The Californer - "The Connect Current" Podcast launches to spotlight San Diego's innovation ecosystem

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The Connect Current brings forward candid, insight driven conversations with founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders, offering a clear view into how innovation is built, funded, and scaled across San Diego's evolving economy.

SAN DIEGO - Californer -- Connect, the nonprofit organization supporting San Diego's innovation ecosystem for more than 40 years, today announced the launch of The Connect Current, a new podcast focused on the people and ideas shaping the region's future.

Hosted by James Zanewicz, CEO of Connect, the podcast brings forward conversations with founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders who are building and scaling companies across life sciences, technology, defense, AI, and emerging industries.

The series will launch with four episodes available on Wednesday, April 15, featuring Denise Bevers, Adam Jacobs, Debbie Chen, and Rupak Doshi, each offering perspective from across San Diego's innovation landscape. New episodes will continue to be released weekly on Tuesdays. Episodes are designed to be concise and insight driven, with each conversation running approximately 15 minutes.

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"The Connect Current is about creating space for real conversations around what it takes to build in San Diego," said Zanewicz. "There is a depth of experience, insight, and momentum in this region that often goes unseen. This podcast brings those voices forward in a way that is accessible, honest, and grounded in what is actually happening across the ecosystem."

Produced by Connect's Tre Braquet, Chief Brand and Engagement Officer, the podcast builds on the organization's legacy as one of the nation's first innovation accelerators. Since its founding, Connect has played a central role in helping startups grow through access to capital, expert advisors, and community driven programming.

The Connect Current is designed to document not only success stories, but also the realities behind building companies in a competitive and evolving market. Topics explored in the series include capital formation, infrastructure gaps, founder journeys, and the unique dynamics that define San Diego's position as a global innovation hub.

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The podcast reflects a broader effort by Connect to strengthen visibility across the ecosystem and create a platform for founders, partners, and investors. By sharing stories from across sectors and stages, the series aims to provide insight that is both practical and reflective of the region's complexity.

New episodes of The Connect Current will be released every Tuesday, available everywhere you Podcast.

Learn more about Connect at connect.org.

Listen to The Connect Current: theconnectcurrent.com.