What’s the “best fitness gym” in San Diego (in your opinion) I often hear: • Fit Athletic Club (Pacific Beach) • Bay Club (Carmel Valley) • The GYM (Pacific Beach) • BXING Club (Solana) Curious what others am I missing… 🤔 bonus points if you explain why.

Had the amazing opportunity to hang w/ speakers TEDxSanDiego today 9 incredible women leaders will take the stage and share inspiring stories📍 this Wed (Aug 28th) Tix are sold-out w/ 300+ on waitlist! A “pre-celebration” was held at a beautiful home in Ranch Santa Fe.

Been quiet on X last few days.. Last ~2 weeks calendar has been filled - interviewing founders - meeting VCs & lawyers - planning events for 2025 Neal Bloom’s pod is a great way stay up to date on the latest happenings in SD. Let’s close out Q3 strong 👇🏾

Grateful to Kevin → Plant Daddy for this hook up tonight at the San Diego Padres America’s Finest City indeed. Score 3-0 Padres winning so far.

We had a great SD Founders Hike last Friday that included two different beverage entrepreneurs Ahmed of Kishur & Susan of Recoup Beverage, delighting everyone with a tasty surprise. Join the next SD Founders Hike Oct 4 at Torrey Pines State Beach South Lot Bathrooms.

Had 1 hr convo with an 80yr legend in Solana Beach today. - former exec Nike - friends w/ Vuori CEO - very plugged into SD’s consumer scene The best part? He shared a wealth of knowledge on SD’s on the top brands (sunglasses, surf, etc.) Will share more soon!

Four months ago.. Neal Bloom & I brought together 60+ founders + investors in San Diego's AI ecosystem. In partnership w/ Cooley LLP and Deloitte we were able to secure an awesome venue space in La Jolla. Looking forward to hosting more events in 2025!

Huge news SDSU entering the PAC 12 San Diego has truly evolved into a thriving a sports town… San Diego Padres San Diego FC San Diego Wave FC The recent growth needs to be studied.

Spent time w/ the senior leadership team Vertex Pharmaceuticals yesterday. After purchasing Aurora Biosciences in 2001. Vertex has expanded its team in San Diego to more than 250 employees. They have some huge announcements coming out soon. Stay tuned :)

Just interviewed a 28yr golf tech founder based in LA. Raised $2M from high networth individuals & VCs On track to do millions in revenue and has partnerships with more than 500 courses across the world. Thinking about launching an LA-focused startup newsletter as some point

This investment firm (family office) Based in La Jolla, San Diego Has the nicest office view I’ve seen. America’s Finest City 🌴 Happy Friday to all.