# Founders in San Diego

The Founders in San Diego list includes 97 people in San Diego, California, collected Oct 12, 2026, including Abe Hoffman, Adriana C Cabré, AJ Machado.

Canonical: https://lists.metix.ai/founders/founders-san-diego#summary

Current founder or co-founder role with no end date; named company; US person location with a city and state. Exact city match; any industry.

97 people at 94 distinct companies in San Diego, California. Any industry; location is the person's, not company headquarters. 97 of 5481 cached candidates passed this city's checks. This is not a census of San Diego.

| Name | Current title | Company | Person location | LinkedIn | Match | Match text | Also current | Collected |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Abe Hoffman | Co-Founder | Gateway | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/abehoffman | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Adriana C Cabré | Co-Founder | Biotech CHRO Sisterhood | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianacabre | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| AJ Machado | Co-Founder | Aimee's Stories | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/aj-machado-6262681b6 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Alysson Muotri | Co-Founder | TISMOO | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/alysson-muotri-64499aa | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Amy Porter | Co-Founder | Ready4Remodel | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-porter-46762846 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Anahita Bagherpour | Co-Founder | Beetzero | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/anahita-bagherpour | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Andre Bragg | Co-Founder | Blue Chip Comics | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-bragg-3bb19a188 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Andrew McDonald | Co-Founder | Atticus | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewstovallmcdonald | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Anurup Ganguli | CEO And Co-Founder | WorkManga | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/anurup-ganguli-phd-24a22419 | title | CEO And Co-Founder | VedaBio | 2026-10-12 |
| Armando Medina | Co-Founder | Carbón Agency | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/medinaarmando | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Axel Barja | Co-Founder | Zirio Logistics | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/axel-barja-8a601282 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Ben Kornell | Co-Founder | Edtech Insiders | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/benkornell | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Biren Shah | Co-Founder | Sphinxion Therapeutics | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/birendshah | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Brock Elmore | Co-Founder | Concordance | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/brock-elmore | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Charles Biset | Co-Founder | SUNMUD Suncare | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-biset-53316722 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Chelsea Smithback | Co-Founder | Align Women's wellness app | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-chelsea-smithback-22984491 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Chorom Pak | Co-Founder | Alkyon Therapeutics | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/chorom-pak | title | Co-Founder | Lynx Biosciences (LynxBio) | 2026-10-12 |
| Christopher Parker | Co-Founder | Belharra Therapeutics | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-parker-b5093387 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Clifford Porter | Co-Founder | Trepte Biostorage | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/clifford-porter-a546281a | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Cory Hill | Co-Founder | C-Side Biopharma | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-hill-62534515 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Daniel Barrows | Co-Founder | PatchLab Biotech | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielwbarrows | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Darryl Rettig | Co-Founder | DonationMatch, Inc. | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrylrettig | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Dave Fletcher | Co-Founder | K&D RV Detail | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/davefletcher1 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Derek Ricciuto | Co-Founder | LinkWell Nodes Blockchain Oracle Data Provider | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-ricciuto-14130b4b | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Dillon Flood | Co-Founder | Elsie Biotechnologies | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dillon-t-flood | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Donald Davis | Co-Founder | My Automation Guys | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dongfx | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Duke Dela Rosa | Co-Founder And Executive Director, Soluna At Berkeley Chapter | Kooth Digital Health | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dukedelarosa | title | Co-Founder And Executive Director, Soluna At Berkeley Chapter |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Dylan Montague | Co-Founder | Hytes Recruiting | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-montague-9b511527b | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Eddie Medina-Brambila | Co-Founder | nodus logistics | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddie-medina-brambila-541b0a265 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Eduardo Ledesma | Co-Founder | Be Better Brand | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardoledesmahodoyan | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Emile Bourquin | Co-Founder | Platform Software Inc | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilebourquin | title | Co-Founder | After Offers LLC | 2026-10-12 |
| Eric Nichter | Co-Founder, COO | ICE Cybersecurity | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericnichter | title | Co-Founder, COO |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Fiona Meyer | Co-Founder | ShadowStream | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-meyer | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Frank Furnari | Co-Founder | Trotana Therapeutics | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankfurnari | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Gordon Dash | Founder & Principal | Dash Clean Energy | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordon-dash-2124248 | title | Founder & Principal |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Greer Gosnell | Co-Founder | Pow-dr Technologies | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/greer-gosnell-1a407115 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Hinten Mui | Co-Founder | Ascend Debt Relief | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hintenmui | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Isaac Suttell | Founder | Zaks.io | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/isuttell | title | Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Jacob Vogan | Co-Founder And Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) | CB Therapeutics | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-vogan-885212143 | title | Co-Founder And Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Jarett Boskovich | Co-Founder | WowYow Inc. | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarettboskovich | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Jennifer Chen | Co-Founder | IZOLA Bakery | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferjchen | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Jong De | Co-Founder | Leon DiVinci Design | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/leon-thomas-67302571 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Josh Franklin | Co-Founder | Carbon Blade | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-franklin-0090791 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Josh Groen | Co-Founder | Soundful | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-groen-a33265173 | title | Co-Founder | Electropreneurs | 2026-10-12 |
| Juan M Hernandez | Co-Founder | Etereo | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-m-hernandez-3166a275 | title | Co-Founder | IVC CREATIVE | 2026-10-12 |
| Keerthi V. Kanubaddi | Founder & Investor | Black Mountain Healthtech | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/keerthi-v-kanubaddi-mba-bcpa-5229887 | title | Founder & Investor |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Kellie Sukhi | Co-Founder & CEO | Evolve | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelliesukhi | title | Co-Founder & CEO |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Kip Quackenbush | Co-Founder, President | Nex Cubed | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kip-quackenbush-bb0a6 | title | Co-Founder, President | Nex Cubed Digital Health | 2026-10-12 |
| Kristen Chazaud | Co-Founder | AIGING US | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-chazaud-aa01b910 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Laura Weiss | Co-Founder | Mila Collective LLC | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-weiss-4188b813 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Lilia L. Villa | Co-Founder | We Help Nepal | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/liliavilla | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Linda Sierra | Co-Founder | Biotech CHRO Sisterhood | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindasierra | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Lindsay Cameron | Co-Founder | Prosiren | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-cameron-00a663108 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Lindsey Walter | Co-Founder | Carbon-Free Europe | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-walter-1079b070 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Lucas Carlson | Co-Founder | FORMX | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-carlson6 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Lydia Thompson | Co-Founder | Appraisal Scribe | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydia-thompson-39b8608 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Makenna Mugnani | Co-Founder | Legacy Construction Management | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/makenna-mugnani-76b90b126 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Margarita Zulueta | Co-Founder | HONORARY KIN | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaritazulueta | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Marlene Maheu | Founder & Executive Director | TELEHEALTH INSTITUTE INC | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlenemaheu | title | Founder & Executive Director |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Matt Beck | Co-Founder | Tech Diego | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-beck2 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Matthew Hannula | Co-Founder | HannulaWells | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-hannula-6b725448 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Michael Enright | Co-Founder | ECHOLOCATION LLC | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-enright-a4035368 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Michael Yip | Co-Founder | Channel Robotics | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-yip-43913421 | title | Co-Founder | Atmosphere Data; Yip Consulting Services | 2026-10-12 |
| Michelle L. Barry | Founder | Barry HealthTech Solutions | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbarrykmcgroup | title | Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Mike Aicher | Co-Founder | Alveo Technologies | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-aicher-3258a164 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Mike Fusco | Founder | Insurtech Capital Partners LLC | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfusco1 | title | Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Morgan Darsonval | Co-Founder | Momentic Studios | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-waller | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Nathaniel Peixotto | Co-Founder | Cessna Marketing, LLC | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanielpeixotto | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Nellie Lang | Co-Founder | Purpose Generation | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelliemorrislang | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Nelly Sutjiadi | Co-Founder | SiloTech.xyz | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/nellysutjiadi | title | Co-Founder | Saakuru Labs; Saakuru Blockchain | 2026-10-12 |
| Nicholas McCormick | Founder | Artificial Intelligence Identification, Inc. | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-mccormick-78b5a874 | title | Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Nick Toth | Co-Founder | Breakpoint Social | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-toth-695337a6 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Nima Rahmatian | Co-Founder | Tempo | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/nima-rahmatian-32b6ba21 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Ozlem Gorur Sengul | Co-Founder | Vozzier LLC | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemgorur | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Patricia Humphries | Co-Founder | Aci Legacy Group | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-humphries-79253115 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Patrick Van Sloun | Co-Founder | Carlsbad Tax Services, LLC | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickvansloun | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Patty Palacios | Co-Founder | Nustas | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciabpalacios | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Paul Findley | Co-Founder | Undersea Drones | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-findley-a87b263b | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Philip A. Weissbrod | Co-Founder | Channel Robotics | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-a-weissbrod-md-3b9130256 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Philip Park | Co-Founder | Legacy Flows | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipgpark | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Quyen Ly | Founder, HealthTech Consulting | Fidelis Healthtech, LLC | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/quyen-x-ly | title | Founder, HealthTech Consulting |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Rebecca Teriete | Co-Founder | Deutsch-Lab | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-teriete-1757323 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Robert Anderson | Co-Founder | DriverHR FinTech Corp | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertandersonnft | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Robert Lubenow | Co-Founder | Artificial Intelligence Identification, Inc. | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rlubenow | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Roopa Dharap | Co-Founder | Clin Clin Baby | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/roopa-dharap-40168635 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Ryan Halversen | Co-Founder | CloudCrest Consulting | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanhalversen | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Ryan Sigler | Co-Founder | Hyperdrive Lab | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryansigler | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Shelly Tinney-Miller | Co-Founder | Cancer Cartel | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-tinney-miller-9529625 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Sri Sukhi | Founder & CEO | Atrium Energy | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/srisukhi | title | Founder & CEO |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Supriya Booth | Founder | Torrey Holdings LLC | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/supriyabalsekar | title | Founder | Torrey Strategies LLC | 2026-10-12 |
| Thomas Zheng | Co-Founder | Percept Biosciences | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaszheng | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Todd Oakley | Co-Founder | Animals Only | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-oakley-3b807a127 | title | Co-Founder | AOVC Construction | 2026-10-12 |
| Tracy Wheeler | Co-Founder | Amethyst Licensing & Growth | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyewheeler | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Vatsal Varma | Co-Founder | Thalassa Robotics | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vatsal-varma | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Xin Jiang | Co-Founder | Biotech Startup | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/xin-jiang-8a743319 | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Zachary Weir | Co-Founder | Rogue One Enterprise | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-weir-73998619b | title | Co-Founder |  | 2026-10-12 |
| Zana Patrick Desgranges | Co-Founder, Vice President And Chief Technology Officer | Freestate Healthcare Vigilias Telehealth | San Diego, California | https://www.linkedin.com/in/zana-patrick-desgranges-md-phd-472b7b2 | title | Co-Founder, Vice President And Chief Technology Officer |  | 2026-10-12 |

## Patterns in this list

States: California (97)

Cities: San Diego (97)

Title mix: Co-founder (86), Founder (10), CTO (1). Exclusive buckets; first matching role wins.

Match basis: title (97)

Companies: 94 companies. Repeated companies: Artificial Intelligence Identification, Inc. (2), Biotech CHRO Sisterhood (2), Channel Robotics (2)

## Who appears in Founders in San Diego?

The Founders in San Diego list includes 97 people in San Diego, California, collected Oct 12, 2026, including Abe Hoffman, Adriana C Cabré, AJ Machado.

## Does this cover the whole San Diego metro area?

No. These are stored person locations in the named city and state, not company headquarters or inferred metro areas.

## Which states and cities appear in this list?

States: California (97). Cities: San Diego (97). Locations describe people, not company headquarters.

## Does any company appear more than once?

94 companies. Repeated companies: Artificial Intelligence Identification, Inc. (2), Biotech CHRO Sisterhood (2), Channel Robotics (2)

## How recent are these records?

Last collected Oct 12, 2026. Individual collection dates are included in downloads. No refresh is scheduled; confirm current roles on LinkedIn.

## Related lists

- [Founders in California](https://lists.metix.ai/founders/founders-california)
- [US biotech founders list](https://lists.metix.ai/founders/biotech-founders-us)
- [US digital health founders list](https://lists.metix.ai/founders/digital-health-founders-us)
- [US repeat founders list](https://lists.metix.ai/founders/repeat-founders-us)

## How to cite

Metix Lists. Founders in San Diego. The Founders in San Diego list includes 97 people in San Diego, California, collected Oct 12, 2026, including Abe Hoffman, Adriana C Cabré, AJ Machado. https://lists.metix.ai/founders/founders-san-diego#summary

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