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SUMMARY:Founder Fireside: Chris Spagnuolo of Jetboost.io
DESCRIPTION:Lessons from a Solo Founder Who Bootstrapped\, Scaled\, and Sold in 5 years\nJoin us for a candid fireside chat with Chris Spagnuolo\, founder of Jetboost.io\, a profitable SaaS that grew from a solo bootstrapped project into a sustainable business and ultimately a 7-figure exit after five years. \nWe’ll dig into his journey from developer to founder\, the early days of product validation\, building in public\, embedding in the Webflow community\, and ultimately deciding to sell the business. If you’re an Indie Hacker\, solo founder\, or just curious how someone bootstrapped their way to a sustainable and meaningful outcome\, this one’s for you. \nApril 22nd @ 6:00 PM \nLaunch Factory\n3870 Murphy Canyon Rd STE 200\nSan Diego\, CA 92123\n IMPORTANT: Please arrive by 6:15 PM. The fireside chat begins promptly at 6:30 PM.
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/founder-fireside-chris-spagnuolo-of-jetboost-io/
LOCATION:Launch Factory\, 3870 Murphy Canyon Rd STE 200\,\, San Diego\, CA\, 92123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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SUMMARY:Indie Hacker Demo Night
DESCRIPTION: This March\, we’re hosting a Demo Night! Get ready for an evening of innovation\, inspiration\, and insightful feedback\, designed for indie hackers\, developers\, designers\, and tech enthusiasts. This isn’t just a showcase—it’s a supportive space to receive feedback\, learn from others\, and build meaningful connections. \n March 11th @ 6:00 PM \n Launch Factory\n3870 Murphy Canyon Rd STE 200\nSan Diego\, CA 92123 \n IMPORTANT: Please arrive by 6:15 PM. Demos begin promptly at 6:30 PM. \n Event Format \n Presentations\nWe have five demo slots\, each with 5 minutes to present. Whether it’s a groundbreaking app\, a fascinating data project\, or an innovative tech solution—this is your chance to showcase what you’ve been working on. \nApply to present: https://hack-and-tell.typeform.com/to/DRxHjvXx \n Feedback & Discussion\nEach presentation will be followed by 10 minutes of Q&A and feedback. Get valuable insights to refine and enhance your project! \n Networking & Connections\nBeyond the demos\, meet fellow attendees\, discuss ideas\, and explore potential collaborations. Whether you’re looking for feedback\, inspiration\, or co-founders\, this is the place to connect. \nWho Should Attend? \nThis event is for anyone in tech or startups who wants to showcase their work or support others. Whether you’re a developer\, designer\, entrepreneur\, or hacker\, if you’re working on something exciting\, we want to see it! \nInterested in demoing your work? Please fill out this form:\nhttps://hack-and-tell.typeform.com/to/DRxHjvXx
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/indie-hacker-demo-night/
LOCATION:Launch Factory\, 3870 Murphy Canyon Rd STE 200\,\, San Diego\, CA\, 92123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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SUMMARY:Secrets Behind High-Converting Landing Pages with Corey Haines
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to create a landing page that captures attention\, communicates value\, and drives action? Join us at Launch Factory on Tuesday\, November 19th\, at 6 PM for a hands-on workshop led by Corey Haines of Conversion Factory\, where you’ll learn the essential elements of a high-converting landing page and the strategies behind each section. \nIn this interactive session\, you’ll discover: \n\nKey sections every landing page needs (and why each matters)\nTechniques for writing persuasive headlines and calls to action\nBest practices for showcasing your product\, building credibility\, and overcoming objections\nHow to structure your page to guide visitors from start to finish\n\nWhether you’re building a page for a product launch\, lead generation\, or showcasing a service\, you’ll leave with actionable insights and practical tips for creating landing pages that truly convert. No prior design or marketing experience is necessary—just bring your ideas and enthusiasm! \nAbout Corey Haines \nCorey is the Cofounder of Conversion Factory\, a product marketing agency for SaaS startups. He’s lead marketing for early stage startups the past 8 years\, working with dozens of startups to get traction and build sustainable marketing engines. \nhttps://www.conversionfactory.co \nAbout Launch Factory \nLaunch Factory is a startup studio based in San Diego\, California\, with a unique pathway for launching successful companies. We bring together talented founders\, elite advisors\, seed capital\, vetted market opportunities\, and an accelerator program to give entrepreneurs the unfair advantage to launch great startups. Our mission is to deliver new levels of startup success for our founders and investors. \nhttps://www.launchfactory.com/ \nAbout Tobin Schwaiger-Hastanan \nTobin is a software engineer and founder with over 15 years of experience in hospitality\, media\, and sports tech. As one of the first engineers at Resy\, he helped build the platform that transformed restaurant reservations. He has also worked at MLB Advanced Media\, FOX Sports\, and MTV Networks\, delivering scalable backend systems for high-traffic platforms. Now\, Tobin leads Guest Studio\, helping restaurants turn high demand into recurring revenue. His expertise spans backend architecture\, API development\, and building user-centric solutions. \nhttps://tob.in
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/secrets-behind-high-converting-landing-pages-with-corey-haines/
LOCATION:Launch Factory\, 3870 Murphy Canyon Rd STE 200\,\, San Diego\, CA\, 92123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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SUMMARY:Coding with Cursor
DESCRIPTION:Important: Please arrive on time\, as the session will begin at 6:15 PM. \nJoin Adam Smith and the AI Happy Hour crew at Launch Factory as we dive into Cursor\, the AI-powered code editor designed to elevate your workflow. In this workshop\, you’ll learn how to use AI-driven code generation to write and edit code faster\, automate tedious tasks\, and easily refactor projects. From autocomplete suggestions to natural language prompts\, Cursor lets you focus on the big picture while AI handles the details. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting\, this session will show you how to code more efficiently with the power of AI at your fingertips. \nAbout Adam Smith \nAdam is a seasoned Data Science and Machine Learning practitioner with over 12 years of experience delivering impactful solutions across Fintech\, Martech\, and Adtech. Last year\, he founded Free Run\, a consultancy focused on empowering seed-stage startups with cutting-edge LLM technology. Adam has successfully delivered prototype solutions for clients in diverse sectors\, including insurance\, finance\, sports\, developer tools\, and green tech. \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-econ-smith/ \nAbout Launch Factory \nLaunch Factory is a startup studio based in San Diego\, California\, with a unique pathway for launching successful companies. We bring together talented founders\, elite advisors\, seed capital\, vetted market opportunities\, and an accelerator program to give entrepreneurs the unfair advantage to launch great startups. Our mission is to deliver new levels of startup success for our founders and investors. \nhttps://www.launchfactory.com/ \nAbout Tobin Schwaiger-Hastanan \nTobin is a software engineer and founder with over 15 years of experience in hospitality\, media\, and sports tech. As one of the first engineers at Resy\, he helped build the platform that transformed restaurant reservations. He has also worked at MLB Advanced Media\, FOX Sports\, and MTV Networks\, delivering scalable backend systems for high-traffic platforms. Now\, Tobin leads Guest Studio\, helping restaurants turn high demand into recurring revenue. His expertise spans backend architecture\, API development\, and building user-centric solutions. \nhttps://tob.in
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/coding-with-cursor/
LOCATION:Launch Factory\, 3870 Murphy Canyon Rd STE 200\,\, San Diego\, CA\, 92123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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SUMMARY:Build\, Deploy\, and Showcase Your Own Custom Model
DESCRIPTION:​Join Our Sneak Peek Workshop \n​Build Your Own Model: From 500 to 10\,000 images\, create your own AI model tailored to your startup’s needs with help from our prerelease Self Service Training platform. \n​Deploy to the Cloud: Seamlessly deploy your model to the cloud\, making it accessible anytime\, anywhere. \n​No Experience Necessary: Our platform is designed to be user-friendly\, so you can focus on innovation\, not on technical hurdles. \n​Showcase Your Innovation \n​Complete the workshop and you’ll have the chance to show off your model at San Diego Innovation Day in our exclusive showcase. Imagine the buzz around your startup as you demonstrate cutting-edge AI technology live at the event! \n​We can’t wait to see what you’ll create!
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/build-custom-model/
LOCATION:Launch Factory\, 3870 Murphy Canyon Rd STE 200\,\, San Diego\, CA\, 92123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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SUMMARY:Techstars SDSU Startup Community Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Are you a startup founder or mentor in the San Diego area? We want to meet you! \n​Join us Thu\, Apr 11th at 5pm PT for a startup community happy hour! \n​This is a chance to learn more about Techstars San Diego powered by SDSU\, network with startup leaders\, and share knowledge about what’s working and where there are opportunities for building incredible startups in San Diego \n​Looking forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/techstars-sdsu-startup-community-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Launch Factory\, 3870 Murphy Canyon Rd STE 200\,\, San Diego\, CA\, 92123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner Events
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SUMMARY:SDxPaperClub
DESCRIPTION:The first SDx Paper Club. Hosted at Launch Factory. \nThis will be a technical meetup where we review AI papers. The first paper will be DPO.
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/sdxpaperclub/
LOCATION:Launch Factory\, 3870 Murphy Canyon Rd STE 200\,\, San Diego\, CA\, 92123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner Events
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