Tacos and Tech Podcast Neal Bloom

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Welcome everyone to the weekly San Diego Tech News by Neal Bloom and Fred Grier from Fresh Brewed Tech.
I’m Neal Bloom from Fresh Brewed Tech, the Tacos and Tech Podcast, and Interlock Capital.
I’m Fred Grier, journalist and author of The Business of San Diego substack. I wrote about the tech industry for the San Diego Business Journal for two years. I covered the ins-and-outs of the startup world for much of that time, breaking news on IPOs, fundraising rounds, and M&A.
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Before we dive in, we wanted to ask our listeners and SD Tech fans to help us grow the show, leave a review and share with one other person who should be more plugged in with the SD Tech Scene. Thank you for the support and for helping us build the San Diego Startup Community.
 
5/17 Stories
Nearshoring/Friendshoring Debrief
North County Event Debrief
SD Angel Conference Debrief
Iambic Therapeutics raised $29M
Biotech office shutdowns/layoffs
PacBio/Omniome shutting SD office
Takeda to shut down San Diego research center
UCSD Talent Foundry
 
Events - For full list - check The Social Coyote
Aquillius: Medical Devices Symposium May 15
Techstars San Diego: Ask Me Anything & Happy Hour May 16
SDx:HackerClub May 16
Carlsbad Biotech Gathering May 20
 

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Welcome to the Tacos and Tech Podcast, where we interview innovative builders and leaders.
This week I am excited to interview Ryan Kuder, Managing Director of Techstars San Diego Powered by San Diego State University.
Ryan is a serial startup operator, ecosystem builder, and Techstars Accelerator leader. He was previously on the podcast and you can listen in to hear more about his background here.
In this latest conversation, he shares the benefits of an accelerator and what kind of company is right for Techstars. Applications are due by May 22, 2024 for the Techstars San Diego Fall 2024 Accelerator. Apply here.
Ryan is consistent in his taco choice, which is the acclaimed meats and ingredients from El Nopalito in Encinitas and making the tacos at home.
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Welcome everyone to the weekly San Diego Tech News by Neal Bloom and Fred Grier from Fresh Brewed Tech.
I’m Neal Bloom from Fresh Brewed Tech, the Tacos and Tech Podcast, and Interlock Capital.
I’m Fred Grier, journalist and author of The Business of San Diego substack. I wrote about the tech industry for the San Diego Business Journal for two years. I covered the ins-and-outs of the startup world for much of that time, breaking news on IPOs, fundraising rounds, and M&A.
Promote the show: 
 
Before we dive in, we wanted to ask our listeners and SD Tech fans to help us grow the show, leave a review and share with one other person who should be more plugged in with the SD Tech Scene. Thank you for the support and for helping us build the San Diego Startup Community.
 
5/6 
Fintech founders debrief
Cool Companies debrief
 
Yembo partners with Atlas Vans
Logistics tech density and CEO gathering
New CEO for Quidel
Escient pharmaceuticals acquired by $750M
Endera Motors $6m raise
NuFund Hits Investment Milestone with 100th Startup
 
Events - For full list - check The Social Coyote
Nearshoring SD/TJ Event - May 8
SD Angel Conference - May 9
SD Founders Hike - May 10

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Welcome to the Tacos and Tech Podcast, where we interview innovative builders and leaders.
On today's show we have Jodi Duva, Vice President of Cox Business, California and Chris Whelan, Director of Enterprise, Cox Business, San Diego.
Cox Enterprises is a 126 year old fourth-generation family run company. It has been at the forefront of media and connectivity, from its early days in newspapers, to its latest in connected infrastructure.
On this episode we talk about trends the leadership team is seeing in broadband, AI, managed services, and San Diego's newest arena, Frontwave Arena, the new home to the San Diego Clippers.
Tune in to hear what Jodi and Chris are hearing from businesses as technology needs and their favorite taco spot.
Remember to get your nominations in for your favorite tech exec for the Top Tech San Diego Awards in by May 8!
 

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Welcome everyone to the weekly San Diego Tech News by Neal Bloom and Fred Grier from Fresh Brewed Tech.
I’m Neal Bloom from Fresh Brewed Tech, the Tacos and Tech Podcast, and Interlock Capital.
I’m Fred Grier, journalist and author of The Business of San Diego substack. I wrote about the tech industry for the San Diego Business Journal for two years. I covered the ins-and-outs of the startup world for much of that time, breaking news on IPOs, fundraising rounds, and M&A.
Promote the show: 
 
Before we dive in, we wanted to ask our listeners and SD Tech fans to help us grow the show, leave a review and share with one other person who should be more plugged in with the SD Tech Scene. Thank you for the support and for helping us build the San Diego Startup Community.
 
4/29
Headline Stories
Naturally San Diego Pitch Slam Competition 
Other event debriefs
 
Q1 Funding Hits $1.57B
Log10.io raise
RevenueCat Series $12M Series C
Behind Genius Ventures Fund 2
 
Events - For full list - check The Social Coyote
Founders Hike - May 10
Get Connected to SD Tech Ecosystem - May 16
TechCon SoCal - May 24

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Welcome to the Tacos and Tech Podcast, where we interview innovative builders and leaders.
 
This week I am THRILLED to bring back our one-on-one interview format with the Deputy Director of the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) and Deputy Undersecretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property, Derrick Brent. 
Derrick joined me in conversation while attending the AUTM conference in San Diego. We immediately bonded over innovation ecosystem building and music.
Listen in to our conversation to understand why now it's all hands on deck for the U.S. to lead in innovation especially in intellectual property.
 
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