Meet Neal Bloom
Meet Neal Bloom
Managing Partner of Rising Tide Partners
Neal Bloom is a founder, investor, and ecosystem builder focused on powering what’s next — by investing in people and building communities that last.
As the managing partner of Rising Tide Partners, Neal leads a community-driven investment firm that backs world-class technologists, advises cities and innovation districts, and builds programs that connect capital with conviction.
Neal’s career spans startups, venture capital, engineering, and economic development. He previously co-founded Interlock Capital, where he led dozens of syndicated investments and helped grow a trusted network of operator-investors. Before that, he built and sold Portfolium, a student-focused career tool and Hired.com, the tech-talent marketplace, and spent years leading one of the country’s most active regional tech ecosystems in San Diego.
He’s known for creating platforms that scale trust — from early-stage investment groups to founder-first accelerators, policy initiatives, and city partnerships. His work has helped raise millions in capital, create thousands of jobs, and foster a new generation of entrepreneurs and investors.
When he’s not connecting founders and funders, Neal hosts the Tacos & Tech podcast, writes on community and capital, and occasionally runs dozens of miles along the California coast.