From Immigrant Tech Employee to Founder and COO: The Inspiring Journey of Kaisa Molina

In this inspiring episode of Jefa Mode Live, host Rocio Van Nierop sits down with Kaisa Molina, a dynamic Latina who has charted her own path in the tech industry. Kaisa, a first-generation immigrant, shares her incredible journey from being an office manager to becoming the founder and COO of Stretch Dollar, a groundbreaking platform that enables small businesses to offer health benefits to their employees in an affordable and simple way.

Kaisa Molina is the founder and COO of Stretch Dollar, a platform dedicated to helping small businesses provide health benefits to their employees. Born and raised in San Francisco, Kaisa's mother is from Nicaragua and her father from El Salvador. She has a rich background in marketing and extensive experience in the tech industry.

Kaisa started her career as an office manager at Gusto, a company specializing in payroll management. She gained expertise in health insurance while working for another company focusing on this area, becoming an expert in small business and health insurance.

Recognizing a need for affordable health benefits for small businesses, Kaisa founded Stretch Dollar. Her platform offers a straightforward mechanism for small businesses to support their employees' health needs.

Her story emphasizes the importance of hard work, self-belief, and leveraging one's unique experiences to create impactful solutions. Kaisa's journey is a testament to her resilience and dedication. Her experiences as a first-generation immigrant and tech employee have shaped her approach to business and leadership.

Join us as Kaisa Molina shares her remarkable story and offers practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Learn how she identified a gap in the market, took bold steps to fill it, and is now changing the world with her innovative solutions. Don't miss this episode packed with inspiration and actionable tips. Listen to Jefa Mode Live now and get motivated by Kaisa's journey from a tech employee to a founder and COO.

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