Connect Foundation https://connect.org/ SoCal's Innovation Community | Helping Tech & LifeSci Entrepreneurs Build Great Companies Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:51:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://connect.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cropped-ConnectCircle-1-32x32.png Connect Foundation https://connect.org/ 32 32 Springboard Corner: Late Fall 2025 https://connect.org/springboard-corner-late-fall-2025/ https://connect.org/springboard-corner-late-fall-2025/#respond Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:00:37 +0000 https://connect.org/?p=647097 Welcome To The Springboard Corner This is your go-to spot for the latest achievements in the life sciences and high-tech startups sphere. Here, we shine a light on the trailblazers and innovators who’ve journeyed through Connect’s Springboard Program. Dive in to discover the groundbreaking milestones of the companies at the forefront of shaping our future. […]

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]]> https://connect.org/springboard-corner-late-fall-2025/feed/ 0 Connect Expands Access to Funding Through Curated Venture List https://connect.org/connect-expands-access-to-funding-through-curated-venture-list/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:15:19 +0000 https://connect.org/?p=647059 SAN DIEGO, Oct. 20, 2025 — Connect, a premier nonprofit organization in San Diego’s innovation ecosystem dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs and cultivating thriving life science and technology communities, is kicking off IDEA Week by bringing added attention to one of the region’s most valuable resources: a curated directory of venture capital and funding firms active in Southern […]

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]]> Connect Appoints Tre Braquet as Chief Brand & Engagement Officer https://connect.org/connect-appoints-tre-braquet-as-chief-brand-engagement-officer/ Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:03:41 +0000 https://connect.org/?p=647036 SAN DIEGO, October 13, 2025 — Connect, a premier nonprofit organization in San Diego’s innovation ecosystem dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs and cultivating thriving life science and technology communities, announced today that Tre Braquet has been named Chief Brand & Engagement Officer. In this role, Braquet will oversee Connect’s brand strategy, communications, and community engagement initiatives. […]

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]]> Connect Names Gretel von Son as Chief Operating Officer to Drive Growth in Entrepreneurship and Innovation https://connect.org/connect-names-gretel-von-son-as-chief-operating-officer-to-drive-growth-in-entrepreneurship-and-innovation/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:21:45 +0000 https://connect.org/?p=647014 SAN DIEGO, September 22, 2025 — Connect, the premier nonprofit organization in San Diego’s innovation ecosystem, dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs and cultivating thriving life science and technology communities, announced today the appointment of Gretel von Son as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, she will oversee operations and strategy, with a focus on scaling impact, […]

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]]> Springboard Corner: September 2025 https://connect.org/springboard-corner-september-2025/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:00:12 +0000 https://connect.org/?p=646955 Welcome To The Springboard Corner This is your go-to spot for the latest achievements in the life sciences and high-tech startups sphere. Here, we shine a light on the trailblazers and innovators who’ve journeyed through Connect’s Springboard Program. Dive in to discover the groundbreaking milestones of the companies at the forefront of shaping our future. […]

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]]> Springboard Corner: August 2025 https://connect.org/springboard-corner-august-2025/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:00:53 +0000 https://connect.org/?p=646915 Welcome To The Springboard Corner This is your go-to spot for the latest achievements in the life sciences and high-tech startups sphere. Here, we shine a light on the trailblazers and innovators who’ve journeyed through Connect’s Springboard Program. Dive in to discover the groundbreaking milestones of the companies at the forefront of shaping our future. […]

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]]> Connect Appoints James Zanewicz as Chief Executive Officer to Shape the Next Chapter of Innovation Growth https://connect.org/connect-appoints-james-zanewicz-as-ceo-to-shape-the-next-chapter/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 22:08:27 +0000 https://connect.org/?p=646925 SAN DIEGO, August 4, 2025 — Connect, the premier nonprofit organization in the San Diego innovation ecosystem established 40 years ago to cultivate life science and tech innovation communities, today announced the appointment of James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, as Chief Executive Officer. “As we considered candidates to lead Connect into its next chapter, James […]

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]]> Innovation in Carlsbad: Cutting-Edge Companies Making Waves https://connect.org/innovation-in-carlsbad-cutting-edge-companies-making-waves/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:00:18 +0000 https://connect.org/?p=646793 Carlsbad’s reputation as a vibrant innovation hub is no secret. The city’s mix of healthtech, advanced manufacturing, and consumer brands reflects its deep roots in research, design, and entrepreneurship. Here’s a spotlight on ten innovative companies shaping Carlsbad’s future: Cutting-Edge Companies in Carlsbad Amptron Medical is developing next-generation respiratory care technology to improve global access […]

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]]> Springboard Corner: July 2025 https://connect.org/springboard-corner-july-2025/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:00:04 +0000 https://connect.org/?p=646787 Welcome To The Springboard Corner This is your go-to spot for the latest achievements in the life sciences and high-tech startups sphere. Here, we shine a light on the trailblazers and innovators who’ve journeyed through Connect’s Springboard Program. Dive in to discover the groundbreaking milestones of the companies at the forefront of shaping our future. […]

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]]> Innovation in Oceanside: Companies Driving Change Across Industries https://connect.org/innovation-in-oceanside-companies-driving-change-across-industries/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:00:14 +0000 https://connect.org/?p=646723 Oceanside isn’t just a beach town—it’s a growing hotspot for innovation across life sciences, clean energy, manufacturing, and consumer products. These forward-thinking companies are building the future from the coast, making an impact locally and globally. Pioneering Companies in Oceanside Harnessing the sun’s potential, Infinity Power is at the forefront of clean energy innovation, developing […]

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