Mike Krenn Email & Phone Number

San Diego, CA, US

San Diego, CA, US

In 1986, Connect was founded as one of the nation’s first startup accelerators, born out of UCSD. In partnership w/ the private sector, Connect has transformed San Diego’s research capabilities into a powerful innovation economy. In May 2019, SD Venture Group and Connect merged, combining the deep histories and wide successes of each organization to create.

Founder of world's first regional philanthropic investment fund. We are building a better San Diego for future generations. Our mission is to create a strong, resilient innovation economy, and to grow economic opportunity for all families and community members across the entirety of the San Diego region. We invest just like a venture fund. Except: (1) we.

While many other countries have accelerators in Silicon Valley, we are the first city to launch such an endeavor. The Beachhead is grade A office space, located in San Francisco's financial district. It is a place where So Cal startups can work for a day, a week, a month. Only vetted, quality companies. The space is managed by the San Diego Venture Group.

When San Diego was struggling, with little access to capital, and no Series A venture funds in town, Mike & SDVG lead the charge for the region to think differently. A team of 2, we created the VC Road Trip from scratch. We raised over $200k to launch The Beachhead - the first city accelerator in the heart of SF. We took 40 tech & life sci companies to the.

San Diego, California, US

Co-Founded and Organized what was then the San Diego Telecom Council, which then became CommNexus and now EvoNexus. Got the organization off the ground and stable, then handed off to a hired Exec Dir. The organization has been a big part of San Diego's growth in tech over the years. Current management team has transformed the org into a monumentally.

San Diego, California, US

Co-founded and organized what was then the San Diego Band of Angels (before the Silicon Valley Band of Angels sent us our cease & desist order!). We then became Tech Coast Angels, and now NuFund. Funded 14 deals for $9M in the first year. Got the org up and running, then handed off to a new Exec Director. The group has been instrumental over the years in.

San Diego, California, US

Procopio is the largest law firm in San Diego, and one of the largest business law firms in Southern California. Led the firm's marketing and business develop initiatives, and managed the firm's new incubator, LaunchPad, located in the firm's Del Mar office.

London, England, GB

Managed business development efforts for the largest law firm in the world. Through a three firm merger in 2005, Mike successfully led the implementation of numerous key board level initiatives across the global platform. Among those successes - a turnaround of the firm's global "key accounts" program, which he led out of London. Across Europe and Asia, he.

In 2001, Mike founded the Venture Pipeline Group at DLA Piper. This business subsidiary specifically focused on helping early stage technology companies raise venture capital. A highly successful differentiator in the marketplace, the Venture Pipeline team won over 90% of the pitches they participated in. Mike has personally advised hundreds of emerging.

An internet startup, Grip was a B2B aggregator of online tee times, golf travel and golf content. Played a lead role in transforming the business model from a B2C portal to a B2B play w/ syndication model, strategically positioning the company as a market leader within six months. Negotiated strategic partnerships with CitySearch, Ticketmaster, Yahoo!.

Leading San Diego law firm. Office grew from 22 attorneys at the beginning of my tenure, to 78 when i left. Firm represented more than 40% of the region's venture-backed companies, and consistently lead the market in the representation of public offerings. Externally facing, i believe i may have been the first business development person in a major law.

Founded strategic marketing agency to meet the needs of San Diego technology and service provider markets. Worked with numerous leading firms and organizations on a variety of projects. Clients included Cooley Godward, Coopers & Lybrand, and numerous high-tech companies.

Directed all marketing, public relations, communication, sales and circulation operations for the largest business publication in San Diego. First in company history to operate circulation department at a profit - increasing circulation 15% with a price increase of 25%. Developed and implemented fir strategic marketing plan in company history. Created.

Ms, Mass Communication / Marketing

Bs, Business Administration / Marketing