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Tacos and Tech Podcast

Neal Bloom
San Diego
Biotech
Venture Capital
Entrepreneurship
Gemist
Startups
San Diego Startup Ecosystem
Defense Technology
Fintech
Startup Ecosystem
San Diego State University
San Diego Tech Scene
Techstars San Diego
Life Sciences
Defense Tech
San Diego Angel Conference
Networking
Qualcomm
Cybersecurity
Biotechnology

The Tacos and Tech Podcast highlights the builders of companies, technologies, ecosystems with a local flair for our lifestyle as well. risingtidepartners.substack.com

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Latest Episodes

Angel Academy Session 2 puts two founder-turned-investors on stage: Neal Bloom and Ashok Kamal. Both built companies, stumbled through first exits, and eventually landed on the investor side of the table. The conversation covers what actually changes... more

Neal sits down with Paige Craig, Founder and Managing Partner at Outlander VC, the first-check fund that backs founders as early as humanly possible. Paige shares how growing up homeless, bootstrapping a defense tech company during the Iraq War, and ... more

The 2026 San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC) kicks off with Angel Academy Session 1, hosted at SDSU's ZIP Launchpad. Neal Bloom walks a room of aspiring and returning angel investors through the fundamentals — what angel investing actually looks like, ... more

In this weeks episode, I sit down with Grayson LaFrenz and Chad Lohrli, two of the co-founders of Cadre AI, the San Diego-based AI strategy and integration firm helping mid-market companies turn AI hype into P&L impact. They get into why 99 out of 10... more

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Recent Guests

Paige Craig
Founder, Managing Partner at Outlander VC
Outlander VC
Episode: Podcast with Paige Craig of Outlander VC: People Over Plans
Grayson LaFrenz
Co-founder of Cadre AI, AI strategy and integration expert
Cadre AI
Episode: The AI Strategy Gap
Chad Lohrli
Co-founder of Cadre AI, technical lead and community builder
Cadre AI
Episode: The AI Strategy Gap
Bobby Ocampo
Co-founder and managing partner at Blueprint Equity
Blueprint Equity
Episode: Blueprint Equity’s $333M Bet on Early Growth Software
Sheldon Lewis
Co-founder and managing partner at Blueprint Equity
Blueprint Equity
Episode: Blueprint Equity’s $333M Bet on Early Growth Software
Matt Holman
Founder of Commerce Catalyst and Subscription Prescription
Commerce Catalyst; Subscription Prescription
Episode: Podcast: Beyond One-Time Buyers with Matt Holman
Susie Harborth
Founder of Inspirafund and Sencie
Inspirafund, Sencie
Episode: Podcast: Sleep, Science & Invisible Care
Peter Goldsborough
Co-founder and CTO of Rune
Rune
Episode: Logistics Wins Wars
Derrick Oien
CEO and co-founder of ScoreStream
ScoreStream
Episode: Shipping with AI

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Neal Bloom
Host of the Tacos and Tech Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Plug Your Ears Into The San Diego Tech & Startup Ecosystem

    One of the longest running and best podcasts focused on the tech and start up space in San Diego.

    There’s a lot going on in San Diego, and adding this one to your feed will help keep you on top of what’s now and what’s next!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bill_B
    United States2 years ago
  • Great startup podcast for San Diego!

    Great startup podcast for San Diego!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vulcansurfer
    United States2 years ago
  • 5 Star San Diego Tech Podcast!

    Friendly and engaging - love your podcast and how you showcase upcoming tech leaders in San Diego!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    did i just buy that
    United States4 years ago
  • Insight plus Fun & Flavor

    Dropped my subscription to SDBJ when I discovered these guys. Ever sit at Starbucks and pretend to read something but you’re really hanging on to every word from a great discussion at the next table? Okay, maybe you’re at a brew pub… point being they have all ears to the ground and it’s a blast to get their insiders’ insights about San Diego’s soaring start-up and tech scenes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    patsy pj
    United States4 years ago
  • Best Introduction I’ve Heard

    First time I heard it, I couldn’t believe my ears. Shows how plugged in Neal is with the San Diego culture and industry

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Garthiia
    United States5 years ago

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Energetic hosts with strong knowledge of local ecosystem and tech trends.
Good mix of technical and business topics with accessible storytelling.
Shows deep local tech scene insight and community focus.
High-quality guests who bring practical startup experience to SD.

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A portfolio approach to angel investing
Q: What is the overall structure of the San Diego Angel Conference and how does the group decide which startups to fund?
The process starts with a large pool of applications that are narrowed through group synthesis and diligence. Pitches are solicited from a smaller number of companies, followed by deeper diligence and consensus-building within groups to determine which startups receive funding.
Blueprint Equity’s $333M Bet on Early Growth Software
Q: What kinds of founders and companies are you looking to partner with right now?
We seek curious, mission-driven founders who are embracing AI to accelerate growth and product-market fit; ideally they are previously tested teams with a path to scale, and we want to build long-term relationships early in their fundraising journey.
Blueprint Equity’s $333M Bet on Early Growth Software
Q: Give us the headline on the new fund raise and its significance.
We just closed Fund Three at $333 million, achieved in record time, with LPs re-upping and a tight hard cap; this reinforces the demand for our early-growth, hands-on approach and validates our thesis.
Podcast: Beyond One-Time Buyers with Matt Holman
Q: Could you give a quick high-level overview of what Commerce Catalyst and Subscription Prescription are?
Subscription Prescriptions specializes in helping consumer packaged goods brands build and grow subscription programs, while Commerce Catalyst is a Utah-based community that connects operators and founders in e-commerce for meetups, conferences, and collaboration.
Logistics Wins Wars
Q: What is Rune and TIROS trying to solve in military logistics?
Rune focuses on digitizing and sensor-enabling the logistics tail of DoD operations, turning scattered paper and multiple legacy systems into a unified, real-time data stream. TIROS is designed to not only collect but also intelligently use data to solve complex resupply and evacuation problems, enabling faster, more informed decision-making on the battlefield and in connected civilian contexts like FEMA.

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A tech-forward show with a strong San Diego tilt that centers on builders, startups, and ecosystem players. Episodes highlight AI, defense tech, retail tech, and regional startup activity, often featuring founders, researchers, and operators who share real-world challenges, experimental approaches, and lessons from building in a lively local scene. Noteworthy is the blend of hands-on tech discussions, pragmatic business experimentation, and a clear emphasis on community, collaboration, and open-market implications for emerging technologies. Potential listeners will find practical insights for entrepreneurship, scalable product ideas, and opportunities to connect with a tight-knit tech and startup community.

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Recent guests on Tacos and Tech Podcast include:

1. Paige Craig
2. Grayson LaFrenz
3. Chad Lohrli
4. Bobby Ocampo
5. Sheldon Lewis
6. Matt Holman
7. Susie Harborth
8. Peter Goldsborough

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