Today, CONNECT, a premier innovation company accelerator in San Diego that creates and scales great companies in the technology and life sciences sectors, announced the 30 finalists for the 29th annual Most Innovative New Product Awards. The prestigious awards ceremony is a CONNECT signature event, held annually in December, that honors San Diego’s stars of innovation along with their newly launched groundbreaking products, like identity verification service by Fully-Verified.
“As an organization born out of the desire to catalyze research from ideation to life-changing products and services and to accelerate the growth of San Diego’s presence on the national and international stage as a hub of successful life science and technology companies, we are honored to present the ‘29th Annual Most Innovative Product Awards’ to companies that are raising the bar and creating a flourishing innovation economy in San Diego,” said Greg McKee, CEO of CONNECT. “The Most Innovative New Product Awards event is our way of celebrating and recognizing the best new market entrants each year, and we are always incredibly impressed by the volume, and also the caliber and high impact of the innovative products and services being launched by San Diego based companies.”
There were a record 111 entrants into this year’s Most Innovative New Product Awards across 10 categories: Bluetech, Cleantech Sustainability & Energy, Defense Transportation & Cybersecurity, Information Communication Technologies, Life Science Diagnostics & Research Tools, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Drugs & Biologic Therapies, Robotics & Unmanned Vehicles, Software Digital Media & Mobile Apps and Sport & Active Lifestyle Technologies. Each semi-finalist demonstrated their products in front of an expert judging panel earlier this month, from which 30 were selected as finalists.
Listed below, in their respective categories and alphabetized by company name, are the 2016 Most Innovative New Product Award finalists:
Bluetech:
• Cardinal Point Captains – provides services and technology for government and industry with extensive experience and capabilities supporting complex scientific and maritime operations
• Planck Aerosystems – brings high performance, autonomous unmanned aerial systems to new markets
• Water Pigeon – an alternative solution to existing automated metering infrastructure (AMI) for water
Cleantech, Sustainability, and Energy:
• Camston Wrather LLC – produces sustainable resources and commodities from electronic waste using proprietary patents and green technology
• Measurabl – precision software built to help collect, report and act upon non-financial data
• SDG&E – regulated public utility that provides energy service to 3.6 million people through 4,100 square miles in San Diego and Orange counties
Defense, Transportation, and Cybersecurity:
• B&B Technologies LP – develops advanced magnetic suspension/propulsion shock mitigation technology R&D for the military, medical and professional/commercial markets
• Cubic Corporation – designs, integrates and operates systems, products and services that increase situational awareness for customers in the transportation and defense industries
• Space Micro – an engineering driven small business that focuses on technology advancement and product implementation for highly reliability satellite electronics
Information Communications Technologies:
• Aira – develops remote assistive technology that connects the blind with a network of certified agents via wearable smart glasses and an augmented reality dashboard that allows agents to see what the blind person sees in real time, allowing them to assist with a variety of daily tasks and activities
• Creative Electron – manufactures and distributes high performance, off the shelf and custom x-ray inspection systems used for quality assurance, material conformity and counterfeit detection in a wide range of applications
• Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. – designs and markets wireless telecommunications products and services
Life Science Diagnostics and Research Tools:
• DermTech – a commercial stage, genomic based, health technology company with a non-invasive gene expression platform for dermatology
• Echo Laboratories Inc. – developed the Revolve, a new hybrid microscope that easily transforms between upright and inverted configurations, merging the capabilities of two instruments into one
• NanoCellect Biomedical – aims to make flow cytometry and cell sorting technology more affordable and accessible for life science researchers to perform cellular analysis, develop molecular diagnostics, and improve personalized medicine
Medical Devices:
• 11Health – a connected medical device company, where all patented devices use Bluetooth® wireless technology to send secure real-time data to most mobile devices, including smartphones, tablets and watches
• Innovative Trauma Care – created the ITClamp Hemorrhage Control System which is designed to address massive hemorrhage – a leading cause of death in traumatic injury – by controlling critical bleeding in seconds
• Onciomed, Inc. – a privately held medical device company that has developed a proprietary long term, minimally invasive and reversible device, the Gastric Vest System™ (GVS) to treat obesity and glycemic control
Pharmaceutical Drugs and Biologic Therapies:
• ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. – recently received FDA approval for NUPLAZID, the first and only medicine approved for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis
• Ardea Biosciences – a biotechnology company focused on the development of small-molecule therapeutics for the treatment of serious diseases
• GlyConMedics LLC – working to advance the treatment for type 2 diabetes by developing a naturally derived substance to provide an affordable and effective long-term ADD-ON treatment to existing SU therapies with improved glucose control without a requirement for dose changes
Robotics and Unmanned Vehicles:
• CleverPet, Inc. – uses smart hardware to offer animals engagement anytime, automatically, whether their humans are home or not
• NXT Robotics – provides service robots to support increased security monitoring and alerting requirements
• Robolink – aims to make STEM education accessible, engaging and fun for children and hobbyists by producing robotics educations kits and providing educational lessons that teach core principles of engineering and programming
Software, Digital Media, and Mobile Apps:
• Guru – creates digital experiences for museums, aquariums and zoos
• Nanome, Inc. – developed the world’s first immersive and scientifically-accurate molecular modeling tool in VR
• South Doctors, Inc. – the leading platform that connects patients from around the world with the best doctors and facilities in Mexico
Sport and Active Lifestyle Technologies:
• Bixpy LLC – developed a versatile and robust underwater propulsion system that runs on lithium batteries and is able to attach to anything from a diver’s forearm to the back of a kayak
• ElliptiGO Inc. – combined the best of running, cycling and the elliptical trainer for a fun and effective way to exercise outdoors
• FlyDive – introduced the FlyDive X-BOARDm, the most advanced hydro flight system designed and engineered to support both beginners and professional riders
To be eligible for the 2016 Most Innovative New Product Awards, the product must have been first introduced after January 1, 2014, never been selected as a MIP finalist, and generated revenue from sales (except free mobile apps and companies submitting for the Life Science Products – Clinical Stage category).
The winners will be announced the evening of December 1 at the 2016 Most Innovative New Product Awards presentation and dinner, to be held at Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, 3777 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92122.
For more information on CONNECT’s Most Innovative New Product Awards, please visit connect.org.
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ABOUT CONNECT
CONNECT is a premier innovation company accelerator in San Diego that creates and scales great companies in the technology and life sciences sectors. By creating an environment in which entrepreneurs and C-suite executives have access to the people, capital, and technology resources they need for success, CONNECT has assisted in the formation and development of more than 3,000 companies since 1985. Widely regarded as one of the world’s most successful organizations linking entrepreneurs and C-suite executives with the resources they need for the commercialization of innovative products and services; our program has been modeled in more than 50 regions around the world.
San Diego AMA Art Of Marketing Conference Announces Keynote Speakers
Press ReleaseThe Art of Marketing conference, hosted by the San Diego chapter of the American Marketing Association (San Diego AMA), has announced three keynote speakers for the annual event. Held on Thursday, November 3, 2016, at the San Diego Marriott Del Mar, from 7:30 am – 6:30 pm. The Art of Marketing will feature Aaron Carpenter, CCO of HubNami and former VP of Global Marketing at The North Face; Chris Goward, Founder and CEO of Widerfunnel; and Rob Fugetta, CEO of Zuberance.
With a theme of “Closing the Loop,” the 6t h annual Art of Marketing (#SDAOM) will bring together experts across industries to share knowledge on how to attribute efforts, track consumer interactions throughout the funnel, and continuously iterate on marketing strategies – insights that are critical for allocating a marketing budget and utilizing assets to create the most success.
Carpenter is the Chief Customer Officer and co-founder of HubNami, a social media intelligence platform for global retailers. Carpenter is also the CEO of ACV Consulting where he advises global outdoor brands and technology startups on brand strategy, digital marketing, ecommerce, user experience, sales, and demand generation. Carpenter has 18 years experience in digital marketing, ecommerce, site design, and sales. He was most recently Vice President of Global Marketing at The North Face. Under his marketing leadership, it was the first brand in the VF Corp portfolio to break the $2 billion in revenue barrier.
Goward founded WiderFunnel with the belief that marketing agencies should prove their value. When companies like Google, IBM, Magento, and 1-800 Flowers want to improve their marketing results, they call Goward. He is the brain behind the LIFT Model® and Infinity Optimization ProcessTM , conversion optimization strategies that consistently lift results for leading companies. He wrote the book “You Should Test That!” which redefined conversion rate optimization and has spoken at more than 300 events globally, showing how to create dramatic business improvements.
Fuggetta is founder/CEO of Zuberance, a leading advocate marketing company, and author of the book, “Brand Advocates: Turning Enthusiastic Customers into a Powerful Marketing Force.” Fuggetta was formerly CMO at Genuity, a Verizon spin-out. He also was a partner at Regis McKenna, Inc., the legendary high tech market communications firm in Palo Alto, CA, where he co-led the global Apple account. Fuggetta has spoken on brand advocacy at Ad Tech, TedX, the Word of Mouth Marketing Summit, the Online Marketing Summit and others. The Online Marketing Summit has named Rob one of the Top 40 Digital Marketers in the U.S.
The full lineup of speakers and workshops will be announced in October 2016. Attendees will also have the chance to learn from and connect with these marketing industry thought leaders:
● Shanda Maloney , Director of Digital Marketing and Social Media, UFC
● Wayne Partello , CMO, San Diego Padres
● Mark Weslar, VP of Marketing, Karl Strauss
● Frank Cowell , President, Elevator Agency
● Gary Ware , Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Tower 33 Digital
● Dr. Kenneth Wilbur , Professor, UCSD Rady School of Management
“I’m very grateful for the caliber of accomplished marketing professionals from world-renowned brands who are joining us at the Art of Marketing conference in San Diego,” said David Palmer, president of San Diego AMA. “This conference is fast becoming the San Diego marketing community’s can’t-miss marketing event for mid to senior-level marketers. Attendees will be able to directly apply valuable information about how to drive traffic more efficiently and effectively, convert customers into long-lasting relationships, and more.”
Tickets are on sale now for $299 for non-AMA members. Attendees can save on the cost of registration by becoming an AMA member and purchasing tickets for $149. Professional development discount packages are available for companies interested in sending multiple representatives. For more information on the Art of Marketing conference, including sponsorship opportunities and registration, visit sdama.org/aom.
About San Diego AMA
The San Diego Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) is a professional organization that is committed to developing powerhouse marketers within the San Diego business community. For high-performing marketers who are serious about furthering their careers, San Diego AMA is the only education- and networking-focused organization that provides information, resources, international presence, and valuable connections in a fun, approachable environment where its members can achieve their personal development goals. For more information, please visit www.sdama.org.
CONNECT Announces Finalists for Most Innovative New Product Awards
Press ReleaseToday, CONNECT, a premier innovation company accelerator in San Diego that creates and scales great companies in the technology and life sciences sectors, announced the 30 finalists for the 29th annual Most Innovative New Product Awards. The prestigious awards ceremony is a CONNECT signature event, held annually in December, that honors San Diego’s stars of innovation along with their newly launched groundbreaking products, like identity verification service by Fully-Verified.
“As an organization born out of the desire to catalyze research from ideation to life-changing products and services and to accelerate the growth of San Diego’s presence on the national and international stage as a hub of successful life science and technology companies, we are honored to present the ‘29th Annual Most Innovative Product Awards’ to companies that are raising the bar and creating a flourishing innovation economy in San Diego,” said Greg McKee, CEO of CONNECT. “The Most Innovative New Product Awards event is our way of celebrating and recognizing the best new market entrants each year, and we are always incredibly impressed by the volume, and also the caliber and high impact of the innovative products and services being launched by San Diego based companies.”
There were a record 111 entrants into this year’s Most Innovative New Product Awards across 10 categories: Bluetech, Cleantech Sustainability & Energy, Defense Transportation & Cybersecurity, Information Communication Technologies, Life Science Diagnostics & Research Tools, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Drugs & Biologic Therapies, Robotics & Unmanned Vehicles, Software Digital Media & Mobile Apps and Sport & Active Lifestyle Technologies. Each semi-finalist demonstrated their products in front of an expert judging panel earlier this month, from which 30 were selected as finalists.
Listed below, in their respective categories and alphabetized by company name, are the 2016 Most Innovative New Product Award finalists:
Bluetech:
• Cardinal Point Captains – provides services and technology for government and industry with extensive experience and capabilities supporting complex scientific and maritime operations
• Planck Aerosystems – brings high performance, autonomous unmanned aerial systems to new markets
• Water Pigeon – an alternative solution to existing automated metering infrastructure (AMI) for water
Cleantech, Sustainability, and Energy:
• Camston Wrather LLC – produces sustainable resources and commodities from electronic waste using proprietary patents and green technology
• Measurabl – precision software built to help collect, report and act upon non-financial data
• SDG&E – regulated public utility that provides energy service to 3.6 million people through 4,100 square miles in San Diego and Orange counties
Defense, Transportation, and Cybersecurity:
• B&B Technologies LP – develops advanced magnetic suspension/propulsion shock mitigation technology R&D for the military, medical and professional/commercial markets
• Cubic Corporation – designs, integrates and operates systems, products and services that increase situational awareness for customers in the transportation and defense industries
• Space Micro – an engineering driven small business that focuses on technology advancement and product implementation for highly reliability satellite electronics
Information Communications Technologies:
• Aira – develops remote assistive technology that connects the blind with a network of certified agents via wearable smart glasses and an augmented reality dashboard that allows agents to see what the blind person sees in real time, allowing them to assist with a variety of daily tasks and activities
• Creative Electron – manufactures and distributes high performance, off the shelf and custom x-ray inspection systems used for quality assurance, material conformity and counterfeit detection in a wide range of applications
• Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. – designs and markets wireless telecommunications products and services
Life Science Diagnostics and Research Tools:
• DermTech – a commercial stage, genomic based, health technology company with a non-invasive gene expression platform for dermatology
• Echo Laboratories Inc. – developed the Revolve, a new hybrid microscope that easily transforms between upright and inverted configurations, merging the capabilities of two instruments into one
• NanoCellect Biomedical – aims to make flow cytometry and cell sorting technology more affordable and accessible for life science researchers to perform cellular analysis, develop molecular diagnostics, and improve personalized medicine
Medical Devices:
• 11Health – a connected medical device company, where all patented devices use Bluetooth® wireless technology to send secure real-time data to most mobile devices, including smartphones, tablets and watches
• Innovative Trauma Care – created the ITClamp Hemorrhage Control System which is designed to address massive hemorrhage – a leading cause of death in traumatic injury – by controlling critical bleeding in seconds
• Onciomed, Inc. – a privately held medical device company that has developed a proprietary long term, minimally invasive and reversible device, the Gastric Vest System™ (GVS) to treat obesity and glycemic control
Pharmaceutical Drugs and Biologic Therapies:
• ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. – recently received FDA approval for NUPLAZID, the first and only medicine approved for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis
• Ardea Biosciences – a biotechnology company focused on the development of small-molecule therapeutics for the treatment of serious diseases
• GlyConMedics LLC – working to advance the treatment for type 2 diabetes by developing a naturally derived substance to provide an affordable and effective long-term ADD-ON treatment to existing SU therapies with improved glucose control without a requirement for dose changes
Robotics and Unmanned Vehicles:
• CleverPet, Inc. – uses smart hardware to offer animals engagement anytime, automatically, whether their humans are home or not
• NXT Robotics – provides service robots to support increased security monitoring and alerting requirements
• Robolink – aims to make STEM education accessible, engaging and fun for children and hobbyists by producing robotics educations kits and providing educational lessons that teach core principles of engineering and programming
Software, Digital Media, and Mobile Apps:
• Guru – creates digital experiences for museums, aquariums and zoos
• Nanome, Inc. – developed the world’s first immersive and scientifically-accurate molecular modeling tool in VR
• South Doctors, Inc. – the leading platform that connects patients from around the world with the best doctors and facilities in Mexico
Sport and Active Lifestyle Technologies:
• Bixpy LLC – developed a versatile and robust underwater propulsion system that runs on lithium batteries and is able to attach to anything from a diver’s forearm to the back of a kayak
• ElliptiGO Inc. – combined the best of running, cycling and the elliptical trainer for a fun and effective way to exercise outdoors
• FlyDive – introduced the FlyDive X-BOARDm, the most advanced hydro flight system designed and engineered to support both beginners and professional riders
To be eligible for the 2016 Most Innovative New Product Awards, the product must have been first introduced after January 1, 2014, never been selected as a MIP finalist, and generated revenue from sales (except free mobile apps and companies submitting for the Life Science Products – Clinical Stage category).
The winners will be announced the evening of December 1 at the 2016 Most Innovative New Product Awards presentation and dinner, to be held at Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, 3777 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92122.
For more information on CONNECT’s Most Innovative New Product Awards, please visit connect.org.
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ABOUT CONNECT
CONNECT is a premier innovation company accelerator in San Diego that creates and scales great companies in the technology and life sciences sectors. By creating an environment in which entrepreneurs and C-suite executives have access to the people, capital, and technology resources they need for success, CONNECT has assisted in the formation and development of more than 3,000 companies since 1985. Widely regarded as one of the world’s most successful organizations linking entrepreneurs and C-suite executives with the resources they need for the commercialization of innovative products and services; our program has been modeled in more than 50 regions around the world.
ADVISOR OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCES KEYNOTE SPEAKER, PANELISTS
Press ReleaseSan Diego – October 14, 2016 – The San Diego Advisor of the Year organization announced today that renowned philanthropist and community leader Ernest Rady will be the keynote speaker at the 2nd annual Advisor of the Year program. In addition, the organization named the high-profile participants for its informative session, GameChangers: Women in the C-Suite.
Legendary entrepreneur Ernest Rady will attend and deliver the keynote address at the Advisor of the Year event on Thursday, October 27, at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology. An icon in the San Diego business community, the namesake of the Rady School of Management at UCSD and Rady Children’s Hospital, he has led a wildly successful career in financial services, real estate, insurance, oil & gas, banking and other industries. Rady will discuss how he creates value in his businesses and the important role that professional advisors have played in his business dealings.
Rady’s address will be preceded by the panel discussion, GameChangers: Women in the C-Suite, which will begin at 4:00 pm. Featured will be women leaders who have risen to the top of the executive ranks in male-dominated industries, including law enforcement, sports, beer making and aerospace. Panelists are Shelley Zimmerman, the first female chief of the San Diego Police Department; the San Diego Chargers’ executive vice president and chief operating officer Jeanne Bonk, one of the highest-ranking female executives in the National Football League; Pizza Port’s Gina Marsaglia, the self-professed “godmother” of San Diego’s vibrant craft beer scene and one of the few women beer makers in the country; and Cindy Candela, a well-known leadership consultant and former president of aerospace supplier Precision Engine Controls.
“We are thrilled to have such San Diego paragons as Ernest Rady and Shelley Zimmerman participating in this year’s Advisor of the Year program,” says Paul Thiel, managing director of BNY Mellon Wealth Management, title sponsor of the event. “Our goal is to recognize and celebrate the excellence, opportunity and entrepreneurship within our thriving local community. Ernest and Shelley are iconic representations of those values.”
In addition to host BNY Mellon, the event has received cooperation from the Association for Corporate Growth – San Diego; the Chairmen’s Roundtable; North County Estate Planning Council; ProVisors; STAR-San Diego and Rady School of Management at University of California, San Diego.
Attendees will have an opportunity to mingle and meet these remarkable leaders while enjoying cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment beginning at 5:30 pm. At 7:00 pm, the awards ceremony will be held outdoors at the esteemed La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology, which will receive the net proceeds from this event.
To purchase tickets, please visit www.sdadvisoroftheyear.com.
Sponsors of the 2016 Advisor of the Year program are: BDO; Best Best & Krieger; Cabrillo Advisors; CBIZ; Claiborne Advisors; Deloitte; Departure; Friedman Brannen; Haskell & White; Henberger Group; HetzelMeade Communications; LevitZacks CPA, Lindsay & Brownell; NFP Insurance Brokerage & Consulting; Objective Capital Partners; Our City magazine; Polito Eppich; Procopio; RA Capital Advisors; SheppardMullin; Torrey Pines Bank; Vantage Point Advisors and W Partners.
About Advisor of the Year
Advisor of the Year is a not-for-profit unincorporated community association that hosts an annual awards event to recognize and celebrate local advisors who provide extraordinary service and value to owners of middle market companies in the sale, expansion or recapitalization of their companies. The organization also conducts educational workshops and commissions primary research on business and financial trends that affect advisors and their clients. Select winners will be featured in the November ACG program, “The Deals Behind the Advisor of the Year awards.”
About La Jolla Institute
La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology is located at 9420 Athena Circle in La Jolla and is dedicated to understanding the intricacies and power of the immune system to promote human health and prevent a wide range of diseases. Since its founding in 1988 as an independent, nonprofit research organization, the Institute has made numerous advances leading towards its goal: life without disease®.
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CONNECT Announces First Successful Funding Through CapitalMatch
Press ReleaseCONNECT, a premier innovation company accelerator in San Diego that creates and scales great companies in the technology and life sciences sectors, announced today the first successful round of funding from its CapitalMatch program. The CONNECT CapitalMatch program is designed to introduce early stage life science and technology companies to potential sources of funding. After a round of intake panels and qualified investor screenings, companies are deemed ready for investment and introduced to interested investors.
“Based on the data in the last few Innovation Reports and what we were hearing from entrepreneurs, we knew we needed a robust effort to help identify and bring investment capital to San Diego,” said Greg McKee, President & CEO of CONNECT. “CapitalMatch was one of the first programs we started to connect entrepreneurs with capital and since we launched that in February we’ve also launched the FrameWorks Capital Track, the CONNECT Investor Syndicate on AngelList, and our Investor Circle all focused on the goal of helping entrepreneurs get the investment they need to scale.”
LeadCrunch is a customer discovery platform that makes B2B sales and marketing more effective and personalized. It collects vast amounts of data then uses artificial intelligence to find insights. LeadCrunch was the first company accepted into CapitalMatch, receiving $200,000 of funding from Bialla Venture Partners 2, LLC. ExCapsa Group is the lead investor. Both firms are based in San Francisco. Other investors include the former CEOs of Net Ratings, Goldman Sachs and FICO.
“We need capital to conquer a $160 billion industry. Common wisdom is that all venture capital is local. Yet, there are no B2B high-tech VC’s in San Diego. So we turned to CONNECT for help,” said Olin Hyde, CEO of LeadCrunch. “CONNECT’s CapitalMatch program provides a rigorous screening mechanism that is trusted and respected by investors. CONNECT was able to introduce us to the right capital resource, providing us with the necessary funding to take our company to the next level and remain in San Diego.”
Prior to entry into CapitalMatch, LeadCrunch was preparing to relocate to the Bay Area. “We had offers for funding that required us to move. Fortunately, CONNECT helped us find investors that recognized that staying in San Diego provided our company with the advantages of lower operating costs and recruiting and retaining great technical talent.”
LeadCrunch was previously incubated at UCSD’s StartR accelerator and EvoNexus. The company won “Cool Company” awards from the San Diego Venture Group in 2015 and 2016. CONNECT CapitalMatch provided the first introductions for LeadCrunch’s institutional funding.
Through programs like CapitalMatch, FrameWorks Capital Track, Investor Circle, and the Investor Syndicate, CONNECT is providing entrepreneurs with easier access to funding and furthering its mission of assisting in the creation and advancement of local San Diego companies.
About CONNECT
CONNECT is a premier innovation company accelerator in San Diego that creates and scales great companies in the technology and life sciences sectors. By creating an environment in which entrepreneurs and C-suite executives have access to the people, capital, and technology resources they need for success, CONNECT has assisted in the formation and development of more than 3,000 companies since 1985. Widely regarded as one of the world’s most successful organizations linking entrepreneurs and C-suite executives with the resources they need for the commercialization of innovative products and services; our program has been modeled in more than 50 regions around the world.
Sixth Annual San Diego AMA Art Of Marketing Conference To Be Held Nov. 3
Press ReleaseThis year’s theme is “Closing the Loop,” which acknowledges the importance of continuous learning and applying measurement insights to optimize marketing campaign performance and conversion rates. The conference will bring together experts from across industries to share knowledge of how to attribute marketing efforts, track consumer interactions throughout the funnel, and create an iterative strategy – all insights that are critical for allocating marketing budget and effectively utilizing resources, resulting in the best return.
“This conference is a fantastic learning and networking opportunity for mid to senior-level integrated marketers in San Diego,” said David Palmer, President of the San Diego AMA. “We are planning an incredible lineup of speakers and facilitators who will bring innovative, practical solutions and ideas that marketers can directly apply to enhance their campaign performance.”
Attendees will learn practical strategies and ideas to make smarter marketing decisions, drive traffic more efficiently and effectively, convert customers into long-lasting relationships and create a culture of continuous innovation. Session topics include how to measure and determine KPIs of a campaign, micro-moment trends in social media, marketing automation best practices, tips to create compelling video content, and more. Keynote and session speakers will be announced in early October.
Tickets are on sale now, and attendees can save over 50% on the cost of registration by becoming an AMA member. Professional development discount packages are available for companies interested in sending multiple members of their marketing teams. For more information on the Art of Marketing conference, including sponsorship opportunities and registration, visit sdama.org/aom.
Shared Office Space in Encinitas Near Beach
updatesBio Waves Inc. has several desks with computers available in a nice air-conditioned office in Encinitas (near D St & Second St).
Desks/office share comes with the following:
Currently the office accommodates 2-4 (most often 1-2) employees working on technical / data-analysis work in a very quiet work setting (employees usually have headsets on to focus on their work). Desk space will be available during regular business hours not including weekends. Some exceptions may be made with advanced notice.
Bio Waves Inc prefers clients who do not spend much time on the phone and do not require clients visiting frequently (e.g. no salespersons or realtors)
Bio Waves Inc will require 2-3 references and will conduct background checks if you are not part of an established company already
Please send a brief e-mail with a description of your business, work conducted (e.g. tech/computer, design-work, etc) type of work environment preferred, and how many days/week you expect to use the office. Also send your phone/contact information to:
[email protected]
Bio Waves Inc will contact you for an interview and walk thru of the offices if they are interested.
Zoohackathon 2016
EventsInstitute for Conservation Research (next to Safari Park)
15600 San Pasqual Valley Rd
Escondido, California 92027
RSVP: http://zoohackathon.eventbrite.com
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION only $20 before this Friday Sept 23 5pm.
When: 10/07/2016 – 10/09/2016 05:00 pm to 01:00 pm
The Future of Animals Depends on Us
Do you have programming or design skills? Would you like to make the world safer for endangered species, and win over $1000 in local prizes and support / recognition from the US State Department in the process? Join us for the inaugural Zoohackathon— sponsored by the US State Department— to create solutions to international wildlife trafficking. You’ll form teams to address illegal animal capture and trade.
We’ll meet at the San Diego Zoo’s Institute for Conservation Research, a state-of-the-art research facility normally closed to the public.
Beckman Building, Institute for Conservation Research
Agenda:
Friday October 7th: 5pm – 8pm (optional overnight)
Welcome reception // Special animal presentation // Problem statements shared // Teams formed
Saturday October 8th: 8am – late (optional overnight)
All meals // Full day working sessions // Behind the scenes experience
Sunday October 9th: 8am – 1pm
Breakfast // Presentations to Judging Panel // Announcement of San Diego Zoohackathon winner // Lunch
What makes this event special?
Simplexity Opens Bay Area Office
Press ReleaseSan Diego, California, and Vancouver, Washington – September 19, 2016 – Simplexity Product Development has opened a Menlo Park product design and engineering facility. The new location will serve the growing demand from Bay Area and Northern California technology companies seeking electro-mechanical engineering expertise.
As a trusted development partner to some of the world’s most advanced technology companies, including HP, Microsoft, Nautilus, and Illumina, Simplexity has recently worked on advanced 3D printing, connected wearable technology, and transformative biotech instrumentation. With the opening of a third design center in Menlo Park CA. Simplexity is advancing rapidly on becoming the leading supplier of mechatronic product engineering on the West Coast.
“Simplexity has experienced double digit growth over the past three years and we are continuing to hire engineers in all of our locations,” said Dorota Shortell, CEO of Simplexity. “The Menlo Park facility is assisting scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs to commercialize their proprietary technologies. In particular, we are helping them to create designs that lower the cost of manufacturing their products, especially those that incorporate complex electronics with motion-control systems.”
Simplexity’s Bay Area office will be headed up by Gabriel Aldaz. Aldaz holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University. He has 20 years of experience in product development, including a role as co-founder and president of SparkWorks Engineering, a Bay Area electro-mechanical design consultancy that helped launch the original Jawbone noise-cancelling Bluetooth headset.
Simplexity’s approach to mechatronics is geared toward the design of products with motion embedded in their hearts, which involve mechanical, electrical, computer and/or control systems engineering and require a custom solution to achieve the highest overall performance to cost ratio. A few examples of products that demonstrate Simplexity’s approach of simplifying the complex include:
• NeuraLabel’s 300X on-demand printer, based on HP’s page-wide inkjet technology
• A computer-aided CPR training device
• An embedded 2-axis stage for scientific imaging that reduced the cost of that subsystem by 50 percent
• The Senaptec Strobe sensory performance training eyewear, the cutting edge wearable technology designed to help athletes improve performance by training the connection between eyes, brain and body.
Simplexity’s new facility will be located at 1370 Willow Road, Suite 200, Menlo Park, CA 94025. For more information on Simplexity’s product development services in the Bay Area please call or email the Bay Area office at (650) 300-6310 or [email protected].
Simplexity has regional headquarters in San Diego, California and the Portland, OR metro area, serving companies in California, Oregon and Washington.
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About Simplexity Product Development
Simplexity is a product development engineering firm that strives for simplicity in design, reducing product costs and improving the reliability of technology products. It specializes in mechatronics, a systems approach to designing mid- to high-volume products with motion, sensors and electronics in their heart. This results in solutions that reduce risk and accelerate time-to-market for the products it develops for leading technology companies. For more information, visit www.simplexitypd.com or contact Simplexity at 858-385-7834 or [email protected].
Steve Poizner Joins the Rady School of Management as First Entrepreneur in Residence
Press ReleasePoizner has robust experience as an entrepreneur, founding and successfully selling SnapTrack, Inc., Strategic Mapping, Inc. and EmpoweredU. He is currently on the Selection Committee and a mentor at EvoNexus, Southern California’s largest technology incubator, and was the Senior Vice President of Emerging Businesses at Qualcomm from 2014-16. As the Entrepreneur in Residence, Poizner will work closely with the school’s entrepreneurship-focused programs mystartupXX, the StartR accelerator and the Lab to Market capstone course sequence. He will also hold office hours to mentor students. With Poizner, students will have the unique opportunity to gain insights directly from a serial entrepreneur seasoned in building and leading innovative organizations.
“Steve Poizner is an exceptional entrepreneur who will bring valuable insights to Rady School students,” said Rady School Dean Robert S. Sullivan. “We are privileged to have such an experienced and successful leader as the Rady School’s first Entrepreneur in Residence.”
In addition to his entrepreneurial successes, Poizner is active in public service. He served as the California Insurance Commissioner from 2007-11, one of only eight statewide elected positions in California, and as a White House Fellow from 2001-2 where he worked in the National Security Council Office of Cyberspace Security as the Director of Critical Infrastructure Protection. He also volunteered as a high school teacher at a low-income public high school and wrote a New York Times bestselling book about the experience.
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About the Rady School of Management at UC San Diego
The Rady School of Management at UC San Diego is a business school that develops ethical and entrepreneurial leaders who make a positive impact in the world through innovation, collaboration and knowledge. The Rady School offers a Full-Time MBA program, a FlexMBA program for working professionals, a Ph.D. program, a Master of Finance program, a Master of Science in Business Analytics program, Executive Education and undergraduate courses. To find out more about the Rady School visit, www.rady.ucsd.edu.
ADVISOR OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCES 2016 EVENT, JUDGES
Press ReleaseSan Diego – September 6, 2016 – — The San Diego Advisor of the Year organization announced today that its 2nd annual awards program will be held Thursday, October 27 and again will be hosted by title sponsor BNY Mellon Wealth Management. The group also named four of the business and community leaders who will be participating in the judging.
The program will begin at 4:30 pm at the renowned La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology. In addition to host BNY Mellon, the event has received cooperation from the Association for Corporate Growth – San Diego, the Chairmen’s Roundtable, North County Estate Planning Council, ProVisors and Rady School of Management at University of California, San Diego.
The institute, located at 9420 Athena Circle in La Jolla, is one of the world’s leading medical research facilities and recently became affiliated with UCSD. Net proceeds from the event will benefit the Institute. Guests will enjoy the ambiance of an outdoor lounge complete with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a light dinner, live music and an opportunity to meet extraordinary entrepreneurs and advisory professionals.
“Local advisors are integral to the renowned business climate in San Diego,” said Paul Thiel, managing director of BNY Mellon’s San Diego practice. “Often these men and women work behind the scenes to ensure company owners and their stakeholders enjoy smooth transitions for major events such as sales or expansion. This is an opportunity to celebrate them and their work.”
Judges will assess each candidate on the value created or delivered by nominees, including the sale, acquisition, expansion or recapitalization of their companies. Eligible service providers include attorneys, CPAs, investment bankers, business brokers, exit planning consultants and affiliated services.
Judges for the Advisor of the Year award include:
John Major – Former chairman of Broadcom, which successfully completed a $37 billion merger with Avago. Major previously served as chairman and CEO of Novatel Wireless and was an executive with Qualcomm and Motorola. He is also chairman of the board of directors of the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology. This is his second year as a judge of the awards.
Gail Naughton – Founder, chairman and CEO of Histogen Inc., a regenerative medicine company. She is the former dean of the college of business administration at San Diego State University. Naughton also co-founded and led Advanced Tissue Sciences Inc., a manufacturer of tissue-engineered products.
Jim Hamerly – Dean of the College of Business at Cal State University San Marcos. He is a highly experienced entrepreneur and executive. Hamerly was co-founder and CEO of DigitalStyle Corp., which he sold to Netscape in 1997. Following the sale, he became vice president for all browser software development, marketing and integration for AOL when it acquired Netscape. Hamerly has served on the boards of directors for a number of companies that have had successful exits.
Clark Jordan – Associate dean of the Rady School of Management at the University of California San Diego. He is a former CEO of Mesa Systems Guild Inc. This is Jordan’s second year as a judge of the BNY Mellon Advisor of the Year.
To purchase tickets or submit a nomination, please visit www.sdadvisoroftheyear.com.
Sponsors of the 2016 Advisor of the Year program are: BDO; Best Best & Krieger; Cabrillo Advisors; Claiborne Advisors; Deloitte; Departure; Friedman Brannen; Haskell & White; Henberger Group, Inc.; HetzelMeade Communications; Lindsay & Brownell; NFP Insurance Brokerage and Consulting; Objective Capital Partners; Our City magazine; Polito Eppich; Procopio; RA Capital Advisors; SheppardMullin; Torrey Pines Bank and W Partners.
About Advisor of the Year
Advisor of the Year is a not-for-profit unincorporated community association that hosts an annual awards event to recognize and celebrate local advisors who provide extraordinary service and value to owners of middle market companies in the sale, expansion or recapitalization of their companies. The organization also conducts educational workshops and commissions primary research on business and financial trends that affect advisors and their clients. Select winners will be featured in the November ACG program, “The Deals Behind the Advisor of the Year awards.”
About La Jolla Institute
La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology is dedicated to understanding the intricacies and power of the immune system to promote human health and prevent a wide range of diseases. Since its founding in 1988 as an independent, nonprofit research organization, the Institute has made numerous advances leading towards its goal: life without disease®.
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