Ep 199: "San Diego’s Entrepreneurial Success; Hidden in Plain Sight" with Neal Bloom

What makes one city a magnet for founders while others struggle to keep talent around? In this episode, Rob Ryan talks with Neal Bloom about why San Diego has quietly become one of the most collaborative and founder-friendly entrepreneurial ecosystems in the country. Neal breaks down what really fuels innovation—community, connection, and what he calls “interaction density”—and why building a deep talent bench matters more than chasing hype. He also shares how Rising Tide Partners invests in people first, creates meaningful founder connections through initiatives like founders hikes, and sees untapped potential in cross-border collaboration with Tijuana. The conversation wraps with a look at how universities play a critical role in shaping thriving startup communities. Feel free to follow and engage with NEAL here: LinkedIn: Business LinkedIn: Website: We're so grateful to you, our growing audience of entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders interested in the human stories of the Entrepreneurial Thinkers behind entrepreneurial economies worldwide. As always we hope you enjoy each episode and Like, Follow,

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Ep 199: "San Diego’s Entrepreneurial Success; Hidden in Plain Sight" with Neal Bloom is an episode from UncleRob, Everybody's Mentor by Mentors Today.

This episode is 01:15:13 long.

This episode was published on Feb 19, 2026.

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