
The Tacos and Tech Podcast highlights the builders of companies, technologies, ecosystems with a local flair for our lifestyle as well. risingtidepartners.substack.com
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 358 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Tech NewsTechnologyNews | |||

Neal sits down with Eric Weiss, a fellow longtime builder in San Diego’s startup ecosystem. Eric is a self-described “parallel entrepreneur,” founder coach, President of the Design Forward Alliance - which produces San Diego Design Week—and Vice Chai... more
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Neal sits down with Janine McMurdie, Chief Commercial Officer of Pictor, a proteomics platform company that expanded from New Zealand to Carlsbad. Janine explains why your DNA is only the blueprint - and why proteins, which change in... more
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Recorded live at the San Diego Angel Conference finale at SDSU, Eric Ries — author of The Lean Startup — sits down with product leader and founder coach Vidya Dinamani to unpack his new book, Incorruptible. His argument: there’s a gr... more
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Neal sits down with Dr. Adam Link, founder of Fireweed Capital and a recovering engineer who spent a decade in tech — including six years at Coinbase through its IPO — before becoming a financial planner for founders and tech profess... more
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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!
Great startup podcast for San Diego!
Friendly and engaging - love your podcast and how you showcase upcoming tech leaders in San Diego!
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.
First time I heard it, I couldn’t believe my ears. Shows how plugged in Neal is with the San Diego culture and industry
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The show zeroes in on builders, founders, investors, and operators shaping the tech and startup scene with a strong San Diego emphasis. Episodes typically feature founder journeys, venture-capital insights, AI and biotech strategy, and how regional ecosystems interact with larger markets, often mixing practical advice with colorful anecdotes about local culture and tacos. Notable strengths include deep dives into financing mechanics, hands-on operating playbooks, and a clear focus on turning ambitious tech into scalable, real-world outcomes, making it a strong fit for listeners who want tactical takeaways and a window into San Diego's vibrant tech community.
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Tacos and Tech Podcast launched 8 years ago and published 358 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Tacos and Tech Podcast include:
1. Eric Ries
2. Vidya Dinamani
3. Adam Link
4. Rick Moy
5. Randall Liu
6. Mo Feldenheimer
7. Nathaniel Hosmer
8. Martha Weckel
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