{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Dr. B Show","title":"Networking and Capital Raising with David Olivencia","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/8209ab2e\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2486,"description":"In this episode of the Dr. B Show, Dr. B interviews David Olivencia, the CEO of Angeles Investors, a successful angel investor, best-selling author, and accomplished executive. David shares his journey from growing up in a blue-collar Puerto Rican family in Southeast Chicago to becoming a prominent figure in the tech and investment world. He delves into his academic background in electrical engineering and business, his extensive career at leading companies like Accenture and Oracle, and his profound involvement in nonprofit boards and mentoring. David also discusses his passion for startups, offering insights into his venture, Angeles Investors, and its mission to support Latino entrepreneurs. Furthermore, he emphasizes the importance of networking, education, mentorship, and AI in today's dynamic business environment. The episode concludes with David sharing valuable advice for new startups and entrepreneurs, highlighting the significance of persistent effort, effective communication with investors, and leveraging AI in business operations.\n\nKEY TAKEAWAYS\n\nDavid's Background: Born and raised in Southeast Chicago, from a Puerto Rican family. Overcame various challenges and became the first in his family to graduate college.\n\n\nCareer Path: Rose from roles in tech consulting at Andersen Consulting (now Accenture), Oracle, and Verizon to senior executive positions.\n\n\nAngel Investment: Founder of Angeles Investors, focusing on funding and mentoring Latino startups.\n\n\nEducation's Impact: Emphasized the importance of education, obtaining degrees from Rose-Hulman, Harvard, and Notre Dame.\n\n\nMentorship Value: Stressed the importance of both receiving mentorship and mentoring others.\n\n\nNetworking and Board Roles: Authored a book on networking excellence and served on several boards, gaining valuable insight and connections.\n\n\nAI and Startups: Highlighted the significant rise of AI startups and its disruptive impact on industries.\n\nQUOTES\n\n\"If you love what you do, it's...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ehR9cTCnmBZFWctXoIKsds6cAFSUzPJPspHxtIPlB_Y/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jNjlh/ODEzODJkMjkzZmNj/ZjcyYTI5Njc3MjVl/ZjliMi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}