The 2nd Annual Behind the Brands, presented by Sony and hosted by San Diego Magazine and HATCH, was attended by more than 300 guests on February 6 at the Music Box. The evening engaged the community in conversation about the future of San Diego’s ever-evolving business landscape while guests indulged in food and drinks provided by the venue.
Sony Electronics’ North America President, Mike Fasulo, kicked off the evening with opening remarks. Guest speakers included Cheryl Goodman, the Head of Corporate Communications at Sony Electronics, Doug Skidmore, CEO and President of Hobie Cat Company, Jeff Lienhart, President of Adidas Golf, Kiana Cabell and Gigi Goldman, Co-Founders of Kopari Beauty, Gina Marsaglia, CEO and President of Pizza Port Brewing Company, and Chris Coggan, CEO of Therapy Tonics & Provisions.
Sponsors and partners for Behind the Brands included Sony, ESET, Cigna, Scripps, Therapy Tonics & Provisions, Orangetheory Fitness, Passion Planner, Califia Farms, NextLeft, and Urbn Leaf. The evening’s charitable partner was I Love a Clean San Diego.
Photos by Kambria Fischer