Tacos And Tech Podcast

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 its importance [12:12] John shares some of the lessons he learned from building hardware and software [13:08] John shares the positive and negative effects of the pandemic on their business [15:32] John shares Gryphon’s next steps, including building new products [17:03] John talks about the crypto aspect and decentralized approach when it comes to security and privacy issues [18:43] John explains why they have proof of bandwidth and proof of memory  [19:56] John shares his favorite taco spot, Yesenia's [21:34]   Follow John Wu LinkedIn   Gryphon Website | LinkedIn

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Listen on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms. Ashley shares how she got into smart home automation [02:52] Josh talks about how tech has played a part in his career over the last few years [03:43] Ashley shares the first steps Ashley did to get started on sustainability and the first things she tried and tested [05:07] How did Ashley monitor if she was being sustainable? [07:51] Ashley shares how smart technology made her everyday life as a mother easier and more efficient [09:31] Josh shares where he has seen smart tech play a huge part in terms of providing help and care to others [10:42] Josh talks about the future of smart tech and sustainability and what he's excited about [12:48] Where is Ashley investing her time, energy and research next for sustainability and automation? [14:54] Josh talks about how sustainability in the workplace spill over into homes today [17:34] Ashley talks about sustainable technology solutions, policy changes, etc. [19:55] Josh shares his favorite taco spots, Tacos

Listen on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms. Tyson gives an overview of what Greatscale Ventures is [02:26] Where was Tyson originally from and how did he get into tech? [04:14] On chasing financial success and the first company Tyson built [06:45] Tyson talks about his company and how they started by making hospitals efficient at collecting money with software [08:39] Tyson shares what his TED Talk was about and the high-value humanity in tech [10:19] How did Tyson meet his business partner, Aaron? [13:02] Tyson shares how they applied their idea of changing the world with tech into their business, and pivoting  [15:08] Tyson talks about the companies they’ve worked with and how they helped them [19:30] Tyson gives an example of what a startup’s journey and growth is like with Greatscale Ventures [21:15] Tyson shares where Greatscale Ventures is right now and what people can expect from them over the next year [27:39] [33:33] Tyson shares his favorite taco spots, Jack in the Box, City Tacos, and

Following the success with our very first Marketing Night, we recently held our second in-person Marketing Night event on August 30th, featuring impressive panelists who shared helpful career wisdom. Check out more details from our blog post here!  

Listen on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms. Elizabeth gives an overview of what Black Tech Link is [02:25] How did Elizabeth get into the tech industry? [04:38] Elizabeth shares what it was like working at the California Science Center [08:43] How did Elizabeth start her own organization? [11:57] Elizabeth shares what she learned from joining blacks in techs and working with other people [15:30] Elizabeth talks about what she's been doing during the pandemic, including hosting events [18:30] How can people support Black Tech Link? [24:38] Elizabeth shares why she thinks there needs to be more support in building more programs [26:17] Elizabeth shares her favorite taco spot, El Serrano’s [31:27]   Follow Elizabeth online LinkedIn   Black Tech Link Website | LinkedIn

Listen on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms. Marcos gives an overview of what Pricing I/O is [02:41] When did Marcos move to San Diego? [03:33] How did Marcos end up in the tech and pricing industry? [05:16] Marcos talks about a campaign they did to collect data from companies Marcos shares the observation and trends he noticed from companies [06:36] [07:49] When did Marcos know he wanted to start a consultancy? [09:52] What was Marcos' entrepreneurial first step? [11:23] Marcos shares why he decided to write a book and how long it took him to finish it [12:53] Marcos shares what his book is all about and some key points from it [13:54] How does Marcos look at stages regarding companies from a trajectory standpoint? [15:51] Marcos shares what he tells people to do to their companies today pricing-wise based on the current trends and patterns he's seeing [17:56] Marcos talks about the importance of communication and transparency around pricing [21:20] Marcos shares his favorite taco spot, Puesto [

Listen on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms. Maritza gives an overview of what ITJuana is [03:02] Maritza talks about the earlier perception of Tijuana, and the successful experiment they did of hiring engineers in Tijuana. [04:31] Maritza shares her objective in life and why ITJuana veer from traditional outsourcing [07:05] Maritza talks about the transformation that happened to their company when the pandemic happened, and the tech talents from Latin America [09:57] Maritza shares how ITJuana has been focusing and investing time and effort in talent development [11:52] What does Maritza perceive as the local tech community now? [14:46] Maritza shares the opportunities that have opened for talents in Tijuana and her goal of Tijuana becoming the "BioMed tech valley" of the world[16:31] Maritza gives advice to people who are thinking about building a startup or investing in a company like ITJuana [18:00] Maritza shares some tips and tricks she learned to grow her business [19:01] Maritza talks abo

For August 19, 2022: 1. FBI Issues warning over cyber threats 2. Veriteque awarded Walmart open call deal 3. PSYONIC brings advanced bionics to SD   Check out our recent newsletter to be updated about upcoming events: Latest events calendar

Listen on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms. Marty gives an overview of Always AI [02:18] How did Marty end up in the tech industry? [03:53] Marty talks about what it was like working for Blackberry and being in the telecom space [05:38] Marty shares how he turned his idea for alwaysAI into reality[06:43] When did Steven and Marty meet? [07:39] Steven talks about what Longley Capital does and what drew them to alwaysAI [09:52] Marty shares the trends he's been observing and why San Diego is a great location for alwaysAI [12:12] What are the feedbacks they have gotten from their users and community? [14:39] Marty explains the earliest stage of a startup that comes into the free model and how they grow alongside [15:50] Steven and Marty share some actual use cases they were surprised to see [16:52] Marty and Steven share their favorite tacos spots, Las Olas and El Pescador [19:15] Follow Marty online LinkedIn   Always AI Website | LinkedIn   Follow Steven online LinkedIn   Longley Capital Websit

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Listen on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms. Grant gives an overview of what SkySafe is [02:24] How did Grant end up in the tech world and the defense route? [03:24] Grant shares how he got into the drone space—from being in the military to building a company [05:30] Grant talks about drones and how their use has evolved over the years [07:08] Grant shares how large autonomous flying planes and UAVs or UAS fit into aviation and mobility in the long term [09:47] How did Grant turn his business idea for SkySafe into reality? [13:04] Grant shares how SkySafe is doing and where it’s going [16:10] Grant talks about how they integrate their platform into their clients’ structure and security operations [21:18] Can SkySafe track drones in places they shouldn't be worldwide? [22:44] Grant talks about the future of drones and SkySafe’s long-term goals [25:06] Grant shares what he thinks the ecosystem is like in terms of building tech in San Diego [26:39] Grant shares his favorite taco spots, El Cuervo and

Listen on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms. Erin gives an overview of what Equip is [02:34] How did Erin end up in the telehealth tech space? [03:26] Erin talks about eating disorders and shortage in eating disorders providers [09:21] How did Erin and Kristina started their business and partnered with tech teams to build and scale it? [10:51] Erin shares the trends and differences she has observed from seeing clients and patients in person versus remotely [13:22] Erin shares why they decided to have a fully remote team even before pre-COVID [16:28] Erin talks about how Equip is doing now and its long-term goals [18:00] Erin shares her favorite taco spot, Las Olas [22:28] Follow Erin online LinkedIn | Instagram   Equip Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

Listen on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms. Jesse gives an overview of what NSIN is [02:49] Jesse talks about his career path and how he got into national security and defense tech space [04:50] Jesse shares what he’s learned from having a great military presence and its relationship with innovators in San Diego [09:57] What does investment mean from the DoD perspective? [13:50] Jesse shares NSIN’s founding story [15:34] How can people with startup ideas or working on their startup ideas connect and work with NSIN? [19:24] Jesse talks about DoD and the breadth of technology they’re looking for when it comes to business and partnerships [24:02] Jesse shares the things he’s learning about innovation happening across the world and his region [27:13] Jesse shares his favorite taco spot, Ponce's [31:40]   Follow Jesse online LinkedIn   NSIN - National Security Innovation Network Website | LinkedIn

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Listen on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms. Aubri gives an overview of what Civile Apparel is [02:31] Aubri shares how she got into the entrepreneurial world and how her business idea started [03:33] How did Aubri end up in San Diego? [05:16] Aubri and Kate share how people discover pickleball today, and how they met and eventually became business partners [05:56] Aubri talks about the first steps she took to make her business idea a reality [09:38] Aubri talks about designing their products despite not having a creative background [13:35] Kate shares how she lends her expertise to Civile Apparel, and why she thinks relationships is the key to success [16:26] What makes Civile Apparel different from other pickleball apparel? [18:57] Aubri talks about the gender equality and inclusivity of pickleball as a game [21:29] Aubri and Kate share what now versus next year looks like for both Civile Apparel and the pickleball industry [22:51] Kate shares what it feels like building another apparel company

Listen on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms. Miles gives an overview of what PÜL is [02:32] Mile talks about their journey to becoming an entrepreneur [03:30] When did Miles take interest in building and running his own company? [04:48] Jock shares how he got into the startup world [05:59] Miles talks about how they came up with the idea for PÜL [09:24] Miles shares how the smart cap idea started [11:09] What inspired Jock to join in the hydration tech space? [13:06] Miles explains how the algorithm and data helps, and why he sees their product as a cognitive training tool [19:29] When did Miles and Jock know they were finally ready to have a product and go live? [25:08] Jock talks about the current state of their product and the wellness movement [29:27] Miles shares what’s next for PÜL [32:04] Miles and Jock share their favorite taco spots, Galaxy Taco and Chronic Tacos [35:54] Follow Miles online LinkedIn | Instagram   Follow Jock online LinkedIn   PÜL Website | LinkedIn | Instagram

1. Mid year update on venture capital in SD 2. Maui Brewing acquires Modern Times for $15M when Brewery X drops out 3. The future of PCR: Startup Pleno uses telecom coding techniques for clinical diagnostics 4. San Diego construction tech startup AGORUS lands $6.5 million to digitize and automate home building 5. Scripps Clinic First to Use 3D Hologram Tech for Surgery in Southern California   Shoutouts:  Scratch BBQ Sauce, local SD company, wins Gelson’s Local Discoveries Contest – give em a try at your next bbq!  Comic Con coming to SD July 21-24! Check em out :) July 14 – Innovate78 Startup event – focus on talent and recruitment Marketing Night Aug 30 – Focus on consumer

Listen on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms. Heather gives an overview of what StoryFile is [02:21] How did Heather find herself in the tech field? How did she come up with the business idea for StoryFile? [03:15] Heather talks about the journey to making her business idea happen [07:13] How did Heather find the right people to work with for her business?[11:55] Heather talks about the tech side of her business and how things worked out from a technology ownership perspective [13:58] Heather shares the uses of their services and technology [17:08] Heather talks about their latest technologies, including having their own natural language processing system [22:03] Heather talks about finding talents and how StoryFile can ba be an avenue in doing so [24:33] Heather explains what StorFile’s living albums is [27:02] Why did Heather give up her role as CEO to become CVO? [28:56] Heather shares her favorite taco spots, El Coyote and Escuela Taqueria [31:50] Follow Heather online LinkedIn   StoryFile