SD Sport Innovators

With applications for Walton Innovation Lab right around the corner, we wanted to share a special Views from the Bus episode featuring Bob and Dana diving into what makes this program the flywheel for entrepreneurs ready to scale. Listen to the podcast at the link in our bio. If you know a founder who is ready to take that next step, applications are open now in our bio.

Mckenna Avery with sundoc studios, a recent graduate from the Walton Innovation Lab, shared her experience with SDSI at our happy hour. Whether your company is just getting off the ground or already leading the industry, this community has real value to offer. Come find out for yourself at our next event.

What better way to start your morning than coffee, good food, and better people. Yesterday we met for our monthly Business Buzz, this time at Breakers Café in Encinitas. Thanks to everyone who joined us. A special thank you to Benji Weatherley for the good food, and to A.J. Moyer and our friends at for helping make this event possible. See you at the next!

Mike Irwin, long time SDSI mentor, shares the importances of seeking mentorship when starting a business. Finding the right guidance is a pivotal step in your company’s survival. In the Walton Innovation Lab, companies are assigned a team of mentors that serve as a board of directors, giving them to tools necessary to scale their business. If your business is ready to take the next step, apply to the Walton Innovation Lab now, link in our bio.

Happy hours like these are where the real SDSI magic happens. Thank you to for hosting us and for sponsoring a fantastic evening. Together we are creating the environment for our members to learn from one another, share best practices, and build meaningful connections. That is what SDSI is all about. We are already looking forward to the next one!

Ben Hinrichs, founder of .supply, shared his experience at last week’s AI implementation workshop. Events like these are so valuable in creating the space to share real stories, find solutions, and learn from one another. Looking forward to more workshops like this to come!

Huge thank you to .ai for leading yesterday’s AI workshop. The room was packed with great conversations, new ideas, and practical ways to implement AI. We appreciate everyone who joined and helped make it such a valuable event.

is a true legend, it’s an honor to have him come by the office.

Come with us to .expo, the West Coast trade show dedicated to the sports and outdoor lifestyle industry.

It was great seeing so many familiar faces like the teams at , , and . If you didn’t get the chance to attend today, come by tomorrow!

Through our partnership with and the .expo team, SDSI is proud to support emerging brands and elevate innovation across our industry.

Tomorrow marks the kickoff of CARV Expo, featuring many members of the SDSI community alongside other entrepreneurs shaping the future of the sports and active lifestyle industry.

You are not going to want to miss it.