As the chief resilience officer for the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services, Gary Johnston has been on the frontlines of the local COVID-19 crisis. While the last year has been challenging, Johnston explains how San Diego is leading the way on vaccination efforts to ensure a safe and productive visit for everyone. California’s economy is re-opening on June 15. … [Read more...] about County Chief Resilience Officer Gary Johnston: San Diego Leads on Vaccinations
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The Road To Recovery For Meetings & Events With Sherrif Karamat & Van Deventer
Name: Sherrif Karamat, CAETitle: President and CEOOrganization: PCMA Name: Paul Van DeventerTitle: President and CEOOrganization: Meeting Planners International (MPI) As leaders in global business events and meetings, Sherrif Karamat and Paul Van Deventer have a unique window into what it will take for the industry to rebuild and rebound. The two took time to share … [Read more...] about The Road To Recovery For Meetings & Events With Sherrif Karamat & Van Deventer
San Diego’s CIO Kirby Brady on the City’s Push For Innovation and Equity
Name: Kirby BradyTitle: Chief Innovation OfficerOrganization: City of San Diego Tell us about your job. What does the City’s Chief Innovation Officer do? This is a new role for the City of San Diego, but it builds on the work I did for the City as part of its Performance and Analytics Department. The purpose of my job is to use data to improve operations and inform policy … [Read more...] about San Diego’s CIO Kirby Brady on the City’s Push For Innovation and Equity
San Diego is Like Silicon Valley—But Better
As a Silicon Valley transplant, Mike Krenn knows a little something about vibrant tech hubs. For more than 30 years, he has had a front-row seat to the evolution of San Diego’s innovation scene, working with high-tech startups as an entrepreneur and a venture capital connector. Now as president and CEO of CONNECT, considered by many to be the first tech accelerator in the … [Read more...] about San Diego is Like Silicon Valley—But Better
Biocom’s Rick Fultz: San Diego’s Life Sciences Scene is Booming
When it comes to the life sciences, Rick Fultz knows what it takes not only for companies to succeed but also for regions to develop thriving clusters. As senior vice president and chief business officer for Biocom California, one of the leading trade associations for the life science industry in San Diego and throughout the state, he has seen how ingenuity and collaboration … [Read more...] about Biocom’s Rick Fultz: San Diego’s Life Sciences Scene is Booming