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2025 CEO360 San Diego

San Diego Cohort

February - January 2026

San Diego
Life Sciences Cohort 2025

Join us in February as we kick off the San Diego CEO360 Life Sciences cohort. 

  • 25 Life Sciences CEOs - Therapeutics, Diagnostics, Medical Device, Tools, CDMO, and CRO
  • Quarterly Pitch Contests
  • All Meetings Held at Deloitte Del Mar One Paseo Offices
  • High Demand, Seats Are Filling Up Fast!
  • CEO Annual Fee - $1,000
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2025 San Diego Cohort

2025 Schedule

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2025 San Diego Cohort

Reserve Your CEO Seat Now

The CEO360 San Diego Cohort will have up to 25 CEO Seats. Space is filling up fast, sign up today!

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CEO360 San Diego Cohort

CEO360 Meeting Plan

The CEO360 San Diego Cohort will be held monthly in-person.
CEOs must confirm your attendance in advance of meeting.Parking validation included. 

Deloitte One Paseo - 12830 El Camino Real #600, San Diego, CA 92130

In-Person Meetings

  • Monthly in-person meetings
  • Peer group of fellow CEOs
  • Network of trusted advisors
  • Access to investors and industry professionals
  • Quarterly in-person pitch contests

Office Hours

  • One-on-one online office hours per request
  • One-on-one CEO mentoring
  • Funding strategies - pitch deck review
  • Office hours with partner advisors
  • Establish CEO goals, plans and KPIs

CEO360 Life Sciences Cohort

Frequently Asked Questions

  • CEO360 cohorts are limited: 25 CEOs, 2 chairs and five partners.
  • Each Life Sciences company is vetted to ensure chemistry within the group and that there are no competitors within the same cohort. 
  • CEO360 meets monthly.
  • On a quarterly basis, we hold Investor Pitch Contests, also called VC Demo Days, where CEOs compete and present to Investors. 
  • CEOs are charged $1,000 annually, paid in advance.
  • CEO360 may choose to provide scholarships or payment plans for CEOs facing financial hardship on a case-by-case basis 
  • Fees are not refundable or transferable.
  • CEO360 accepts credit cards, checks or cash payments. 
  • Creating a confidential, trusting environment has been the key to CEO360 success since the program’s inception.
  • CEO360 enforces a strict non-selling policy where anyone soliciting services is immediately dropped from the cohort including CEOs, partners, or guest speakers.
  • CEOs act as advisors to fellow CEOs and become close friends within cohorts. Trust is the critical element.
  • CEO360 also maintains a “no jerk” policy, in which any participant showing disrespect or is unwilling to be supportive of others is immediately dropped from the cohort.
  • Several CEO360 CEOs have received funding from grants and investors during their time with CEO360.
  • Over the past three years, we have observed that the CEOs that are coachable, vulnerable, collaborative, and committed to improvement advance quickly.
  • The most successful CEOs have usually presented 5-6 times in front of a CEO360 group. The least successful CEOs remain in the background.
  • Being an early-stage CEO is very challenging. CEO360 helps shape CEOs to become more confident leaders who can articulate their value proposition and support it with solid science. Thes skills are learned through trial and error.
  • CEO360 is not filled with business coaches here to teach general skills. Instead, our mentors and trusted advisors come from the Life Science’s capital financing, strategic advisory, and M&A world and work day-in and day-out with Life Sciences companies professionally.
  • CEO360 is results focused, not offering a preformatted curriculum. In other words, we want to see CEOs build successful companies.
  • CEO360 is not for everybody. That’s OK. We are focused on CEOs that have a passion to win and do everything within our power to help them.
  • CEO360 holds CEOs accountable to themselves and their cohort to accept advice, honor commitments and get s@!t done.
  • CEO360 cohorts are currently located and launching within key Life Sciences markets within the US – San Diego and San Francisco. Future markets include Boston, Los Angeles, Boulder/ Denver, Austin, Scottsdale/ Phoenix, and NY/NJ to name a few,.  Virtual cohorts are also being launched to accommodate international participants.
  • The community of Life Sciences universities, investors, pharmaceutical companies, law firms, financial advisory, lenders, drug and medical device manufacturing firms, and trusted advisors form an ecosystem that surround early-stage CEOs.
  • CEO360 harnesses our relationships within the ecosystem to propel CEOs forward.
  • We believe that with our help, access, and advice from the ecosystem, CEO360 CEOs will one day be significant players in that same ecosystem.

Beyond our “no jerk policy”, a great peer CEO in the CEO360 program possesses several key qualities that make them effective and valuable contributors to the growth of their leadership, their fellow leaders and the program. Here are the essential traits that define an exceptional peer CEO:

  • Leadership Experience and Expertise
  • Strong Communication Skills
    • Active listeners who pay close attention to their peers
    • Able to articulate complex ideas clearly
    • Skilled at asking thought-provoking questions
    • Capable of providing constructive feedback
  • Emotional Intelligence
    • Understand and empathize with their peers’ situations
    • Demonstrate compassion and sensitivity
    • Build trust and rapport easily
    • Manage their own emotions effectively
  • Commitment to Growth and Learning
    • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices
    • Seek personal growth opportunities
    • Encourage a growth mindset in themselves and in their peers
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Accountability and Goal-Setting
    • Assist in calibrating goals to align with business needs
    • Support peers in visualizing and achieving their objectives
    • Provide consistent follow-up and encouragement
  • Integrity and Ethics
  • Adaptability and Resilience

CEO Requirements:

  • Must show up – CEOs must not miss more than 2 meetings per year.
  • You put skin in the game and pay $1,000 per year in advance (significantly less than comparable groups).
  • Must be coachable – CEOs must be willing to listen to advice, not be defensive, and consider multiple points of view.
  • Follow our policies, no-solicitation, maintain confidentiality, honor the “no jerk” policy, be respectful of other points of view, and be willing to share and collaborate.
  • CEOs must be willing to put in the effort to succeed and be accountable to themselves and fellow CEOs.

Monthly CEO360 Meetings

  • CEO360 meetings are four hours that are jammed packed with individual discussion, education, pitch presentations, and issue processing. Four hours flies by with everyone participating.
  • CEO360 meetings are fun. We maintain a casual and informal environment. This is where CEOs can be honest, forthcoming, and real.
  • We are focused on excellence and results. The best advice, the same level of support you would find from a paid Advisory Board, all designed to allow CEOs to win. Many of our CEOs use the CEO360 meeting format to prepare themselves for upcoming meetings with investors or larger strategic pharmaceutical or medical device companies.

 

Quarterly Investor Pitch Contests:

  • Pitch contests are four hours and involve at least 10 investors, multiple CEOs (including CEOs from other cohorts), partners, members of the press and Ecosystem key opinion leaders and dignitaries. Attendance is by invitation only, not advertised.
  • Networking happens in the beginning and after the contest over beverages and great food.
  • 10 CEOs compete in a 2.5 minute “Elevator Pitch” with an investor and the audience. No slides, no notes, just a timed impromptu conversation. The model is similar to meeting an investor at a cocktail party. The audience votes for the top four CEOs and their pitch.
  • The top four finalists get to present their pitch deck for 15 minutes uninterrupted, followed by an investor Q&A session.
  • The investors and partners vote for the winning CEO pitch.
  • Awards and recognition are given during a post-pitch reception.
  • Our experience is that the winners of the CEO360 Pitch contests gain access and recognition that leads to greater exposure to investors and subsequent funding.
  • CEO360 Pitch contests are fun and valuable for CEOs.

Trusted Advisors in the Life Sciences Ecosystem

San Diego Cohort Advisor Team

David 2@2x
David H. Crean

1004 Venture Partners | Cardiff Advisory | Co-Founder CEO360
With over 30 years in life sciences and healthcare, Dr. Crean blends scientific expertise with investment acumen to drive innovation. His experience spans strategic biopharma, private equity, venture capital, and investment banking / M&A strategic advisory.

 

Schedule Office Hour
John@2x
John Foley

Co-Founder | Arrow Up Group
Co-Founder | CEO360
John has been serving clients in multiple industries including Life Sciences and Healthcare for three decades combining marketing, communications, design, M&A strategy, visionary leadership and practical implementation.


Schedule Office Hour
Tasia@2x
Tasia Blazevich

Managing Director | Deloitte
National Life Science
IPO Co-Leader
Tasia has over 20 years of experience working with public and private companies in the life science, consumer products and technology industries, specializing in emerging growth biotech and early-stage pharmaceutical companies.

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Bruce@2x
Bruce Rucks

Partner | Deloitte
Life Sciences and Health Care
For more than 20 years, Bruce has had the pleasure of working with and serving clients in health sciences industry with a focus on life sciences, bio-technology, medical device companies as well as health care providers. Bruce has had the privilege of serving a number of Fortune 100 clients as well as closely held emerging growth pre-IPO businesses.

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Ty Summerlin@2x
Ty Summerlin

Senior Wealth Advisor
Focus Partners | Wealth
Problem Solver. Thought Partner. Biotech Focus. Our passion is helping Biotech executives better align their equity compensation with their cash flow, investment, tax, and estate planning. Our ‘Family CFO’ approach puts what matters most to you first and foremost. We couple a voice of objectivity and fresh perspective with counsel tailored to our client’s needs.

Schedule Office Hour
Vernon@2x
Vernon Eberly

Wealth Advisor
Focus Partners | Wealth
At the mention of topics like tax strategies, retirement planning, portfolio design, risk management or estate planning, most people’s eyes begin to glaze over. But for me, diving deep into these subjects is what excites me most. I love distilling all of the various financial planning concepts down to understandable and digestible conversations.

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John K@2x
John Kasian

VP of Strategic Operations | Sayva Managed Services

John leads Sayva’s Managed Services practice, providing top-quality, cost-efficient solutions in finance, accounting, and HR. With a background in audit, tax, and outsourced accounting, John focuses on scaling professional service firms with care. Sayva offers customized, scalable solutions for businesses at every stage of growth, leveraging strategic talent and operational expertise. John’s leadership ensures exceptional service for managed services, project consulting, and recruiting.
 
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Trevor 2@2x
Trevor Lattin

Vice President | Sayva Solutions
Sayva elevates organizations with strategic finance, accounting, technology, business transformation, and human resource experts and experienced consulting teams to help you thrive at every stage of business growth. Trevor and his firm specialize in providing highly qualified resources for project execution and interim needs, recruiting top talent for full-time roles, and outsourced accounting & HR services.





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Sarah 2@2x
Sarah Sheets

Controller | Sayva Solutions
Accomplished financial and accounting professional with over 20 years of experience, specializing in project management, team management, forecasting and analysis, along with mergers & acquisitions. With a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a Master’s in Accounting, and a CMA certification, I possess a solid educational foundation that enhances my professional capabilities.





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Evan Blue@2x
Evan Wahl

Director | Catalent Pharma Solutions
Catalent Pharma Solutions, San Diego is a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). They focus on early phase development of small molecule and peptide drug candidates from the bench to the clinic. Their facility offers an array of services that support oral and injectable dosage forms that include pre-formulation testing, analytical and formulation development, cGMP manufacturing, clinical packaging, labeling, and worldwide distribution.


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Mike@2x
Mike Ferletic

Founder | Enterey Life Sciences Consulting
Mike and his firm focus on Quality, Regulatory, & Supply Chain business operations within the Life Sciences. Their mission to bring an increased customer focus to clients in the life sciences industry. Their passion is to help people thrive by simplifying complexity and driving lasting improvements. They believe implementing operational efficiencies in our clients’ organizations will increase the quality of “work-life” for their people – allowing increased focus on delivering safer, more effective products and treatments for their patients.

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John Foley - CEO360 Co-Founder
Investors, CEOs, and mentors at a CEO360 VC Pitch Contest

CEO Onboarding Process

How CEO360 Works

CEO360 is selective about the CEOs and Partners we allow to access our cohorts. Here is the onboarding process we follow to maintain high-quality, motivated cohorts within a positive and supportive environment.

1

Interest

Learn about the CEO360 program.

2

Discover

Complementary zoom discovery call.

3

Register

Sign up and pay the $1,000 annual CEO fee.

4

KPIs

Onboarding survey and goal setting via zoom .

5

1st Meeting

Attend first meeting and follow-up meeting.

6

Engage

Attend monthly meetings and pitch contests.

7

Accelerate

One-on-one mentoring via office hours.

8

Achieve

Meet and exceed goals for the program.

Discover CEO360
CEO360 is a moderated peer-to-peer advisory program where 20-25 Life Sciences CEOs meet monthly and collaborate to solve their toughest business issues. 
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