Oct. '26 Newsletter
Celebrate Walton with a Tie-Dye Takeover of the Belly Up Nov. 6th
On Friday November 6th at 5:30PM, we’re taking over the Belly Up for the Bill Walton Happy Hour, the official launch of the brand-new Bill Walton Foundation. If you’re a fan of Bill Walton, the Grateful Dead, or the city of San Diego (as Bill was), the Bill Walton Happy Hour is a must-attend event. The Electric Waste Band, the local legends Bill loved to play with, will be on stage, and we’re expecting a packed house of Walton fans and friends. Bill loved this city with his whole heart and made everyone around him feel like family, so pull out your brightest tie-dye and bring your friends, coworkers, neighbors and anyone who ever cheered for him. All proceeds go to the Foundation, so let’s give it the kind of launch Bill would have loved. Get your tickets here. And if that’s not enough, San Diego is dedicating the long weekend to honoring Bill with the Bill Walton Memorial Blood Drive on November 5 and closing with the National University Bill Walton Classic on the 7th. Shine On!
Dana Rowley Takes the Stage at San Diego Startup Week
SDSI is heading to San Diego Startup Week, November 2 through 6, with Dana Rowley on the speaker lineup. Coordinating SDSI’s mentoring programs, Dana is an expert in connecting early-stage founders with the people who can help them grow. If you’re building something in sports, active, or healthy living and want to know more about the Walton Innovation Lab, catch her session and come say hi. Several other SDSI members are speaking that week too, and Brian Dirkmaat is hosting SD Founders Surf on Friday, November 6 at 6:30AM at Pipes for anyone who wants to start the last day in the water. See the full schedule here.