The Talent Foundry is your personalized support service for fueling your business' growth and trajectory. Focused on a limited number of diverse founders in San Diego county, this highly coveted program is for those local founders who are committed to driving their business to the next level. We leverage our expertise and relationships with both regional and national ecosystems of business incubators, accelerators, workshops, grants and investor communities to curate a holistic support plan, tailored to your exact needs.
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One of the best networking events of the year! Come and meet startup founders, investors and learn from industry experts!
?? Save the Date! ?? Connect's 13th Annual Summer Social is taking place on June 3rd at The Flower Fields in Carlsbad! Meet the Class of 2025 Cool Companies, explore exciting exhibits from top local innovators, and connect with the brilliant minds shaping our region’s future. Snag your early bird ticket today! https://bit.ly/41m58U1
Unlocking the full potential of our local economy starts with igniting a vibrant culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among our aspiring “pre-founders”! These passionate individuals represent the next wave of groundbreaking startups, and they’re ready to take the leap! Launching your startup may feel daunting, but I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Together, we’ll break down the complexities into exciting, low-risk actions that will validate your idea and build unstoppable momentum! Ready to turn your vision into reality? Reach out to me at Talentfoundry.ucsd.edu or send me a DM, and let’s chat about taking your first steps toward success!
OPEN HOUSE this Thursday 12:00 noon till 6:00 pm at UCSD Entrepreneurial Center, 4th floor of the Design and Innovation building! Come and see all the great companies in our incubator, listen to a panel or pitch, and network with likeminded community! FREE and register at the Eventbrite link: https://lnkd.in/gAwBN86E
Talent Foundry was established to help people just like Isabella who accept help along their start up path, and who, in turn, give help to others. A simple idea that needs to be identified and nurtured in our communities and country. None of us accomplish anything by ourselves, there are always dozens or more who have in some way positively impacted us along our own path. Thank you Isabella for sharing your story!
Ten years ago, when I first connected with David Favela, he taught me the mindset of paying it forward, not just by sharing the idea, but by living it. This philosophy has been a cornerstone of my life ever since. Over the past decade, from working in nonprofits to Fortune 500 companies, and now building my own startup Y Montessori I’ve been fortunate to receive incredible support from so many people. In turn, I always strive to pay it forward in any way I can. The incredible thing is, by doing so, I’ve found that I always receive much more than I give. Thank you, David Favela, for your mentorship. Thank you to UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) for featuring my story, and a special thanks to David Noel for referring me and providing the opportunity to be interviewed and share my journey.
Proud to see our Director David Favela continue to share his unique experiences and insights at Harvard. Our life experiences shape us us in profound and unique ways. It’s imperative to embrace who you are and leverage your unique combination of skills and insights. The best Start Up Founders recognize that life has forged into something special, and then use those super powers to make their companies successful. At Talent Foundry that’s what we do!
Director - UCSD Talent Foundry @ UC San Diego | Supply Chain Director | Expert at Innovation | Scaling Business | International Business/Trade/Commerce
The Border has profoundly shaped my life, exposing me to diverse cultures and contrasting realities on each side of the line. From the historical Bracero program to my father's permanent move in the 60s, I have straddled two worlds defined by a simple earthly division. Living near the Border has been an invaluable lesson in culture, political theory, and economics, showcasing how our countries' histories shape our aspirations and perspectives. I am thrilled to share my insights at Harvard's David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies next year, adding to my speaking engagements and experiences at Princeton, Stanford, and UC San Diego. It still amazes me how my life unfolds itself before me in surprising ways. #Border #Culture #Economics #Harvard #LatinAmericanStudies
Talent Foundry Director is out and about, spreading the message of empowerment and innovation! Register below for this excellent virtual event sponsored by Techqueria!
Director - UCSD Talent Foundry @ UC San Diego | Supply Chain Director | Expert at Innovation | Scaling Business | International Business/Trade/Commerce
?? Guess who’s speaking at Techqueria’s virtual summit during #TechqueriaTechWeek? That's right, it's me along with an incredible panel with @Alex Waters,and @Julius Alejandro, M.S. and co-moderators @Amber Tarrac and @Richard Lopez! Sign up for this FREE event on October 8-10 and catch our insightful conversation on 10/8: "Innovation Unleashed: Building Bridges in the Tech Ecosystem." Learn valuable insights and creative ways to engage with the #tech community and drive #inclusivity - these tactics could be considered for #techecosystems and #communities across the country. ?? Tues, Oct 8 from noon - 1 p.m. PST ?? Virtual ?? Register today: https://lnkd.in/gptFzMFz #LatineHeritageMonth #TechqueriaTechWeek #TechSpeaker #Diversity #Inclusion #ecosystembuilding
Our own Director of Talent Foundry, David Favela, will be speaking at this incredible panel. Make sure you register at the link below!
Director - UCSD Talent Foundry @ UC San Diego | Supply Chain Director | Expert at Innovation | Scaling Business | International Business/Trade/Commerce
I can’t wait to speak on this panel for Techqueria's #TechqueriaTechWeek virtual summit. This is a free virtual conference from 10/8-10/10 during Latiné Heritage Month designed to empower Latiné professionals in tech, connect them with companies who are committed to inclusion, and to celebrate the thriving Latinx in tech community. ?? Our panel session is titled "Innovation Unleashed: Building Bridges in the Tech Ecosystem," which will focus on creative ways to engage with the #tech community and drive #inclusivity - these tactics could be leveraged for communities across the nation. Panel members include: David Favela, Director of UCSD's Talent Foundry Alex Waters, Executive Director of The Program Labs Julius Alejandro, M.S., Executive Director of Village Up San Diego ?? Tues, Oct 8 from noon - 1 p.m. PST ?? Virtual ?? Register today: https://lnkd.in/gptFzMFz #LatineHeritageMonth #TechqueriaTechWeek #TechSpeaker #TechModerator #JoinTheFuture #FounderFuego #FounderFuel
If you're going to risk your time, talent, and treasure for a start up, make sure you give it the best chance of success. Gregory Shepard's book, The Start-Up Lifecycle provides a novel and innovative approach to considering the whole lifecycle of your business and proactively designing it for a successful exit. Too often Start Ups don't give enough thought to how they will exit their business. Founders believe our start-ups may become our life's work, when in fact our skill sets and talents may make us ideal start-up leaders, not managers. We hope to bring Gregory in soon to share his insights and speak about his book and ideas to UCSD Talent Foundry soon!
Director - UCSD Talent Foundry @ UC San Diego | Supply Chain Director | Expert at Innovation | Scaling Business | International Business/Trade/Commerce
It's unacceptable that 90-95% of start-ups fail in the first year, even more so when those founders come from a limited socioeconomic background. These founders don't have a safety net to fall back on and are often the principal income for the whole family. Entrepreneurship is a huge gamble for them that won't just land them on their parent's couch or basement bedroom, but possibly on the streets. As I build my strategy for my next decade of work, I am committed to providing new approaches and tools to improve Latino start-up success rates. Through my work at UCSD Talent Foundry, in the Barrio through my volunteer work, and online through existing platforms to spread knowledge and case studies, I am taking on the audacious task of making a meaningful difference in success rates! From Bio-Tech to the Barrio, Latinos must do our part to grow this economy and solve the problems of the future. That's why I am excited by Gregory Shepard's soon-to-be-released book that is courageously asking the right question: “How do we fix the failure rate so everyone has a real, even likely chance at success?” - Gregory Shepard "The Startup Lifecycle: The Definitive Guide to Building a Startup from Idea to Exit" I've already pre-ordered, you can as well at link below. #gregoryshepard #Thestartuplifecycle
Employees are just entrepreneurs who haven’t yet set off on their own!
Director - UCSD Talent Foundry @ UC San Diego | Supply Chain Director | Expert at Innovation | Scaling Business | International Business/Trade/Commerce
One of the perks of owning Border X Brewing is the ability to host groups that I support, like Techqueria! As young professionals in the San Diego Tech space, I know that their collective impact will be huge over the next decade. Thanks to Amber and Richard for organizing this awesome monthly event! Hope you all learned about Barrio Logan and enjoyed the culture!
The Talent Foundry is open to diverse start-ups in San Diego County working in Biotech, Life Sciences or Technology. We focus on helping companies grow from ideation to funding, utilizing best practices and methods leveraged from thought leaders in the tech space. But what if we could take those best practices beyond our current cohort and spread them to areas not considered spaces for innovation? What if these ideas could be repurposed to help build a new business culture? A new collection of ideas, stories and framework to think about how to succeed as an individual and a community? David Favela, Director of the Talent Foundry, advocates for doing just that! As a Latino volunteering his time in Barrio Logan, he is actively working to help build a new business culture that enables a higher success rate.
Director - UCSD Talent Foundry @ UC San Diego | Supply Chain Director | Expert at Innovation | Scaling Business | International Business/Trade/Commerce
I think "Business Culture" exists and depending on the collection of ideas, stories, and traditions, it can impact an individual and a community's success. As I consult and work with start-ups at UCSD and Barrio Logan, I see a common issue with how people relate to their start-ups. Many founders have misconceptions, misinformation, and strongly held beliefs ingrained in them from childhood to the present that they struggle to change. As a Latino, I see this even more in Barrio Logan where I work with many start-ups. We lack a more helpful and productive "business culture" that works for us and enables our careers and start-ups. Unfortunately, our business culture is a mish-mash blend of influences from friends, family, popular media, and for a very limited few, higher education institutions. It's essential to address this issue and revolutionize our business culture, as culture drives action, consciously or unconsciously, determining our fate. The Latino community, the largest ethnic minority in the US, represents over 60 million people, accounting for 18% of the US population. Notably, in states like Texas and California, Latinos make up nearly 40% of the population, with over 50% of the under-18 population being Latino. From Bio-Tech to the Barrio, this next generation must succeed so we not only sustain our current economic activity but grow it and improve the quality of life for all. My goal is clear: I want to build a new business culture to enhance the success rate of Latinos in their careers and their business start-ups. By offering new perspectives, and stories, and translating the best business advice into relatable insights, I aim to empower Latino individuals to thrive professionally and as entrepreneurs. Expect to see more from me on LinkedIn and other social media channels moving forward!