Scaled: The Latino Business Story

Jorge Torres is co-founder of MindSDB, a tech company that's working to democratize machine learning so businesses make better predictions with their own data. He speaks candidly with Elian and Juleyka about pushing himself to think bigger and reimagine the problems his company can solve, finding the elusive product-market fit, and learning to navigate the VC funding game while rising above industry bias. Our Latino Business Moment of Zen affirms our significance and the value we bring to the sectors we operate in.

This episode was supported by our LBAN Alumni Founding Sponsors Windrose Vision, VND, Fig Factor Media, Allegiant Electric and Global 4PL.

George Madrigal, the founder of boutique financial services firm Penserra, speaks with Elian and Juleyka about how honoring his relationships and keeping his word were key to his success, from raising capital, to developing his leadership style, and identifying the right teammates. Our Latino business moment of Zen helps us connect our values and self-knowledge to our business practices.

This episode was supported by our LBAN Alumni Founding Sponsors Windrose Vision or and VND.

The Founder and CEO of Dream Big Children’s Center, Cristina Cordeiro, transformed her mission-driven behavioral therapy company to survive the pandemic. Exactly when her clients needed their services most. She speaks with Elian and Juleyka about restructuring programs to address staff shortages. And she shares how relentless efforts to serve her clients and secure COVID-19 relief funds to buffer the business led to a visit from Vice President Kamala Harris.

Our listener story features a Latina entrepreneur who found alignment in her coaching business Divine Journey after overcoming impostor syndrome and connecting to her purpose.

This episode was supported by our LBAN Alumni Founding Sponsors Windrose Vision, VND, Fig Factor Media, Allegiant Electric and Global 4PL.

As CEO and founder of Everyday Contacts, Lawrence Chavez designed a hybrid D2C business to strengthen not disrupt the doctor-patient relationship. He speaks with Elian and Juleyka about pitching this unconventional idea to investors and eyecare partners, standing up to pushback, and why he’s not afraid to commit first in business relationships.

Our listener story features a Latina entrepreneur who grew her private practice Linardi Therapy Services inspired and supported by industry mentors and role models.

This episode was supported by our LBAN Alumni Founding Sponsors Windrose Vision, VND, Fig Factor Media and Allegiant Electric.

Co-founder of The Colour Bar Salon Lorena Martinez left her corporate job to build a beauty business that’s challenging her industry. She speaks with Elian and Juleyka about restructuring the company to comply with changing employment laws, supporting her team and competitors, and how an abundance mindset helped her make practical business decisions as she scaled. Our Latino Business Moment of Zen inspires us to be givers and receivers who support ourselves and others.

This episode was supported by our LBAN Alumni Founding Sponsors Windrose Vision, VND and Fig Factor Media.