Short Bio
Entrepreneurs need resources, training, and a realistic approach to launching their businesses – that’s where I come in.
I’m the Director of Economic Development & Innovation at the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, where one of my primary functions is running San Diego’s first low-to-moderate income and diversity focused accelerator program. Prior to this role, I was a part of the Collaboratory for Downtown Innovation, a project with UC San Diego, the City of San Diego, and the Downtown San Diego Partnership designed to increase access to entrepreneurship training for early-stage entrepreneurs in the city’s downtown core.
I’ve spent time working in EdTech, Helping Organizations as a Lean Innovation Coach, and currently serve as a Board member for the San Diego Neighborhood House Association, The Design Forward Alliance, The SDSU Research Foundation, and as an Advisor on the Regional Entrepreneurship Advisory Community for the San Diego Community College District.
I picked up a BA in Philosophy from the University of Maryland-College Park and an MA in Philosophy from San Diego State University. When not at the JCNI Accelerator Space you can catch me trying to find great vinyl records, working my way through some screenplays, or searching online for the perfect track jacket.
Connect with Alex Waters!
Website: https://www.jacobscenter.org/business-accelerator
Email: awaters@jacobscenter.org
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jalexwaters
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/watersalex
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