June '25 Newsletter
“WIN”
Think about it: a 137 Consecutive Win streak? From Helix High School thru to the next to last game at UCLA..137 games… Bill Walton was all about winning. He was also all about uplifting others, hard work, humility and give back. In his honor, and in a step to help create his legacy, SDSI is proud to announce the Walton Innovation Network, or WIN, which will house our mentor-led business development programming: Gateway for ideation and early companies and the Innovation Lab for companies seeking scale, pivot or financial planning.
From start-up to global success, we believe all companies can benefit from shared knowledge. We exist to help sports, active lifestyle and healthy living companies grow. Our proven programs help founders build their businesses, their way, for the future they envision, whether that’s building a sustainable business, or aiming for a big exit.
Our mentor community of over 100 executives and founders share their knowledge and experience because they know that giving back helps build stronger, better businesses in our space. Our programming metrics are amazing: 78% of our graduate companies have succeeded. 35% of these companies were female founded or led. In collaboration, we have helped raise nearly $100 Million in start-up capital. Amazing! If you run a company that might benefit from our services, reach out! The next cohort is in formation now. Be a part of the WIN.
Dylan Siebert is the newest Member of the SDSI team!
We are thrilled to welcome Dylan Siebert to the SDSI team as our Marketing and Events Coordinator! Born and raised in Eugene Oregon, Dylan is a Duck through and through. Dylan came to SDSI with a Bachelor of Business Administration from USD Knauss School of Business with a major in marketing and a minor in visual arts. He brings to SDSI a passion for art, creativity, outdoor adventures, travel and relevant experience in digital marketing. SDSI members, we encourage you to reach out to Dylan and get to know him!
Fun Facts about Dylan:
He traveled to 14 countries across 3 continents, in 4 months
He is fluent in French
He is a Wilderness Advanced First Aid Certified Guide and has spent the last 3 years solo leading 10+ camping and backpacking trips. He attributes these experiences to helping him develop leadership skills.
Welcome to the team Dylan!
SDSI Welcomes New Member Breg to the Community!
Matt Simons, CFO of Carlsbad based Breg Orthopedics, has brought the Company to the SDSI Community. Matt is a long-time friend of SDSI and told us “Breg has been in the premium Ortho business since 1986. We think of ourselves as all about sports and healthy living. We are super happy to link up with SDSI.” Breg’s newest innovations in cold therapy, bracing and orthopedic practices are leading the way in redefining comfort, performance, mobility and healing. Learn more at breg.com.
The Personal Collection of Bill Walton
A remarkable collection of memorabilia spanning Bill Walton’s extraordinary life, in basketball, music, and nature, went to auction earlier this month. Curated by the Walton family, and Bill’s legendary love for saving everything, the collection includes his first basketball hoop, championship rings, Grateful Dead treasures, and more. More than a basketball icon, Bill was a lifelong champion of people and philanthropy. A portion of proceeds will benefit causes at UC San Diego, continuing his legacy of giving back. While the live auction is complete, you can still check out this extraordinary collection here!