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Last summer, something monumental happened. One of Uncuffed's founding producers, Greg Eskridge, came home after more than 30 years in prison. In this episode we’ll bring you back to that emotional day last summer when he walked out of the San Quentin gates, free at last. Our work in prisons is supported by the California Arts Council, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, independent foundations, and donations from listeners like you. Learn more, sign up for Uncuffed news, and support the program at www.weareuncuffed.org Follow us @WeAreUncuffed on Instagram and Facebook Transcripts are available within a week of the episode coming out at www.kalw.org/podcast/uncuffed…

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

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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 Interlock Capital . 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. In this episode we talk about: Top Funding and Ecosystem News from Fred’s Business of San Diego newsletter San Diego publicly traded life science companies had a 86% increase performance in 2024 compared to 10-20% in SF & Boston - Fred’s post about this Recent fundraises First IPO in SD of 2025! Acquisitions New venture fund from the Prebys Foundation and leadership changes at Connect Curated Events List – For full list – check The Social Coyote Debrief - defense tech dinner & pre-sneak of San Diego Defense Day Founder Build Days on March 19 & 20 Dev & Data Night x CTO Talks on March 20…

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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…

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Building Together: Growing San Diego’s Startup Scene 50:29

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Listen & subscribe on Apple , Spotify , YouTube , and other platforms. In this special roundtable episode, we dive into the power of in-person events in building and strengthening the San Diego startup ecosystem. I’m joined by two of my ecosystem-building besties: Jonah Peake of The Social Coyote and The Career Coyote and Hussein Yahfoufi of Startup Beach . Together, we discuss why community-driven events are essential, how they fuel startup growth, and what it takes to build a thriving local network. Jonah Peake has been a driving force in centralizing and curating San Diego’s startup events through his Social Coyote newsletter. His passion for making connections easy has led him to compile the “ Who You Need to Know in San Diego ” list and build a resource hub for founders, job seekers, and ecosystem players. Hussein Yahfoufi saw a gap in the local event landscape and built Startup Beach , a platform that makes it easier for organizers and attendees to discover, share, and engage with events. The platform just hit 100 live events and recently launched the Asks & Offers feature to help the community better support one another. Links & Resources Mentioned: 📌 Jonah’s Who You Need to Know in San Diego List: LinkedIn Post 📌 Startup Beach – Your hub for local startup events: Website 📌 Startup Beach Asks & Offers – A new way to connect: Check it out! Action Item! What events don’t exist in San Diego but should? Let’s make them happen! Submit your event ideas here: Event Ideas Form 🎧 Tune in to hear how we're building together as Jonah and Hussein are shaping San Diego’s startup scene—one event at a time!…

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Scaling Impact: Scot Chisholm on Evolving from Founder to Leader 1:14:48

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Listen & subscribe on Apple , Spotify , YouTube , and other platforms. In this episode of the Tacos & Tech Podcast , Neal Bloom sits down with Scot Chisholm, the founder of Highland and co-founder of Classy, to discuss what it truly takes to scale leadership alongside a growing company. After leading Classy from a small startup to its acquisition by GoFundMe, Scot saw firsthand that scaling a company is only possible if you scale its leaders. That insight led to the creation of Highland—a community-driven leadership experience designed for high-growth founders to navigate the challenges of leadership, build better teams, and sustain long-term success. Scot shares the key inflection points in his own journey, the biggest lessons learned, and how founders can avoid the leadership pitfalls that stall growth. 🔥 In This Episode, We Cover: • The hardest challenges Scot faced as a founder and how they shaped his leadership. • Why scaling a company is impossible without scaling leadership. • How Highland is redefining leadership development for high-growth founders. • The “Founder Mode vs. Leader Mode” framework and how to transition effectively. • The mindset shift from running a company to empowering teams to run it with you. • And of course, his favorite taco spots! 🌮 🚀 Resources & Mentions: 🔗 Scot Chisholm’s Website 🔗 Classy 🔗 Highland 🔗 How to Scale Your Company in Founder Mode 🔗 Previous Tacos & Tech Episode with Scot Chisholm 🌮 Tune in to hear how Scot turned leadership challenges into a playbook for growth—and why Highland is the community every founder needs.…

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This Week in San Diego Tech - January 30, 2025 44:19

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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 Interlock Capital . 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. AND Jonah Peake Jonah Peake , runs The Social Coyote & the Career Coyote newsletters , promoting events and jobs in the San Diego tech ecosystem. Before we dive in, we wanted to thank and ask our listeners 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! 1/30/2025 Fred’s trip debrief Dent AI debrief Any SD Super Bowl ad sighting predictions? Fundings: Biosapien $7m seed Take on 2025 already - new administration, opportunities for SD Iridia sends crypto wallet to the moon Viasat contract Northrop contract Passing the torch at Biocom Howlin’ Jobs! By Career Coyote Top clicked jobs and companies Curated Events List – For full list – check The Social Coyote North County Startup Mixer breaks 200! Founders Institute San Diego applications due this Sunday - Feb 2 Feb Founders Hike - Feb 7…

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This Week in San Diego Tech - January 24, 2025 43:05

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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 Interlock Capital . My co-host in this episode is guest host Jonah Peake , who previously co-hosted with me and runs The Social Coyote newsletter , promoting events in the San Diego tech ecosystem. 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. 1/24/2025 TechCon SoCal debrief Future of Healthcare debrief Fundings AskTuring Seed $1M Deep Vector Seed $1.5M Xilo Series A $7.2M Sonocharge Energy $23.5M Netradyne Series D $90M Biggest deal of 2024 - Vuori Biggest VC fund raise of 2024 - Neos and StepStone Howlin’ Jobs! By Career Coyote Top clicked jobs and companies Curated Events List – For full list – check The Social Coyote Carlsbad Life Action Tech/Sports and Active Lifestyle Gathering - Feb 4 North County SD Startup Mixer San Diego Cyber Group Meetup…

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This Week in San Diego Tech - January 16, 2025 38:30

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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 Interlock Capital . My co-host in this episode is guest host Jonah Peake , who previously co-hosted with me and runs The Social Coyote newsletter , promoting events in the San Diego tech ecosystem. 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 Tech Community. 1/16/2025 Sending love to our friends and family in LA The Career Coyote ! Carlsbad revives commercial flights Fundings Timberlyne Therapeutics $180M Series A Light Horse Therapeutics $62M Series A Rybodyn $4M PreSeed CES Announcements Qualcomm - a lot of diverse chip use cases and AI ecosystem building Illumina & Nvidia collab! Curated Events List – For full list – check The Social Coyote TechCon SoCal Preview - Jan 17 & 18 The Future of Healthcare - Jan 22 Carlsbad Life In Action Fashionphile - Feb 4 How to Angel Invest? - Feb 6 SD Founders Hike - Feb 7 From the Pack: - Product Roundtable Lunch - AI + Indie Hackers Happy Hour! - Dent:AI Startup Showcase Reception…

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Energizing the Carlsbad & North County Startup Scene 28:02

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Listen & subscribe on Apple , Spotify , YouTube , and other platforms. Tacos and Tech Podcast – Episode with Alexandra Renee Poelstra of Startup Grind Carlsbad 🎙️ Guest: Alexandra Renee Poelstra, Chapter Director of Startup Grind Carlsbad 📅 Episode Date: [Insert Date] 📍 Event Mentioned: Startup Grind Carlsbad - SG Global Pitch Battle Carlsbad (Neal will be a pitch judge) 🔗 Links: • Alexandra Renee Poelstra on LinkedIn • Startup Grind Carlsbad • SG Global Pitch Battle - Carlsbad Event This Tuesday Jan. 14 • Global Pitch Battle Info • Startup Grind San Diego - Neal’s Past Interview Episode Overview: In this episode of the Tacos and Tech Podcast, Neal sits down with Alexandra Renee Poelstra, the dynamic Chapter Director of Startup Grind Carlsbad, to discuss the exciting return of Startup Grind events in Carlsbad. Alexandra shares insights into how Startup Grind is reigniting the local entrepreneurial spirit and dives into details about their upcoming SG Global Pitch Battle Carlsbad event, where Neal will be serving as a pitch judge. They talk about the role Startup Grind plays in fostering startup communities globally and locally and how the Carlsbad chapter plans to support founders in the region. Alexandra also shares her own journey into entrepreneurship and community building. Neal reflects on his own past experience being interviewed by Startup Grind San Diego, bringing the conversation full circle as he now returns to the community in a new role supporting emerging founders. Topics Covered: • Alexandra’s journey into the startup world and Startup Grind • Reviving Startup Grind Carlsbad after a hiatus • Details about the SG Global Pitch Battle Carlsbad and how founders can get involved • The importance of community in supporting founders • Neal’s previous experience as a guest on Startup Grind San Diego and now serving as a pitch judge Upcoming Event Details: 📅 Event: SG Global Pitch Battle - Carlsbad - Jan. 14 📍 Location: Event Link 📝 Pitch Application Form: Apply Here Also mentioned Carlsbad Life In Action event on Feb. 4 Connect with Startup Grind Carlsbad: 🌐 Startup Grind Carlsbad Website 📲 Follow Alexandra on LinkedIn Thank You to Our Partners: This episode is brought to you by Fresh Brewed Tech, serving up tech insights with a side of San Diego flavor, for everyone to savor. Subscribe & Review: Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the Tacos and Tech Podcast on your favorite streaming platform!…

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This Week in San Diego Tech - January 9, 2025 24:52

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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 Interlock Capital . My co-host 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. 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. HAPPY NEW YEAR! 1/9/2025 Top headlines Predictions 5 VC Investors Share Hot Takes and Predictions Neal’s predictions - IPO market, M&A, Fundings, In person M&A news Coursekey buy out by PSG Poseida deal closed, up $500m in purchase price. $1b to $1.5b Funding Gaming Startup Simulation Theory Raises $2M Seed Funding Crop Diagnostix raises $3.5M Seed Round Deep Vector Raises $1.5M Developments $85M film studio under construction in Chula Vista Curated Events List – For full list – check The Social Coyote Startup Grind Carlsbad is back Jan 14 Angel Conference events on Jan 14 and Feb 18 Rumi AI HH - Jan 16 TechCon SoCal - Jan 17-18 The Future of Healthcare - Jan 22 ACG San Diego | CapCon24 - Feb 21-22…

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This Week in San Diego Tech - January 2, 2025 27:53

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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 Interlock Capital . My co-host 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. 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. HAPPY NEW YEAR! 1/2/2025 Top Headlines V.C. Activity Tops $6 Billion in 2024 Join the conversation on Fred’s LinkedIn post Neal bets Luke Sophinos of Coursekey on number of IPOs in 2025 Fundings Janux Therapeutics - $350m Pleno - $25m growth round Hauler Hero - $10m seed round StartBlue grant award Teradata & Amazon partner on Gen AI GKN Aerospace opens new facility Heron Therapeutics Moves HQ From San Diego to North Carolina Events – For full list – check The Social Coyote SD Founders Hike - Jan. 3 CES - San Diego showcase - let us know if you’ll be at CES Join me on Tuesday at this event or Wednesday at this event JP Morgan Healthcare conference January 13-16 (SF/Bay Area) TechCon SoCal - Jan 17-18…

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Bridging Silicon Valley and San Diego Through TechCon SoCal with Faisal Mushtaq 37:41

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Listen & subscribe on Apple , Spotify , YouTube , and other platforms. In this episode of the Tacos and Tech Podcast, we sit down with Faisal Mushtaq , a visionary CTO, serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and the founder of TechCon SoCal , one of the region’s fastest-growing tech summits. Faisal shares his inspiring journey from the San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego and how his mission to connect the two thriving ecosystems culminated in the creation of TechCon SoCal. What We Covered: • Faisal’s Career Path: From building and scaling Fortune 500 companies to leading startups to successful exits, Faisal shares insights from his extensive experience in digital transformation, operational excellence, and global team leadership. • The Founding of TechCon SoCal: What inspired Faisal to move to San Diego and create a tech summit that bridges the innovation of Silicon Valley with the collaborative spirit of San Diego. • Building Communities Through Tech: How events like TechCon SoCal are fostering partnerships, attracting talent, and sparking innovation between two of California’s most dynamic tech hubs. • Emerging Technologies: Faisal’s thoughts on the transformative potential of IoT and AI, and how these technologies are shaping the future of industries. • Advice for Entrepreneurs: Faisal’s strategies for scaling businesses, building strategic partnerships, and driving impactful go-to-market strategies. • Personal Vision: Faisal’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs through angel investing and mentorship. Key Quotes from Faisal: • “TechCon SoCal is about building bridges—between people, ideas, and ecosystems—to create something larger than any one of us can achieve alone.” • “San Diego is a hidden gem for innovation, and I’m passionate about amplifying its voice on a global stage.” About Faisal Mushtaq: With decades of experience as a technology leader, Faisal has driven transformative growth for public and private companies. His expertise in IoT, AI, and health and wellness innovations, combined with his dedication to fostering the startup ecosystem, makes him a key figure in advancing technology and entrepreneurship. Resources Mentioned: • TechCon SoCal Website: techconsocal.com • Connect with Faisal on LinkedIn: Faisal Mushtaq Join us for this exciting conversation with Faisal as we dive into his journey and his vision for connecting the Silicon Valley and San Diego tech communities!…

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From Ice to Innovation: How Hockey Happens with Colin Loveless of the Vegas Golden Knights 34:48

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Listen & subscribe on Apple , Spotify , YouTube , and other platforms. In this episode of the Tacos and Tech Podcast, host Neal Bloom sits down with Colin Loveless of the Vegas Golden Knights, and recent winner at the Top Tech Awards Presented by Cox Business in Las Vegas. Colin shares the behind-the-scenes story of how technology drives performance, fan engagement, and operations for one of the NHL’s most exciting teams. From IT systems to cybersecurity and innovation, Colin explains how he and his team use cutting-edge tools to keep the Golden Knights skating toward success, both on and off the ice. What You’ll Learn in This Episode 1. Colin’s Career Journey: How he went from IT enthusiast to managing the tech infrastructure for an NHL team. 2. Tech Innovations in Hockey: Insights into the tools and systems that power the Vegas Golden Knights’ operations and fan experience. 3. Winning a Top Tech Award: Colin discusses the projects and contributions that earned him the prestigious recognition. 4. Challenges in Sports IT: Balancing cybersecurity, operational excellence, and real-time performance demands in a high-stakes environment. 5. Future of Sports Technology: Colin’s take on how AI, machine learning, and data-driven tools are transforming professional sports. And of course Colin's favorite taco spot! Thanks to our friends at Cox Business for powering these technology conversations!…

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This Week in San Diego Tech News - December 11, 2024 21:13

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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 Interlock Capital . My co-host 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. 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. 12/11 News Techstars SD by SDSU Demo Day Debrief San Diego GDP ($261B) bigger than 50% of US States and many countries Bio M&A in 2024 - Fred tweet Fundings: Surglogs CoachIQ - $1.3m preseed AI Chip Startup Kneron Seeks Funds at $1 Billion Valuation Events – For full list – check The Social Coyote North County Startup Mixer - Dec 17 CES - San Diego showcase - let us know if you’ll be at CES JP Morgan Healthcare conference January 13-16 (SF/Bay Area) TechCon SoCal - Jan 17-18…

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This Week in San Diego Tech News - December 5, 2024 22:23

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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 Interlock Capital . My co-host 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. 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. 12/4 News Funding - SD VC funding through Q3 & Fred’s tweet Carlsbad’s Vuori secures $825M in funding , reaches $5.5B valuation Amprion raises $15M Series B Acquisitions/M&A - Kate Therapeutics acquired by Novartis for $1.1B - Roche Acquires Poseida for $1.5B - Lundbeck acquires Longboard Pharmaceuticals in $2.6B Neos Partners new fund - $1.37B JLABS supports 190+ biotechs Events – For full list – check The Social Coyote SD Founders Hike - Dec 6 Tech The Halls - Dec 6 - THE tech holiday party! JP Morgan Healthcare conference January 13-16 (SF/Bay Area) TechCon SoCal - Jan 17-18…

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Empowering Homeowners By Unlocking Home Equity with Michael Gifford of Splitero 28:01

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