Startup San Diego coordinates specific programs and services to help startups reach their highest potential. We encourage startups, investors and domain experts to sign up!
Mentor Hours
Have a startup looking for traction? Startup San Diego hosts Mentor Hours with technology experts and successful entrepreneurs. Companies meet with mentors in rapid-paced 30 minute sessions that focus on overcoming their biggest current hurdle.
Startup Mentors
Interested in providing mentorship for fellow entrepreneurs? Had measurable success with a previous startup? We need your help & advice! We are currently helping over 150 startups in San Diego find the right mentors to solve their real problems.
Mentor Night
About once a quarter, StartupSD hosts Mentor Night. A larger scale Mentor Hours with about 30 companies, 30 mentors, food, amazing networking. Start with Mentor Hours above before getting approved for the Mentor Night programs.
Business R&D Growth Lab
Have an existing business that needs to stay competitive? Grow your bottom line without the massive investment in Research & Development with Strategic Partnerships. San Diego’s Start up environment is attracting and investing millions of dollars that can help your company grown and stay competitive.
Domain Expert Hours
This program connects San Diego startups with local domain experts in various fields (e.g. design, legal, marketing) for 30-minute, 1-on-1 meetings with direct feedback and guidance. As an early-stage startup, you will have access to the best experts to answer serious questions.
Domain Expert Providers
As an expert in one of the desired fields (UI/UX design, digital marketing, legal, HR, PR, etc.), you pledge ~2hrs of pro-bono time (4-5 sessions) in a day to meet with entrepreneurs that have tangible questions or problems in your domain of expertise. No selling allowed, just discussion about their current issues.
SeedSD
SeedSD connects early stage investors with the best startups in town. Our goal is simple — get companies funded. We bring together active angels, experienced entrepreneurs, and startups seeking capital in an informal setting that fosters conversation and collaboration.
