Press Archives - Connect Foundation https://connect.org/category/press/ SoCal's Innovation Community | Helping Tech & LifeSci Entrepreneurs Build Great Companies Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:37:38 +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 Press Archives - Connect Foundation https://connect.org/category/press/ 32 32 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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]]> 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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]]> Cooler Heads Launches Accounts in 22 States, Including Sharp HealthCare in San Diego https://connect.org/cooler-heads-launches-accounts-at-sharp/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:00:55 +0000 https://connect.org/?p=645784 Former Springboard and Cool Company, Cooler Heads, is on a mission to empower cancer patients by addressing the side effects of treatment with evidence-based products, content, and services. Their flagship product, Amma™, is the first FDA-cleared portable scalp cooling system designed to allow chemotherapy patients to keep their hair. By making scalp cooling accessible and […]

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]]> OpenClassrooms and MiraCosta College Partner to Launch No-Cost Apprenticeships in High-Demand Tech Fields https://connect.org/miracosta-college-partnership/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:00:40 +0000 https://connect.org/?p=645258 In an exciting new partnership, OpenClassrooms and MiraCosta College are joining forces to provide local businesses with a unique pathway into in-demand tech and digital marketing roles. Through a generous grant, this partnership will support 50 pre-apprentices and 100 apprentices, with the program being entirely free for students and employers. These comprehensive programs are tailored […]

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]]> Connect Announces the First TL Fund Investments into Four Local Companies https://connect.org/connect-announces-the-first-tl-fund-investments-into-four-local-companies/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:00:15 +0000 https://connect.org/?p=644622 The TL Fund is a regional accelerator investment fund – unique to San Diego. It’s never been done, no other region has anything like it.  It is designed to be philanthropic, with the goal of building a better San Diego for future generations – into perpetuity. The Fund (https://www.tlfund.org) announced today its first four investments.  […]

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]]> Connect and Innovate78 Collaborate to Boost North County’s Business Ecosystem https://connect.org/innovate78-to-boost-north-county-business/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:23:44 +0000 https://connect.org/?p=644848 Exciting news for the startup community in North County! Connect has launched a partnership with the cities of Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos, and Vista as well as California State University San Marcos and MiraCosta College to power the Innovate78 initiative. Innovate78 provides resources, support, and collaboration to the vibrant business ecosystem along the 78 Corridor, further […]

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]]> The DTx Journey https://connect.org/the-dtx-journey/ Wed, 09 Aug 2023 05:00:27 +0000 http://connect.org/?p=641948 Starting a life science company is not easy. Continuing to keep the venture going while at the same time achieving scientific milestones is hard work. But San Diego is a good place to do just that. Known for its culture of collaboration, San Diego is unique in that it has an innovation ecosystem filled with […]

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]]> 2019 San Diego Innovation Report https://connect.org/2019-san-diego-innovation-report/ Wed, 28 Oct 2020 16:45:30 +0000 http://connect.org/?p=642804 The San Diego Regional Innovation Report produced by Connect is undertaken annually to reflect startup growth in the region and the impact on the economy. Connect has been monitoring this impact since 2005, in technology and life sciences sectors. Innovation is key to sustainable regional growth and development, requiring strong participation in open and collaborative […]

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