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Bay Schmooze III - South Mission Beach Bayside or BoardWalk
Business Innovators - Blade - Run - Bike - Walk .... then Schmooze
Hosted by Marco Thompson
Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 (7:30 AM to 10:00 AM) at South Mission Beach Jetty - Bayside Park
San Diego, CA
619-518-three 001 marco@marcothompson.com
www.linkedin.com/in/marcothompson
Socializr URL: www.socializr.com/event/marcothompson/bayschmooze03
Posted by Marco Thompson

Post-Event Comments

Cathlyn Choi-michelson (Yes)
Hi there! I've uploaded photos on photobucket site and trying to link the page on socializr site. But it keeps giving me error messages. So, try to click on this link and see if you can view the pics: gs168.photobucket.com/groups/u181/JBCSZNDVWD/
6/24/09 4:34 PM
David Friedman (Yes)
This was my first Schmooze event and loved it. Wish it were longer!!! The format was great and the informality enabled me to build some commonality and potentially relationships for the long run. I met many high caliber folks and potentially some business opportunities as an angel investor or as an operational exec. Looking forward to the next event. David Friedman
6/22/09 9:33 AM

OK, here is the concept... Early Saturday Exercise, followed by Schmooze -

I do not yet have a sponsor lined up - Unless you hear otherwise before Saturday, please plan to bring some food to share for the schmooze. This can be bagels, or fruit, or juice. I will bring the coffee...

Here is a great photo compilation from the last Bay Schmooze by Nathan Petty

Show up at South Mission Beach Jette - Bayside Parking Lot around 7:30 AM ( Or show up around 9:00 AM for "Late Arrival Option" - see below )

Depart around 7:45 - 8:15 in groups (some slow, some faster)

  • Bladers - Skaters - Rollerbladers
  • Walkers
  • Runners - Joggers - Sprinters
  • Bikers

Tour around Mission Bay (away from the wind and crowd)

  • Follow the Bay past the Bahia
  • North to the Catamaran
  • Around to Crown Point Park
  • and return

Tour on the Board Walk (or on the sand)

  • North past the roller coaster
  • Up to Crystal Pier
  • and return

Return to the starting point around 9:00 AM for Hosted Coffee, Juice, Bagels & Danish

Food and other Goodies Contributed: Please bring something to share

  • Richard Shaw is bringing Oranges
  • Peter Ellegard is bringing some Bagels
  • Joe Sullivan is bringing some Bagels
  • Leif Christofferson is bringing some Orange Juice
  • Steve Schindler is bringing Carrot Juice
  • Husan Saqallah is bringing a dozen bagels and cheese
  • Marco Thompson is bringing a TON of coffee
  • I need everyone to bring something, not a lot, but something to share - to eat or drink during the schmooze that starts at 9AM.

Cool Gear:

  • Eliptigo is bringing some cool bikes
  • College Bike Company is bringing some cool bikes

Late Arrival Option:

If you are not good at getting up early on a weekend, you can show up at 9:00 for the schmooze, and do your exercise after the socializing..

THIS EVENT IS FREE !!

Hang out for another 30-60 minutes to schmooze with like minded Innovation focused folks who enjoy starting the weekend with 60-90 minutes of exercise. Our target "Innovators":

  • Technology Community
  • Life Sciences Community
  • Sports and Action Sports Community

Who is invited ???

  • Founders, CEOs, CFOs, CTOs & Presidents of Innovative San Diego companies from the above sectors - plus family
  • Select Angel & Venture Investors with demonstrated interests in the sectors listed above
  • All attendees require a personal invitation from Marco (Anyone can go to the park of course, but our "schmooze" will be roped off and private for our group only)
  • Spouses & Children are welcome (If they can stand all of the shop talk)
  • If you would like me to invite someone, please send me full contact information for that person
  • Please note that I am NOT inviting Service Providers to participate at this time, just entrepreneurs, founders & investors.

What to bring ?

  • You
  • Let me know if you have an E-Z Up shelter we can use...
  • Camera - please post your photos on this site after the event
  • Sunscreen & clothing appropriate to the weather
  • Running Shoes, Bike or Roller Blades
  • Spouse and Family are welcome - bring a running stroller for infants
  • Folding chair or beach chair to "take a break" at the end
  • Some food to share (If I do not find a sponsor)

Goals:

  • Get 30 people to come participate the first time (despite rain, we had 80+ show up out of 150 confirmed at the first event, and we had over 100 at the second Bay Schmooze)
  • Get 50-100 people to do it regularly, quarterly, monthly or more often ?
  • Create an new & unique networking event for San Diego which results in high quality introductions and business development
  • Find a service provider to sponsor each event
  • Print t-shirts... yada yada

Exactly Where are we meeting ??

  • South Mission Beach - Bay Side Parking Lot
  • Get yourself to the beach in PB or Mission Beach.
  • Take the I5 to Pacific Beach
  • Exit I5 at Garnet and travel west to the ocean
  • Turn Left on Mission Boulevard just before running into the pier
  • Follow Mission Boulevard all the way south (past the roller coaster, all the way to the southern tip of South Mission Beach)
  • At the very end, when you get to the jetty, turn left.
  • The road may be labeled "North Jetty" (according to Google) or "San Diego Pl." (according to Yahoo)
  • Follow the road into the parking lot, and go to the end of the lot.
  • There is a large grassy area with picnic tables.
  • We will be set up somewhere in there.
  • Call me if you get lost - 619-518-three 001

Rain or Shine:

Rain will make rollerblading difficult, and will probably cut short the Schmooze portion, but we will be there Rain or Shine

Marco - 619-518-3001 - marco.thompson@windriver.com


Some Attendees of Past Events, Bay Schmooze I & II: (for confirmed attendees of Bay Schmooze III, look at the list on the right side of the invitation)


Clarification on Time, Distance & Speed:

  • There is NO TARGET END POINT or target distance. The route will support a short walk to the Catamaran and back, or a long blade.
  • Some of the attendees want to exercise for 45 or 60 minutes instead of 90 minutes. These people should arrive around 8:00 AM, so that they can RETURN to the SCHMOOZE at 9:00 AM.
  • 9:00 AM is the key time for the morning. Plan your route, and your "turn around time" so that you return to the SCHMOOZE around 9:00 AM.
  • With the variety of speeds within groups of bladers, bikers, walkers & runners, we do NOT expect the groups to stay together. You may choose to move in a pack, or proceed at your own pace, depending on who you want to exercise with.

Comments

Tim McConnell (Yes)
Nice job, Marco. Thanks for setting this up.
6/20/09 11:24 AM
Clint Oconner (Yes)
Looking forward to it!
6/20/09 6:49 AM
Husam Saqallah (Yes)
The GPS coordinates: lat 32.760053 lon -117.248365
6/20/09 12:06 AM
Husam Saqallah (Yes)
Will bring a dozen [fresh] bagels and cheese.
6/19/09 4:32 PM
Steve Schindler (Yes)
Thanks Marco. Dusting off the blades. Leaving early for a function in L.A. Bringing carrot juice.
6/19/09 3:06 PM
Shawn Butler (Yes)
If my friends are kind to me tonight, I'll be there!
6/19/09 1:54 PM
David Friedman (Yes)
Looking forward to it:)
6/19/09 1:26 PM
Derek Morikawa (Yes)
Anyone interested in a long (8 mi), slow (~10 min/mi) run - we did this with a group last time - can meet us at 7:30am. Will leave promptly at 7:40am to be back in time!
6/19/09 11:56 AM
Jon Driscoll (Yes)
Bringing Scott Wallace
6/19/09 11:46 AM
Dwight Olson (Yes)
Will accompany Mike!
6/19/09 11:31 AM
dan wood (Yes)
Going to a concert tonite, but will try to get my smiling face there.
6/19/09 11:25 AM
Erich Hasselmann (Yes)
I will bring a pop up tent.
6/19/09 11:24 AM
Ryan Tarzy (Yes)
Looking forward to it!
6/19/09 11:05 AM
Ray Hivoral (Yes)
In like Flynt
6/19/09 8:02 AM
Amy Barnhart (Yes)
Looking forward to it! Thanks for organizing.
6/19/09 8:01 AM
Bryce Whiting (Yes)
Marco - Appreciate the invite. I'll bring two elliptiGOs with me! Looking forrward to it. Bryce
6/18/09 8:51 PM
Ben Fahy (Yes)
Hi Marco, this time I'd like to bring my wife, our twins, and our nanny. The twins won't need any bagels as they are still on formula.
6/18/09 3:46 PM
Terry Lingren (Yes)
I'll be there by 9:00.
6/18/09 2:52 PM
Christian Braemer (Yes)
Looking forward to it!
6/18/09 12:41 PM
Andrew Pavelchek (Yes)
2 adults 2 children
6/18/09 12:37 PM
Mark Schmid (Yes)
Marco, let me know if you need any help since we live so close. Best, Schmiddy
6/18/09 12:02 PM
Matthew Dunn (Yes)
If anyone is in need of a bicycle and would like to ride one please contact me at Matt@collegebikes.com. We would be happy to provide a bicycle for you to ride for the day. I look forward to seeing you there.
6/18/09 11:51 AM
Cliff Currie (Yes)
who else is biking it?
6/18/09 11:40 AM
Delon Levi (Yes)
Good call. I rollerblade out there several times a week.
6/18/09 11:20 AM
Peter Ellegaard (Yes)
Looking forward to some morning exercise on the roller blades. Will bring some bagels.
6/18/09 11:10 AM
Leif Christoffersen (Yes)
Looking forward to it. I will bring orange juice
6/18/09 10:18 AM
PJ Palmer (Yes)
Marco - Thanks for setting up. I'm very excited.
6/18/09 10:14 AM
Richard Shaw (Yes)
Thanks--see you bright & early!
6/18/09 9:59 AM
Susan Snow (Yes)
Thanks. May be a little late, but definitely there by 9:00.
6/18/09 9:58 AM
Jim Arnett (Yes)
sounds great. i plan to bike 8ish.
6/17/09 10:38 PM
Bruce Totty (Yes)
Marco I plan to attend and bring my son Brent, a recent grad of UCSD and a Del Foit convert bruce totty
6/17/09 5:03 PM
Carrie Carlander (Yes)
Thanks Marco! Myself and two little boys.
6/17/09 4:25 PM
Scott Shepherd (Yes)
Sounds fun.
6/17/09 10:53 AM
William Nelson (Yes)
Great Idea
6/17/09 10:01 AM
Brent Formigli (Yes)
Looking forward to either blading or biking.
6/17/09 9:33 AM
Lisa LeVasseur (Yes)
Was just wondering when there'd be another one of these!
6/17/09 9:15 AM
Mark Bowles (Yes)
I can finally make it this time!
6/17/09 8:33 AM
Mike Doerr (No)
My favorite events. Unfortunately I have to fly to Salt Lake. Next time.
6/16/09 5:59 PM
Cathlyn Choi-michelson (Yes)
Eric and I will be there... with Rachel and Lexi!
6/16/09 5:48 PM
James Person (No)
Out of town! Sorry I'll miss it, the last one was a lot of fun.
6/16/09 12:06 PM
Joe Sullivan (Yes)
Will bring bagels & bike
6/16/09 10:13 AM
Derek Morikawa (Yes)
See you there!
6/16/09 9:25 AM
Ben Fahy (Yes)
great!
6/16/09 9:19 AM
Cliff Currie (Yes)
Of course! Biking and Entrepreneurs.. Sounds like a lot of fun!
6/16/09 9:07 AM
Jim Kaskade (Yes)
Get the rollerblades ready!
6/16/09 8:03 AM

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