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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 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.

April 4, 2025

• Padres 7-0, Dodgers 8-0 in their starts

• Fred’s Q1 report

• Class of 2025 Cool Companies

• Fundings:

  • Thatch AI

• Global M&A data

  • Red markets because of tariffs

• Qualcomm acquisition news: Acquires Gen AI company & rumored to be considering acquiring UK semiconductor company

• Cymbiotika ranks 10 fast-growing companies

• Leadership changes

  • Blender CEO Steps up

  • Shield AI New CEO

 

Curated Events List – For full list – check The Social Coyote

• 1st Mondays SSD April 7

• 1 Million Cups April 16

• Connect Summer Social June 3