How TL Foundation Turns Community Capital Into San Diego’s Innovation Future featuring Kris Lichter

In this episode of The Connect Current, we sit down with Kris Lichter, CEO of TL Foundation, to explore a different approach to investing in innovation. The conversation dives into how TL Foundation is transforming philanthropic capital into long-term investment in San Diego startups, creating an evergreen model that reinvests success back into the region. Kris shares what makes a company a strong fit for the fund, what founders should know before seeking investment, and why building a stronger innovation economy takes founders, investors, donors, and community leaders working together toward long-term impact. Recorded at UC San Diego Park & Market: https://parkandmarket.ucsd.edu/Learn more about TL Foundation: http://sandiegotlf.org