Tacos and Tech Podcast
The Tacos and Tech Podcast highlights the builders of companies, technologies, and the ecosystem of San Diego with a local flair for our lifestyle as well.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 353
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
From Failed Kickstarter to Exit with ShredLights’ Eric Birkemeier
In this episode of the Tacos & Tech Podcast, host Neal Bloom sits down with Eric Birkemeier, founder of ShredLights and now part of Meepo Electric Skateboards. Eric’s story is a wild ride - from 3D-p…
The Return of a North County Builder
This week on Tacos & Tech, Neal sits down with Drew Wilson, longtime North County founder, designer, engineer, and community builder. From launching products solo to landing a GoDaddy acquisition, Dr…
This Week in San Diego Tech – Aug 22, 2025
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Welcome everyone to the weekly San Diego Tech News!
I’m Neal Bloom from Rising Tide Partners, building and investing in community.
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Investing in the Freedom Stack with Larsen Jensen of Harpoon Ventures
In this episode of the Tacos & Tech Podcast, Neal Bloom sits down with Larsen Jensen, former Olympian, Navy SEAL, and now Managing Partner of Harpoon Ventures, an early-stage venture firm backing fou…
This Week in San Diego Tech – Aug 15, 2025
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Welcome everyone to the weekly San Diego Tech News!
I’m Neal Bloom from Rising Tide Partners and the Tacos and Tech Podcast.
My co-…
Why Gemist Is Betting Big on Customization, AI, and Scalable Design
In this episode of the Tacos & Tech Podcast, Neal Bloom sits down with Madeline Fraser, the dynamic founder and CEO of Gemist, a B2B SaaS and AI company revolutionizing the jewelry industry.
Madeline…
This Week in San Diego Tech – Aug 8, 2025
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Welcome everyone to the weekly San Diego Tech News!
I’m Neal Bloom from Rising Tide Partners and the Tacos and Tech Podcast.
My co-…
Live from the Innovation Stage: Burbank Startup Pitch Fest 2025
In this special episode of the podcast, host Neal Bloom takes us inside the Burbank Startup Pitch Fest - an exciting evening of innovation, capital, and community hosted in partnership with the City …
How Puesto Built a Taco Empire by Blending Tradition, Tech, and Family Roots
In this episode of the Tacos & Tech Podcast, host Neal Bloom sits down with Alex Adler, co-founder of Puesto, to talk about how a family with no restaurant background built one of the most beloved mo…
This Week in San Diego Tech – July 19, 2025
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Welcome everyone to the weekly San Diego Tech News!
I’m Neal Bloom from Rising Tide Partners and the Tacos and Tech Podcast.
My c…
Friendraising: Angel Academy Conference Keynote by Cody Barbo
In this special recorded event episode, Neal Bloom sits down with Trust & Will co-founder and CEO Cody Barbo in front of a live audience at SDSU’s Angel Academy. It’s an honest, behind-the-scenes con…
The Future of Podcast Production
In this episode of the Tacos & Tech Podcast, host Neal Bloom sits down with Arman and Andrew, of Podhaus, a full-service podcast production studio based in Burbank, CA. From launching just before COV…
This Week in San Diego Tech - July 7, 2025
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Welcome everyone to the weekly San Diego Tech News!
I’m Neal Bloom from Rising Tide Partners and the Tacos and Tech Podcast.
My co-…
The Future of Pool Care
In this episode of the Tacos & Tech Podcast, host Neal Bloom chats with Jeremy Yamaguchi, Founder and CEO of Cabana. A longtime builder in the home services space, Jeremy is now focused on modernizin…
This Week in San Diego Tech - June 27, 2025
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Welcome everyone to the weekly San Diego Tech News!
I’m Neal Bloom from Rising Tide Partners and the Tacos and Tech Podcast.
My co-…
Building Intentional Capital for B2B SaaS
In this episode of the Tacos & Tech Podcast, host Neal Bloom chats with Andrew Albert, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Channel Equity Partners. Andrew brings decades of investing experience - from…
This Week in San Diego Tech
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Welcome everyone to the weekly San Diego Tech News!
I’m Neal Bloom from Fresh Brewed Tech, the Tacos and Tech Podcast, and In…
Building the Future of Sports + Entertainment, One Stadium at a Time
What does it take to design a flawless fan experience for 75,000 people on game day, and millions more watching from home? In this episode, Neal Bloom sits down with Vikrant Bodalia, Vice President o…
Rewiring Real Estate from the Inside Out
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 …
This Week in San Diego Tech - June 6, 2025
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Welcome everyone to the weekly San Diego Tech News!
I’m Neal Bloom from Fresh Brewed Tech, the Tacos and Tech Podcast, and Rising T…