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My mission to change the narrative of mental health | Glenn Close 13:44

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Legendary actor and mental health advocate Glenn Close is on a quest to change how we think about mental health, starting with her decision to speak out about her own family's struggles — a brave choice considering the stigma that pervades the topic. This week, we're revisiting this sweeping conversation with TEDWomen curator Pat Mitchell, where Close shares the inspiration behind the advocacy group she founded to combat the crisis, underscoring the transformative power of community and the critical need for comprehensive mental health care systems. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey ! Become a TED Member today at https://ted.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Rewiring Real Estate from the Inside Out 58:02

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In this episode of Tacos & Tech , Neal welcomes a longtime friend, Andy Taylor , Co-Founder and CEO of RetroRate . to talk about building a company around an idea few people even know exists: assumable loans. They dig deep into Andy’s journey from building software at Electronic Arts and Apple to leading product at Redfin, launching mortgage startup Approved, and now tackling a hidden opportunity in real estate finance: assumable loans. Andy shares his personal founder journey, lessons learned across big tech and startups, and why he's committed to building in San Diego. Key Topics: A walk through Andy’s product career—from EA to Apple to Redfin Why assumable loans are the key to unlocking a stuck real estate market The origin story behind RetroRate and solving a problem most people don’t know exists The impact of locked-in low rates on buyer power and seller mobility Lessons learned building, scaling, and selling a mortgage startup (Approved) Navigating startup life post-acquisition and deciding to build again The evolving San Diego startup landscape and why it’s a great place to build Real talk on balancing work, life, and entrepreneurship with family in tow Leveraging AI and design thinking in modern proptech Links & Resources: RetroRate Connect with Andy: LinkedIn: Andy Taylor Connect with Neal: LinkedIn: Neal Bloom Twitter: @NealBloom…

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This Week in San Diego Tech - June 6, 2025 44:11

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Listen & subscribe on Apple , Spotify , YouTube , and other platforms. Welcome everyone to the weekly San Diego Tech News! I’m Neal Bloom from Fresh Brewed Tech , the Tacos and Tech Podcast , and Rising Tide Partners . My co-hosts in this episode is Fred Grier , journalist and author of The Business of San Diego substack. He covers the ins-and-outs of the startup world including breaking news, IPOs, fundraising rounds, and M&A through his newsletter. June 6 Tech News We recorded this week’s pod live on LinkedIn here. What did you think? General Atomics Fusion Reactor Tour Funding Roundup – Q2 So Far Flock Freight raised $60M Series E RevenueCat raised $50M Series B (co-founder based in SD) BioLink: $100M Series C Hyatt Therapeutics: $65M Series A ClearPoint Neuro: $110M public offering Executive Moves Mark Fields named Chief Information & Innovation Officer at Illumina AI Spotlight Personal AI partners with NVIDIA and launches an AI receptionist tool Headquarters moving to SF, but SD office remains Still a top contender in SD’s AI ecosystem Qualcomm & NVDIA making big AI moves Microsoft x Activision Blizzard Global deal, local impact: High Moon Studios (Carlsbad) now under Microsoft Gaming community expanding: new meetups + co-working hub in the works Consumer Brand News Jack in the Box (HQ in SD) struggles with Del Taco; 200 stores closed Everbowl hits 100th location milestone Rapid growth since franchising Built-in construction arm WeBuild fueling national expansion Robotics on the Big Stage Local startup Psyonic featured by YouTuber Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) Two million+ views on their bionic hand demo Another big win for SD’s hardware + health tech community Events Roundup – June Highlights For full list, check out The Social Coyote newsletter June 6 - SD Founder Hike June 9 - Future In Review 2025 Conference June 10 - Carlsbad Sports Active Lifestyle Industry Exchange with Naturally San Diego and SDSI June 11 - SD Founders Afternoon Hike June 12 - Best Ideas Dinner…

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Inside the rise of real-time diagnostics and the promise of proteomics 26:23

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In this episode of the Tacos & Tech Podcast, host Neal Bloom sits down with CEO of Pictor, a diagnostics company transforming healthcare through proteomics-the science of understanding what the body’s proteins are doing right now. They explore how this next-generation technology is shifting the medical world from slow, reactive testing to real-time, accessible diagnostics for both humans and animals. From Jamie’s early days at Quest Diagnostics to Pictor’s move from New Zealand to San Diego, this episode is a front-row seat to how health innovation really happens. Whether you’re building a biotech startup or just curious about how your body actually works, this conversation reveals what’s next for diagnostics-and why it matters now more than ever. Key Topics Covered What proteomics is-and why it matters more than ever The shift from DNA-based tests to real-time protein diagnostics Pictor’s expansion to Carlsbad and why San Diego is a healthtech hotspot How regulatory clarity is speeding up innovation Lessons in leadership and conviction from Jamie’s founder journey Making diagnostics faster, cheaper, and more personal Links & Resources Pictor Diagnostics Connect with Jamie LinkedIn Connect with Neal Bloom LinkedIn Twitter…

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Exploring Identity, AI, and Leadership 39:57

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Episode Summary: In this episode of the, Neal Bloom chats with Jesse Taylor, Senior Manager of Identity and Middleware Services at UNLV. Jesse shares his journey from early exposure to technology with Atari and Apple II to becoming a technical leader in higher education. They discuss the evolution of technology, the role of AI in augmenting human capabilities, and Jesse’s approach to authentic leadership and team development. Jesse also highlights his work in identity management at UNLV, his involvement in the Las Vegas tech community, and his recognition as a Top Tech Vegas award recipient. Key Topics Discussed: The evolution of technology in education and hospitality sectors AI as a tool for enhancing human capabilities Leadership strategies for building and supporting high-performing teams The importance of workforce development and apprenticeships in tech The Las Vegas tech ecosystem and connections with San Diego Links & Resources: UNLV’s identity and middleware services Society for Information Management (SIM) Las Vegas Chapter Nominate a leader for the Top Tech Awards Connect with Jesse: LinkedIn Connect with Neal: LinkedIn: Neal Bloom Twitter: @NealBloom…

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Building San Diego's Product Management Community 27:47

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Dive into San Diego's evolving product management landscape with Vidya Dinamani as she announces the inaugural Product Management Summit. Learn how the local tech ecosystem has matured and why bringing world-class product leadership to San Diego matters. Key Topics: • San Diego Product Management Summit (June 5-6) • Evolution from Intuit leadership to Product Rebels • Building Product Tank's 2,500+ member community • Customer-centric product development methodologies • San Diego's maturing tech ecosystem Links & Resources: Product Management Summit Product Rebeles Connect with Vidya: LinkedIn: Vidya Dinamani Connect with Neal: LinkedIn: Neal Bloom Twitter: @NealBloom…

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Techstars San Diego Powered by San Diego State Year 3 with Misti Cain 34:54

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Applications are open for the next accelerator program! In this episode, Neal Bloom chats with Misti Cain , the new Managing Director of Techstars San Diego powered by SDSU. They discuss the upcoming Year 3 of the program, the application process, and what makes an ideal founder and company for the accelerator. Misty shares insights into the benefits of the SDSU partnership, the updated investment terms, and the importance of community and mentorship in the Techstars ecosystem. Key Topics: - Introduction of Misty Cain as the new Managing Director - Overview of Techstars San Diego powered by SDSU Year 3 - Application details: Open from April 8 to June 11, 2024 - Ideal founder and company profile - Benefits of the SDSU partnership - Updated investment terms: $220,000 total with $200,000 uncapped MFN safe - Importance of community and mentorship - Shoutout to Ryan Kuder for his contributions to Techstars in San Diego - Misty's favorite taco spot: Puesto in Del Mar Links and Resources: - Techstars San Diego powered by SDSU Information - Refer Founders Connect with Misty Cain: - LinkedIn: Misti Cain https://www.linkedin.com/in/misticain/ Connect with Neal Bloom: - LinkedIn: Neal Bloom https://www.linkedin.com/in/nealbbloom - Twitter: @NealBloom https://twitter.com/NealBloom…

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🎙️ This Week in San Diego Tech (4/21/25 Edition) 37:20

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🔊Listen & Subscribe: Available now on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube , and other major platforms . 👋 Welcome! Welcome to This Week in San Diego Tech ! I’m Neal Bloom from Fresh Brewed Tech , the Tacos and Tech Podcast, and Interlock Capital . Joining me as always is Fred Grier, journalist and author of The Business of San Diego Substack , covering startups, funding, and M&A across the region. 🗞️Top Headlines This Week: 🎶 Music Tech Meets the Symphony - link Interlock Capital hosted 30+ tech leaders for a behind-the-scenes tour of the newly renovated Jacobs Music Center ($150M remodel!) The tech community showed up at the San Diego Symphony’s Discovery Night, featuring jazz, Mardi Gras flair, and remarks by ResMed CEO Mick Farrell The call to action: it’s time for the next generation of founders to support arts, science, and innovation in SD 🚀 Startup 101 & Founders Funnel Kickoff - link Neal and Tim Ryan launched Startup 101, a community event for early-stage builders to explore the “car, plane, or rocket ship” path of growth 10 attendees, curated cohort, high demand for more, filling a new cohort each quarter - and Founders Build Day now expanding to 3 monthly locations in May! 💰 Funding Rounds Symphonic Capital raises $13.5M for its debut fund, led by Sydney Thomas (ex-Precursor), focused on fintech and digital health Read Fred’s article » Bliss AI , an aesthetic-focused AR software platform, secures Series A funding (co-founder based in North County) Biolinq raises $90M for non-invasive glucose sensing — originally spun out of UCSD labs and now scaling hard SEC filing » 🧬 NIH Funding Shakeup & Market Headwinds - link UCSD sees $150M+ in NIH funding paused or cut, impacting researchers and early-stage startups Federal agency funding delays (FDA, DOD, SBIR) creating ripples in life sciences and defense tech Tariffs, market uncertainty, and reduced VC capital raise concerns for hardware and deep tech founders 🧱 Real Estate & Ecosystem Expansion Pfizer moves to new Torrey View campus Novartis to build a $1.1B San Diego R&D hub Prebys Foundation acquires Wells Fargo Plaza for $40M (previously $148M), signaling interest in downtown tech corridor GemPharmatech , Qpex , and BioLabs expanding presence in the region EvoNexus UTC set to open new space for medtech/life science founders in May 👟 SDSU Goes Jordan San Diego State men’s basketball team debuts custom Air Jordan 4 PEs — only 50 pairs made! See them here » 🗓️ Community Events & Ecosystem News One Million Cups is back! Every Wednesday at 8am @ Ansir Innovation in Convoy Two startup presentations + community feedback Event photo recap » Interlock Capital LP + Portfolio Founder Day LPs and founders will be connecting in curated roundtables to move the needle on growth The Social Coyote has your curated event list: Subscribe here » 💬 Final Shoutouts Thanks to Michael Robertson and other listeners for your feedback — we’re testing a shorter intro song this week! Follow Fred on Substack » and Neal on Fresh Brewed Tech »…

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From Cables to Cloud: Floyd Auten’s Top Tech Journey of Innovation 36:46

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How a third-generation builder turned a storage-unit startup into a national infrastructure powerhouse—and what’s next for tech’s invisible backbone. Floyd Auten, COO and co-founder of TechNet Partners, joins Neal for an episode that digs deep into the literal and figurative foundations of tech. From punchdowns in high school to powering stadiums and data centers across the country, Floyd shares how his family legacy in electrical work turned into a career designing the infrastructure that keeps the digital world running. They talk about life safety systems, the rise of AI tools in design, the Padres’ Wi-Fi network, and how Floyd’s team at TechNet is scaling services across all 50 states. Floyd also shares what it meant to win the Top Tech Award in 2024—and why he’s excited to help spotlight other behind-the-scenes innovators this year. 🔑 Key Takeaways & Timestamps: [2:00] Floyd’s start: lessons from his grandfather’s Navy electrician days [5:30] How TechNet grew from a storage-unit office to 300+ employees [9:00] Life safety tech: upgrading USC’s 911 system and keeping infrastructure resilient [12:30] Data center growth + designing for sustainability [17:00] From Padres Wi-Fi to MLB partnerships and stadium-scale solutions [21:00] Floyd’s long-running partnership with Cox Business [26:30] Winning a Top Tech Award and inspiring the next wave of tech leaders [29:00] Advice for founders and future tech leaders: love the work, and find mentors [33:00] 🌮 Taco Talk: Floyd’s go-to spot is TJ Tacos in Escondido 🏆 Top Tech Awards: Floyd was recognized at the 2024 Top Tech Awards - and now he’s helping select the next generation of unsung tech heroes. 👉 Know someone making tech magic happen behind the scenes? Nominations are now open for the 2025 Top Tech Awards! Submit yours before May 2 at toptechawards.com 🔗 Links: Floyd Auten on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/floyd-auten-rcdd-364a4410 TechNet Partners: technetpartners.com Top Tech Awards Nomination: toptechawards.com TJ Tacos: Yelp link…

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Living in Your Greatness: Building Empires Through Relationships with Jeff Fenster 55:20

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Meet Jeff Fenster , a serial entrepreneur, problem solver, and relationship builder who’s scaled multiple businesses by identifying problems worth solving - and assembling the right team to tackle them. Inspired early on by A Shark Never Sleeps , Jeff set out to become a sports agent, only to pivot right after law school and dive into entrepreneurship. His first venture began with a bold move - calling his employer’s bluff and walking out to start his own company, only to face a major hiccup when payroll checks were accidentally sent to clients. Through trial, error, and big wins, Jeff has honed his entrepreneurial philosophy: “If you can live in your greatness, success is guaranteed.” That philosophy was put to the test when he dreamed up what would become Everbowl . Despite critics pointing out he wasn’t a chef - and that most restaurants fail - Jeff saw the opportunity. Why? Because business owners, not chefs, build successful restaurant brands. From that insight, he coined: “Experience is the most overrated prerequisite to starting a company.” From the lessons of building Everbowl, Jeff launched his latest venture - WeBuild - a company that helps others bring their physical business ideas to life by streamlining construction and buildouts. Jeff also shares insights weekly on his podcast, The Jeff Fenster Show , where he interviews top performers, athletes, entrepreneurs, and creators about what makes them great. In this episode, we talk about: • How Jeff approaches building multiple businesses at once • The role of self-awareness in entrepreneurial success • His 5 core principles for life and business • His latest book, Relationship Capital , which dives into the power of networking, mentorship, and building value through people • Business relationships with names like Neil Patel, Drew Brees, Shaq, and the GoFundMe founders • Why he believes investing in people is the ultimate multiplier • His new venture, WeBuild, and what he’s solving next • And the power of storytelling through The Jeff Fenster Show Plus, we get into tacos (of course): Jeff’s favorite taco spot: Casero Taqueria His taco order: The al pastor, shrimp, and whatever the weekly special is.…

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This Week in San Diego Tech Podcast - April 4, 2025 32:10

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Building Together: Growing San Diego's Startup Scene Podcast 1:00:05

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Listen & subscribe on Apple , Spotify , YouTube , and other platforms. Join us for a roundtable with three longtime builders of San Diego’s startup scene: Jonah Peake of The Social Coyote and The Career Coyote Hussein Yahfoufi of Startup Beach Neal Bloom of Fresh Brewed Tech and Interlock Capital Designing Events That Actually Build Community In this episode, we dive into the elements that actually make an event meaningful—from location and check-in experience to dress code and follow-up community building. We also talk about the growing energy around co-working gatherings and the potential for turning pop-up events into permanent spaces that foster connection, creativity, and collisions. 🔥 Episode Highlights: • What it would look like to convene the region’s top CEOs—and lessons learned from the OC CEO Leadership Alliance • The evolution from North County Startup Mixer to San Diego County Startup Mixer • How events like March Mingle , Indie Hackers , Launchpad San Diego Founders & Investors , and 1 Million Cup s are shaping the ecosystem • Why details like venue vibe, entrance flow, and even what people wear can set the tone for true connection Whether you’re an event host, startup founder, or just love showing up to meet great people, this episode is packed with insights on how we can all keep building together.…

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This Week in San Diego Tech - March 27, 2025 30:46

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This Week in San Diego Tech - March 20, 2025 26:07

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This Week in San Diego - March 7, 2025 26:37

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Building Together: Growing San Diego's Startup Scene 51:19

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Listen & subscribe on Apple , Spotify , YouTube , and other platforms. In Part Two of this roundtable discussion, we go deeper into why tech ecosystem builders Jonah Peake of The Social Coyote and The Career Coyote and Hussein Yahfoufi of Startup Beach , are building their platforms. We discuss their founder journeys, the problems they each saw worth solving, and how the local startup ecosystem looks different—and better—thanks to their solutions. Highlights: Celebrating The Career Coyote’s exciting milestone: the platform's first successful job placement and its first unsubscribe (a true marker of success!). How the " Coyote Super Pack " is making networking events more impactful and intentional. Why community-focused platforms, like Startup Beach and The Social Coyote , are crucial for founders, job seekers, and investors to thrive. Upcoming Events Mentioned: February’s North County Mixer - Feb 26 Pack of One: Solopreneurs, Remote from HQ, and Han-Solos - March 6 March SD Founders Hike - March 7 Help shape our community: fill out this short survey and tell us what events you think San Diego still needs! Other links referenced on the pod: Invest Like the Best podcast with Marc Andreessen SDx Arta Finance…