Kevin Kelly once talked about hitchhiking. Not because he misses it. But because it required something we’re not great at anymore.
Putting your thumb out.
It wasn’t just asking for a ride. It was giving someone else the chance to help.
Most of us don’t struggle because no one can help. We struggle because no one knows we need it.
We brute force, grind, and stay quiet.
Meanwhile, there are generous people all around us who would gladly offer a ride, if they knew where we were headed.
I’ve even had people ask how they can support our pack. And sometimes I don’t have a clear answer.
Thumb still in my pocket.
Receiving help can feel uncomfortable. Like admitting we don’t have it figured out.
But the driver gets something too. People like helping. It feels good to move someone forward.
So this week, when you’re out in the wild, try this:
Be clear about where you’re headed. And don’t be afraid to put your thumb out.
Sometimes, connection isn’t about who you meet. It’s about what you’re willing to share.
Howl yeah, it’s Monday.
What we’re howling about this week: |
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Monday, March 2
($) StartupSD 1st Mondays at 5:30 PM - Rancho Bernardo … use code: Coyote30
Tuesday, March 3
Brink Pitch Prep for SDAC: Financials, Corporate Law & Traction at 5:30 PM - USD
Nucleate SD: Inside Licensing and Tech Transfer at 6:00 PM - Carmel Valley
($) San Diego AI Showcase #2 at 6:00 PM - Vista
Wednesday, March 4
($) (Doing) Business For Good Summit at 9:00 AM - USD
($) The Exchange: Beyond the Portfolio at 6:00 PM - Clairemont
Thursday, March 5
Builders Roundtable: Execution With OpenClaw at 10:00 AM - Rancho Bernardo
Bits in Bio x Cheiron: San Diego Mixer at 6:00 PM - Downtown
Friday, March 6
SD Founders Hike at 6:30 AM - Torrey Pines Gliderport
($) Techstars_ Startup Weekend Women San Diego - 3 Day Event - Rancho Bernardo … use code: COYOTE
Saturday, March 7
Claude Impact Lab at 10:00 AM - Downtown
($) An International Women's Day Celebration at 10:00 AM - Mission Hills
What we’re howling about next week: |
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Monday, March 9
Designing Digital Health for Intermittent Use at 6:00 PM - Sorrento Valley
Wednesday, March 11
SDSI Business Buzz at 8:30 AM - Solana Beach
San Diego Cyber Group Meetup at 6:00 PM - Mission Valley
Thursday, March 12
Women in Tech at 4:30 PM - UCSD
A few more happenings to have on our radar |
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Monday, March 16
San Diego County Startup Mixer at 5:30 PM - Bay Park
Wednesday, March 18
Founder of Volcom: Thom McElroy at 6:00 PM - SDSU
Wednesday, March 25
($) March Mingle - 20th Edition at 7:00 PM - Mission Valley
Friday, May 22
($) TechCon SoCal 2026 - SDSU … use code: SOCAL26HOWLYEAH
Howl yeah, it’s Monday!
Jonah 🐺
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