Our Board
CommNexus is a non-profit organization that is member supported. We rely on the sponsorship of industry companies, along with the participation of individuals from our community, to assist us in helping the San Diego technology community. Our Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from our sponsor companies and industry advisors.Our Team
At the heart of EvoNexus is a driven team working tirelessly to ensure EvoNexus provides startups with the support and opportunities needed to prosper and pioneer the future of technology.

Lauren Lindner
EvoNexus San Diego Committee
Trade & Investment Manager, World Trade Center San Diego, San Diego Regional EDC
Lauren is the Trade & Investment Manager for World Trade Center San Diego at the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation. Prior to EDC, Lauren was a marketing manager with the Qualcomm Ventures team and lead efforts around promotion of the brand in the Bay Area. She was also heavily involved in the group’s recent robotics accelerator, and showed commitment to the growth and development of the local hardware ecosystem.
Prior to Qualcomm, Lauren worked in the ad agency business with a focus on large-scale digital campaigns for biotech, real estate and consumer clientele. Lauren attended Northwestern University for her undergraduate studies and completed an MBA at UCSD’s Rady School of Management.