Startup San Diego

Meet the 12 Exhibitors joining us for 1st Mondays - Networking & Relationship Building happening December 1st at Cooley! From sustainable outdoor gear and plant-powered products to innovative solutions in fashion and wellness, our exhibitors represent the diverse range of businesses growing right here in San Diego. Give a warm welcome to our 1st Mondays Exhibitors: 1) DressCode - Fashion-focused venture founded to help young people dress with purpose 2) Foot Kinetics - Keep your feet protected all day with one application 3) Gear Hugger - Plant-powered lubricants and cleaners for your home and gear 4) Marrs Solutions, Corp. - redefining restroom hygiene with the CLEAN TOUCH 5) Palm Club - Premium loungewear brand 6) Partypop Popcorn - Local, gourmet flavored popcorn company 7) RipTie Hair Ties - Patent pending, tangle-proof hair ties 8) Shezza - Foam-padded sock designed to prevent heel blisters 9) The Op Games - Make an impact this holiday season by purchasing a game from The Op Games to support Startup San Diego 10) The Vinho - The exclusive US importer & retailer for 11 small, family-owned vineyards in Portugal 11) Upcycled Supply Co - Turns retired climbing rope into adventure-ready gear 12) San Diego's School of Young Entrepreneurs- SofYE– (501c3) - Provides impactful entrepreneurship and financial literacy education to underserved Middle School students 🚀 Learn more about the exhibitors: https://lnkd.in/ghwHQETf 🚀 Get tickets to 1st Mondays: bit.ly/1stmondaysdec2025 #1stMondays #StartupSD #StartupSanDiego #TheOpsGames #Cooley

We’re only 5 Days away until 1st Mondays, and we’re excited to announce that in partnership with The Op Games, every attendee who locks in Membership for 2026 will receive a FREE Op Game! Get access to 2026 San Diego Startup Week, 1st Mondays, and Last Fridays events, plus pick from one of the most popular Op Games to take home: ➡️ Blank Slate ➡️ Telestrations ➡️ Hues and Cues ➡️ Flip 7™ - 2nd Edition ➡️ Original Tapple ➡️ Tacta Make sure to join us on December 1st at Cooley LLP for 1st Mondays - Networking & Relationship Building! 🚀 Grab tickets to 1st Mondays: bit.ly/1stmondaysdec2025 #1stMondays #StartupSD #StartupSanDiego #TheOpsGames #Cooley

The 1st Mondays – Startup Holiday Market is back! 🎁 Join us on December 1st at Cooley LLP for an evening of fireside chats, networking, and the chance to shop at our special edition Startup Holiday Market. We’ll have local CPG founders joining us, selling their products, and offering exclusive discounts to 1st Mondays attendees! This is your chance to meet local founders and get gifts for you and your loved ones. Check out the 1st Mondays Holiday Gift Exhibitors: 1) Startup San Diego - Gift yourself a Membership! 2) Foot Kinetics - Long-lasting blister prevention creams 3) Gear Hugger - Plant-powered lubricants and cleaners for your home and gear 4) Palm Club - Premium loungewear brand 5) Partypop Popcorn - Local, gourmet flavored popcorn 6) Shezza - Heel-Padded Socks to prevent blisters 7) The Op Games - Make an impact this holiday season by purchasing a game from The Op Games to support Startup San Diego 8) The Vinho - Portugal’s most unique wines to the U.S. market. 9) Upcycled Supply Co - Sustainable gear made from retired climbing rope. 10) RipTie Hair Ties - Hair ties designed to keep long hair secure in any activity 🚀 Check Out the Gift Guide: https://lnkd.in/gecD4b2f 🚀 Grab tickets to 1st Mondays: bit.ly/1stmondaysdec2025 #1stMondays #StartupSD #StartupSanDiego #TheOpsGames #Cooley

Join us for our final event of the year! Get your tickets to 1st Mondays - Networking & Relationship Building at Cooley, happening December 1st. Listen in on an exclusive fireside chat with Dane Chapin, Founder & CEO of USAoply (The Op Games), and learn what it takes to build from scratch or rebuild after a pivot. Over 10+ exhibitors will be joining us for our Startup Holiday Market! This will be your chance to buy some gifts for you and your loved ones and meet CPG founders in the startup community. Get ready to celebrate with the startup ecosystem, meet amazing founders, and enjoy the holidays. 🚀 Grab tickets to 1st Mondays: bit.ly/1stmondaysdec2025 #1stMondays #StartupSD #StartupSanDiego #TheOpsGames #Cooley

Celebrating a huge milestone at Startup San Diego by welcoming our 100th Member 🎉 As a California 501(c)(3) non-profit that serves as the gateway to the San Diego Startup Ecosystem, we up-skill, guide, and connect our local community to the right ecosystem resources, networks, and support institutions to foster a cohesive and collaborative community. In 2025 alone, we’ve been able to serve over 4,000+ community members through San Diego Startup Week, 1st Mondays, Last Fridays Co-Working Days, and FirstWave Innovator events. Our work is only possible with the support of members, government, public entities, and individual donors. We want to thank you for supporting us in reaching this milestone! 📍 Reminder: Make sure to become a member before the end of the year to get the best value! For only $1 a day ($365), get access to all our events, recognition on our impact report, website, and social media. Plus, your membership will be tax-deductible! Prices will go up in 2026. 🚀 Learn more and become a member: https://lnkd.in/gkjRTQtk #StartupSD #StartupSanDiego #StartupSDMember

Join us TODAY for our Last Fridays Co-Working Day at Downtown Works Carlsbad and enjoy a full day of productivity right before the holidays. Plus, from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, join us for our Mid-Day Energizer Break: Gratitude Postcards! During the Postcard break, attendees will get a moment to appreciate those who’ve helped them grow. From your mentor who pushed you, the teammate who showed up, the advisor who believed in you, or the early customer who took a chance. Choose one person, grab a postcard, and share a few words of genuine appreciation. Startup San Diego and Downtown Works will have everything ready for you (including mailing!), making it easy to turn gratitude into meaningful relationship-building. 🚀 Register and learn more: https://ow.ly/RjY650XtKtN #LastFridays #StartupSanDiego #StartupSD #DowntownWorks

For this month’s Member Spotlight, we’re excited to feature Bobby Edelman! "I joined Startup San Diego because I believe in the power of a strong, connected ecosystem. I have met dozens of innovative founders and other investors at the events, and that true sense of collaboration, not competition, makes San Diego one of the best places for founders to build and scale." Bobby Edelman serves the San Diego startup community as an Advisor for The Brink SBDC@USD, and is an early-stage investor in over 150 companies. He is deeply involved with the funding side of our ecosystem, including the SDSU San Diego Angel Conference and NuFund Venture Group, with 246 fund members. His passion is rooted in the belief that purpose-driven entrepreneurship can change the world. Being part of Startup San Diego allows Bobby to amplify that mission, connecting him with diverse, ambitious founders and the resources they need to thrive. Bobby finds true fulfillment in witnessing their growth and contributing to the region's innovative future. Thank you, Bobby, for being a Startup San Diego Member! 🚀 Learn how to become a member: https://lnkd.in/gkjRTQtk #StartupSD #StartupSanDiego #Member

We’re only 11 DAYS away until our 1st Monday's event happening December 1st at Cooley! Join us for our Startup Holiday Market, fireside chat, and end-of-the-year celebration with the startup community. With over 10+ exhibitors, get holiday gifts for you and your loved ones, and support local founders! Give a warm welcome to our third round of exhibitors: ➡️ Marrs Solutions - Redefining restroom hygiene with the CLEAN TOUCH—an innovative touch-free toilet paper dispenser that eliminates cross-contamination, reduces waste, and enhances the user experience. ➡️ Gear Hugger - Offers plant-powered lubricants and cleaners for your home and gear. You get high performance without petroleum or toxins. Our products protect your equipment, reduce waste, and keep your space safe for kids, pets, and the planet. ➡️ Foot Kinetics - Blisters don’t have to stop your adventure. HikeGoo, RunGoo, and WalkGoo keep your feet protected all day with one application. Visit the Foot Kinetics booth to try and buy our all-day blister prevention creams. Get the chance to learn and buy from these local founders at 1st Mondays! Want to join the line-up? Only a couple of spots left to expo, apply by November 21st. 🚀 Learn more and grab tickets: bit.ly/1stmondaysdec2025 🚀 Apply to expo by Nov 21st: https://lnkd.in/gDjnbuKx #1stMondays #StartupSanDiego #StartupSD #Cooley #StartupMarket

Take part in our Last Fridays Co-Working Day at Downtown Works Carlsbad and enjoy a full day of productivity right before the holidays. Plus, from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, join us for our Mid-Day Energizer Break: Gratitude Postcards! During the Postcard break, attendees will get a moment to appreciate those who’ve helped them grow. From your mentor who pushed you, the teammate who showed up, the advisor who believed in you, or the early customer who took a chance. Choose one person, grab a postcard, and share a few words of genuine appreciation. Startup San Diego and Downtown Works will have everything ready for you (including mailing!), making it easy to turn gratitude into meaningful relationship-building. 🚀 Register and learn more: https://ow.ly/RjY650XtKtN #LastFridays #StartupSanDiego #StartupSD #DowntownWorks

We’re only TWO weeks away until Startup San Diego 1st Mondays - Networking & Relationship Building at Cooley LLP! Thanks to our event partner, The Op Games, attendees will receive a free Flip 7 Game to take home. This is your chance to network with founders, play some Op Games, and meet Dane Chapin, Founder & CEO of USAoply (The Op Games) during the exclusive fireside chat. See you at 1st Mondays on December 1st at Cooley. Get your tickets before we sell out! 🚀 Get tickets: bit.ly/1stmondaysdec2025 #StartupSD #1stMondays #Cooley #TheOpGames