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In this special roundtable episode, we dive into the power of in-person events in building and strengthening the San Diego startup ecosystem. I’m joined by two of my ecosystem-building besties: Jonah Peake of The Social Coyote and The Career Coyote and Hussein Yahfoufi of Startup Beach. Together, we discuss why community-driven events are essential, how they fuel startup growth, and what it takes to build a thriving local network.
Jonah Peake has been a driving force in centralizing and curating San Diego’s startup events through his Social Coyote newsletter. His passion for making connections easy has led him to compile the “Who You Need to Know in San Diego” list and build a resource hub for founders, job seekers, and ecosystem players.
Hussein Yahfoufi saw a gap in the local event landscape and built Startup Beach, a platform that makes it easier for organizers and attendees to discover, share, and engage with events. The platform just hit 100 live events and recently launched the Asks & Offers feature to help the community better support one another.
Links & Resources Mentioned:
📌 Jonah’s Who You Need to Know in San Diego List: LinkedIn Post
📌 Startup Beach – Your hub for local startup events: Website
📌 Startup Beach Asks & Offers – A new way to connect: Check it out!
Action Item!
What events don’t exist in San Diego but should? Let’s make them happen! Submit your event ideas here: Event Ideas Form
🎧 Tune in to hear how we're building together as Jonah and Hussein are shaping San Diego’
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