Startup San Diego, 550 W. B Street, 4th floor, San Diego, CA (2026)

06/17/2026

Thank you, Connect San Diego, for organizing the 14th Annual Summer Social!

Our team, Executive Director Lisa Barnhouse and Operations & Program Manager Erika Gastelum, had the pleasure of attending the beautiful Coastal Roots Farm at Leichtag Commons.

Founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders came together for an evening of connection, discovery, and celebration. Highlights included a showcase of the Class of 2026 Cool Companies, locally curated food, live entertainment, and a relaxed wine tasting experience by The Vinho.

It was a pleasure running into Marie Christensen from the Institute for the Global Entrepreneur, Briana Weisinger from San Diego & Imperial SBDC Network, and Justin Scott from The Vinho.

Thank you to Connect San Diego for bringing us all together!

06/16/2026

Looking to showcase your startup or business to the startup community? We are now accepting applications to expo at the next 1st Mondays – Networking & Startup Event happening August 3rd at the UCSD Design and Innovation Building.

Benefits of exhibiting at 1st Mondays:

➡️ Showcase your product or service to 250-300 attendees.
➡️ Meet incredible founders, investors, talent, community partners, and more.
➡️ Attend 1st Mondays for free (2 complimentary tickets).
➡️ Be part of an amazing startup community!

Don't miss out on the chance to get your brand in front of hundreds of attendees. Apply today to expo at 1st Mondays!

🚀 Learn more and apply: startupsd.org/events/1st-mondays/expo

06/15/2026

Check out the newest episode of the 1st Mondays Mini Podcast!

In this episode of the 1st Mondays Mini Podcast, Tiara Daring, Owner and Founder of CraftedByT Studio, a San Diego-based crochet design business offering custom one-of-a-kind pieces available for rent or purchase.

CraftedByT Studio sits at the intersection of wearable art and intentional living. Tiara creates one-of-a-kind crochet pieces available for rent or purchase, and runs workshops she calls “Mindfulness with Tea,” guided sessions where participants slow down, pick up a hook, and rediscover something adults often leave behind: the ability to play.

“We tend to forget that adults need to play.” Tiara Daring, CraftedByT Studio.

Be part of the Mini Podcast by joining us on August 3rd for 1st Mondays at UCSD Design and Innovation Building.

🚀 Get tickets to 1st Mondays: eventbrite.com/e/1979928499440
🚀Listen to the full episode: startupsd.org/podcast/tiara-daring

06/15/2026

Check out the newest episode of the 1st Mondays Mini Podcast!

In this episode of the 1st Mondays Mini Podcast, Tiara Daring, Owner and Founder of CraftedByT Studio, a San Diego-based crochet design business offering custom one-of-a-kind pieces available for rent or purchase.

CraftedByT Studio sits at the intersection of wearable art and intentional living. Tiara creates one-of-a-kind crochet pieces available for rent or purchase, and runs workshops she calls “Mindfulness with Tea,” guided sessions where participants slow down, pick up a hook, and rediscover something adults often leave behind: the ability to play.

“We tend to forget that adults need to play.” Tiara Daring, CraftedByT Studio.

Be part of the Mini Podcast by joining us on August 3rd for 1st Mondays at UCSD Design and Innovation Building.

🚀 Get tickets to 1st Mondays: eventbrite.com/e/1979928499440
🚀Listen to the full episode: startupsd.org/podcast/tiara-daring

06/10/2026

Join us Friday, June 26th, for Last Fridays Deep Dive Session at Downtown Works Mission Valley, ft. Hillary Applin, Revenue Architect at Revitecture! This is part three of the three-part series all about building and scaling startup revenue. This session focuses on the pipeline to predictable revenue and brings everything together, focusing on ex*****on, performance management, and building a true revenue operating system.

What you’ll learn in this Deep Dive Session:

➡️ Improving deal qualification and conversion
➡️ Building a reliable forecasting process
➡️ Establishing a weekly operating cadence
➡️ Defining the core metrics (pipeline health, conversion rates, velocity)
➡️ When and how to hire sales without breaking the system

📍This event is FREE for Startup San Diego Annual Members and Downtown Works Members! Existing Members, secure your spot by registering for the complimentary ticket type. Discounted Day Passes are available for the general public.

🚀 Learn more and register: eventship.com/event/startupsd-last-fridays-co-working-day-presented-by-downtown-works-5

06/09/2026

Check out the newest episode of the 1st Mondays Mini Podcast!

In this episode of the 1st Mondays Mini Podcast, Bobby Edelman, Investor and Advisor at the SBDC Brink at USD, shares how he’s invested in 170 companies, advised 100 capital-seeking founders, and still makes time for Friday hikes with fellow builders. Learn why community is the real currency.

“We don’t feel like competitors. We feel like we are working together for the common good.” - Bobby Edelman

Be part of the Mini Podcast by joining us on August 3rd for 1st Mondays at UCSD Design and Innovation Building.

🚀 Get tickets to 1st Mondays: eventbrite.com/e/1979928499440
🚀Listen to the full episode: startupsd.org/podcast/bobby-edelman

06/09/2026

Check out the newest episode of the 1st Mondays Mini Podcast!

In this episode of the 1st Mondays Mini Podcast, Bobby Edelman, Investor and Advisor at The Brink SBDC at USD, shares how he’s invested in 170 companies, advised 100 capital-seeking founders, and still makes time for Friday hikes with fellow builders. Learn why community is the real currency.

"We don't feel like competitors. We feel like we are working together for the common good." - Bobby Edelman

Be part of the Mini Podcast by joining us on August 3rd for 1st Mondays at UCSD Design and Innovation Building.

🚀 Get tickets to 1st Mondays: eventbrite.com/e/1979928499440
🚀Listen to the full episode: startupsd.org/podcast/bobby-edelman

06/08/2026

Coming August 3rd, join us for our quarterly 1st Mondays - Networking & Startup Event happening at UCSD Design and Innovation Building.

What to expect at 1st Mondays:

➡️ An evening of networking, enjoy networking with 250+ startup founders, engineers, developers, investors, and startup professionals.
➡️ Expert panel from industry leaders, hear from the best founders and builders and learn how to up-level your startup.
➡️ Enjoy delicious food and libations, every 1st Mondays we invite local caterers and startup fuel partners to share their beverages and cuisine with our community.
➡️ 1:1 founder mentorship, before the program, we invite attendees to book a time with our mentors with industry-specific focuses. Free for SSD Members and at a discounted day pass for non-members.

Get tickets to this upcoming 1st Mondays! This is your chance to be involved with the startup community.

🚀 Grab tickets: eventbrite.com/e/1979928499440

06/04/2026

✨ Save the Date! The 2026 Top Tech Awards San Diego are set for September 17th at Snapdragon Stadium, 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Join us for an evening celebrating the region’s most innovative and impactful tech leaders—presented by Cox Business and RapidScale. You won’t want to miss this premier event honoring those driving technology forward in San Diego.

📍Use code 2026COMP10 to discount 10% off.

Get Your Tickets Here 👉 TopTechAwardsTickets

06/03/2026

Connect's Summer Social is back for its 14th year on June 16 at Coastal Roots Farm in Encinitas. Meet the Class of 2026 Cool Companies, catch up with the San Diego innovation community, and enjoy an afternoon of local food and drinks in a beautiful setting. Hope to see you there!

➡️ Grab your tickets: luma.com/summersocial-2026

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