The American Dream with Elias Torres

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The American Dream with Elias Torres

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.

  1. Maria Medrano: Take Advantage of the Opportunities Presented to You

    13 JUN

    Maria Medrano: Take Advantage of the Opportunities Presented to You

    Maria Medrano knows first-hand the value of opportunity: the opportunity to receive an education, the opportunity to pursue higher education, the opportunity to break out of poverty, and the opportunity to start a company that has investors knocking on the door. In this episode of the American Dream podcast, Maria shares all of those experiences, and explains how they taught her, and now her children, the value of saying “yes.”

    51 min
  2. Deena McKay: The Only Constant in Tech is Change

    23 MAY

    Deena McKay: The Only Constant in Tech is Change

    From thinking she wanted to be an athletic trainer freshman year of college to graduating with a bachelors (and masters) degree in information systems, Deena McKay, scrum master and host of Black Tech Unplugged podcast, is no stranger to the nonlinear trajectory of tech careers. In this episode of The American Dream podcast, Deena and Elias discuss the role of a scrum master, Elias argues if it’s really worthwhile, and the two agree on the need for adaptability and flexibility when paving your way into tech. Check out Black Tech Unplugged, a podcast focused on telling the stories of Blacks in Tech to assist you with developing your own tech path, anywhere you listen to podcasts.

    32 min
  3. Consuelo Rios: A Conversation with Elias' Mom

    28 MAR

    Consuelo Rios: A Conversation with Elias' Mom

    Elias shares a conversation with his mother, Consuelo Rios.

    21 min
  4. Enna Jimenez: La Jefa

    22 MAR

    Enna Jimenez: La Jefa

    We're continuing Women's History Month with La Jefa herself, Enna Jimenez. Emma immigrated from Puerto Rico to Massachusetts with her family as a young girl, became a first-generation college graduate, and paved her way into Vice President positions in quality assurance. Within the first few minutes of the episode, you'll understand why Emma is La Jefa, but make sure to listen to the end to find out how she fought for her position in corporate America, and learn how you can, too!

    33 min
  5. Freada Kapor Klein: None of Us Are Free Until All of Us Are Free

    7 MAR

    Freada Kapor Klein: None of Us Are Free Until All of Us Are Free

    To kick off Women's History Month, we're highlighting one of Elias Torres' role models: Freada Kapor Klein. Freada has considered herself an activist since high school, and since then, she's founded SMASH — an organization that helps low-income students get into STEM, co-founded Kapor Capital, which invests in early-stage startups focused on closing the equity gap, and even wrote a book all about what it takes for companies to actually close the equity gap. In this episode of The American Dream podcast, Freada and Elias discuss how technology and activism can (and should) co-exist, the problems prohibiting equality today, and debate if we really are making progress closing the equity gap.

    36 min
  6. Hannah Zhou & Rhea Acharya: Harvard WeCode Conference

    8 FEB

    Hannah Zhou & Rhea Acharya: Harvard WeCode Conference

    We're changing things up this week! Today, Harvard University juniors Hannah Zhou and Rhea Acharya join Elias on the show to discuss the upcoming Harvard WeCode Conference happening on February 17 and 18. Register for the conference or learn about sponsorship opportunities here: https://www.harvardwecode.com/

    27 min

  7. 25 JAN · VIDEO

    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.

    49 min
  8. Guillermo Diaz Jr.: Look for Your Ships

    25 JAN

    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.

    49 min
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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.

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