By Entrepreneurs For Entrepreneurs
SDEE is a nonprofit 501c3 organization founded by local San Diego entrepreneurs in order to provide a voice for the early stage technology start-up, to support new entrepreneurs and their companies, and to sponsor networking and educational events to help develop the skills necessary to bring funding, business, and jobs to the San Diego area.
The SDEE Organizing Committee
Our organizing committee is responsible for coordinating and conducting the events and operations of the San Diego Entrepreneurs Exchange. If you would like to learn more about our organization – or starting your own business – we are happy to help you and encourage you to contact us.
President: Scott Thacher, Ph.D.,Founder and CEO of Orphagen Pharmaceuticals
Secretary: Ted Jacobs,Associate at Cushman & Wakefield Global Life Sciences
Treasurer: Kathrin Copley,Founder of Copley Consulting
Board Member: Jiwu Wang,Ph.D.,Founder and CEO of Allele Biotechnology and the Scintillon Institute
Board Member: Deborah Slee,Co-founder of CendR Therapeutics, Inc.
Board Member: Scott Struthers,Founder and President of Crinetics Pharmaceuticals
Board Member: Taylor Moyer, President and CEO, Managed Laboratory Services
Board Member: Ruo Steensma,Founder and President of Steensma Consulting Inc
The SDEE Board
Scott Struthers, President
Scott Thacher
Jiwu Wang
Ruo Steensma
Taylor Moyer
Ted Jacobs
Sylvia Norman
Kathrin Copley