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Playbook · 24pp

The SD Operator's AI Playbook

Practical frameworks for introducing AI into a non-AI company — written for San Diego operators.

A tactical guide for product managers and founders deploying AI inside existing businesses. Covers vendor selection, evals, budgeting, and the 10 most common failure modes we see in the wild.

Field guide · 18pp

Hiring AI Talent in San Diego

Where to source, what to pay, and how to close ML engineers in a market dominated by Qualcomm and the biotechs.

A compact guide for founders competing for AI talent against SD's big incumbents. Includes comp benchmarks, sourcing channels, and interview loop templates.

Report · 40pp

The SD AI Landscape Report 2026

Every company, lab, and research group shaping AI in San Diego — in one field guide.

A deeply researched map of the San Diego AI ecosystem: silicon, life sciences, defense, and community. Includes funding data, hiring trends, and a directory of the organizations that matter.

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