SDSI MISSION
SD Sport Innovators is the heartbeat of the Southern California sports business community. We inspire sports innovation through connections & networking, mentoring & education and access to capital.
As a non-profit, business accelerating, trade organization SDSI connects and drives the growth of Southern California's vibrant sports economy by offering innovative programs and services for start-ups, mature companies and service providers. We offer mentoring, education and capital funding opportunities for start-ups; best practice collaboration, access to new technology and public policy advocacy for mature companies; as well as deal flow to our service providers and the Southern California Investment Community.
DIRECTORY
American Wave Machines
AWM delivers direct conceptual, design, engineering, supply, and installation of every available artificial surf technology category to the action sports market. Its patented SurfStream® creates a standing barreling wave similar to Zambezi River Rapid 11. Bottom turn, hit the lip, get pitted.
Jenna W. Munguia
Business Operations
jenna@surfstream.com
858.755.1497
AquaLogix
AquaLogix is the premier omni-directional drag resistance equipment and training system - a leader in aquatic fitness and therapy - created to accommodate all age and fitness levels and, if injured, the best ways back to health and readiness.
Bill Wilhelm
President
bwilhelm@aqualogixfitness.com
858.245.8441
BNY Mellon Wealth Management
Founded in 1784 and now considered the safest bank in the United States, BNY Mellon is among the world's preeminent financial institutions with more than $26 trillion in custody and more than $1.3 trillion under management on behalf of many of the world's most prominent universities, families, corporations and foundations.
Paul Thiel
Senior Director
Paul.Thiel@bnymellon.com
858.383.8183
www.BNYMellon.com
Boostamonte Mountainboarding
Founded in 2011, Boostamonte Mountainboarding is quickly building an industry leader offering quality Apparel, Mountainboards, Professional Instruction, and Safety Gear. Our “Learn To Boost” program paves the way for kids and people of all ages to get on board and start shredding.
Brad Beren
Owner/Instructor
boostamonte@gmail.com
858 383 0355
www.learntoboost.com
Board-Trac
Board-Trac® is the leading action sports marketing consulting and research company providing consumer and retail insights to companies selling products and services to consumers who participate in or are influenced by action sports, as well as those seeking to connect with the lifestyle.
Marie Case
Managing Partner
marie@board-trac.com
949-721-8422
www.board-trac.com
Cavignac & Associates
Cavignac & Associates has developed a unique risk management process to specifically help the sports industry lower their total cost of risk. The firm provides both established and emerging sports companies with complete loss exposure analysis and provides in-house risk reduction resources for Human Resources, Loss Control and Safety, and Claims Management. For more information, visit their site.
Kelly Weaver
Account Executive
kweaver@cavignac.com
619.744.0585
CB Richard Ellis
CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) is the global leader in commercial real estate services. Doug Works and his global counterparts provide commercial real estate solutions for companies around the world leveraging the Industry's most powerful knowledge base. These services can often be provided at no cost.
Doug Works
doug.works@cbre.com
760.438.8591
Chairmen’s Round-Table
The Chairmen's Round-Table (CRT) is a non-profit volunteer organization that provides companies in SD County advice on how to manage and grow their businesses through a well-defined mentoring program. The CRT is comprised of successful CEO's and Presidents from diverse industries supported by local sponsor companies who are all committed to giving back.
Kristi Cerasoli
Business Manager
Kristi@ChairmensRoundTable.com
619.823.8658
City NationalBank
City National Bank is the wholly owned subsidiary of City National Corporation (NYSE: CYN). It has $21.4 billion in total assets, and maintains 76 offices in California, Nevada and New York City. The company and its investment affiliates manage or administer $58.5 billion in client investment assets. For more information City National.
Russel J. Upton
Senior Vice President/Senior Private Client Advisor
Russel.Upton@cnb.com
858.642.4938
www.cnb.com
Coastal Payrol
Coastal Payroll Services, is a San Diego-based service bureau providing fully outsourced payroll processing solutions. Our firm focuses on clients headquartered in the Southern California area, yet has the capability to service clients all over the United States. Let us show you what a difference our service model can make.
Jonathan Gallagher,
jgallagher@coastalpayroll.com,
858.565.2123
www.CoastalPayroll.com
DD Studio
DD STUDIO, San Diego’s largest and most established design firm, delivers immediate value to local clients for the past 25 years. Its activities are tailored to clients’ development needs. Its work with early stage companies has helped to position DD STUDIO as the go-to guys for deadline and results-driven projects.
Tracy Manning
tracy@ddstudio.com
760.438.0243 x126
Deuce®
Deuce® is a company that is based on making products that help athletes look good and play good. Founded in 2009 and launched in 2010 with a goal to create functional lifestyle athletic gear with a focus on wrist wear. We have taken one simple idea of creating a functional wrist band that can be worn from your board to the court. We stay true to the Southern California lifestyle while representing the #2, but striving everyday to be #1.
Gary Hughes
CEO
gary@deucebrand.com
877-443-3823
www.deucebrand.com
Erwin Financial
Mark D. Erwin ChFC® AIF® is an Investment Adviser Representative with, and offers securities and advisory services through: Commonwealth Financial Network Member FINRA/SIPC, A Registered Investment Adviser. 1604 Caminito Barlovento, La Jolla, CA 92037,
Mark Erwin
mark@markerwinfinancial.com
858.750.2789
www.markerwinfinancial.com
H20 Audio
H2O Audio is committed to developing the best high-performance waterproof // sweatproof sport headphones and accessories anywhere. By removing the boundaries between water and electronics, we provide a functional solution to bring the motivational power of music to almost any activity, wet or dry.
Dana Swanson
Marketing Manager
dana@h2oaudio.com
858.875.1408
www.h2oaudio.com
Hookit
Hookit.com is the world's largest social network for action sports, including motocross, skateboarding, BMX, snowboarding and other lifestyle sports. Hookit.com has over 700,000 members in 137 countries and partnerships with 400 brand and media properties. It offers unique services to athletes, enthusiasts, brands and local businesses via its online and mobile digital platforms.
Scott Tilton
CEO
scott@hookit.com
888.874.3374 ext 111
www.hookit.com
HumanCentric Performance
HCP improves the performance and protection of athletes, soldiers, and others in high heat conditions. Our Smart Mouth Guard™ technology is the most practical and cost effective way to monitor real time changes in body temperature during exertion in athletes, military, first responders and workers.
Rob Logan
CEO
rlogan@HumanCentricPerformance.com
858.722.3118
Hydroflex
Hydroflex offers the only adjustable surfboards delivering revolutionary riding performance proven by enthusiastic world class top shapers and team riders. Birthed in Germany, Hydroflex came to California to provide their technology to the local surf production community.
Sven Brauers
sven@hydroflex-surfboards.com
760.757.7006
www.hydroflex-surfboards.com
KLIИT
KLIИT is the newest all mountain ski company, rooted in progressive design and independence. Our mission is to make things simpler and better for all of us. KLIИT respects skiing heritage, the mountains, the enjoyment of it all, good friends and keeping things fun. We remember the past, enjoy the present and work to make a better future. www.KlintSnow.com
KPMG
KPMG San Diego delivers audit, tax and advisory services including: assistance with international, federal, state and local tax services; audits of public and private companies; IFRS; mergers and acquisition and internal audit services; IT risk management; corporate finance; and forensic services.
David Fredrickson
Audit Partner
defredrickson@kpmg.com
858.750.7144
LifeApps
LifeApps®, LLC is a digital media company focused on Health, Fitness and Sports publications, mobile apps and next generation social networks. LifeApps is a leading developer and publisher of health, fitness and sports applications for the Apple iOS on the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
Robert Gayman,
COO
info@lifeappsmedia.com
858-699-2111
lifeapps.co
Liquid Force
Founded in 1995, Liquid Force quickly became the leader in wakeboard products and apparel. Liquid Force is dedicated to relentless innovation, progressive design, maximum functionality and unparalleled quality. Supported by a superior team of athletes, Liquid Force events include the Free For All series and world famousBROstock.
Matt Gleason
Director of Marketing
760.943.8364 x313
www.liquidforce.com
Ludus Tours
Ludus Tours provides travel and hospitality packages to the world’s premiere sporting and cultural events, including the Summer and Winter Olympics, Oktoberfest, the Pan American Games, and more. Ludus is the Official Hospitality and Accommodation provider for over 10 USA National Governing Bodies.
Adam Dailey
Adam@ludustours.com
866-343-6133
www.LudusTours.com
Luce Forward
Luce Forward is a full-service law firm that assists sports companies during every stage of their business cycle. Southern California based, but with an international reach and a passion for the industry, we handle the legal aspect of your business so you can focus on what you do best.
Cordon T. Baesel
Special Counsel
cbaesel@luce.com
619.699.2555
www.luce.com
Malakye
Malakye.com is your destination for jobs, news and B2B solutions in the Action Sports, Outdoor & Lifestyle-driven industries. Malakye.com serves a VERY unique niche, offering job opportunities, industry news, interviews, forum discussions and more for the industries mentioned above.
Chad Mihalick
chad@malakye.com
310.379.5077 Ext. 103
www.malakye.com
My Goal Mine
MGM aims to provide every student athlete the education and opportunity to live a successful goal oriented life. Via an online dashboard, coaches and student athletes set goals relative to their GPAs, fitness, wellbeing, community, finances, habit change, relationships, and life planning.
Sam Johnson
sam@my-goalmine.com
760.583.3054
PROJECT X MEDIA
Creative Focus. Inspired Solutions. Project X Media is a leading-edge creative services firm based in San Diego. As a powerful creative catalyst, we drive organizations to realize their vision of future success by aligning and integrating their branding, marketing and sales efforts to achieve critical business objectives.
Jennifer Martino
jen@projectxmedia.com
858.792.9685 (work)
www.projectxmedia.com
Rogue SUP
Rogue Stand Up Paddleboards is makes quality stand up paddleboard products for surfing, flatwater racing, cruising and rivers. Rogue SUP offers a wide range of paddleboards for beginners to experts, as well as a line made especially for women.
Rick Karr
rick@roguesup.com
949.276.8899 (work)
Seasick Marketing
Seasick Marketing is a sports marketing company focused on event management, event development, and sponsorship activation. We offer a solution to our client's most demanding marketing and consulting needs, as well assistance with management, development and event execution.
Andrew Pettersen
Senior Partner
apettersen@seasickmarketing.com
858.259.1501
SDSU Sports MBA Program
SDSU’s Sports MBA Program is an intensive graduate business focused on the business of sports. Students have high levels of experience in marketing/PR, social media, finance, operations, etc. They're available for opportunities in San Diego for employment, consulting, internships, and more.
Scott Minto
Program Director
scott.minto@sdsu.edu
619.594.6023
Security Business Bank
Security Business Bank has built a reputation for providing its small and mid-sized business customers with financial innovation, access to management and superior client service. A top-lending partner among small banks, Security Business Bank is dedicated to helping sports-related businesses grow.
Steve Espino
EVP & Senior Lending Officer
sespino@Securitybusinessbank.com
619.237.4802 office
www.securitybusinessbank.com
Shaper Studios
Shaper Studios is your surfboard workshop. Located in the heart of San Diego, the studio offers everything you need to design your own custom surfboard under one roof. Our friendly staff of surfboard shapers has a passion for sharing the art of surfboard design with surfers of all ages.
Chris Clark
cc@simrsurfboards.com
888.601.7467
www.shaperstudios.com
SISU MOVEMENT
Bold, premium Swiss-made watches with a West Coast attitude. We like to be different.
Todd Jacobs
Marketing & Design
toddj@sisumovement.com
888-680-7478
www.sisumovement.com
Skate Safe
Now with the V- Brake, you can skateboard down hills and control your speed like never before. The V- Brake lets you use the heal of your back foot to control your speed; no more dragging your toe or entire foot. And now with Skate Safe’s Skate Light you can be safe skateboarding at night. Great for camping, unreal for dawn patrol and perfect around the school campus.
Patrick McDowell
Founder
skatesafeproducts@gmail.com
www.skatesafeproducts.com
SKLZ
SKLZ is the innovator in athletic training, and is the premier developer and marketer of athletic performance and skill development training products for athletes of all ages. The flagship brand of Pro Performance Sports, SKLZ delivers broad lines of training products across a variety of sports.
Nicole Roberts
Marketing Coordinator
nicole.roberts@sklz.com
760.707.5600 x130
www.sklz.com
SportsForce
Sports interests have exploded worldwide. SportsForce is building the largest purpose driven social network and online community for sports enthusiasts (athletes, fans, coaches, parents and teams). Started by former professional athletes and sports enthusiasts we are inspired to help the world connect through the power of sports. CEO and founder Andrew Beinbrink is a former professional baseball player turned 3x Internet entrepreneur that has positioned the Company for explosive growth.
Andrew Beinbrink
andrew@sportsforceonline.com
858.229.8619
www.sportsforceonline.com
Sports Insurance Solutions
Sports Insurance Solutions provides insurance programs specifically geared towards sports-related industries. We strive to ensure that our clients are able to protect themselves with comprehensive coverage that is tailored to their unique needs.
Craig Dawson
daws@sports-insurance-solutions.com
949.715.3558
www.sports-insurance-solutions.com
Stalwart Communications
Founded in 2006, Stalwart Communications operates on the Pay-on-Performance model which means clients only pay the agency's full fees when the firm delivers positive press, industry awards, speaking opportunities and other quantifiable results. The company represents clients in various industries, including consumer, professional services, government, defense, technology and more.
Alyson Rybar
Senior Program Manager
Alyson@stalwartcom.com
858.740.7252
www.stalwartcom.com
Studley Commercial Real Estate Advisors
Studley is the only global tenant advisory firm with a pure tenant representation delivery platform. Founded in 1954, Studley pioneered this conflict-free business model, only representing tenants - never landlords. Studley provides strategic real estate consulting and transactional services to all types of corporation from start-ups to mature companies.
Bryan J. Geisbauer
Managing Director
BGeisbauer@studley.com
858.793.8611
www.studley.com
Sun Diego Boardshops
Sun Diego Boardshops…specializing in southern California active lifestyle and your culture…providing the best selection of surf, skate and beach apparel, accessories and equipment for 30 years. We also strive to give our customers a rewarding in-store or on-line experience. www.sundiego.com
SurfAid International
The mission of SurfAid International, a non-profit humanitarian organization, is to improve the health, wellbeing and self-reliance of people living in isolated regions connected to us through surfing. Since being founded in 2000 by a group of surfers, SurfAid’s programs in Indonesia have been saving thousands of lives in isolated communities in the Mentawai and Nias islands off Sumatra.
Randal Schober
Executive Director USA
randal@surfaidinternational.org
760.753.1103
VERB
VERB is a regional action sports television network based out of San Diego, CA. VERB reaches 2 million homes in Southern California, with COX affiliates in San Diego, Orange County and Santa Barbara. Shows include Billabong SURF TV, Rip Curl’s Search, 9 to 5 and VERB Video.
Dan Foote
dan@verbtv.com
949.296.5466
www.verbtv.com
VAVi
VAVi Sport & Social Club started with just 30 people playing beach volleyball in Pacific Beach in 2003 and now is the largest sport and social club on the west coast with over 55,000 members. VAVi’s brings together 21-40 year old active professionals through adult sports leagues, social events, races and volunteer opportunities.
Steve Stoloff
CEO
steve@govavi.com
858.273.3485 x21
www.govavi.com
The Wheat Group
THE WHEAT GROUP, INC. specializes in the design, development, sales and distribution of accessories. Today, the company serves nearly every tier of retail distribution and proudly licenses the accessory categories for the: Puma, Cobra Golf, Hurley, Skullcandy and Modern Amusement brands.
Kelly Grismer
President
kelly@wheataccessories.com
858.673.2070x 102
XBand Technology Corporation
XBand Technology Corporation designs, develops and markets technology platforms and products that help athletes train and improve their game. We specialize in integrating electronic sensors with wireless technologies to measure, store and analyze performance data and transmit it in real time to a smart phone, computer or a standalone display device.
Jose Doval
Founder & CEO
Jose.Doval@Xbandtechnology.com
760-443-0181
www.xbandsports.com
