Inside the rise of real-time diagnostics and the promise of proteomics

In this episode of the Tacos & Tech Podcast, host Neal Bloom sits down with CEO of Pictor, a diagnostics company transforming healthcare through proteomics-the science of understanding what the body’s proteins are doing right now.They explore how this next-generation technology is shifting the medical world from slow, reactive testing to real-time, accessible diagnostics for both humans and animals. From Jamie’s early days at Quest Diagnostics to Pictor’s move from New Zealand to San Diego, this episode is a front-row seat to how health innovation really happens.Whether you’re building a biotech startup or just curious about how your body actually works, this conversation reveals what’s next for diagnostics-and why it matters now more than ever.Key Topics Covered* What proteomics is-and why it matters more than ever* The shift from DNA-based tests to real-time protein diagnostics* Pictor’s expansion to Carlsbad and why San Diego is a healthtech hotspot* How regulatory clarity is speeding up innovation* Lessons in leadership and conviction from Jamie’s founder journey* Making diagnostics faster, cheaper, and more personalLinks & Resources* Pictor DiagnosticsConnect with Jamie* LinkedInConnect with Neal Bloom* LinkedIn* Twitter 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