Spotlight on the Community

Listen to Neal Bloom, aka Mr. San Diego, the man who knows that "start-ups get the party started" give a master class interview!! Neal, the Managing Partner of Interlock Capital, as well as the Founder of Fresh Brewed Tech, Founder & Chairman of Start-Up San Diego, Managing Partner of Rising Tide Partners and the Host of one of the great podcasts, Tacos and Tech, covers everything from launching astronauts, launching companies, talent acquisition, and the importance of recognizing connections as capital.

Important sound bites:

1. It's not just monetary capital; there is also knowledge capital (domain expertise) and connectivity capital (the people and doors that can accelerate growth)

2. The need for permanent and San Diego based capital pools is vast; while a great deal of capital is flowing into SD, the need for successful local company exits with founders recycling their capital is critically important

3. The tech ecosystem in San Diego on a 1 to 10 scale received a "6" from Neal

4. Interlock Capital is closing on its first early-stage VC fund with a target of $10mm, leveraging expertise it has built in running a successful angel investing platform for a number of years

Neal, who has compiled a taco shop directory from SD to Ensenada, shares his two go-to places for some great Mexican grub: Sombrero's for the Cali Burrito and Oscar's for Fish Tacos.

To stay on top of all ventures Neal Bloom, be sure to visit:

www.FreshBrewedTech.com

www.Interlock.Capital

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

About Mission Fed Credit Union  

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Becky LeBret, Founder of Lotus Launch, discusses her company's passion to support the growth of female-founded companies. LeBret talks about the importance of community in helping entrepreneurs navigate through their journey.

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

About Mission Fed Credit Union  

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Jessica Toth, Executive Director of the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, discusses the 35-plus years the Center has been laser-beamed on resource conservation, waste reduction and innovative environmental research and development. Toth chats about the "game-changing" Senate Bill 1383 that requires organic waste diversion.

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

About Mission Fed Credit Union  

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Toni Giffin, President and CEO of Goodwill San Diego, talks about her organization's mission to provide employment and training opportunities to those with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Giffin is joined by Tom Selbe, a Goodwill San Diego program participant, and his Mom (Beth) to chat about Tom's successful transition from program participant to gainfully employed salesperson. Giffin and the Selbe's chat about Tom's Goodwill San Diego experiences.

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

About Mission Fed Credit Union  

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Kathryn Warren, Program Manager of the San Diego office of Syracuse University's Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), is joined by colleague, Joanna Sansoterra, an IVMF program coordinator, to chat about the Institute's successful "Onward to Opportunity" program. Warren and Sansoterra discuss the importance and relevance of earning a certification.

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

About Mission Fed Credit Union  

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Kathryn Kanjo, the David C. Copley Director and CEO of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, talks about the internationally recognized museum's grand reopening on April 9. Kanjo chats about Niki de Saint Phalle and her role in the San Diego Art World; the museum's outreach to schools; Prebys "Play Day" on
April 10; and importance of having a contemporary museum in a border region.

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

About Mission Fed Credit Union  

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Randy Frisch, Interim President of National University, talks about his storied professional journey from newspaper reporter to newspaper executive and publisher to college administrator. Frisch is joined by Shelly Zimmerman, former Police Chief for the City of San Diego, and a National University colleague.

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

About Mission Fed Credit Union  

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Shelley Zimmerman, former Police Chief for the City of San Diego, chats about her journey from Ohio to San Diego that was initiated a football game of her beloved college: The Ohio State University. Zimmerman talks about her experiences as Police Chief and her new gig as a National University lecturer focusing on leadership. Zimmerman discussed her passion for military veterans and the Honor Flight Program.


Shelley Zimmerman, former Police Chief for the City of San Diego, chats about her journey from Ohio to San Diego that was initiated a football game of her beloved college: The Ohio State University. Zimmerman talks about her experiences as Police Chief and her new gig as a National University lecturer focusing on leadership. Zimmerman discussed her passion for military veterans and the Honor Flight Program.

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

About Mission Fed Credit Union  

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Randy Everett, a member of the Classroom of the Future Foundation's (CFF) Leadership Team, talks about the Foundation's mission to unite business, community, and educational leaders in creating innovative learning environments in San Diego County schools that prepare our students students to thrive in a competitive, global society. Everett is joined by longtime community leader and former City of San Diego Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman, to discuss upcoming CFF signature events on April 26 (5th Annual "College and Career Pathways Summit" and May 26 (19th Annual CFF Innovation in Education Awards).

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

About Mission Fed Credit Union  

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Steve Becvar, Executive Director of the ALS Association Greater San Diego Chapter, chats about the national ALS Association's decision to transition from a federated model to a single corporation format to better assist underserved communities throughout the country. Becvar discusses major goals of the Association and its upcoming fundraising event.

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

About Mission Fed Credit Union  

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/