Best Ferrand Podcasts (2025)

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Why I Left my six-figure remote tech job feat. Hugo Castellanos | Season 4 Finale 44:55

1+ y ago44:55

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We made it to episode 50! Thank you for sticking around. I share the story of why I left a very lucrative, very toxic, tech job, some perspective from having achieved my FIRE number, my personal values, and how I like to make career decisions at this point of my life. It's been 1.5 years since I left that corporate gig, and I find myself so much at…

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How LATAM developers can work for US companies feat. Gino Ferrand, Founder @ TECLA 38:14

1+ y ago38:14

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In this episode we spoke with Gino Ferrand. Founder @ TECLA a company that helps tech professionals in LATAM get the tools they need to work with U.S. companies remotely. Sign up for our meetup in Salt Lake City during the SHPE 2023 Conference: https://forms.gle/Eg2pz58udkS2CVN59 Sign up for our online speed networking meetups here: https://lwt-ema…

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5 use cases for ChatGPT you can try right now 22:23

1+ y ago22:23

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Do you enjoy this kind of format? Let me know your thoughts via LinkedIn clicking here What content do you want to hear in the podcast? Fill out this 2 minute survey and let me know clicking here Do you want to attend virtual speed networking meetups with other latinos in tech? Sign up for our mailing list right here ## Connect Connect with Hugo Ca…

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How to build a career in Customer Success feat. Monica Perez - Head of Customer Success, Americas @ Notion 50:31

1+ y ago50:31

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What content do you want to hear in the podcast? Fill out this 2 minute survey and let me know 👉🏼 https://forms.gle/FKHU7VHeQ9hyGFNL9 Do you want to attend virtual speed networking meetups with other latinos in tech? Sign up for our mailing list right here ## Connect Connect with Hugo Castellanos https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugocastellanos Connect …

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From Academia to Industry feat. Gabriel Golczer-Gatti PhD, Senior Data Scientist @ CAMP4 Therapeutics 47:42

1+ y ago47:42

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In this episode we spoke with Gabriel Golczer-Gatti, PhD about his experience going to graduate school at Tufts University, choosing a career in industry instead of academia, the day to day of a data scientist on a biotech startup and his volunteer work for the Universidad Simon Bolivar Alumni Association of America Inc. ## SHOW NOTES For feedback …

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Breaking into Tech feat. Kevin Sandoval 36:49

1+ y ago36:49

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Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hugocastellanos For feedback or business inquiries reach out to hello @ latinoswhotech.com Connect with Hugo Castellanos: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugocastellanos Connect with Kevin Sandoval: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ksandovaldev/ --- Sign up for our mailing list: https://lwt-email.ck.page/d374961…

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How to become an Ethical Hacker feat. Stephanie Aceves Sr. Director of Product Management @ Tanium 40:02

2y ago40:02

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Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hugocastellanos For feedback or business inquiries reach out to hello @ latinoswhotech.com Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latinoswhotech/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/latinos-who-tech/ Follow Hugo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugocastellanos Sign up for our mailing list: h…

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Working at Google (from Miami) feat. Luis Delgado iOS Engineer @ Google 37:40

2y ago37:40

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Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hugocastellanos For feedback or business inquiries reach out to hello @ latinoswhotech.com ***Disclaimer*** : I used the wrong settings for my mic, so the audio wasn't the highest quality, my apologies. Luis's audio worked out great though. Thank you for your patience :) Follow Us: Instagram: https://ww…

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What being a first generation STEM professional is really like feat Natalie Marquez Solorzano 49:13

2y ago49:13

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Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hugocastellanos Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latinoswhotech/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/latinos-who-tech/ Follow Hugo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugocastellanos Follow Natalie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-marquez-solorzano Ask for future topics: https://forms…

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How to get an analytics job at Google feat. Gabriela Garcia Fischnaler 34:29

2y ago34:29

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Welcome to a new episode of Latinos who tech, my name is Hugo Castellanos. This a podcast about the stories of latinos working in the tech industry and tools to help you take your career to the next level. In this episode we spoke with Gabriela Garcia, a Civil Engineer turned Sr. Analytics Consultant at Google in London. We spoke with Gabriela abou…

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Tequila vs Mezcal vs Sotol seminar by Danny Mena sponsored by MS Walker Brands ep24 1:15:01

2y ago1:15:01

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Welcome to Bartend Better Now where we share, interviews, seminars and educational pieces from around the globe all collected from throughout the years of our journey to Bartend Better Now. Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or have a passion for cocktails… Enjoy the USBG Tampa Repeal Day Seminar "Tequila vs Mezcal vs Sotol" presented…

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Sobriety in the Industry panel by Nectaly Mendoza, Guiseppe Gonzalez, Grey Miller & Courtney Tounqe ep23 57:28

2y ago57:28

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Welcome to Bartend Better Now where we share, interviews, seminars and educational pieces from around the globe all collected from throughout the years of our journey to Bartend Better Now. Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or have a passion for cocktails… Enjoy the USBG Tampa Repeal Day Seminar "Sobriety in the Industry" panel prese…

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How to retire by 40 (while working in STEM) feat. Lennis Perez, Wellness Engineer & Speaker 1:17:05

2y ago1:17:05

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Welcome to a new episode of Latinos who tech, my name is Hugo Castellanos. This a podcast about the stories of latinos working in the tech industry and tools to help you take your career to the next level. In this episode we explore the FIRE Movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early) and what does it mean to retire before 40. I spoke with my f…

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Sustainability: It begins with the Land seminar by Rocky Yeh sponsored by Maison Ferrand ep22 54:19

2y ago54:19

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Welcome to Bartend Better Now where we share, interviews, seminars and educational pieces from around the globe all collected from throughout the years of our journey to Bartend Better Now. Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or have a passion for cocktails… Enjoy the USBG Tampa Repeal Day Seminar "Sustainability: It begins with the La…

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Nose is Everything seminar by Heather Greene ep21 1:10:46

2y ago1:10:46

1:10:46

Welcome to Bartend Better Now where we share, interviews, seminars and educational pieces from around the globe all collected from throughout the years of our journey to Bartend Better Now. Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or have a passion for cocktails… Enjoy the USBG Tampa Repeal Day Seminar "Nose is Everything" presented by Heat…

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What is it like to pursue a career in Academia feat. Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, PhD Assistant Professor @ Penn State University 50:12

2y ago50:12

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🚀 If you are enjoying this content please fill out this 5 minute survey to help me pick topics for upcoming episodes https://forms.gle/UZb7g31PPu84TSwGA ### Shownotes In 2016, a study out of the University of California San Diego stated that there were 587 Latino faculty members in the United States. Out of those 587, 485 were men, and only 102 of …

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Balancing Life & Cocktails: by Nick Hogan & Shannon Michelle Seminar sponsored by Mover & Shaker ep20 57:37

2y ago57:37

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Welcome to Bartend Better Now where we share, interviews, seminars and educational pieces from around the globe all collected from throughout the years of our journey to Bartend Better Now. Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or have a passion for cocktails… Balancing Life & Cocktails: by Nick Hogan & Shannon Michelle Seminar sponsored…

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Is working in Silicon Valley in 2023 overrated? feat. Carolina Baquero PMM @ LinkedIn 58:07

2y ago58:07

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Shownotes: Connect with Carolina Baquero on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugocastellanos/ Connect with Hugo Castellanos on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinabaquerov Join our Discord Community: https://latinos-who-tech.captivate.fm/discord Sign up for our mailing list and attend our next virtual networking event: https://latino…

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Pathways to Beyond the Bar: sponsored by Breakthru Beverage ep19 49:54

2y ago49:54

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Welcome to Bartend Better Now where we share, interviews, seminars and educational pieces from around the globe all collected from throughout the years of our journey to Bartend Better Now. Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or have a passion for cocktails… Pathways to Beyond the Bar: USBG Education Week sponsored by Breakthru Beverag…

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Bartenders Head to Head Debate: Different Styles & Inspiration for Creating New Cocktails ep18 46:33

2y ago46:33

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Welcome to Bartend Better Now where we share, interviews, seminars and educational pieces from around the globe all collected from throughout the years of our journey to Bartend Better Now. Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or have a passion for cocktails… Bartenders Head to Head Debate: Different Styles & Inspiration for Creating Ne…

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Creating a level playing field for Rum ep17 52:01

2y ago52:01

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Welcome to Bartend Better Now where we share, interviews, seminars and educational pieces from around the globe all collected from throughout the years of our journey to Bartend Better Now. Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or have a passion for cocktails… Creating a level playing field for Rum. While premium rum is more popular than…

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Why rum is capturing the attention of Whiskey Enthusiasts ep16 45:45

2y ago45:45

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Welcome to Bartend Better Now where we share, interviews, seminars and educational pieces from around the globe all collected from throughout the years of our journey to Bartend Better Now. Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or have a passion for cocktails… Why rum is capturing the attention of Whiskey Enthusiasts? Once dismissed by m…

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The Evolution of Rum Styles ep15 1:05:26

2y ago1:05:26

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Welcome to Bartend Better Now where we share, interviews, seminars and educational pieces from around the globe all collected from throughout the years of our journey to Bartend Better Now. Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or have a passion for cocktails… The Evolution of Rum Styles. While today’s rum consumers have a cornucopia of …

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Rum Trends – Where are Rum Makers, Rum Brands, and the Rum Market Going? ep14 37:43

2y ago37:43

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Welcome to Bartend Better Now where we share, interviews, seminars and educational pieces from around the globe all collected from throughout the years of our journey to Bartend Better Now. Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or have a passion for cocktails… Where are Rum Makers, Rum Brands, and the Rum Market Going? These are exciting…

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Building a Brand by Focusing on Your On-Premise Strategy ep13 42:38

2y ago42:38

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Welcome to Bartend Better Now where we share, interviews, seminars and educational pieces from around the globe all collected from throughout the years of our journey to Bartend Better Now. Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or have a passion for cocktails… Building a Brand by Focusing on Your On-Premise Strategy >>> Whether you recei…

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"5 Drinks that changed Irish Whiskey FOREVER seminar by Tim Herlihy" seminar by Tim Herlihy & sponsored by Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey ep12 1:01:31

2y ago1:01:31

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Welcome to Bartend Better Now where we share, interviews, seminars and educational pieces from around the globe all collected from throughout the years of our journey to Bartend Better Now. Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or have a passion for cocktails… Enjoy a sensory walk down memory lane. A brief history of the 5 drinks that ch…

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"French Brandy: Cognac, Armagnac & Calvados seminar by Jonathan Schulze" seminar by Jonathan Schulze & sponsored by Hardy Maison Fondee En ep11 49:24

2y ago49:24

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Welcome to Bartend Better Now where we share, interviews, seminars and educational pieces from around the globe all collected from throughout the years of our journey to Bartend Better Now. Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or have a passion for cocktails… Discussion on the history, production and world-wide appreciation for Brandy C…

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"Show me the Money seminar by Dianna Greene" seminar by Dianna Greene & sponsored by Ketel One ep10 47:50

2+ y ago47:50

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Welcome to Bartend Better Now where we share, interviews, seminars and educational pieces from around the globe all collected from throughout the years of our journey to Bartend Better Now. Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or have a passion for cocktails… We hope you enjoy… This is the seminar "Show me the Money seminar by Dianna Gr…

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"School is in Session: seminar by Philip Duff" seminar by Philip Duff ep9 1:17:13

2+ y ago1:17:13

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Welcome to Bartend Better Now where we share, interviews, seminars and educational pieces from around the globe all collected from throughout the years of our journey to Bartend Better Now. Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or have a passion for cocktails… From Philip Duff "What I've learned Teaching, Organizing & Attending seminars …

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"Pyschology of Bartending seminar by Sother Teague" seminar by Sother Teague & sponsored by Jagermeister ep8 1:07:33

2+ y ago1:07:33

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Welcome to Bartend Better Now where we share, interviews, seminars and educational pieces from around the globe all collected from throughout the years of our journey to Bartend Better Now. Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or have a passion for cocktails… We hope you enjoy… This is the seminar "Pyschology of Bartending seminar by So…

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"Applied Hospitality: How to work a shift and not get upset by Dushan Zaric" seminar by Dushan Zaric ep7 1:31:57

2+ y ago1:31:57

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Welcome to Bartend Better Now where we share, interviews, seminars and educational pieces from around the globe all collected from throughout the years of our journey to Bartend Better Now. Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or have a passion for cocktails… We hope you enjoy… This is the seminar "Applied Hospitality: How to work a shi…

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"Not your Average Brand Ambassador - Jordan Bushell" seminar by Jordan Bushell & sponsored by Hennessy ep6 1:01:52

2+ y ago1:01:52

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Welcome to Bartend Better Now where we share, interviews, seminars and educational pieces from around the globe all collected from throughout the years of our journey to Bartend Better Now. Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or have a passion for cocktails… The word brand ambassador is used in the industry a lot but means different th…

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"How to Suceed at Diageo's World Class by Charles Joly" seminar by Charles Joly & sponsored by Johnny Walker ep5 2:14:04

2+ y ago2:14:04

2:14:04

Welcome to Bartend Better Now where we share, interviews, seminars and educational pieces from around the globe all collected from throughout the years of our journey to Bartend Better Now. Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or have a passion for cocktails… We hope you enjoy… This is the seminar "How to Suceed at Diageo's World Class …

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"How to Open a Bar : with Phillip Duff & Dushan Zaric" seminar by Phillip Duff & Dushan Zaric & sponsored by EG Spirits ep4 1:09:01

2+ y ago1:09:01

1:09:01

Welcome to Bartend Better Now where we share, interviews, seminars and educational pieces from around the globe all collected from throughout the years of our journey to Bartend Better Now. Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or have a passion for cocktails… We hope you enjoy… This is the video from the Tampa Repeal Day seminar "How to…

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"The Deal With Bitters : with Dale Degroff" seminar by Dale Degroff & sponsored by Knob Creek ep3 52:55

2+ y ago52:55

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Welcome to Bartend Better Now where we share, interviews, seminars and educational pieces from around the globe all collected from throughout the years of our journey to Bartend Better Now. Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or have a passion for cocktails… We hope you enjoy… This is the video from the Tampa Repeal Day seminar "The De…

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"Infusing Fun into your Cocktails" seminar by Charles Steadman & sponsored by Tanduay Asian Rum ep2 33:22

2+ y ago33:22

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Welcome to Bartend Better Now where we share, interviews, seminars and educational pieces from around the globe all collected from throughout the years of our journey to Bartend Better Now. Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or have a passion for cocktails… We hope you enjoy… This is the video from the USBG Palm Beach seminar "Infusin…

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"How to Compete in Cocktail Competitions" seminar by Anthony Pullen & sponsored by Lucas Bols ep1 41:05

2+ y ago41:05

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This is the video from the USBG Palm Beach seminar "How to compete in cocktail competitions" by Anthony Pullen sponsored by Lucas Bols. As well as insight on their "Bols Around the World" competition. Welcome to Bartend Better Now where we share, interviews, seminars and educational pieces from around the globe all collected from throughout the yea…

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My SHPE Story feat. Aileen Tapia 48:33

4+ y ago48:33

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Aileen Tapia is a daughter, a sister and a nieta. She is a first-gen industrial engineer and currently serves as a Strategy & Management Consultant @ Accenture. We spoke during the first Virtual SHPE 2020 Convention in October. She told us her story breaking into the industry and gave us an intimate look and the challenges she has faced and how she…

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Remote Work and building a career in HR feat. Jose Paz Castro from Microsoft 43:19

4+ y ago43:19

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Are you feeling stressed out because of remote work? Do you feel there is a blur between your personal life and work life? Is it hard for you to close your laptop at the end of the day? Don’t worry, you are not the only oneIn this episode I spoke with Jose Paz Castro, an HR professional and Sr. Manager with Microsoft. We spoke about working remote …

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Career Coaching for Tech Professionals feat. Cristina Costa, Outco Inc 1:00:28

4+ y ago1:00:28

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Cristina Costa is a learning and development professional and career coach focused on humanizing tech. She hails from Boston, Mass and has been part of organizations like Drift, HubSpot and Women With Purpose. We had a very enriching conversation about the human side of tech. She told us her story and how networking helped her break into the indust…

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Getting Ish Done: Making time for all the things that matter feat. Ish Verduzco 55:21

4+ y ago55:21

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Getting Ish Done: Making time for all the things that matter @ishverduzco is one of the hardest working people I know. Wether he is at his day job as Director of Growth & Marketing for @craveitsf , DJing, podcasting, writing or doing community outreach via webinars or social media. He likes to keep busy and it shows. But, how does he manage all of …

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Delivering Great Virtual Presentations feat. Zoraida Martinez, Programmer Analyst @ Foster Farms 1:54:58

4+ y ago1:54:58

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Do you remember the last time you had to give a presentation for work? Do you think you could have done a better job? No worries, you are not alone. Public speaking is not easy and in our current reality even less so. Not only do we have to overcome issues like bad wi-fi or unexpected household noises, but we also need to talk to the camera natural…

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The Future of Higher Education feat. Vanessa Diaz, PhD 1:02:12

4+ y ago1:02:12

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Latinos Who Tech is back! After a couple months of hiatus I want to welcome you back to our newest season. We have 10 episodes ready for you exploring the intersection of Latinos, Technology and Authenticity. Fall 2020 is going to be an interesting time for higher education to say the least. In this new episode of Latinos Who Tech I spoke with Vane…

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Building a Career as a Salesforce Consultant: Sebastián Anaya 42:25

5y ago42:25

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In this episode, we spoke about how he got started in the field and ways to level up via certifications and mentorship. Hear about LatinX in AI and what they want to accomplish. Learn how he keeps up to date with technology and his advice for all those professionals who want to break into data analytics, consulting, or Salesforce.--- Send in a voic…

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How to Bounce Back After a COVID-19 Layoff: Karin Ulloa, Project Analyst for Human Resources at Amazon 37:05

5y ago37:05

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I spoke over Zoom with my friend Karin Ulloa, a project analyst for Human Resources at Amazon, to get her take on the current situation. We talked about what it’s like to work at Amazon during Covid-19, how to build relationships with recruiters using LinkedIn, how to get referrals from Amazon employees, and how to navigate a layoff if you find you…

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Understanding Customer Success in Saas: Javier Cortavitarte, Customer Adoption Manager at Broadcom Inc. 34:13

5y ago34:13

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Javier is a customer success manager who ensures his customers achieve the best experience possible in order to get their multi-feedback on a product. He leverages the people he works with to provide a suitable solution within the needed timeframe. Customer success is focused on the relationship between the manager and customer to align client and …

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Helping Millennials Tackle Student Debt: Pamela Martinez, Co-Founder and CTO at Snowball Wealth 39:03

5y ago39:03

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About Pamela Martinez Pamela Martinez, is a Mexican-American with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Snowball Wealth. She is a first-generation college graduate. Pamela started her professional career right out of college as a Program Manager at Microsoft and was involved in the launch of Xbox One. In search of building things and other m…

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Breaking into Product Management: Why SEO is Alive and Well: Marcos Ciarrocchi, Partner @ Graphite 1:04:30

5y ago1:04:30

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About Marcos Ciarrocchi In this episode, I spoke with Marcos Ciarrocchi, a Venezuelan electronics engineer turned product manager. Marcos is a partner at Graphite, a boutique digital marketing firm that builds scalable growth engines for consumer technology companies. Customers include Ticketmaster, Thumbtack, MasterClass, and Honey. Additionally, …

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Building a Second Brain and Becoming a Digital Nomad with Lauren Valdez, Cofounder @ Forte Labs 1:08:14

5y ago1:08:14

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In this episode I spoke with Lauren Valdez. A native Californian, entrepreneur and public health expert. She is cofounder of Forte Labs an organization that helps people become more productive than they ever thought possible. Lauren is a digital nomad. Along with her partner, Tiago Forte, they’ve managed to build a business that is run fully remote…

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How to build a career in Cyber Security: Diego Alvarez Molina, Manager @ Deloitte 1:07:29

5y ago1:07:29

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Cyber Security is a field that is often misunderstood. It seems that there is a massive data breach every other day and that our personal information is common knowledge to hackers. In 2018 alone, there were over 1200 massive data breaches affecting 174 million records. However, we seldom hear from the thousands of data breaches and cyber-attacks t…

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