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San Diego’s Top Influentials highlights the Who’s Who in San Diego business, profiling the top newsmakers of 2008. This year we focus on the leaders in Biotech, Tech & Defense; Construction; Finance; Law and Business & Consumer Services; and Real Estate.
Since 1886, The Daily Transcript has seen and reported on many significant changes to San Diego’s economic landscape, many of which stem from the remarkable ideas and contributions of individuals. We pay tribute to these prominent newsmakers — San Diego’s movers and shakers — with a special salute to the Top Influentials.
Since 1886, The Daily Transcript has seen and reported on many significant changes to San Diego’s economic landscape, many of which stem from the remarkable ideas and numerous contributions of single individuals. These individuals have impacted our lives, our communities, our economy. Now, we pay tribute to these prominent newsmakers – San Diego’s movers and shakers – with a special salute to the 120 Top Influentials.
As The Daily Transcript celebrates its 120th year in print, our editorial board -- with help from the San Diego Historical Society -- reflects back on our region’s rich history. In this feature, we pay tribute to some of the pioneers who played an integral part in laying the foundation for San Diego’s future growth. Read more about the contributions these individuals have made as the Transcript takes a brief look back through time.
In celebration of The Daily Transcript's 120th Anniversary, we pay tribute to the prominent business leaders -- past and present -- who have impacted the region. The Daily Transcript thanks its sponsors for participating in this anniversary publication.
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Caliber Associates' small office near University City is adorned with several paintings of Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia, a reflection of co-founder and President Steven Hochberg's personal taste in music.
His love of psychedelic-fringed folk rock is "completely ancillary" to his work running the executive search firm, Hochberg said, but it does illustrate a tactic he likes to use when trying to find the right executive for a client.
"Whether or not it's music, wine or some other hobbies, often times when I'm interviewing candidates, breaking the ice and really relating to them on a comfort zone issue is a great insight into what they're like as a person," Hochberg said.
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