Launch, grow, scale and pivot. Business mentoring for companies of all sizes.
From start-up to global success, we believe all companies can benefit from shared knowledge. We have multiple mentoring programs to serve sports, active lifestyle and healthy living companies, at all stages of growth.
The SDSI Entrepreneur’s Journey
Though we are based in San Diego, our mentor programs are open to all Sports and Active Lifestyle companies, regardless of location.
For entrepreneurs in ideation and planning stages: Our Gateway Program takes business knowledge from conceptual to real world. With this program you gain access to the SDSI Business Plan Template and see firsthand how entrepreneurs in the launch and growth phases of their business structure their plans. You’ll also receive one-on-one guidance from an SDSI mentor, and have the opportunity for introductions to SDSI service providers who are vetted experts in their fields.
For businesses with market traction looking to grow: Our flagship mentoring program offers unique structured, yet flexible business mentoring to prepare companies for scale. Best for businesses with an existing product or service, our rigorous screening process pairs companies with teams of mentors to help prepare to raise funding, launch new products, develop strategic partnerships and position themselves for sustainable growth.
For established businesses looking for industry specific advising: Highly confidential and fully customized to each company, SDSI Masters is our executive, peer-to-peer mentoring program that pairs mature businesses with industry veterans to solve problems, pivot and/or direct future growth.
We’ve been mentoring Sports and Active Lifestyle Companies since 2008, and we know mentoring makes a difference.
“The mentoring I received in my first meeting alone was some of the most priceless business information I have ever learned. For a small business owner to be able to connect with the level of people that donate their time to SDSI is priceless. I feel like I have real, inside information on how the best brands became successful.”
Not sure which program is best for you? We're happy to help.
Who are Sports, Active Lifestyle and Healthy Living Companies?
SDSI is an organization that focuses on Sports, Active Lifestyle and Healthy Living businesses and commerce. Not sure if your business qualifies? Here’s some examples below, but you can always send us a message and ask!
Action sports - Surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding and Skiing, BMX, Motocross, etc.
Biking – Mountain Biking and cycling
Hiking and Outdoors – Camping, adventure trekking, kayaking, scuba diving, etc.
Yoga and Pilates – Apparel, Equipment and Accessories
Fitness – Cross fit, martial arts, gym equipment and apparel
Health and Wellness – Mindfulness and Meditation services, sport related medical devices, apps and accessories
Sports Tech – app enabled devices, web based services, big data
Coaching and Technique – Products and services
Team Sports - Youth, competitive, professional and recreational
Sports Nutrition – Food, drinks, apps and services
Food and Beverage – Promoting healthy choices or with an eco conscious focus
