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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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6/9

Congrats to Fred on completing his MBA, starting a Masters in Real Estate and writing for the SDBJ again!

TechCon Debrief

Rubio’s bankruptcy

Cue Health

Fundings

Hauler Hero- $2m

Allez Health - formerly Zense - $60M

South 8 and Porsche partnership

Events - For full list - check The Social Coyote

Connect Summer Social - 6/13

Aquillius Agtech Symposium - 6/19

SD Founder Hike - 7/12

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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.

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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.

5/6 

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.

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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.

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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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.

4/15 Headline Stories

Illumina new execs

Startups acquiring other startups 

     Drata acquired Harmonize.io

     Shield AI acquired Sentient Vision Systems

Platform Science raise $125M in growth capital

Trident IoT raises $10M seed

Battery tech ecosystem      

     Carlsbad cleantech hub - including Zap, Smartville, ALE, Aptera

     Carlsbad cleantech ecosystem event April 29

     Cleantech Showcase April 24

Events - For full list - check The Social Coyote

ASU+ GSV edtech in SD April 14-17

From Dorm Rooms to Board Rooms April 17th at UCSD

Get Connected to SD Ecosytem April 19

Alternative Protein Conference at SDSU April 22

Escondido AgX Gathering April 23

Cleantech Showcase April 24

Carlsbad cleantech ecosystem event April 29

SD Founders Fintech lunch April 30

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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.

4/8

Biolinq raise

Natilus - Interlock participating in their latest round

Defense tech ecosystem

Harpoon defense tech meetup debrief

Alterome Therapeutics raises $132M Series B

Splash raise $4.5m

Tide Rock acquires CABLENET Aerospace

Events - For full list - check The Social Coyote

SaaS Diego – Fundraising for your SaaS Startup April 9

Welcome to SD Virtual Gathering - April 19

TechCon SoCal May 24

Founders Hike May 10

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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.

4/1 Headline Stories 

Contineum Therapeutics IPO

Former Prometheus execs raise $400M

Most Active Tech VCs

Daasity Acquires Red Fox Analytics

Events - For full list - check The Social Coyote

March Mingle recap

Harpoon Ventures Defense Tech Meetup April 4

April Founders Hike April 5

San Diego Angel Conference (Tickets now live - May 9th)

CleanTech Happy Hour (Apr 10)