Lesson From the Trenches

 The best way to get where you are going is to ask the person on their way back” – Bill Walton, SDSI Executive Chairman

Turning experience and scar tissue, into learnings.  In these small group meetings we hear from a business leader, who has had the time to reflect on their experiences. They share their stories and the lessons they’ve learned from the “trenches” of business. This is a rare opportunity for  current business executives and entrepreneurs make less mistakes and get to scale faster.  Leave with the knowledge of those that came before your, new relationships to foster and the support of the community.

Featured Speakers:
Scott Tilton - Co-founder, Hookit
Kevin Tighe - Founder, Beachly Brands
Bob Rief, CEO - Sanuk, CEO, Reef, Nick Golf, Meril the list goes on including of course our own Executive Director of SDSI
Cynthia Herrara – CEO, Sun Bum

 Lessons from the Trenches are held 4 times per year and are open to all SDSI Members. Seating is limited, first come-first served, keep an eye on your inbox for these invitations.

 A big thank you to Steve Espino and Bannar Bank for their generous sponsorship of Lesson from the Trenches, for their endless support in local business and seeing the value in shared knowledge to the betterment of all.


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