The Daily Transcript pays tribute to San Diego's newest entrepreneurs. Learn more about the Young Influentials program here.

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How to strengthen the value of your company and prepare for a successful exit

As an entrepreneur, exiting your ownership position is inevitable. Taking the proper steps to prepare your company for this is essential to its value and to a successful exit. By focusing on three key areas, you can enhance the value of your business, feel assured that you are more prepared should your exit timing be unexpected — as in the case of an unsolicited acquisition offer — and increase the likelihood of a smooth exit. While running your business, pay special attention to the following three areas: 

Tech leader pledges to keep growing business in San Diego

Brad Chisum, co-founder and CEO of Lumedyne Technologies, admits his company is wooed by investors all the time to move to the Bay Area. 

Shaper Studios founder rides wave of success

Despite not even being old enough to rent a car in California at the time he started his business a few years ago, Chris Clark has done something in late 2011 and early 2012 many California business owners would love to boast: He added enough employees to triple his staff. 

From class project to legitimate business: SOLO Eyewear

While in the M.B.A. program at San Diego State University in the spring of 2010, Jenny Amaraneni had to read a book. 

Higgs Fletcher & Mack partner finds rewards outside of courtroom

The words and actions of Christina Rimkus Denning have a lasting effect. She gives her legal expertise to those who are in need and also volunteers her time to help those who need a role model. 

Ganci turns persistence into law career

Eric Ganci does not like to be told he can't do something. The Chicago native first was turned away from music school. But he persisted, was finally admitted and eventually became a band director. 

Attorney turns passion for sustainable living into successful career

San Diego attorney Sophie Akins practices what she preaches. 

6Degrees co-founder believes in 'making the connection'

Matt Greene knows a thing or two about overcoming adversity. Five years ago, the co-founder and president of the professional networking organization 6Degrees San Diego underwent major back surgery and also suffered from nerve damage. 

Banking VP sees success by building relationships

Sean Puckett came into banking by accident — but it’s no accident that he’s stayed for more than 12 years. 

Young lobbyist for UCSD Health Sciences has lofty goals

There might have been a time that the director of government and community affairs for a large regional health organization had an obscure job that didn’t elicit much conversation. 

Meet the judges

The Daily Transcript appreciates the time and effort put forth by the following people to select this year's Young Influentials. 

Healthy lifestyle inspires FITzee leader

Whenever FITzee President Michelle Weinstein gets an idea, she jots it down on a notebook. 

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Roundtables

Young entrepreneurs beat recession

When times get tough, the tough get going. That sums up the mentality of local entrepreneurs who successfully jumpstarted businesses in a down economy. They shared their tales at The Daily Transcript's Young Influentials executive roundtable April 12 sponsored by the law firm Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth PC. 

Young Influentials videos

Chris Clark on creating a community out of shaping surfboards

May 7, 2012 -- Chris Clark, CEO of Shaper Studios and a Daily Transcript 2012 Young Influential, discusses how his business grew organically out of shaping surfboards for his family and friends.

William Bradley on being Addison at The Grand Del Mar exec chef

May 7, 2012 -- Daily Transcript 2012 Young Influential William Bradley talks about becoming the executive chef of a five-star restaurant -- Addison at The Grand Del Mar -- at a young age.

Sophie Akins on being green

May 7, 2012 -- Sophie Akins, a partner with Best Best & Krieger and a Daily Transcript 2012 Young Influential, discusses her work in leading the firm's renewable energy practice group.

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