{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Visa To Venture","title":"Visa To Venture EP 10 – From Corporate Executive to Ultra Athlete: Charlie Sarmiento's Journey","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/d8d3c36f\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2208,"description":"In this episode, Jacob Sapochnick interviews Jose Carlos \"Charlie\" Sarmiento, an inspiring entrepreneur and ultra endurance athlete. Charlie shares his journey from a corporate executive in finance to pursuing his passion for ultra trail running and founding Vertical X, a platform designed to help athletes secure sponsorships and funding. He discusses the challenges of transitioning careers, navigating the U.S. visa process, and balancing family life with entrepreneurship. Charlie emphasizes the importance of mental resilience, the lessons learned from his children, and the drive to create a positive impact through his work.Learn more:https://www.vtxathlete.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/charliesarmiento","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zN-AC5Hd1TlT4vCkWUJxGKc5elm0vhLPtEAGLHz-CMc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80Y2M1/NTgxNmRmMWJkMjY0/MGE3NzA1ZjQ3NGJk/MGIyMy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}