San Diego Sport Innovators (SDSI)

In this?episode of?View from the Bus, Bob?Rief?chats with Krystal Gillis, Founder,?and CEO of?Tighties?— a game-changing brand revolutionizing injury prevention and performance apparel.?As a graduate of the SDSI Accelerator, Krystal shares her founder story, her journey of launching multiple businesses, and the importance of building a memorable brand. Hear her insights on entrepreneurship, overcoming obstacles, and creating products that truly make an impact. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! https://lnkd.in/gsWwvyU8 View from the Bus?is proudly sponsored by??Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP?—thank you for supporting this incredible community.

Any startup in the sports and active lifestyle industry will want to listen to a dynamic conversation between a veteran entrepreneur and a brand protection champion. ??? In the latest podcast by San Diego Sport Innovators (SDSI), Procopio Sports & Active Lifestyle practice leader Neil A. Salyards and SDSI Executive Director Bob Rief discuss the importance of protecting your company's brand early and spreading that protection globally. ?? ?? Bob shares success stories in which proper brand protection led to success in thwarting infringers and in multiplying payouts in M&A deals. ?? Neil offers concrete steps that entrepreneurs should take regarding domain names, trademark registration, Amazon brand protection, and more, noting many are inexpensive yet will provide tremendous value as the company grows. ?? And while Bob warns that intellectual property can be a nerdy topic, he and Neil make sure the conversation is accessible and entertaining. Check out the latest episode of "Views from the Bus" ?? ?? the SDSI podcast Procopio is proud to sponsor. https://lnkd.in/dEi5CTgp #trademark #brandprotection #ip #intellectualproperty #copyright

?? New Episode Alert! ??? On the latest?View from the Bus, Bob sits down with Neil Salyards, Senior Associate at Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP and an expert in intellectual property. ?? From trademarks to copyrights, Neil shares why protecting your brand from day one is a must—and how businesses have learned this lesson the hard way. If you're launching a startup or leveling up your business, this episode is packed with real-world insights to keep your brand secure. ??? ?? Tune in now!?View from the Bus?podcast is proudly sponsored by ?Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP—helping businesses stay protected from the start. #ViewFromTheBus #IntellectualProperty #BrandProtection #Procopio

We’re thrilled to welcome our newest member, Gear Hugger to the SDSI community! ?? ?? Gear Hugger creates plant-powered, eco-friendly lubricants and degreasers that outperform traditional petroleum-based products. Safe, non-toxic, and family-friendly, Gear Hugger helps protect your gear and the planet. Available at major retailers and online. Learn more about them: https://lnkd.in/gwTPYV5d

We’re thrilled to welcome our newest member, Wefunder to the SDSI community! ?? Wefunder is an investment platform that helps startups raise capital from their friends, family, customers, and community, with a mission to democratize startup investing. To date, they’ve helped over 3,000 founders raise over $750M in funding. Learn more about Wefunder here: https://wefunder.com/

Thank you to the incredible Members and Mentors celebrating their 10 years with SDSI helping grow our community. And a special shoutout to Dana Shertz for hosting us at amazing new @rusticrootsd in Solana Beach—the perfect place to celebrate! Here’s to the next 10 years of impact and connection! Reid Carr, Bryan Pate, Andy Ewald, Ken Schmitt, Dana Shertz, Michael Sick, Craig H. Misrach, Steve Mariucci, Carl A. Thomas, Shekhar Vyas #SDSI #10YearsStrong #Community

Thank you to the San Diego Gulls for a perfect Bill Walton Night!?? It was a special evening honoring Bill and his incredible legacy—a reminder of the joy, passion, and community he brought to everything he touched. We’re grateful to be part of carrying that light forward. SHINE ON!!???????? #BillWalton #Legacy #SanDiegoGulls #KeepShining #SDSI

We are excited to announce that Golf District, the world’s first tee time trading platform, is now a proud member of the SDSI community! Much like StubHub and SeatGeek but for golf, Golf District’s innovative B2B software integrates directly into golf course websites, transforming the way golfers book their tee times. Check them out here: https://golfdistrict.com/

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Class 25 is Almost Here! The deadline to apply is just one week away—January 27th! If you're ready to strengthen your business, this is your chance. Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect with experts, grow your business, and be part of an incredible community. Got questions or want to apply? Click here or visit the link in our bio! https://lnkd.in/gcSEWxwB