General Assembly helps San Diegans level up their careers.
Living in a growing hub for technology innovation and talent, San Diegans are uniquely poised to drive impact worldwide. To help connect locals with tech companies, internationally-recognized professional development organization General Assembly recently opened a location in Downtown San Diego. The team aims to help transform careers through mentorship, professional...
Continue ReadingEntertainment and comics publisher IDW Publishing hosts #TakeoverTuesday.
Many people know that San Diego is home to a famous Comic-Con International, but did you know that it’s also home to one of the most renowned comic book publishers in the United States? With some of the most successful licensed titles in the industry (think Hasbro’s Transformers and Lucasfilm’s...
Continue ReadingMeet Gary Lovely, development manager at Viasat.
We might be a little biased, but we think San Diego is a pretty special place. It’s full of passionate forward-thinkers who somehow find the perfect balance of both working hard and playing hard. So what’s San Diego’s secret formula? Simply add life-changing companies, nearby mountains and beaches, and friendly,...
Continue ReadingThe world's largest pharmaceutical company, Pfizer, hosts #TakeoverTuesday.
As the world’s largest pharmaceutical company, Pfizer has long been a household name. But did you know that one of its top global R&D hubs is located right here in San Diego? Pfizer La Jolla is uniquely dedicated to bringing new and meaningful therapies to people living with cancer. Its...
Continue ReadingPublic outreach and community engagement consulting firm Katz & Associates hosts #TakeoverTuesday
Centrally located in Mission Valley, outreach and community engagement firm Katz & Associates combines creativity and passion to improve local communities. Its team of creatives supports companies tackling challenges in water supply, energy, transportation, and other public good projects – all to make San Diego a better place to live....
Continue ReadingLearn about 6 aerospace and aviation companies soaring from San Diego.
If you’ve always wanted to go to space, now’s your chance. Aerospace and aviation accounts for nearly one-fifth of San Diego’s innovation employment, and local companies are at the forefront of innovative technologies, like commercial satellites and unmanned vehicles. Here are six standout San Diego companies making strides in aerospace...
Continue ReadingThe team at Dylan Welch Media works with Spotify, Google Play, and Amazon Prime to boost San Diego media to global audiences.
Four years ago, Dylan Welch lived in upstate New York, dreaming of a beachside city where he could impact the media industry. In search of a change of scenery, he booked a one-way ticket to San Diego, where he has since produced more than 1,000 television episodes with ABC, NBC,...
Continue ReadingMeet Kristin Costas, director of product management at video telematics company Lytx.
How are San Diego companies really different from companies in LA, Boston, or the Bay Area? Simply put, we’re different because companies in San Diego are changing the world. May sound a bit cliché, but it’s true. Local life sciences companies, like Dexcom, Illumina, and BD, are developing advanced technologies...
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