Entrepreneurial Thinkers with Rob Ryan
Episodes
Ep 126: "How a Simple Breakfast Club Became a Tech Industry Relationship Powerhouse" with Morgan Barrett
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How did a casual breakfast meet-up transform into a thriving tech community? How did a junior lawyer become the King of Early Morning technology indus...
Ep 125: "Diversity Drives ROI in the 21st Century!" with Adela Jamal
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adela encourages us all to bet on what we want the future to look like! She reminds us that exponential change is sometimes as simple as inviting one ...
Ep 124: “Your Life is a Jungle Gym, not a Ladder" with Robyn Ward
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you learn how to be a better leader? Hint; Yes, you can! Is it time for an entirely new leadership paradigm? Are new women leaders, leading the NW...
Ep 123: "Do We Really Have to Buy our Kids’ New Clothes?" with Lauren Gregor
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will a Circular clothing industry save the planet? (and fuel our economies) Can we change consumer behaviors to create an easier, less expensive and m...
Ep 122: "Who doesn’t love Chocolate?" with Juan Carlos Garavito.
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you curious how to build a socially responsible, sustainable food company- and expand it globally?! Have you ever wondered how to take locally far...
Ep 121: "How Big is the Latino Economy in USA? " with Lilly Rocha
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hint- the Latino Restaurant & Hospitality economy is huge, and it touches every aspect of your daily life. Your favorite local Mexican restaurant is o...
Ep 120: "Is Chicago the Coolest Entrepreneurial City in the USA?" with Claude Cimeus
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rob explores his Hometown through the eyes of the City’s leading GenZ relationship capitalist! The Nation’s original “Second City” is reassert...
Ep 119: "The Business of Sport-Entrepreneurship out on the Trails" with Peter Abraham
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2024 Entrepreneurs & Elite Athletes are more similar than ever. Entrepreneurial Thinking, Storytelling and Community Building are transforming ...
Ep 118: "Is Art More Important than Money?" with Robert Newman III
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Art is like Breathing Air! From Black Wall Street to Wall Street to a Harlem Artist's studio, a creative life view explored. In this compelling, v...
Ep 117: "Your Brand needs to Think Now about Multicultural Marketing.” with Mario X. Carrasco
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Multicultural Marketing is today’s marketing- is your Brand ready? It’s a missed opportunity if you’re not understanding your whole community. M...
Ep 116: "America is not a Meritocracy; and Neither is VC fueled Tech" with Pedro Crespo
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Immigrants made America great, that’s the beauty of us. But can America succeed without welcoming and investing in it’s newest immigrants? In this...
Ep 115: "Are Relationships more valuable than Venture Capital?" with Erika Bricky
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you build a career on Relationships and Positive energy? What drives a person to become a champion for underrepresented voices in the startup worl...
Ep 114: "Building a VC with Purpose; from the Peace Corps to Peru" with Greg Mitchell
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can a VC create as much investor talent as it does returns? Can you make as much money as you do create generational impact? Greg shares his unique in...
Ep 113: "Do Universities create Entrepreneurs?" with Isabelle Bart
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rob and Isabelle, settle the ages old debate about the value of Universities in fostering entrepreneurship! They ask can Universities adapt and evolve...
Ep 112: "Are we in a Loneliness Epidemic?" with Sam Karshenboym
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did swiping right or left cause our epidemic of loneliness? Can dating companies get us out of it? Rob explores authentic human connections with Sam K...
Why Entrepreneurial Thinkers Podcast?
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to the Entrepreneurial Thinkers podcast for inspiring stories, valuable insights, and empowering knowledge from entrepreneurial thinkers aroun...
Ep 111: "The Platform Side of VC is the Future of Venture Capital" with Cuco Vega
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can the Venture industry thrive without it’s Platform business side? Is the Platform side of Venture Capital what really generates ROI for Investors...
Ep 110: "A Historic Moment in Mexican Politics, or a Mexican Mirage?" with Alex González Ormerod
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is Mexico leaping ahead of history by electing it’s first Female President this summer? Is History repeating itself, or are we making real political...
Ep 109: "Is Traditional Media Dead? Or was it just sick…" with Pablo Ximénez de Sandoval
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we answer this question! Rob is joined, from Madrid, Spain, by the Deputy Editor of Opinion at El Pais, Pablo Ximenez de Sandoval. El...
Ep 108: "Real Estate Investing Success; A Map from Nursing to Investor to Fintech Founder" with Savannah Arroyo
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The one and only "NetWorthNurse," Savannah Arroyo, Founder of Willow Investment Group and emerging fintech, InvestHealth, and accomplished S...
Ep 107: “AI Unplugged. Legal Insights, Governance & Regulation” with Juan Conde.
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive into AI policy, governance and regulatory considerations for founders, investors and policymakers! We talk all things AI governance...
Ep 106: “Entrepreneurial Thinkers, the Launch” with Rob Ryan.
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to "Entrepreneurial Thinkers" with Rob Ryan! 🎙️ Join us as we unveil our rebranded show, sharing the journey behind the transfo...
Ep 105. SABRINA CASTELLI - "Investing from Zero. Mujer Financiera (Español)"
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While we gear up for the exciting relaunch of our show next week, we're treating you to unique episodes created by some of our incredible alumni g...
Ep 104. NATASHA CHANDEL - "Managing Your Emotions. The Kinda Dating Podcast"
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month, we're spicing up our podcast with a special treat! 🌟 Our Hollywood friend, Natasha Chandel, is taking over with her top-ranked podc...
Ep 103. ROB RYAN & JEFFREY POTVIN - "Exploring Life, Relationships, and Entrepreneurship Behind the Mic"
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we remodel and rebrand our podcast this month, we're bringing some fun outside shows, created by our guest alumni, into your feed. In this spec...
Ep 102. COURTNEY COLE, Singer-Songwriter - "Getting Out of Her Own Way"
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Courtney explore the similarities between traditional “entrepreneurs” and the entrepreneurial life of a successful Singer...
Ep 101. ROB RYAN - "A Look Back and A Look Forward, 2023-2024"
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Rob in this special Year End Review episode in which he highlights the milestone of our 100th Episode and looks eagerly forward into 2024, an exc...
Ep 100. LORETTA WILLIAMS GURNELL, SUPERGirls SHINE Foundation - "Generational Change through STEM Mentorship"
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“One young woman of color can affect change in 5 generations of her family by deciding to go through our program.” In this energizing episode, Rob...
Ep 99. MICA LE JOHN, Irregular Hours - "Empowering the Next Generation"
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rob is joined by the remarkably energetic Mica Le John, an entrepreneurial thinker at the intersection of identity, culture and technology. The conver...
Ep 98. JEAN MICHEL HABINEZA, iDebate Rwanda - "Debating Better Leadership"
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob is joined by Jean Michel Habineza, Founder/CEO of iDebate Rwanda, who is a passionate advocate for youth empowerment and peace-bu...
Ep 97. CRISTIAN LARA, Reciclapp - "Recycling the Informal Waste Industry of LatAm"
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob is joined by Cristian Lara, an unintentional entrepreneur, with no resources and now a dynamic young leader in the field of susta...
Ep 96. JESSICA O’LEARY, - "A Generational Conversation About Life, Work and the World"
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every once in a while we believe we need to slow down, sit with friends, and have long, wide ranging conversations. This episode with Rob and Jessica ...
Ep 95. SOFIA HAQ, Muslim Women Professionals (MWP) - "Using Her Voice for Change"
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob is joined by Sofia Haq, an aspiring millennial Investor, and a true Southern Californian whose life is a unique tapestry of multi...
Ep 94. ALI JAMAL, First Check Ventures - "Everything Pointed Him to Latin America"
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob is joined by Ali Jamal, one of the most plugged-in young seed stage investors in Latin America’s entrepreneurial economy! He is...
Ep 93. KENNITH BURKS, CarKenny - "Be Weird & Build Bigger than Yourself"
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob is joined by Kennith Burks, CEO/Founder at CarKenny, an aspiring builder in the world of mobility and ai based telematics softwar...
Ep 92. TRISH HALAMANDARIS, UCLA - "Los Angeles’s Biggest True Believer”
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob is joined by the force of nature that is Trish Halamandaris, a name synonymous with innovation, strategy, and success here in Los...
Ep 91. CHRISTIAN NARVAEZ, Rayo Capital - "An Unconventional Investor Discovering Unseen Founders.”
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob is joined by Christian Narvaez, Managing Partner at Rayo Capital, a dynamic investor and community leader in the web3 world. We d...
Ep 90. ELIANNE RODRIGUEZ, LEEAF - "A Fierce Fan of Futbol and Economic Justice”
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob is joined by a remarkable woman, Elianne Rodriguez. Elianne is a serial entrepreneur dedicated to a life’s work of empowering a...
Ep 89. NATASHA CHANDEL, Writer/Actor/Producer - "Lights, Camera, Entrepreneur: One Funny Woman's Journey in Hollywood"
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this unique episode, Rob is joined by multi-talented, multi-hyphenate, Natasha Chandel. In this captivating interview, the two delve into a wide ra...
Ep 88. ANDREA ORREGO, Atelier App, - "An Underdog Designing a Better Way"
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob is joined by Andrea Orrego, Founder of Atelier. She’s a third-generation architect turned tech entrepreneur hailing from Lima, ...
Ep 87. JULIANA GARAIZAR, Greentown Labs - "Leading and Living By Example"
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob is joined by his friend, the remarkably talented Juliana Garaizar, a true trailblazer in the world of venture capital and sustain...
Ep 86. MICHAEL SHOR, SHOR Capital - "A Ruthlessly Iterative Young Investor"
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob is joined by a dynamic new venture investor, Michael Shor, hailing from Miami, Florida. Michael is SHOR Capital, an early-stage v...
Ep 85. SHIRIN SALEMNIA, PlayWerks - "One Unstoppable Woman’s Yellowbrick Road”
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob is joined by the dynamic and high energy Shirin Salmenia, CEO of PlayWerks. Shirin is an indefatigable example of knowing what yo...
Ep 84. Ileana Jaime Felix & Diana Bernal, Mentors Today - "Goodbyes, Hellos and Behind the Scenes we Go"
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this really special behind the scenes episode, Rob is joined for two incredible conversations by the powerful Mexican women who have shaped this sh...
Ep 83. SERGIO BORROMEI, aka Maxolydian - "Making Music & Creating in an Ai World"
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Rob is joined for an impromptu conversation, by a guest who needs no introduction: the one and only Sergio Borromei aka Maxol...
Ep 82. ROB RYAN - "A Summer Recap & Look Ahead in 2023.”
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special end of our Summer Break Series episode, Rob updates us on some of his own summer fun, shares a sneek peak into the future of MentorsTo...
Ep 81. Summer Break: ANDREA CAMPOS, Yana- "Mental Health & The Accidental Entrepreneur”
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s summertime 2023, and just like you and your family are taking some holiday time off to travel, lay by the pool or hangout at the beach, we’ve...
Ep 80. Summer Break: FEDERICO ANTONI, ALLVP- "It’s All About the People”
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s summertime 2023, and just like you and your family are taking some holiday time off to travel, lay by the pool or hangout at the beach, we’ve...
Ep 79. Summer Break: YOGI ROTH, Pac12 Networks- "A Hollywood Storytelling MasterClass for Entrepreneurs Everywhere”
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s summertime 2023, and just like you and your family are taking some holiday time off to travel, lay by the pool or hangout at the beach, we’ve...
Ep 78. LIZ BAZURTO, Coinbase - "A Survivor Forged in Medellin, Thriving in Los Angeles”
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob hosts the show while Ileana enjoys her Summer break. He is joined by a remarkable, inspiring self made Colombian American, Liz Ba...
Ep 77. Mentors Today Live: TADASHI TAKAOKA, Socialab - “A Live Special: An Update on the Shifting Social Innovation Culture in Chile"
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special pilot episode of our new “Mentors Today Live” format, Rob and Ileana are joined by former Mentors Today guest, Tadashi Takaoka, (E...
Ep 76. ARIANA GÓMEZ, Alterleap - "Why Female Leadership will save the Climate (and maybe mankind)"
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by the dynamically talented Ariana Gómez, a visionary leader dedicated to transforming individuals and org...
Ep 75. MÓNICA CAMPOS, Nestlé - "Innovating Latin America through the Corporate Lens"
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by our guest Mónica Campos. Mónica is an accomplished professional currently serving as the Innovation Ec...
Ep 74. DIEGO SEREBRISKY, Dalus Capital - "Mexico's OG Venture Capitalist from Fintech to Climate"
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by a distinguished guest, Diego Serebrisky. Diego is a deeply experienced investor and is one of the first ...
Ep 73. RENÉ LOMELÍ, 500 Global - "Investing in Latin American Entrepreneurship is a Marathon"
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by René Lomelí, the Director of Operations at 500 Startups LATAM, a renowned venture capital firm in Mexi...
Ep 72. JAMES CUMMINGS, London & Partners - "Creativity & Diversity Bridging London and Los Angeles."
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by a special guest, James Cummings, the Vice President of Business Development at London & Partners. Ja...
Ep 71. JEFFERY POTVIN, Open People Network - "O Canada! Traveling the World and Pushing his Limits to Empower Entrepreneurs at Home."
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by successful entrepreneur and angel investor, Jeffery Potvin. With investments in over 70 companies and a ...
Ep 70. CUCO VEGA, Leap Global Partners - "A Holistic Examination of Life and Venture Capital"
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by their great friend, Cuco Vega, LEAP Global Partners, Head of Platform, in a very personal conversation, ...
Ep 69. HEATHER CARTER, The Riveter - "Strong Women Breaking Down Barriers & Building Community for All Women"
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by Heather Carter, co-CEO at The Riveter. Heather is an experienced startup operator and natural relationsh...
Ep 68. OSCAR SEVILLA, Cincom - "Building More Opportunities with Less Problems in La Piedad Mexico"
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by Oscar Eduardo Santiago Sevilla, a successful industrial engineer and entrepreneur from La Piedad Mexico....
Ep 67. STÉPHANIE BERMÚDEZ, Startup Unidos - "Building Entrepreneurs at the Border - A Borderlander's Story."
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by Stéphanie Bermúdez, Founder and Principal at Startup Unidos, a dynamic entrepreneurial support organiz...
Ep 66. ASHER JAY, Henoscene - “A Creative Conservationist & Brand Whisperer”
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by one of our most diversely experienced and intellectually intense guests ever, Asher Jay, the Founder/CEO...
Ep 65. EZINNE IROANYA & AMBROSE PRICE, SKNMUSE - "Faith, Family, Beauty and Big Business"
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by the Founder of SKNMUSE, Ezinne Iroanya and her Chief Creative Officer, and partner in life, Ambrose Pric...
Ep 64. CRISTIAN RAYGOZA, Iluminar Ventures - "Finding Diversity & Humanity in Finance through Venture Investing"
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by Cristian Raygoza, Founder and Managing Partner at Illuminar Ventures. Great founders in Latin America wi...
Ep 63. RACHAEL KIM, My Comma - "Empowering Women through Community and Self Care"
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by Rachael Kim, Founder/CEO of MyCommaLife & the Femtech Salon. Rachael shares her own personal journey...
Ep 62. HIRAM ALTAMIRANO, misFans - "Turning Tragedy into Triumph"
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by, co-founder of misFans, Hiram Altamirano. Hiram shares a harrowing and tragic childhood story of being k...
Ep 61. ANA CECY MATA, Gobierno de Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico - "Building Strong Women & Great Business in Central Mexico"
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by Ana Cecy Mata Rodriguez, Sub directora de Fomento Económico del Municipio de Saltillo. Ana Cecy is a pa...
Ep 60. ANDREA CAMPOS, Yana - "Mental Health & The Accidental Entrepreneur"
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by Andrea Campos, CEO/Founder of Yana (You are not Alone) the Spanish language, AI driven mental health and...
Ep 59. MARIA MORFIN DE LA PARRA, Bimbo Ventures - "Bimbo ventures beyond baking."
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by Maria Morfin De La Parra, a Principal at Bimbo Ventures. She helps us understand Corporate Venture ...
Ep 58. "2022 in Review; Great people. Great stories."
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this 2022 in Review episode, Rob and Ileana live-streamed their conversation looking back across a year of growth, new stories and wonderful guests...
Ep 57. BLAINE DOYLE, ChektAhora- "How Dengue Fever in Honduras led this Irishman to Revolutionize Healthcare in LatAm"
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by Blaine Doyle, Co-Founder/CEO at ChektAhora and ImmunoCheck. Blaine has an incredibly unique life story t...
Ep 56. ADRIANA TORTAJADA, 1200 VC - "A true pioneer building entrepreneurship across Latin America"
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are honored to be joined by a truly unique innovator and builder, Adriana Tortajada, CEO and Managing Partner at...
Ep 55. BRUCE HAMILTON - "Building the Roc Nation of Venture Capital"
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana, are joined by Bruce Hamilton, General Partner at Mech Ventures. Bruce and his partner, Mario Mitchell, are build...
Ep 54. MELANIE WOLMAN, The Food Market - "Selling healthy lifestyles via Retail in Argentina"
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by an incredible Argentine entrepreneur in the retail/healthy living products industry, Melanie Wolman...
Ep 53. JOSÉ OCHOA - "Fighting for others, a Mexican American immigrant entrepreneur"
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by an inspiring entrepreneur from the northern border region of Mexico y United States, José Ochoa. H...
Ep 52. ALEX GONZÁLEZ - "Telling us about the world of tomorrow, today."
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this fascinating episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by Alex González, the once banned from Instagram, Latin America Editor at Rest of World. Rest...
Ep 51. DAVID ALVO - "Give First. Help Others & Invest for Good"
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by David Alvo, Founding & Managing Partner at Impacta VC, based in Santiago, Chile. David is as purpose...
Ep 50. JOSUE DELGADO - "Life as the Face of INCMty & Mexican Entrepreneurship "
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by the one and only Josué Delgado, the longtime CEO of INCmty, which is an annual Tec de Monterrey platfor...
Ep 49. JEANINE SUAH - "Living Loudly, Authentically and Resiliently "
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana welcome the unstoppable whirlwind talent from South Florida, Jeanine Suah, Founding Partner at Rezilyent Capital and X...
Ep 48. JEFF WALLACE - "Silicon Valley is everywhere now, Imagine holding it in your Pocket!"
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by Jeff Wallace, Founder of Global Kinetics and Co-Founder of, "Silicon Valley in Your Pocket." He is a wel...
Ep 47. WILL STRINGER - "Would you invest in a person? Chisos Capital will."
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by Will Stringer, CEO/Partner at Chisos Capital. Will educates our audience on the truly innovative busines...
Ep 46. MARTIN HAIEK - "David Bowie, Craft Beer & An Office Space Revolution"
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by, Martin Haiek, the dynamic young CEO/CO-founder of Around, Latin America's largest network of subscripti...
Ep 45. ALEX MITCHELL - "It's the Golden Age of Cleantech Opportunity"
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by Alex Mitchell, the SVP Unlocking Innovation, where he oversees all founder-facing efforts, including rec...
Ep 44. ERIC EIDE - "Connecting Southern California and the World"
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by Eric Eide, Managing Director at the Alliance for Southern California Innovation. Eric is one of the brig...
Ep 43. ALEX SANTANA - "Curiosity, Community and Opportunity in Latin America"
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by Alex Santana, VC and Startup Business Development Manager at AWS (Amazon Web Services) in Mexico. Alex s...
Ep 42. JENNIFER REYNA - "Sharpen your Ax and Embrace the No"
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are thrilled to be joined by one of the original founders in the first generation of the modern day Mexican entreprene...
Ep 41. How to bounce back, when life's walls collapse around you.
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this rare episode without an external guest, two great friends, our co-creators, Rob and Ileana, share a very personal conversation about life, adv...
Ep 40. SABRINA CASTELLI - "The Spotify of Women's Finance; Born in South America"
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob was so grateful to be joined by one of the most dynamic young founders in Latin America, Sabrina Castelli, Founder and CEO of Muj...
Ep 39. LESLIE FEINZAIG - "Building Better for our Daughters"
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob is joined by the dynamic Leslie Feinzaig, Founder and Managing Director of Graham & Walker, a $10m Venture Capital fund and c...
Ep 38. MIKI REYNOLDS - "Humbly Getting s*#t Done for LA’s Entrepreneurs"
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob is joined by the talented and thoughtful Miki Reynolds, CEO/Co-Founder of Grid110, a Los Angeles based early stage startup accele...
Ep 37. ISAAC MCCOY - "Economic Access equals Economic Opportunity"
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob is joined by his friend, Isaac McCoy, who shares his unique perspective on the critical work of inclusiveness and creating econom...
Ep 36. DAVE WHELAN - "Diversity is Los Angeles's Entrepreneurial Superpower"
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by super connector/visionary, Dave Whelan, CEO of BioscienceLA, an innovative catalyst for Life Science and...
Ep 35. TADASHI TAKAOKA - "Can we do entrepreneurial capitalism better?"
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ileana and Rob are joined by Tadashi Takaoka, Gerente General, Socialab Chile. He challenges us to begin a conversation about this pi...
Ep 34. FEDERICO ANTONI - "It's all about the people"
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, recorded in the Fall of 2021, Rob and Ileana are joined by one of the OG Latino American and Mexican Venture Investors, Federico Anto...
Ep 33. DANIEL VERDUGO - "Curiosity pulls us from our Comfort Zones"
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by Daniel Verdugo Bosnic, an accomplished ultra-marathoner, competitive athlete, software engineer, world t...
Ep 32. MARIANO GONZÁLEZ - "Be Strategic; Whether Online or in Person, It's all Real Life"
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by Mariano Gonzalez Vasconcelos from San Antonio, Texas. Mariano, is a devout gamer, who shares his inspiri...
Ep 31. MIKE MEDINA - "Founder Lessons; Put Family and People First"
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ileana welcome Miguel (Mike) Medina, Co-founder of Plerk, a (YC) Y Combinator funded company from Mexico. Mike shares his inc...
Ep 30. AMY KIM - "Just Figure it out! Artist to Product Designer to Entrepreneur"
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ileana and Rob welcome the founder of KindTail, Amy Kim, from Los Angeles. Amy is an artist turned top product designer in the automo...
Ep 29. JUAN MEDINA - "Death, Startups and Raising Capital as an under-represented Founder"
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob (flying solo without our absent but amazing co-host Ileana) welcomes the founder of Lalo, Juan Medina, from Seattle, WA. Juan is ...
Ep 28. ILEANA GONZALEZ - "Texas, Latin America and the growing entrepreneurial opportunity"
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Ile, welcome Ileana Gonzalez, from San Antonio, Texas. Ileana is an up-and-coming millennial venture capital leader in the Sa...