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Episode 10: Carlos Quezada: From Rural Roots to Silicon Valley Leadership
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Το περιεχόμενο παρέχεται από το Mauricio Mejia. Όλο το περιεχόμενο podcast, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των επεισοδίων, των γραφικών και των περιγραφών podcast, μεταφορτώνεται και παρέχεται απευθείας από τον Mauricio Mejia ή τον συνεργάτη της πλατφόρμας podcast. Εάν πιστεύετε ότι κάποιος χρησιμοποιεί το έργο σας που προστατεύεται από πνευματικά δικαιώματα χωρίς την άδειά σας, μπορείτε να ακολουθήσετε τη διαδικασία που περιγράφεται εδώ https://el.player.fm/legal.
This episode features the compelling journey of Carlos Quezada, from his origins in a small farming town in Jalisco, Mexico, to achieving executive status in Silicon Valley's tech landscape. The story covers his challenging transitions from Mexico to the U.S., struggles with American education, and an unconventional entry into the technology sector despite lacking a formal background. Highlighted is Carlos's significant contribution to text messaging technology and his dedication to community empowerment, particularly through supporting Latino entrepreneurs with the Emprendedoras program. Carlos Quezada's saga is a testimonial to the impacts of resilience, adaptability, mentoring, and a commitment to continuous learning and giving back, showcasing a trailblazing journey that serves as an inspiration to many in and beyond the tech world.
00:00 Welcome to Mauricio Mejia Live: From Immigrant to Silicon Valley Executive
01:32 Carlos Quezada's Journey: From Mexico to Silicon Valley
02:34 High School Challenges and Finding a Path in IT
06:58 Breaking into the Tech World: The Start of a Silicon Valley Career
07:57 From Text Messaging Pioneer to Vice President of HP
09:25 The Power of Bilingualism and Breaking Barriers in Tech
11:17 A Leap of Faith: From Machine Shop to Silicon Valley Innovator
18:14 The Unpredictable Journey: From RF Engineering to Global Tech Influence
25:30 Life Lessons and the Importance of Continuous Growth
27:10 A Journey of Transformation: From Entertainment to Entrepreneurship
27:57 The Power of Giving Back and Pivoting Careers
28:22 Launching a Staffing Company: A New Chapter
29:09 Empowering Latino Entrepreneurs: The Birth of a Movement
30:52 The Impact of Emprendedoras: Building a Supportive Community
33:11 Scaling Impact and Navigating Challenges
36:18 The Importance of Representation and Diversity Initiatives
42:56 Personal Reflections and the Drive for Entrepreneurial Spirit
50:27 Facing Life's Challenges and Embracing Change
55:19 A Call to Action: Health, Faith, and Community Support
01:01:01 The Wealth of Knowledge and Health
01:01:47 A Deep Dive into Tequila Heritage
01:03:05 Exploring Personal and Professional Growth
01:17:24 The Immigrant's Guide to Silicon Valley
01:26:35 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
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