Neal Bloom

Systems Engineer/Product Manager (Acquired)

Interlock Capital

Our community of founders, investors, and subject matter experts FIND, EVALUATE, FUND, and SUPPORT the best companies. This increases our odds of success. You can invest with us, through our venture fund or deal-by-deal in our angel investor syndicate.

Managing Partner

Rising Tide Partners

We tell the stories that impact communities, we help governments and special districts communicate through storytelling, marketing, community building, and public outreach.

Fresh Brewed Tech

Tech news community through blogs, podcasts, events, and all other forms of media.

FreshBrewedTech.com for San Diego tech news 
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FreshCoastTech.com for Santa Barbara & Central Coast tech news

Have a tip, announcement, or interested in sponsoring? 
Email techos@freshbrewedtech.com

Founder

Upcycle and Company

Sustainable soil and fertilizer
Representing NuFund Venture Group on the board and an investor/advisor since 2020

Board Member

Startup San Diego

Led the organization from an all volunteer org to its first full time hire, expansion of board to represent the community we serve, and numerous funding campaigns all in the name of inspiring more people to take the leap of starting a company or working at a startup, both big risks.

Board Member, Chairman Emeritus

Hired, Inc.

Hired is a software company that connects the right talent with the right opportunity.

- Previously focused on new geo expansion, smb & enterprise sales, and marketing/brand strategy.

Evangelist - Marketing Manager - DemandGen (Acquired)

Portfolium (Acquired by Instructure)

Co-founded an education technology company in the enterprise talent acquisition and higher education learning management system and outcomes space. Led K-12 & university sales and implementation

An EvoNexus incubator portfolio company

Co-Founder, Board Director

Aerojet Rocketdyne

- Product manager for large-scale rocket engine manufacturing, testing, and launching of engineered systems.
- Manager of integration between between contract owner-NASA, field sites, suppliers, and contract leads Boeing & USA Space.  
- Data analysis and anomaly lead for space shuttle main engine tests and launches.

Pratt & Whitney is a subsidiary of Fortune 50 United Technologies (UTC)

BAE Systems

- Implemented mechanical, test, and electrical engineering on multiple projects simultaneously on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
- Successfully completed and presented projects to the US Army TACOM which led to a contract for new field products.
- Developed a new product through rapid prototyping for a concept vehicle to be shown at the AUSA Show in Washington, D.C.
- Utilized project management experience to communicate between shop workers, planners, designers, and engineering managers.

Mechanical Engineer Intern

Investing in tech companies through Interlock Capital. Reach out if you're interested in investing with us.

"You don't have to be great to start, but you do have to start to be great"

Top 5 Things to Know About Neal Bloom

1.	I don't accept blind LinkedIn invites. Add a personal message written about how I can help you 
2.	Co-founded Portfolium.com in 2012, with two exits in 2019 & 2020
3.	I have turned my passion for building tech communities into a media company, Fresh Brewed Tech, and a communications agency, Rising Tide Partners, and investment fund, Interlock Capital
4.	I launched 84 astronauts into space while working on the Space Shuttle program
5.	You can see the companies I have directly invested in at nbloom.me

A skincare brand that stemmed from one's passion, Charbon Plus Founder & CEO Lucien Aymerick Eloundou sat down with us to share his story—from finding the right formula for their product, winning a pitch competition, launching sales and how he’s running the company on multiple continents. https://bit.ly/3YGJDcZ

Calling all Hardware Founders/Builders! 

A new hardware meetup is hosting their first event this Thursday March 16. If you have an interest in attending, check out this link and feel free to share with others.

Open article: 1st San Diego Hardware Meetup, sponsored by NexPCB, Thu, Mar 16, 2023, 6:00 PM | Meetup by meetup.com

https://www.meetup.com/san-diego-hardware-meetup/events/292114341/

SD-based TOOTRiS is revolutionizing childcare by making it affordable & accessible! They rank in Fast Company's top 10 most innovative companies in business services for facilitating all-important childcare connections for working parents. https://bit.ly/3ZRVYw6

Computer networking company Lantronix entered into a $40 Million contract with Italy's Gridspertise which will help add AI to electrical grids. 

Open article: Lantronix Lands Largest-Ever Contract - Orange County Business Journal by bit.ly

Have you been to one of our Fresh Brewed Tech Live events? We're hosting Dev and Data Night this Thursday March 16 at UC San Diego Park & Market to bring together technical leaders and up and coming developers and data scientists. 

Thanks to our friends at LEARN Academy & arkusnexus for supporting. Also excited to be bringing Etienne D. to share his new book and drinks from local producers Mark Kersey's Cask & Coast and Autónoma Cerveza Mexicana®!

Grab your ticket here https://lnkd.in/gUbSCmsw

The San Diego Food System Alliance is seeking a Digital Operations Manager who can support the Alliance with building a strong digital foundation for operating its growing programs and content. If you are creative, technical, systems-oriented, and interested in executing digital strategies, apply now! https://bit.ly/405AJqr

Cassandra Schaeg, the founder behind Escondido's SIP Wine & Beer, higlights diverse entrepreneurs in her show Fresh Glass Productions, sharing the stories of women and BIPOC as leaders in the food, beverage, and entrepreneurship scene. 

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/42cFnoP

Network with local entrepreneurs and tech professionals tomorrow at Cabrillo Pavilion! Sign up here:

Looking to integrate more flexibility and work-life balance into your company's culture? Check out this article from Entrepreneur: 

Open article: 14 Strategies To Retain Top Talent and Build Championship Teams | Entrepreneur by bit.ly

Exciting news! We are thrilled to announce our upcoming pitch competition and networking event, bringing together the brightest minds in business and entrepreneurship. This event is a unique opportunity to learn from experts in the field and make valuable connections that could transform your career. Join us and take your ideas to the next level. Register now! #PitchCompetition #NetworkingEvent #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #CareerDevelopment #Innovation

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