It’s the most wonderful time of the year! As the holidays approach, however, you may find yourself with a to-do list longer than Santa’s Nice List—and that’s why we’re here to help! Below you’ll find innovative gifts for your loved ones, all of which were created by companies founded by Rady alumni. We hope this guide helps make your holiday season bright, and we wish you all the best in the New Year!
GIFT GIVING
Ciari Guitars
A must-have for musicians on the go, The Ascender guitar folds compactly enough to stow in a carryon.
G. Bryan Cornwall, MBA ’18
Evolution Smart Bag
The perfect purse doesn’t exist … until you create it! Each piece of the smart bag is customizable, and it can even wirelessly charge your phone.
Suvi Tanninen, MBA ’18
Kids on 45th
Last Christmas, you gave kids new clothes and the very next day … they outgrew them! Skip the store and save by shopping “pre-loved” finds, delivered to your door.
Elise Worthy MBA ’09
Owaves
Introduce your friends and family to the calendar app designed to optimize your body’s circadian rhythm.
Royan Kamyar MBA ’10
Dermala
Breakouts become a thing of the past thanks to personalized skincare delivered monthly.
Lada Rasochova, MBA ’08
Wasim the Dream
Forbes contributor, former engineer and three-time bodybuilding champion Wasim Hajjiri shares his recipe for success in this inspirational read.
Wasim Hajjiri, MBA ’18
Sterlings Mobile
Treat someone you love (or yourself) to some pampering—haircuts, manicures, beard trims and more—at the mobile salon that’s easily accessible to busy professionals.
Kush Kapila MBA ’10
Executive Oil Services
Take something off your loved one’s to-do list and book an oil change on their behalf! These automotive experts bring their services to office parks and businesses across San Diego for a quick and convenient change during the work day.
Andrew Zorko, MBA ’14
Uptown Bicycles
The bicyclists in your life deserve the best! From the latest in electric bikes to affordable and fast service, you’ll find it at Uptown.
Curtis Allen, MBA ’10
Everybody Solar
The gift that keeps on giving: your donation helps bring solar energy to power local nonprofits.
Kian Salehizadeh, MBA ’11
BEVERAGES
Protector Brewing
Raise a glass at San Diego’s first organic beer company, which celebrated two years of operation in November.
Sean Haggerty, MBA ’17
Tequila Enemigo
A luxury spirit meant to be sipped and savored, this tequila (produced in Tequila, Jalisco in Mexico), is worthy of its own special occasion.
Robin Clough, MBA ’14
Tulua Ginger Shots
What’s missing from the menu at your holiday feast? A shot that your gut and guests will thank you for.
Zeyad Moussa MBA ’11
Bevea-Cascaraa
For the friend whose New Year’s Resolution is (always) to drink less caffeine, try Cascaraa, an antioxidant rich tea made from coffee fruit that contains about one third the caffeine of your average cup of joe.
Kabir Gambhir MBA ’10
FAMILY OUTINGS
Iceskimo
No holiday season is complete without snow … shaved snow, that is! Get the family together for a creamy frozen dessert that would satisfy even Santa’s sweet tooth.
Robert Yang MBA ’11