSCIENCES
My-Nuong Vo
MOLECULAR ASSEMBLIES
Parisa Faghihi
CARDEA BIO
Paula Diaz
ITJ
Rebecca Au
CATALENT
Sara Urbas
CATALENT
Sean Premeau
ARISTEA THERAPEUTICS
Sid Spencer
ILLUMINA
Tamika Franklin
UC BERKELEY
Thomas Schumert
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS
Vivian Dien
ELEMENT BIOSCIENCES
Vivian Renshaw
CATALENT
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.