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Congratulations 2012 Young Influentials finalists

Thank you to everyone who participated in the nomination process -- we received a great crop of individuals.

Learn about the 2012 Young influentials

About Young Influentials

Join The Daily Transcript at SDDT.com as we pay tribute to San Diego’s newest entrepreneurs and leading newsmakers. Our Young Influentials awards program highlights young entrepreneurs and successful business leaders who are the next generation of Top Influentials, San Diego County’s young movers and shakers.

Tell us what Young Influential you think has made an impact in business, in the community or specific industry. The person you suggest can be a market leader, an entrepreneur or rising star. Tell us why you think this person should be included among the region’s hottest newsmakers.

Young Influentials must currently reside in or be active in the San Diego County business community.

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.

Heather Back of the San Diego Foundation

May 7, 2012 -- Heather Back, associate VP of marketing for the San Diego Foundation and a Daily Transcript 2012 Young Influential, talks about the foundation's leadership and legacy efforts, as well as results from the "Our Greater San Diego Vision" report.

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