Neal Bloom

Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Interlock Capital · 10 appearances on the record.

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Before moving into venture investing, Bloom worked as an aerospace engineer supporting NASA's Space Shuttle program and co-founded the edtech platform Portfolium. He later co-founded Startup San Diego, hosts the Tacos and Tech Podcast, and backs early-stage companies through Interlock Capital and Rising Tide Partners.

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Insight
Bloom: Early-stage hardware startups should accept all available capital
“You should take all the money you can right now as a hardware company.”
Neal Bloom Sep 6, 2023 ▶ 20:34 "Will This Smart Home Automation Pitch Impress Venture Capitalists?"
Disclosure
Neil Bloom passes on Bevz over portfolio conflict with Mercado
“Unfortunately, I have a pretty close competitor in the space called Mercado. They're doing inventory for markets, independent grocers, and bodegas, and they've picked up on this as well, too, where they're able to digitize revenue for offline stores, and now t…”
Neal Bloom Mar 4, 2025 ▶ 6:40 #120 Bevz: A Tech Bro Walks Into a Corner Store...
Disclosure
Neal Bloom Recuses From Pitch Due to Portfolio Conflict With Mercado
“Unfortunately, I have a pretty close competitor in the space called Mercado. They're doing inventory for markets, independent grocers, and bodegas, and they've picked up on this as well, too, where they're able to digitize revenue for offline stores, and now t…”
Neal Bloom Sep 27, 2023 ▶ 6:19 "A Bold Startup Pitch! AI-Powered Retail Management Disrupts the Market – Will VCs Invest?"

Appearances (10)

EpisodeDateSpeaking time
#126 Handle: The Uncut Pitch Mar 4, 2025 2m
#122 Wist: The Killer Use Case for VR? Mar 4, 2025 60s
#120 Bevz: A Tech Bro Walks Into a Corner Store... Mar 4, 2025 25s
#117 Lotus: Hardware Hail Mary Mar 4, 2025 1m
#115 Gemist: The Crown Jewel of Venture Mar 4, 2025 23s
VCs Debate: Is This Hyperlocal Delivery Business Worth a $3 Million Seed Round? Nov 23, 2023 2m
"Will This Game-Changing Startup Pitch for VR Tech Secure VR Business Funding?" Oct 25, 2023 1m
"A Bold Startup Pitch! AI-Powered Retail Management Disrupts the Market – Will VCs Invest? Sep 27, 2023 25s
"Will This Smart Home Automation Pitch Impress Venture Capitalists?" Sep 6, 2023 1m
"Jewelry Industry Digital Transformation Needed: Can Shopify Jewelry Save the Day?" Aug 23, 2023 17s
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