Tacos and Tech Podcast

Listen on Apple , Google , Spotify , and other platforms. Jenna shares where her background and where she was originally from [02:49] Jenna talks about her work experience in DocuSign [05:34] At what point did the idea for Uqora start to come through for Jenna? [06:50] Jenna explains why once you get UTI you’re more likely to get another one, especially in women [09:17] How many tests did Jenna an...

  Listen on Apple , Google , Spotify , and other platforms. David gives an overview of what SuperSight is [02:06] David shares his background and IoT has iterated over time [04:11] David talks about the direct relevance of consumers wanting to understand their data [06:03] What is calm computing? [07:00] David talks about technology-embedded services and why some companies haven’t offered them yet...

Listen on Apple , Google , Spotify , and other platforms. Paige gives an overview of what Behind Genius Ventures is [03:08] Paige talks about what her life was like at SDSU, and how she figured out what she really wants to do career-wise [05:08] Paige shares her work experience and the things she learned, getting rejected by firms, and dealing with the pandemic [07:13] When did Paige actually writ...

For February 17, 2023:   2022 Tech Report by Fresh Brewed Tech Fred’s article:  https://sdfounders.substack.com/p/san-diego-hauls-in-48b-in-vc-in-2022 Aptera’s Launch Vehicle Announced Cars and Bids Receives Chernin Group Investment Viasat’s $7.3 Billion Purchase of Inmarsat Faces European Antitrust Opposition Genentech Begins $450 Million Expansion in Oceanside to Make New Drugs for Rare Diseases...

Listen on Apple , Google , Spotify , and other platforms. Andrew gives an overview of what San Diego Loyal SC is [02:56] Andrew shares his background and how his professional career started [03:43] Andrew chronicles the timeline of putting together the San Diego Loyal team [09:17] Andrew talks about what it was like to launch the San Diego Loyal team during the pandemic, and what he has learned du...

Listen on Apple , Google , Spotify , and other platforms. Kymberlee gives an overview of what she does as a speaking strategist [03:00] How did Kymberlee get started in public speaking? [03:35] Kymberlee shares how TED talks have changed people’s lives [09:54] Kymberlee talks about the tech company she started [11:52] Kymberlee shares how storytelling can help in making connections and building tr...

Listen on Apple , Google , Spotify , and other platforms. Dominic gives an overview of what harpoon is [02:26] How did Dominic get started in software engineering? [03:55] Dominic shares advice for people, particularly those in the software industry, who want to start a business today [09:34] How and when did Dominic realize that he can make his business idea a reality [12:45] When did Dominic sta...

Listen on Apple , Google , Spotify , and other platforms. Andrea gives an overview of what Vessel is [02:21] Andrea shares her background and how she ended up in the industry [02:59] What was it like for Andrea to move from Spain to San Diego? [06:37] Andrea talks about the convergence of different technologies and its relation to what Vessel does [09:54] Andrea shares her thoughts on the long-ter...

Listen on Apple , Google , Spotify , and other platforms. Greg gives an overview of what EXUMA Biotechnology is [02:16] How did Greg get into the biotech industry? [04:26] How did Greg end up in San Diego? [05:18] Greg shares what the biotech community in San Diego was like before [06:29] Greg talks about recycling nature and where that mentality of his comes from [08:16] Greg talks about his firs...

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Listen on Apple , Google , Spotify , and other platforms. Lauran gives an overview of what BlueNalu is [02:31] How did Lauran get started in the cell-based protein field? [03:22] Lauran shares why she moved to San Diego [05:18] Lauran talks about the industry, what has changed since she joined BlueNalu, and what they’re doing with the technology [08:08] Lauran shares what their process is like, in...

Listen on Apple , Google , Spotify , and other platforms. A.J. gives an overview of what Calsense is [02:42] A.J. shares his background, where he came from originally, and how he got into Calsense [04:11] A.J. talks about how technology has advanced since he started working, and how it helped Calsense in protecting water [11:08] Have cities been able to change up landscaping to change up their wat...

Listen on Apple , Google , Spotify , and other platforms. Madison gives an overview of what Privatyze is [02:38] Haydar shares his background and how he got into the tech industry [03:50] Madison shares her entrepreneurial background and how she got started [04:39] Haydar shares how got hired to work for the U.S. military [05:25] How did Madison and Haydar decide on the company they were going to...

Listen on Apple , Google , Spotify , and other platforms. Tony gives an overview of what Cox Communications is [02:28] How did Tony end up in the telecom industry? [03:15] Tony shares what made him want to get into engineering [06:16] Tony shares whether he knew it was going to be a long-term communication strategy for him when he was working on satellites while he was in the military [08:02] Tony...

Listen on Apple , Google , Spotify , and other platforms. Sanjay gives an overview of what aTyr is [02:44] How did Sanjay end up in the pharma and biotech industry? [04:11] What brought Sanjay to San Diego? [06:26] Sanjay talks about what aTry is currently working on right now, including trials [08:02] Sanjay shares the technologies that have changed over the years and why they couldn’t have been...

Listen on Apple , Google , Spotify , and other platforms. Kate gives an overview of what Cooler Heads Care is [02:44] Kate shares her background and the story that led her to build a company [03:40] What brought Kate to San Diego? What was it like for her to be diagnosed in 2016? [05:48] At what point did Kate realize there needs to be some changes in terms of getting cancer treatments? [09:16] Ka...

Listen on Apple , Google , Spotify , and other platforms. Anthony gives an overview of what Pureboost is [02:46] How did Anthony get into the space of building products? [04:34] What pushed Sean to start a business and how did he and his partners come up with Pureboost? [07:03] Anthony talks about how important it has been for him and his career to be surrounded by other entrepreneurs [11:16] Anth...

Listen on Apple , Google , Spotify , and other platforms.   Anthony  gives an overview of what Reactive Training is [02:25] Anthony shares how he got into the fitness industry and why he started a company [03:01] What’s the focus of Anthony’s studio and do they cater to a specific clientele? [04:38] Anthony talks about the things he learned from having a studio, using his studio to test his ideas,...

Listen on Apple , Google , Spotify , and other platforms. Alex gives an overview of what Alexander Daas is [02:25] Alex shares how he got into the eyewear and fashion industry [03:21] Alex talks about the industry and what changed since he started managing Alexander Daas [05:51] What separates Alexander Daas from other eyewear businesses? [07:17] How did Alex end up in San Diego? [08:27] Alex shar...

Listen on Apple , Google , Spotify , and other platforms. Julia gives an overview of what Trash Panda is [02:21] Julia shares her background and how the idea for Trash Panda started [03:37] How and when did the product idea for Trash Panda originate? [07:15] What was the pitching process like for Julia and her colleagues? [10:12] Julia shares some of the things they did to improve the user experie...

Listen on Apple , Google , Spotify , and other platforms. Wes gives an overview of what Driftline is [02:20] Greg shares his background and how he met Wes [03:27] Wes shares his background and how he ended up in San Diego [05:38] When did the actual idea for Driftline come up? [09:01] Wes talks about how they started connecting with people that could help them with their business [12:06] How did W...

Listen on Apple , Google , Spotify , and other platforms. Lisa gives an overview of what CCOE is [02:43] How did Lisa get into the cybersecurity industry? [03:24] Lisa talks about what it was like to start a nonprofit [05:05] Lisa shares what the community is like now and how the region cybersecurity industry has grown over the last eight years [07:52] Lisa talks about closing the gap in terms of...

Listen on Apple , Google , Spotify , and other platforms. John gives an overview of what Gryphon is [02:22] How did John get into the tech industry? [03:52] John shares the trends he was starting to see after working in tech companies [06:12] How did John come up with the business idea for Gryphon? [08:18] John shares Gryphon’s use cases and success stories [09:56] John talks about encryption and...

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