The American Dream – an ideology that drives many of us to take risks, aspire big, and work hard. Why is it so hard to actually achieve? That’s what Elias Torres (co-founder, advisor, Henry Crown Fellow) explores on the American Dream podcast. Join Elias every other Tuesday as he talks with entrepreneurs who know what it feels like to be the only “other” in the room. Hear them share their stories, learn from their mistakes, and leave with the information you need to pave your way to your own American dream.
https://americandreampodcast.drift.com/public/13/The-American-Dream-cdc1e4b3
episode 6: Guillermo Diaz Jr.: Look for Your Ships
Growing up in Colorado, Guillermo Diaz Jr. always dreamed of having palm trees in his backyard. Now, after many years of hard work and diligence, he has more palm trees than he knows what to do with, which is why he created Conectado.
Conectado aims to leverage technology to bring individuals and institutions together to increase equality from the classroom to the boardroom.
In this episode of The American Dream podcast, Guillermo explains how he worked to achieve his palm tree dream, why he believes so strongly in "ships," and why he shifted his focus from Cisco to Conectado.
- (0:49) The American Dream can be incremental
- (3:26) Guillermo’s early days
- (8:52) The value of education and alternative paths
- (18:15) Guillermo becomes the CIO of Cisco
- (25:45) Guillermo’s “ships”
- (28:00) Finding the person that delivers is rare, so don’t let them down
- (33:19) Guillermo leaves Cisco