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I had an iced tea with Betsy Brennan last week. She’s the President and CEO of Downtown San Diego Partnership, an organization improving the downtown district from both an infrastructure and artistic angle.
We looked out over the city from the University Club. There’s a lot happening downtown, and I was surprised by the list of tech companies with a strong presence here. It was awesome to learn from someone who has such a deep understanding of the city’s movements.
Downtown isn’t quite the same as it was before 2020. There’s innovation required as we rethink remote, hybrid, and in-office work, and how that impacts the density and health of our downtown community.
And there are many creative people working on it.
As we talked about the history of downtown, I was reminded that some of my heroes have passed through organizations like this before going on to build something of their own in San Diego.
Think:
Andy White – Founder, BuyBack Ventures
Alex Waters – Executive Director, The Program Labs
Both had spent time at Downtown San Diego Partnerships earlier in their career.
These are the webs that make our community so exciting, and these are the people you’ll want to know in San Diego.
I’m not changing this newsletter to The Social Spider (doesn’t quite have the same ring… or catchphrase), but I do love a good web of connections.
And at the center of every web? Curiosity.
What’s happening this week in San Diego: |
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Wednesday, November 5
AI Coffee at 9:00 AM - Sorrento Valley
Uqora Co-Founder - Startup Stories: Jenna Ryan at 6:00 PM - SDSU
Thursday, November 6
State of the Cleantech Industry in San Diego at 11:30 AM - Torrey Pines
Starting a SaaS Business in the Age of AI at 5:15 PM - UCSD
($) USD Cyber Law & Risk Symposium 2025 at 8:00 AM - USD
Friday, November 7
SD Founders Hike at 6:30 AM - Torrey Pines Glider Port 🐾
Founder Fridays at 7:30 AM - Solana Beach
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Hand-made, natural products fresh from the forest.
Building a unique brand in an old-school industry.
Learning everything I can about LLM SEO to make our site shine.
Some folks think it’s a little random that we sell wreaths. Fair. But it’s hard to argue with the scent of the forest showing up at your front door.
We’ve added corporate gifting this year so that you can create front-door moments for your favorite clients or team.
You know I’m ready for the holidays. Ready to join me?
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What’s happening next week in San Diego: |
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Monday, November 10
Founders Live Pitch Competition ft. Stella Foundation at 6:00 PM - Downtown
Tuesday, November 11
Product Builders Roundtable at 6:00 PM - Encinitas
Indie Hacker Happy Hour at 6:00 PM - Kearny Mesa
Wednesday, November 12
Lattes & Life Goals | BucketMatch at 10:00 AM - North Park
San Diego BlueTech Networking Event at 5:30 PM - Kearny Mesa
Hussein’s North County Startup Mixer at 5:30 PM - Encinitas
AI: Shifting Life Science from Experimentation to Prediction at 6:00 PM - Del Mar
Thursday, November 13
San Diego Medtech Mixer at 5:30 PM - Sorrento Valley
The AI Social: Conversations for Everyone at 6:00 PM - Ocean Beach
Sunday, November 16
SDx @ UC San Diego - YC Founder Firesides at 4:00 PM - UCSD
A few more happenings we can get excited about |
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Wednesday, November 19
Leading with AI: CXO Dinner on Putting AI to Work at 5:00 PM - Torrey Pines
Thursday, November 20
SD CTO Talks presents: An Evening with Illumina Engineering Leadership at 5:30 PM - Scripps Ranch
Monday, December 1
StartupSD 1st Mondays Networking & Expert Panel at 5:30 PM - Torrey Pines … Code: Coyote30
Sunday, December 7
Machine Learning in Structural Biology at 8:30 AM - Downtown
Let’s get a little more connected in San Diego this week,
Jonah “the Howl Guy” 🐺
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