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Solana Beach, Calif. January 5, 2017 – San Diego Sport Innovators (SDSI), the non-profit business development organization for the Sports and Active Lifestyle Industry (SAL) led by NBA Great Bill Walton, is now accepting applications to its acclaimed business accelerator program SDSI Springboard, sponsored by K2 Insurance Services.
“SDSI Springboard is as valuable of a contribution as you can ever do for your business”, says Bill Walton, SDSI Executive Chairman. “SDSI Springboard has a proven track record of being the launch pad to incalculable success and the mentors on our team have the ability to shine the light, be that beacon of hope, and give us all a reason to believe tomorrow will be better. Springboard is the perfect word for what we try to do in our lives– bend your knees, take a big deep breath and go for it all!!! Don’t wait around for someone to throw you in the pool – take control, launch yourself into the great game of life and business”
SDSI Springboard is dedicated to fostering the next generation of SAL businesses through its intensive, 20-week, mentor-led business curriculum that puts growing companies on a path towards success. The program is open to founders and CEO’s of SAL companies of all sizes who are working through significant milestones such as; starting a new business, shifting their business model, preparing to raise capital or working through a significant growth phase. Space is limited to a maximum of seven companies per class.
SDSI Springboard graduates have an amazing record: 61 companies have graduated since 2009, have raised $47.5 million dollars in funding and have created 350 jobs. 89% of graduates are still in business.
Accepted companies are paired with some of the best CEOs, finance experts and marketing experts from Southern California’s SAL industry. These mentors volunteer their time and insights to help entrepreneurs refine their business plans and become better positioned for sustainability and scalability.
“SDSI Springboard catapulted our companies fundraising efforts by providing us with world-class, highly relevant mentors I never imaged I’d have the chance to spend time with,” said 2016 SDSI Springboard Graduate Ben Acott, founder of PODLife. “We finished so much further down the track with solid strategic and local investors in sight, along with great long-term partnerships and friendships. I loved every minute of the program.”
There is no cost to apply but upon acceptance SDSI Membership is required. Apply through February 13 at http://www.sdsportinnovators.org/the-springboard-program/.
About K2 Insurance
K2 was formed by Pat Kilkenny and Bob Kimmel in partnership with Endeavour Capital to build a leading franchise in specialty insurance. Since its formation, K2 has acquired and partnered with underwriting teams and insurance companies that are focused on delivering consistent, profitable underwriting results. K2’s goal under this strategy is to build a diversified specialty insurance company known in the industry for its integrity and the quality of its culture. http://www.k2ins.com/
About SDSI
SDSI is a non-profit business development organization for the Sport and Active Lifestyle (SAL) industries. Working with our Executive Chairman and NBA great Bill Walton, our 100-company membership represents the “Southern California Lifestyle” and includes leading sports technology brands, manufactures, retailers and universities from all disciplines that touch “sports, active lifestyle and healthy living”. Our highest mission is to make San Diego the capital of the SAL industry and education the business community of the $1.8B (and growing) economic impact it has on the regional economy. We focus on relevant and actionable C-level content that benefits our member companies and facilitate new business opportunities among the members every day. SDSI’s award winning Springboard business accelerator program features a 20-week, mentor-led business curriculum that puts growing companies on a path towards success. Since 2009, SDSI Springboard has graduated 61 companies. Graduates have raised $47.5 million in funding, created 390 jobs and 89% are still in business. http://www.sdsportinnovators.org/
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Renne Catalano Gussman
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