This interview was originally published on SDVoyager. Today we’d like to introduce you to Melissa Bartow. Melissa, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today. Bay Area Born, San Diego Educated, Silicon Valley tested, and now San...
Continue ReadingIn case you missed it: U.S. President Trump blocked Broadcom’s $117 billion proposal to buy out San Diego tech powerhouse Qualcomm, due to national security concerns. The order also prohibits all 15 of Broadcom’s proposed candidates for Qualcomm’s board from standing for election. This was a big deal (and a huge...
Continue ReadingEvery year, more than 23,000 people in the U.S. die from antibiotic-resistant superbugs. The World Health Organization has called them a global pandemic, going so far as to caution that these superbugs pose an enormous threat to our well-being. Leave it to San Diego to find the solution. Forge Therapeutics...
Continue ReadingLike most transplants in San Diego, Laney Hind and her husband moved here in search of a new, better lifestyle. In addition to the typical challenges of moving cross-country from Florida, Laney was also 7 months pregnant. Talk about determination. Sounds like it was well worth it, as the...
Continue ReadingFeatured as one of National Geographic’s World’s Smartest Cities, San Diego shines in more ways than one. Besides its breathtaking scenery, rich history, and diverse culture, this documentary also shares why San Diego is so unique – showcasing its biotech industry, military technology, local craft breweries, and much more. Here...
Continue ReadingHome to tech giant Viasat Inc., it’s no surprise that other tech companies have followed suit and set roots in San Diego’s city of Carlsbad. This North County coastal gem has established itself as a burgeoning tech hub for entrepreneurs and startups alike, with nearly 100 startups emerging from 2014...
Continue ReadingLast week, President Trump signed a two-year budget deal that included a hike in the debt ceiling and agreements to raise spending caps for domestic and defense programs. For San Diego, a community where 20 percent of our GRP is tied to the military, this bill provides some stability and...
Continue ReadingUniversity of California San Diego‘s Dr. Mary Walshok spoke at a TEDx event about what makes San Diego companies different. According to Dr. Walshok, our entrepreneurs are civic-minded and value-driven, meaning they don’t just want to be successful – they want to change the world. And they are able to...
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