Dec. '25 Newsletter
"Be Like Bill" Night
What a way to end the year…our second annual "Be Like Bill" Night on December 11 was a powerful celebration of two incredible athletes, Bill Walton and Alex Morgan. It was also a celebration of the SDSI community, the place where we live out a portion of our business lives, surrounded by people who give back so freely. The theme, “Be Like Bill”, was especially fitting as we presented Steve Mariucci with our Mentor of the Year award, recognizing more than a decade of giving, generosity, and mentorship that has helped to launch so many companies that now fuel San Diego’s lifestyle economy.
Thank you to Andy Ewald for hosting the evening at Cushman & Wakefield. Thank you to Steve Espino and Banner Bank, along with Bryan Pate and ElliptiGO, for supporting this event from the very beginning. Additionally, we are grateful to the rest of the SDSI community, who continues to show up and support one another so willingly. View photos and videos from the night here.
And in honor of the giving season and causes Bill held close to his heart, please join us in making a contribution of any size to the Lucky Duck Foundation or the Alex Morgan Foundation.
We asked several of Bill’s friends what Bill meant to them in a video. It was a heart wrenching challenge to try to summarize what this great human meant. Check out the special video here.
See You Next Year at Our Jan 14th SDSI Business Buzz
If you needed an excuse to drink coffee with friends – we got you! Join the SDSI community on the second Wednesday of each month at 8:30am for our new recurring Business Buzz gathering. Connect with industry leaders and innovators for a casual cup of coffee, a doughnut, and conversation. Share ideas, build relationships and explore the latest topics shaping our community. RSVP here!
Shop the SDSI Community this Holiday Season
‘Tis the season to keep it local and give the gift of sport, outdoor, health and wellness! Check out the SDSI Member-to-Member discount program for great savings on gift ideas to keep your loved ones active and healthy. To find out what discounts you gain access to for being a part of this community, reach out to Dylan@sdsportinnovators.com.