The SDSW Track System

2017 Event Tracks

Over 280 events over 5 days — categorized into ‘Tracks’

The Idea Track

The Idea Track is for anybody with an idea for a startup — early-stage entrepreneurs, college students interested in starting up after graduation and anyone interested in developing skills to launch business. Validate your idea, join a startup team, or solve a problem.

The Seed Track

The Seed Track is for startups looking to achieve product-market fit and solidify the business model. Events cover everything from validation to finding your right core team to taking product design to the next level. Learn to define and refine your MVP and groom for a seed round.

The Scale Track

The Scale Track is for startups ready to grow fast. A solid product is built and you’ve generated traction and customers. Events cover everything from raising large rounds, business development, scaling operations and customer support, to knowing when to exit.

The Developer Track

The developer track is targeted towards developers that write and create the software and entrepreneurs that build businesses around them.

The Social Track

brings you the evenings’ fun! Join us for an epic event each evening of Startup Week.

The Design Track

The Design Track focuses on teaching both entrepreneurs and designers how to apply new perspectives of thinking to their business. Learn how to iterate to create passion — welcoming all intrigued by Design Thinking.

The Cyber Security Track

With headlines of data breaches and compromised information daily, Cybersecurity acts to respond and protect companies from being a victim.

The BioTech Track

Working to explore, expand and evaluate San Diego’s biotech scene.

The Craft Beverage Track

The Craft Beverage Track celebrates the intersection of the booming craft beverage industry in San Diego with the ever-growing tech and startup scene.