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Life announcement!
After 15 years in the Pacific Northwest, @jaimeschmidt and I are moving to the 8th largest, and possibly most underrated city in the US: San Diego.
Hereâs why.
After 15 years in the Pacific Northwest, @jaimeschmidt and I are moving to the 8th largest, and possibly most underrated city in the US: San Diego.
Hereâs why.
Sure, for the best weather in America and exceptional quality of life. And yes, for the fact that I grew up in SoCal and have family in the region.
But alsoâa surge of consumer and software startups in a city traditionally dominated by biotech + science. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/technology/sd-fi-tech-unicorns-san-diego-20190308-story.html
But alsoâa surge of consumer and software startups in a city traditionally dominated by biotech + science. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/technology/sd-fi-tech-unicorns-san-diego-20190308-story.html
San Diego is primed for leadership in consumer and commerce. @jaimeschmidt and I are ready to plug in, supporting the sectorâs growth.
Iâm optimistic that Mayor @ToddGloria will seize the opp to leverage San Diegoâs multicultural qualities into an emerging consumer startup hub.
Iâm optimistic that Mayor @ToddGloria will seize the opp to leverage San Diegoâs multicultural qualities into an emerging consumer startup hub.
Aside from economic and cultural diversity, an abundance of recreation, and *the food*, San Diego promises proximity to L.A., Mexico, Vegas, Joshua Tree, & more.
Weâll be spending time throughout the region, particularly L.A.
Also: Jaimeâs hometown of Frankenmuth, Michigan.
Weâll be spending time throughout the region, particularly L.A.
Also: Jaimeâs hometown of Frankenmuth, Michigan.
Portland: We will always love you.
After 15 years of building businesses here, it hurts to leave. Especially with the city facing so many challenges. But 2020 rocked us, and our perspective has fundamentally shiftedâitâs time for our next chapter.
We will be back to visit.
After 15 years of building businesses here, it hurts to leave. Especially with the city facing so many challenges. But 2020 rocked us, and our perspective has fundamentally shiftedâitâs time for our next chapter.
We will be back to visit.
And so, itâs time for our next opportunity.
Are you building in Southern California? Are there like-minded founders and founders we should get acquainted with?
Weâd love to meetâsee you in a few weeks.
Are you building in Southern California? Are there like-minded founders and founders we should get acquainted with?
Weâd love to meetâsee you in a few weeks.
