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SUMMARY:SD Founders Hike - May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Torrey Pines Gliderport. See the route here thanks to Devin at Start Here Guide! ​ \nWe’ll gather at 6:30am in a circle and poll the group on everyone’s background so you can find some people to meet while hiking. \n​We start hiking at 6:35am\, rain or shine! It’s a serious hike up! \nWe now also do a beach clean up along the way of the hike\, thanks to Surf Vultures. \n​We’ll look for a place to take a group photo somewhere along the hike. \nAmple parking in the dirt lot.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/sd-founders-hike-may-2025/
LOCATION:Torrey Pines Gliderport\, 2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking,Startups & Founders
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SUMMARY:HITS: Health Innovation Translation Symposium 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Health Innovation Translation Symposium (HITS)\, a half-day event accelerating the path from discovery to real-world impact. Engage with industry leaders\, academic innovators\, and investors on funding trends\, gap financing\, and sustainable partnerships. With contributions from Morrison Foerster and Silicon Valley Bank\, this symposium spotlights legal\, financial\, and strategic insights to move health innovations forward. Discover core facilities\, connect with founders\, and explore the next wave of health solutions. \nEvent Agenda\n8:30 a.m. Coffee and Networking \n9 a.m. Welcome & Opening Remarks \n\nJim Krenn\, Partner\, Morrison and Foerster\n\n9:15 a.m. Innovation Leadership: Policy\, Investment\, and Grant Landscape \n\nPaul Roben\, Associate Vice Chancellor\, Office of Innovation and Commercialization\nDr. Vish Krishnan\, Jacobs Family Chair in Management and Engineering Leadership at UC San Diego\n\n9:30 a.m. Building Sustainable Partnerships: Industry\, Academia\, and Investors \n\nModerator: Jim Krenn\, Morrison and Foerster\nPanelists: Prasad Sunkara\, NuFund Bio and Life Sciences Angel Investor\, Marc Martin-Cassas\, Illumina Ventures\, AJ Fortier\, VP Healthcare Technology & Medical Devices\, Silicon Valley Bank\n\n10:30 a.m. Gap Funding & Proof of Concept Programs \n\nModerator: Dr. Vish Krishnan\, Jacobs Family Chair in Management and Engineering Leadership at UC San Diego\nPanelists: AJ Fortier\, VP Healthcare Technology & Medical Devices\, Silicon Valley Bank\, Shane Moise\, Senior Manager for Strategic Innovation Alliances\, Office of Innovation and Commercialization\, Dr. Debbie Spector\, Distinguished Professor of Cell and Molecular Medicine and Skaggs School of Pharmacy\, GEM (Galvanizing Engineering in Medicine)\n\n11:30 a.m. LUNCH \nFeaturing a Special Guest Conversation on IP Strategy and Startup Landscape \n\nKaren G. Potter\, Partner\, Morrison Foerster\nSamantha H Murphy\, PhD\, VP of Corporate Development\, Aspen Neuroscience\, Inc.\n\n12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. 1:1 Legal Office Hours \nBy appointment only. Sign up at the event to meet privately with Morrison Foerster and Silicon Valley Bank on the 4th Floor.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/hits-health-innovation-translation-symposium-2025/
LOCATION:UC San Diego – Design & Innovation Building Room 208\, 9510 Innovation Lane\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Innovation,Innovators,Investors & Funding,Symposium
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SUMMARY:1ST FRIDAY South Bay San Diego Tech Coffee Meetup
DESCRIPTION:This is an informal gathering of entrepreneurs and the like for networking\, coworking\, sharing\, brainstorming\, mentoring\, etc. There is no charge\, just bring your ideas\, questions\, and enthusiasm. \nRSVP\, or just come by sometime between 9:30 am and noon and introduce yourself. \nWhere:\nCool Down Coffee\n750 E St.\nChula Vista\, CA\n(the old CV Visitor Center at the E Street Trolley Station)\nwww.cooldowncoffee.com \nGreat place\, good coffee\, easy access (trolley & POV). \n====================\nNew to the San Diego startup community? Or just want to be better connected? \nCheck out the Startup San Diego “Startup Ecosystem Resource List” at https://startupsd.org/resources/ \nAlso check out (and contribute to) the SD Tech Scene Event Calendar at https://sdtechscene.org/
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/1st-friday-south-bay-san-diego-tech-coffee-meetup/2025-05-02/
LOCATION:Cool Down Coffee\, 750 E St\, Chula Vista\, CA\, 91910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coworking,Networking,Startups & Founders
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SUMMARY:Ansir Innovation Center: First Friday Open Coworking and Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Experience the collaborative energy of Ansir Cowork’s vibrant workspace\, designed to inspire innovation and focus. Whether you’re a freelancer\, entrepreneur\, or remote worker\, join us for a day filled with networking opportunities\, complimentary amenities\, and a supportive environment. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your workday\, forge new connections\, and make your first Friday even more productive. \nLet’s grab lunch.\nWe’re in the heart of the Convoy Asian Food District so there are plenty of restaurants to choose from. We’re a 3 minute walk from the nearest restaurants.  Lunch is 11:30 at restaurant Steamy Piggy (or whatever we decide as a group) \nPlease RSVP to join First Friday Coworking.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/ansir-innovation-center-first-friday-open-coworking-and-lunch/2025-05-02/
LOCATION:AnsirSD\, 7670 Opportunity Rd #255\, San Diego\, CA\, 92111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Collaboration,Innovation,Innovators,Networking
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SUMMARY:Sales on Tap – May Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Sales on Tap\, a monthly happy hour where San Diego sales pros connect\, unwind\, and sharpen their game over great beer. Whether you’re closing the quarter strong or just starting the conversation\, this is the place to network\, swap strategies\, and maybe even make a pitch. \nIf you’d like to sponsor the event\, make a note in your registration.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/sales-on-tap-may-happy-hour/
LOCATION:San Diego\, San Diego\, California\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Pitches,Strategies
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SUMMARY:Efficient Computing for AI and Robotics
DESCRIPTION:The compute demands of AI and robotics continue to rise due to the rapidly growing volume of data to be processed; the increasingly complex algorithms for higher quality of results; and the demands for energy efficiency and real-time performance. In this talk\, we will discuss the design of efficient tailored hardware accelerators and the co-design of algorithms and hardware that reduce the energy consumption while delivering swift real-time and robust performance for applications including deep neural networks\, data analytics with sparse tensor algebra\, and autonomous navigation.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/efficient-computing-for-ai-and-robotics/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:AI
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SUMMARY:Data for Societal Good
DESCRIPTION:​Join the Data Science Alliance for “Data for Societal Good”—where insights drive impact!\n​Let’s dive into the transformative power of data! In partnership with the University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business\, we’re thrilled to host this insightful event showcasing how data-driven solutions make a real difference in San Diego and beyond. \n​Visionary community leaders will join a panel discussion to share firsthand how they leverage data to tackle social challenges and drive meaningful change. Plus\, be inspired by the next generation of data innovators! USD MSBA students will present cutting-edge projects from their Data for Social Good class. \n​Whether you’re a data enthusiast\, social advocate\, or simply curious about the power of data for good\, this is your chance to learn\, connect\, and be part of the movement toward a brighter future. \n​Date: May 2\, 2025 \n​Time: 4:30 PM-8:00 PM \n​Location: Nexus Theatre\, University of San Diego (5998 Alcala Park Way) \n\n​Meet the Panelists\n​Moderator: Dr. Benjamin L. Smarr\, Ph.D. Neurobiology – Assistant professor at UC San Diego’s Shu Chien-Gene Lay Department of Bioengineering and Halicioğlu Data Science Institute \n​Drew Moser – CEO at Lucky Duck Foundation \n​Melissa Floca – Chief Innovation Officer at San Diego Supercomputer Center \n​Revathi Subramanian – Global Managing Director\, Data Science at Accenture \n\n​Agenda\n​4:30-5:40 PM: Check-in/Networking & Student Posters \n​5:45-6:00 PM: Welcome Remarks \n​6:00-7:00 PM: Panel Discussion \n​7:00-8:00 PM: Networking & Student Posters \n​Raffle winners announced at 7:15 PM. \n​Food and drinks will be provided. \n\n​Tickets\n​Students: $10 (must be a current undergrad\, graduate\, or PhD student and register with an active school email address\, or ticket will be invalid) \n​General Admission: $50
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/data-for-societal-good/
LOCATION:5998 Alcala Park Way\, 5998 Alcala Park Way\, San Diego\, 92110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Data & Analytics,Networking
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