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Gene Ray, the founding CEO of San Diego’s Titan Corp. (now part of L3 Communications) and former top executive at SAIC will be the ninth inductee to the Connect Entrepreneur Hall of Fame. Previous inductees are Irwin Jacobs, Walter Zable, Ivor Royston, William Rastetter, J. Robert Beyster, Neal and Linden Blue, and Peter Preuss. Ray … Continue reading “Gene Ray Inducted into Entrepreneur Hall of Fame”

Valuations that made sense in 2000 have been significantly reduced, forcing many “cram-down” financings that are painful for investors and management. Business models can and need to be as adept, flexible, and creative as the science that drives our industry. There are alternative ways to go public that do not involve traditional capital infusions or … Continue reading “Going Public Without an IPO: Examples from the Biotech Industry”

This full-day seminar provides an overview of the angel investing process including the details of finding, evaluating, and structuring deals. It will also go into depth on how to develop angel-entrepreneur relationships that lead to success. This highly interactive program provides attendees with practical information on best practices in angel investing through a balance of … Continue reading “The Power of Angel Investing”

The Ansir Innovation Center is hosting “Hackaway Friday”, an all-day collaborative co-working event that’s bringing together a dynamic group of innovators from many areas of expertise (from PHP, Javascript and mySQL to web designers, app developers and UI experts) to work with you on getting your code where it needs to be. Be ready to … Continue reading “Hackaway Friday at Ansir Innovation Center”

Microsoft and FMT Consultants are hosting a free Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 launch event. Be among the first to see how it can help you increase sales, improve marketing, strengthen customer service and accelerate line-of-business application development through xRM. All attendees will be entered to win a Kinect for Xbox 360. More information and online … Continue reading “Learning Microsoft’s Newest CRM Software, Dynamics CRM 2011”

The CommNexus Emerging Wireless SIG has organized this event to examine the strategies, technological requirements, and available solutions for machine-to-machine (M2M) wireless sensor technology. From battlefield surveillance to healthcare monitoring, smart grid, and equipment monitoring, M2M technology has evolved a long way and is still gaining momentum. It is expected that this sector will grow … Continue reading “M2M Wireless Sensor Technology”

UC San Diego’s School of International Relations and Pacific Studies has organized a presentation by Adam Segal, the Ira A. Lipman senior fellow for counterterrorism and national security studies at New York-based Council on Foreign Relations. Segal will talk about his book, ‘Advantage,’ and how the emergence of India and China as economic powers has … Continue reading “Book Talk: ‘Advantage’ Author Adam Segal on How American Innovation Can Overcome the Asian Challenge”

The San Diego Entrepreneurs Exchange has organized a meeting that will focus on global climate change, and how local entrepreneurs are developing green technologies to provide sustainable solutions to our ever-expanding need for energy and resources. We hope to provide a forum for interactive discussions that should help you learn more about entrepreneurial opportunities in … Continue reading “SDEE Roundtable: Global Climate Change, Biotechnology, and Entrepreneurial Opportunities in the New Decade”

The annual “Connect with Connect Networking Reception” usually attracts more than 400 leaders from San Diego’s most innovative technology and life sciences companies. Come eat, drink, and connect at the San Diego offices of KPMG. The theme of this year’s event is all about your Digital Life. Come out and see cool technology displays from … Continue reading “Digital Life and the Connect with Connect Networking Reception”

Biocom, the San Diego non-profit trade group for the life sciences and Irvine, CA-based Ista Pharmaceuticals are hosting a meeting in Irvine, CA, with Alonza E. Cruse, director of the Los Angeles District Office in the office of regulatory affairs with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. More information and online registration is available here.

Inder Verma, Professor in the Laboratory of Genetics at the Salk Institute for Biological Medicine, is bringing a new focus on the role played by cancer stem cells, which are capable of self-renewal and differentiation. As a result, cancer stem cells may continue to generate tumors, causing relapse and metastasis to other organs. Verma will … Continue reading “Cancer Stem Cells and Recurring Tumors”

As the vice chairman of General Atomics, Linden Blue has overseen development of the Predator Unmanned Aerial System, nuclear fusion, fission, and high-powered electromagnetics. He also is the former CEO of Beech Aircraft, GM of Learjet, and a founder of San Diego-based Spectrum Aeronautical, which is pioneering advances in next-generation production techniques for composite aircraft. … Continue reading “Linden Blue on the Future of Innovation, Business, and Defense”

The San Diego MIT Enterprise Forum and San Diego Sports Innovators are hosting a case study on EllipitGO and the challenges of managing rapid expansion. ElliptiGO has developed a fitness device that provides a low-impact training experience outdoors. For ElliptiGO, the challenges include transitioning from primarily selling online to primarily selling through retailers. The question … Continue reading “ElliptiGO Sets the Pace for a New Global Industry”

Demonstrating value amid pricing pressures is believed to be the most critical strategic issue facing the life sciences industries. Understanding the global market access and reimbursement needs of key markets is the first step in developing a plan to demonstrate the value of products. But manufacturers of drugs, devices, or diagnostic tests fail to adequately … Continue reading “Understanding Global Market Access & Reimbursement”

The San Diego Venture Group hosts Bill Hambrecht, the legendary chairman of W.R. Hambrecht + Co. and a co-founder of the former Hambrecht & Quist investment banking firm. He will discuss the IPO market and the prospects for small and mid-sized U.S.-based companies that want to go public. San Diego’s own American Assets captured more … Continue reading “Forecasting the Return of the Small and Mid-Market IPO”

The Mintz Levin law firm is hosting an opportunity for entrepreneurs to meet members of the Tech Coast Angels’ San Diego chapter. Representatives from dozens of cutting edge companies with great ideas and products will be attending, along with local angel investors. More information and online registration is here.

San Diego-based OpenCandy, which develops technology to help software developers reach new users, has organized “Hackathon SD” for creative software developers, web developers, and designers to work collaboratively on projects of their choosing. HardCandy is billing the event as a 23-hour marathon of creativity and cooperative development. More information and online registration is here.