Innovation Instigator. Community builder. Venture guy. Longtime SD doer. Working to create the best damn innovation ecosystem on the planet.
118 VCs (one hundred eighteen!) are gathering in San Diego next week - to meet with 30 SD startups. But it's so MUCH bigger than just those 30 co's. It brings VCs back - when they see quality companies. It helps those who are next-in-line and adjacent. It enables us to send deal flow all year 'round. It attracts talent and other companies. It inspires entrepreneurship. Connect is working for SD. Together, we're building the best damn innovation ecosystem on the planet. Year over year. Five.Ten.Thirty.
Excited to meet the Cool Companies today, Mike Krenn
Is there an event around this announcement? Where do we register?
Fantastic Mike. Is this event open to applicants also?
Building a strong innovation ecosystem takes vision and persistence! As Aristotle wisely highlighted, excellence is a habit, not an act. 🌟 Here's to fostering environments where startups flourish and VCs eagerly return. #Innovation #GrowthMindset
118!! You guys ROCK!
Mike Krenn love seeing the continued support of founders and the startups they create. San Diego is in the top 10 in terms of US VC ecosystem rankings and top 15 globally (per Pitchbook). It's events and connections like this that make it happen.
Congrats to the latest cohort of Cool Companies!
We're super excited to be a 2024 Cool Company! Congrats to the other innovative businesses that received this honor!
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3moExciting! Hoping to be a part of the 2025 Cool Companies next year 😎