San Diego Sport Innovators (SDSI)’s Post

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SDSI's "Lessons From the Trenches" returned yesterday with an insightful session featuring Kevin Tighe II, Co-Founder of Beachly Brands. Kevin discussed the value of smart growth over a "grow at all costs" approach. Thank you, Kevin, for sharing your invaluable lessons! Special thanks to Steve Espino and Banner Bank for sponsoring this fantastic series. If you're keen on joining these enriching discussions and being part of our next event, reach out to us here: https://lnkd.in/gkCFCZz8

We’re excited to welcome our newest Advisory Board member CatTongue Grips, and their Co-Founders Matt Kelly and Missy Kelly to the SDSI community! CatTongue Grips is the world's leader in providing non-abrasive, non-slip products that prevent items, people, animals, and cargo from slipping, sliding, and dropping. Optimize performance and maximize safety for the home and the workplace with our patented, recyclable Gription technology. Also, check out their newest product non-abrasive skate grip! To learn more about CatTongue Grips and the full story on how it all began out of personal necessity, read on below!

We’re excited to announce our newest Board of Directors member, Paul Fields and MVA Design & Supply to the SDSI community! Want to learn more about our Paul and MVA Design & Supply? Read on… MVA Design & Supply is a leading manufacturing company dedicated to empowering brands and businesses to enhance and expand their operations. With a strong passion for innovation, we specialize in providing local production services for a wide range of apparel and headwear needs.

At MVA Design & Supply, they are experts in screen printing, sewing, embroidery, and custom cut and sew solutions. Their commitment is to deliver top-quality merchandise while providing unmatched customer service to all clients.

We just posted our March newsletter! Check in on the latest updates from SDSI member companies and the SAL community. Don't miss out! Click the link below to explore the full newsletter. Want to stay in the loop every month? Sign up for our newsletter on our website under the Contact tab!

Hey SDSI Community, come dive into the latest episode of the Hiring Matters - The Podcast, hosted by esteemed SDSI member Ken Schmitt. Join Ken in conversation with the accomplished Tim Mitchell, a distinguished SDSI Mentor who formerly worked at Nike, and is helping lead a new sports venture BOOST In this captivating episode, Tim shares invaluable insights gained from his tenure at Nike and sheds light on how those experiences continue to shape his business journey today. Listen in to the episode below: https://lnkd.in/gwfRgWyu

Another incredible SDSI Happy Hour has come and gone, hope everyone is still full of tacos and burritos courtesy of our amazing sponsor, Insperity! Huge thanks to Surftech - The Original Board Manufacturing Company for adding a wave of excitement with that fantastic surfboard we auctioned off last night to guests and members. Congratulations to Paul Fields for riding off with the ultimate prize, leaving everyone else in awe! Missed out on the fun? Keep an eye out for details on our next meetup, coming your way soon. Subscribe to our newsletter (https://lnkd.in/gs7DPJ2a) to ensure you never miss the chance to get together with this great community!

"Everything in life mimics human biology how can we appeal to human instincts?" Thank you to Mallory Collins and Red Door Interactive for an amazing session at our Board Of Directors meeting on consumer mindset for 2024-2025. Our brains are a buzz! Special welcome to our newest board members Lisa Druxman, Patrick Costello, and Marie McFarland Thank you for being our special guests: Anthony Lora, Lauren Carter and Paul Fields Thank you to Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas for hosting! 

Join the next SDSI Happy Hour, Sponsored by Insperity, this Thursday, March 7 @5:00pm, here at SDSI HQ in Solana Beach…. Go Home a Winner! Ever wonder what hikers, surfers, baseball players, lacrosse, hoop stars and mountain bikers, not to mention nutrition specialists, lawyers, road cyclists, HR people and Yogis have I common? SDSI Mixers! Join the fun Thursday Happy Hour at 5:00 at SDSI. This is “Win a Surf Board” night. Bring a potential member (or bring yourself, if interested in joining) and maybe take home a new “thruster.” Beverages, Finger food, and Fun provided. RSVP Here: https://lnkd.in/gggmPPBR