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.
TESTIMONIALS
“SDSI has helped tremendously in shaping the foundation of my business through exposure and networking opportunities - and all before even becoming a member. In just this past year, SDSI introduced me to Craig Dawson of Sports Insurance Solutions who now provides our coverage. At another SDSI event, "Science of Sports", I met the guys from Destroyer Equipment and we now resell their skateboard pads. We are excited about becoming a member of the SDSI organization and are truly grateful for the opportunity…thank you Michael B."
Brad Beren, Founder and Owner, Boostamonte Mountainboarding
“Tony Finn and I have formed 2 companies as a result of the relationship that we built at SDSI. Without SDSI, these two companies would not have been built.”Marco Thompson, Managing Director, Express Ventures
Tony Finn, Founder, Liquid Force
"SDSI is the only place in the country where our industry execs can get together and meet in the type of forum. Not only should you join SDSI but you should use the resources SDSI offers as much as you can!"Brian Enge, VP Strategic Projects Active Network (former CEO, Zoot Sports)
“The more you give the more you receive, CONNECT SDSI does a great job of connecting people to build businesses”Jim Stroesser –CEO, Adio Footwear
