Mine Your Business Podcast

Welcome to an inspiring episode of the "Mine Your Business Podcast"!🎙️Today, we have Maximo Gamez, an UTEP Alum and Ventures Manager at STTE Foundation, sharing his incredible journey from student entrepreneur to success in the entrepreneurship field.🌟

Discover how programs, pitch competitions, and Studio G at UTEP shaped Maximo's entrepreneurial mindset and skills. Hear about the challenges he faced as a student entrepreneur and his path to overcoming them.🏆

Learn about Maximo's current role at STTE Foundation and the impactful work they do to advance entrepreneurship and STEAM education.🔬🚀

Join us for valuable insights into essential entrepreneurial skills and mindsets for young entrepreneurs. Don't miss this enlightening conversation!🎧🌍

Welcome to an inspiring episode of the "Mine Your Business Podcast"!🎙️Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Ana Macias, a remarkable student entrepreneur and the visionary behind Creo Initiative.

Join us as we delve into the captivating journey of Creo, a company that advocates conscious consumerism and empowers communities through enjoyable, healthier, and sustainable products.🌱🛍️

Learn how these communities play a crucial role in contributing to the delightful products available through Creo. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an eye-opening conversation as we explore the power of conscious consumerism and the incredible journey of Creo Initiative with Ana Macias.🎧🌿

Welcome to the "Mine Your Business Podcast"!🎙️Today, we have the privilege of hosting two remarkable guests, Chelsea Lamego and Alejandro Stevenson-Duran, the co-founders of FundMiner.

Join us as we dive into the world of fundraising organizations and software solutions. In this episode, we'll uncover the story behind FundMiner and how it revolutionizes fund management for fundraising organizations like nonprofits and universities.

As we look to the future, we'll explore the grand vision of FundMiner and its potential contribution to the evolution of fundraising and financial management. Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights into the world of fundraising organizations and discover the power of FundMiner's cutting-edge software solution.🚀🎧

Welcome to another insightful episode of the "Mine Your Business Podcast"!🎙️Today, we have the pleasure of chatting with Karla Arredondo, a brilliant UTEP MBA graduate, and a trailblazer in the wellness sector and coop stores.🌿💼

Join us as we delve into Karla's background and experience in the wellness sector and explore the fascinating world of coop stores. Karla will share what initially sparked her interest in the wellness industry and her inspiring plans to make a positive impact within it.

Tune in to glean wisdom and advice from Karla Arredondo on how to take your entrepreneurial ambitions to new heights in the world of wellness and coop stores.🌿🛍️🎧

Discover the transformative power of the Bridge Venture Fellowship 2023 as we chat with Arat Fraga, an exceptional UTEP student and fellow.🌟Join us to explore this virtual bootcamp's journey, designed by the Texas Network of Blackstone LaunchPad to introduce venture capital concepts to 20 students across the University of Texas System.

Tune in for insights into fostering inclusive entrepreneurship and preparing young minds for a bright future in Austin's thriving Venture Capital landscape.🚀

Don't miss this enlightening conversation as Arat takes us on a voyage of empowerment, education, and entrepreneurial aspirations!🎧

Join us in this captivating episode as we interview Rolando Magana, a remarkable young entrepreneur and Professional Fellow from El Salvador. Discover Rolando's inspirational journey, made possible by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Rolando is not only a passionate advocate for economic empowerment but also a talented photographer and successful business owner. Gain insights into his entrepreneurial endeavors and how they align with his mission in the borderland and El Paso, Texas.

Experience the synergy between entrepreneurship, economic empowerment, and community upliftment as Rolando shares his vision for combating irregular migration and empowering his community. Explore the power of entrepreneurship, photography, and community economic empowerment with Rolando Magana.

Get ready to explore the Lean Canvas, a powerful tool that guides entrepreneurs in developing their business plan, on our latest podcast episode! Join hosts Mia Gomez and Carlos Mora as they break down SKIMS, Kim Kardashian's business, in under 20 minutes. Tune in to take the first step towards working on your own business idea!

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become an entrepreneur and drive innovation?🤔 Well, look no further!🔍 

In the latest episode of our “Mine Your Business Podcast”, we had the pleasure of interviewing some amazing employees from the Mike Loya Center for Innovation and Commerce at UTEP.💡 They shared with us how they're shaping the next generation of entrepreneurs through their cutting-edge programs, mentorship opportunities, and access to top-tier resources they offer to entrepreneurs like you! 📈💰🚀

So if you're ready to turn your ideas into reality and take your business to the next level, tune in now!🎧 

MIKE LOYA CENTER:

IG: @mikeloyacenter, @utepblackstonelaunchpad, @studiogutep.

Episode available on YouTube and Spotify.

Hosted by Mia Gomez and Carlos Mora.

On the first episode of the new season, we are joined by Rodolfo Fierro, who co-founded Nuba. Nuba is an automated virtual backpack that helps students organize their multimedia files, which are increasingly being captured on their cellphones. If you give Nuba your class schedule, it will sort and store the files into the correct class folders during class time. Rodolfo will share his experience and the challenges he faced as an entrepreneur and offer tips on how to take advantage of the resources and networking events provided by UTEP and other institutions in the borderplex area.

Episode available on YouTube and Spotify.

Mr. Garcia, Director of UTEP's Mike Loya Center for Innovation and Commerce, is our guest for the final episode of our third season of the Mine Your Business Podcast; he is former Director of Range Operations at White Sands Missile Range.
Experienced in Production/Operations Management, Project Management and Quality Control. A native of El Paso, Texas, and third-generation El Pasoan. He attended local public schools and graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with Computer Option, in May of 1983.
Mr. Garcia graduated in December of 2006 from the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) with a Master of Science in Program Management. We appreciate to have him as our guest.

Episode available on YouTube and Spotify.