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This is an episode powered by VMware’s Latinx Pod. Christina Ulate is a Manager of Information Security Governance based in San Jose, Costa Rica. She talks about how she transitioned from education into tech. We also talk about her professional growth at VMware and the opportunities she has had to thrive in this global company. If you would like to learn more about careers at VMware please visit: https://careers.vmware.com/main

In this episode we talk with Nicholas Hinrichsen about his journey as a co-founder and his experience at Y combinator. We talk about validating an idea, the importance of knowing your customers, changing direction, securing funding and scaling. Nicky also talks about his angel investments in Latin America. You can connect with him at: https://www.withclutch.com

In this episode, Claudia Martinez and Juan Garcia-Rovetta share their respective journeys into tech and how they became involved in corporate efforts to build community through the Latinx Pod. They talk about how developing strong internal networks have helped them advance in their careers as well as develop a sense of belonging at VMware. This is an episode of a special series powered by VMware’s Latinx Pod. For more information about careers at VMware visit: https://careers.vmware.com/main/

Marcos Gonzales is fighting the good fight and elevating and advising diverse entrepreneurs. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Vamos Ventures - an impact VC fund for early-stage tech companies led by Hispanic and diverse founders in the US. If you want to collaborate or learn more about Vamos Ventures, link is below: https://www.vamosventures.com/

This episode is part of a series sponsored by VMware’s Latinx Pod. Bask Iyer, a leader at VMware, has been a champion of the Latinx Pod. We talk about leadership, how other companies can drive inclusion and benefit from diverse talent and how his personal and professional experiences have led him to become a champion for diverse thoughts and people. https://careers.vmware.com/main/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/baskiyer/

This is the first episode of a six episode series done in collaboration with VMware’s Latinx Pod. We highlight stories of VMware talent and leadership. This episode highlights Ingrid Morales who leads the Latinx Pod based out of Palo Alto. She is a program manager who talks about what it took for her, a first generation student, to land a career in tech and how she is thriving at VMware. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingridpm/ https://careers.vmware.com/main/

We interviewed Richie Serna in 2018 when Finix was still in its early stages with 4 employees.  Two years later, Richie and Sean Donovan have led Finix through a series of successful venture funding rounds and have scaled their impact. We talk with Richie about his journey in raising capital and scaling, advice for underestimated founders and VCs, life hacks and the future of fintech.   https://www.finixpayments.com/

Miriam Rivera is a co-Founder and Managing Director at Ulu Ventures. Miriam talks about her personal story and journey in business, law, technology, and venture capital from the perspective of a startup founder and a VC. Connect with her via LinkedIn and learn more about her work at: https://uluventures.com/

As part of Latinx Heritage month (which for us is all year long), we are highlighting baMa -Business Angel Minority Association. It is a national initiative to create a more inclusive startup ecosystem through early stage investments in Minority-led startups. Learn about Maria’s journey and how you can join this organization: https://businessangelminorityassociation.com/

Lili Gangas continues to advocate, mobilize and guide founders and investors in the tech ecosystem. In season 1, we learned about her personal and professional journey. This episode the work that she is doing to close the digital divide, mobilize voters across the nation, and strategically leverage and forge partnerships to advance our community. Listen, take action and register for LTXFEST2020. https://ltxfest.com/

Lolita Taub shares her journey, breaking into VC, the importance of community and her vision to become a billionaire. We also talk about the Community Fund which she and Jesse Middleton recently launched to invest in early stage community-driven companies. https://www.thecommunity.vc/ https://www.lolitataub.co/

Common Sense Latino is a Common Sense Program which has grown in people and impact. We discuss the program components, how and why it has expanded thus contributing to the growth and retention of LatinX employees inside of Common Sense.

As part of Latinx Heritage Month, LatinxAmerica is highlighting organizations having a positive impact on our community through the use of digital assets and content.  LatinxAmerica highlights the work and people of Common Sense Media.  Rocio Lopez talks about what she and her team are doing to offer Latino families information and resources to navigate and thrive in our digital world. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/latino

Ilse Calderon is a Senior Associate at OVO Fund. She talks about her journey into Venture Capital and also provides advice for underrepresented founders. We also discuss why she is advocating for startups to target Hypercultural Latinx when developing products and services. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilsecalderon/

Joy Carrera is the founder of Carreradigital.io and the host of Basic Brown Nerds.  She is a  Digital Operations & Business Intelligence Strategist specializing in SaaS, MCNs, and Impact Driven Initiatives.  Learn about how she decided to launch her business and what led her to use tech to empower others. https://buildwithjoy.co/ https://www.basicbrownnerds.com/