Sweat + Strategize: A Fitness & Founder Series
Calling all entrepreneurs and builders in the startup ecosystem — bring your sneakers and your notebook. Sweat + Strategize is a new bi-weekly gathering for founders, freelancers, and early-stage teams who want more than another networking mixer. We open with a 45-minute group workout (led by a certified instructor), then shift gears into a 15–30 […]
Beyond the Buzzword: How Hardware Teams Actually Use Nearshoring
Nearshoring is one of the biggest buzzwords in hardware, manufacturing, and supply chain strategy. But what does it actually look like for founders and product teams trying to build real physical products? Hosted by San Diego Hardware Meetup, this session will bring together founder and operator perspectives to demystify nearshoring in practice. With Mexico’s stat […]
Pitch Pulse Grand Finale & Showcase
The Pitch Pulse Grand Finale & Showcase is the culminating in-person event of the Pitch Pulse startup series, taking place during Startup San Diego Week. Throughout the year, Pitch Pulse runs multiple vertical pitch sessions across different sectors, selecting top-performing early-stage startups from each round to advance to this final showcase in San Diego. The […]
Post-Exit Founder (PEF) SDSW Mixer
Join us for a private event filled with founders that have exited their business and exit-curious founders for an evening focused on launching and scaling. Complimentary drinks and appetizers will be available. Spots are limited and it will fill up quickly. For post-exit founders, this is a chance to stay close to the edge by […]
Starting Your Business: A Step-by-Step Guide
Ready to turn your business dreams into reality? Join us for a simple, no-nonsense guide to getting started right. Starting Your Business: A Step-by-Step Guide is an introductory workshop designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs confidently launch their business from idea to execution. In this session, participants will learn how to validate a business concept, choose […]
Government Contracts Unlocked: Certifications and Portal Registration (Module 2)
Unlock government contracting opportunities through certifications, SAM.gov registration, and contract readiness. Part 2 of a 4 part series. Breaking into government contracting can feel overwhelming, but with the right foundation, strategy, and tools, any small business can confidently compete and win. This four-part training series guides participants step-by-step through the essential elements needed to build […]
Funding Power Hour / Power Hour de Financiamiento
Open Q&A with funding experts. Get answers on small business financing and growth. / Sesión abierta con expertos en financiamiento Join open Q&A office hours with experts to tackle your toughest questions about business funding —no presentation, just answers! Are you a small business owner looking for financial support to grow your business? Join us […]
Story-Selling Method
People may forget facts and features, but they remember stories The most successful businesses know how to use storytelling to build trust, create emotional connections, and inspire customers to take action. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to transform your marketing from simply promoting products and services to telling stories that resonate with your audience […]
San Diego Startup Week 2026 Kickoff Mixer
I am ecstatic to be teaming up with Neal Bloom at Rising Tide Partners and the City of Carlsbad to host the official kickoff mixer of Startup Week 2026! 🪩 If you’ve been to my mixer (Hussein’s North County SD Startup Mixer), then you already know the drill. This is a laid-back, casual, fun time […]