Energizing the Carlsbad & North County Startup Scene

Listen & subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and other platforms.Tacos and Tech Podcast – Episode with Alexandra Renee Poelstra of Startup Grind Carlsbad🎙️ Guest: Alexandra Renee Poelstra, Chapter Director of Startup Grind Carlsbad📅 Episode Date: January 13, 2025📍 Event Mentioned: Startup Grind Carlsbad - SG Global Pitch Battle Carlsbad (Neal will be a pitch judge)🔗 Links:• Alexandra Renee Poelstra on LinkedIn• Startup Grind Carlsbad• SG Global Pitch Battle - Carlsbad Event This Tuesday Jan. 14• Global Pitch Battle Info• Startup Grind San Diego - Neal’s Past InterviewEpisode Overview:In this episode of the Tacos and Tech Podcast, Neal sits down with Alexandra Renee Poelstra, the dynamic Chapter Director of Startup Grind Carlsbad, to discuss the exciting return of Startup Grind events in Carlsbad. Alexandra shares insights into how Startup Grind is reigniting the local entrepreneurial spirit and dives into details about their upcoming SG Global Pitch Battle Carlsbad event, where Neal will be serving as a pitch judge.They talk about the role Startup Grind plays in fostering startup communities globally and locally and how the Carlsbad chapter plans to support founders in the region. Alexandra also shares her own journey into entrepreneurship and community building.Neal reflects on his own past experience being interviewed by Startup Grind San Diego, bringing the conversation full circle as he now returns to the community in a new role supporting emerging founders.Topics Covered:• Alexandra’s journey into the startup world and Startup Grind• Reviving Startup Grind Carlsbad after a hiatus• Details about the SG Global Pitch Battle Carlsbad and how founders can get involved• The importance of community in supporting founders• Neal’s previous experience as a guest on Startup Grind San Diego and now serving as a pitch judgeUpcoming Event Details:📅 Event: SG Global Pitch Battle - Carlsbad📍 Location: Event Link - Jan. 14📝 Pitch Application Form: Apply HereAlso mentioned Carlsbad Life In Action event on Feb. 4Connect with Startup Grind Carlsbad:🌐 Startup Grind Carlsbad Website📲 Follow Alexandra on LinkedInThank You to Our Partners:This episode is brought to you by Fresh Brewed Tech, serving up tech insights with a side of San Diego flavor, for everyone to savor.Subscribe & Review:Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the Tacos and Tech Podcast on your favorite streaming platform! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit risingtidepartners.substack.com/subscribe