Neal Bloom

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Volunteer Experience

  • Startup San Diego Graphic

    Board Member, Chair 2018-2020, Sponsorships & Partnerships

    Startup San Diego

    - Present 10 years

    Economic Empowerment

    Providing resources to San Diego entrepreneurs and companies wanting to connect with the innovation economy. StartupSD is a non-profit providing education and resources to the community interested in tech entrepreneurship.

  • NuFund Venture Group Graphic

    Member

    NuFund Venture Group

    - Present 7 years

    Economic Empowerment

    TCA is the largest angel investment organization in the U.S. with over 300 members in Southern California. It has invested over $120 million in 200+ companies covering a wide range of industries. As an analyst, I conduct due diligence for angel investors to identify the risk and opportunity of potential investments. Due diligence includes analysis on the market/ competitive landscape, exit opportunity and strategy, overall corporate and deal structure, financing, management team, market size…

    TCA is the largest angel investment organization in the U.S. with over 300 members in Southern California. It has invested over $120 million in 200+ companies covering a wide range of industries. As an analyst, I conduct due diligence for angel investors to identify the risk and opportunity of potential investments. Due diligence includes analysis on the market/ competitive landscape, exit opportunity and strategy, overall corporate and deal structure, financing, management team, market size, and technology.

  • Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Graphic

    Fellow

    Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI)

    - 2 years

    Hosted a YSEALI Fellow in 2018 from Brunei and in 2019 from Malaysia and embedded them in our startup community for a month. Reciprocated by participating in the Malaysia and Southeast Asia startup communities, sharing notes and learnings.

  • Connect w/ San Diego Venture Group Graphic

    Board Member

    Connect w/ San Diego Venture Group

    - 3 years

    Economic Empowerment

    Connecting the finest startups with the right venture, resource, and ecosystem partners.

    The San Diego Venture Group Board of Directors is comprised of some of San Diego's top executives and venture resources. With a dedicated "working" Board and a full-time Executive Director, the SDVG is able to provide San Diego's entrepreneurial and venture capital community with programs designed to continue the proliferation of new ideas, and connections to fulfill those ideas.

  • FIRST Graphic

    Volunteer Mentor

    FIRST

    - 9 years

    Science and Technology

    FIRST Robotics inspired me in high school to become an engineer. I immediately began providing engineering, manufacturing, programming, business, public speaking, chaperoning, and any help possible to inspire K-12 students in the same way.
    -Traveled nationally with students where they won major awards, including the Chairman's Award
    -Founded new FIRST programs at high schools throughout San Diego and Los Angeles Counties

Publications

  • 50 Voices of the Future

    UC San Diego Extension

    In honor of UC San Diego Extension’s first 50 years, 50 Voices of the Future asks thought leaders about the trends, breakthroughs and social advances they foresee over the next 50 years.

    Other authors
    • Alex Roth
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  • Bold, Brash, and a Blast

    San Diego Business Journal

    San Diego — Thousands of aspiring, neophyte and seasoned entrepreneurs will head downtown next week for the city’s biggest — and most popular — startup event: San Diego Startup Week.

    Other authors
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  • SD Transplant Salaries Higher Than Locals'

    GlobeSt.com

    To make the move more in line with their previous salary, tech talent relocating from higher-paying cities is often offered more money to than a local candidate would be, Hired’s San Diego market lead Neal Bloom tells GlobeSt.com.

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    • Carrie Rossenfeld
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  • Reinventing the Resume: An Inside Look at Portfolium

    MBAPrograms.org

    Making a positive impression on potential employers is a crucial part of the job hunt. A traditional resume and cover letter may no longer be sufficient, especially when hiring managers and human resources personnel receive hundreds, perhaps thousands, of them on a regular basis.

    Other authors
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  • Relationships and Perseverance Key to Entrepreneurs’ Business-Building

    San Diego Union Tribune

    Creating a business structure and finding partners are critical to a new startup’s success, but budding founders may lack business-building skills. In today’s burgeoning startup environment, however, forging supportive relationships is easier than ever before.

    Other authors
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Honors & Awards

  • Pitchfest Champion

    San Diego Venture Group

    Portfolium was awarded the champion of the 2014 SDVG Pitchfest from a crowd vote of 500+ attendees & given a check of $7500.

  • October Champion Entrepreneur Pitch Competition

    Dream Big America

    Twice won a public social media vote after pitching business plan over national radio. Hear pitches here.

    Hear the audio: http://dreambigamerica.us/profile?userId=100

    Press release: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/san-diego-startup-wins-national-competition-novembers-contestants-are-lined-up-230190721.html

  • Distinguished Engineering Project Achievement Award

    Los Angeles Engineer's Council

    The Space Shuttle Main Engine Flight Support team received this award for service to the astronauts, NASA, and U.S. Manned Space Program for flawless performance and launches of the Space Shuttle Main Engines.

Languages

  • American Sign Language

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  • Hebrew

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Organizations

  • StartupSD

    Head of Sponsorships and Partnerships

    - Present

    Board director and core organizer for events like San Diego Startup Week & Convergence

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