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The article announces the top 50 Latino Leaders of influence including Teodoro Martinez, Research Manager of San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation; Ben Moraga, Vice President of Sharp HealthCare Foundation; and Albert Valdivia, Vice President of Clark Construction.

The article offers information on San Diego community has many people who have contributed to its economic story that they have left a legacy of lasting change including San Diego Business Journal again honors these individuals whose names have become synonymous with the city and the region.

The article highlights the significance of volunteers in San Diego's philanthropic community during National Volunteer Week. It mentions that volunteers play a crucial role in supporting nonprofits, as a significant number of organizations rely on them due to limited staffing. It emphasizes the invaluable contributions of volunteers and their impact on the community.

The article offers information about Greg Orfe and Wes Horbatuck, founders of Driftline, a swimwear brand specializing in board shorts. It discusses how the brand gained significant traction after appearing on the reality television show Shark Tank in 2022 and brand collaborates with watersport athletes and content creators who embody their values.

The article highlights the profile of professional services leaders. It mentions about Helen Adams who served as San Diego-area managing partner of Haskell & White LLP; Kevan Bradshaw, leader of the Pricewaterhouse- Coopers assurance practice in San Diego; and Vincent J. Bartolotta, involved in some of the highest profile legal cases in San Diego.

The article focuses on the distinctive features of the MBA program at UC San Diego Rady School of Management, emphasizing its STEM designation, quantitative and analytical training, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. It discussed that the program is characterized by its emphasis on practical skills, taught by world-class faculty, and its STEM designation that aligns with the needs of the evolving business landscape.

The article discusses a report released by the Asian Business Association of San Diego (ABASD) which showed that San Diego County's Asian and Pacific Islander (API)-owned businesses generated five billion dollars in regional economic impact in 2021. Topics include the concerns faced by API-owned businesses in San Diego, comments from Jason Paguio, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of ABASD, and the importance of smart policy solutions.

The article reports on the planned acquisition of Classy, a nonprofit fundraising software company by GoFundMe. Topics discussed include the vision of GoFundMe according to its chief executive officer (CEO) Tim Cadogan, amount of money raised in 2021 on GoFundMe and Classy combined in 2021, and background on the establishment of GoFundMe in 2010 by Brand Damphouse and Andy Ballester.

The article highlights business lessons that military veterans learned from their military experience that help them manage the work of private companies or run businesses of their own. The business lessons include ability to tackle difficult situation with poise, work ethic and people skills, subject matter expertise, leadership, mission-driven attitude and ability to work in team and being comfortable in charge of navigating the transition between military life and the civilian world.

The article announces appointment of Thomas Bennett as managing partner of Baker Tilly US.

The article reports on Sudberry Properties real estate developer and the San Diego Soccers to start construction of an arena that will be the home of the soccer team. It mentions that Sudberry Properties will follow the construction with a mixed-use of project of apartments and commercial space adjacent to the arena.

The article discusses increasing the number of Latinas in technology-related careers, aims to expand reach into cities seeing exponential growth.

The article discusses the Helen Woodward Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe has building a new education center to share the joy of connecting with the creatures that share planet, from hissing cockroaches to alpacas and horses.

The article focuses on the growth of nonprofit university National University System, San Diego, California, which received grant from philanthropist T Denny Sanford. Topics discussed include Sanford Program which include Sanford Inspire, Sanford Institute of Philanthropy and Sanford Harmony, and educational methods include diversity, inclusion and gender relationships.

The article offers interview with university administrators from California, Rachna Kumar, Dean, California School of Management and Leadership Alliant International University, Mohammad Oskoorouchi, Dean & Director of Graduate Programs California State University San Marcos, and Jamie M. Mcllwaine, Dean of Graduate Business Education Point Loma Nazarene University. When asked about the merits of MBA program they refer to career development, leadership, and technology focused business plans.

The article discusses how leading roles may be personally challenging for chief technology officers (CTOs). According to technology executive Etienne de Bruin, the CTO role is oftentimes occupied by the lead technology person who lacks business or personal skills to be in a leadership role. Stereotypes about software engineers are noted, along with the potential role of a support group in helping CTOs take on tasks beyond technology.

The author discusses the importance of business skills for success of nonprofit organizations.

The article reports on the Weekend University project of Dmitry Shapiro and Francisco Costello hosting boot camps by experienced Internet practitioners for executives, business owners and entrepreneurs who wants to upgrade their skills in San Diego, California. The first class of Shapiro about "Internet Power" was held on April 18 and other classes will be in Los Angeles; New York; Chicago, Illinois and Atlanta, Georgia in May and June. The project will all tap into the search tools of Google Inc.

The article features Jeffrey Anderson, founder and president of RideGrid, who has completed CONNECT's Springboard Program in San Diego, California. Anderson came to CONNECT, an organization dedicated in creating and sustaining the growth of innovative technology and life science industries to learn how to deepen his skills in attracting investors or partners. Anderson claims the tips he got from CONNECT encouraged him in a complex business.