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Background
Military brat with extensive international experience (Korea, Hawaii, etc.)
Attended West Point for a semester at age 17, realized he wasn't ready to lead people into combat
Worked federal jobs at Osan Air Base and Pearl Harbor (outdoor adventure coordination)
Mother is Mexican from El Paso, father was stationed at Fort Bliss
Parents sought retirement location with Spanish-speaking, warm climate - chose Rio Grande Valley
Deep understanding of military/DoD school systems and military family dynamics
Current Business Ventures
SupplyPay : Finances trades between Mexico and US in fresh food industryRestaurant owner in Rio Grande Valley
Office on Congress Avenue in Austin
Splits time between Austin and Valley
Key Insights & Expertise
Military brats become entrepreneurs at higher rates due to forced adaptability and networking skills
Extensive knowledge of DoD school system challenges and opportunities
Connected to retirement community innovation (knows biggest innovator from Necker Island)
Understands border town dynamics and cross-border business
Recognizes untapped potential in elderly tech market (voice-activated AI for vision-impaired seniors)
Strategic Value for Alpha Schools
Direct connections to military base school opportunities
Understanding of military family education needs and values
Potential pathway to DoD contracts and military base schools
Network includes high-level military school system contacts
Could help develop podcast/content strategy targeting military brat executives
Notable Connections
Friend with major retirement community innovator from Human Good (6th largest nonprofit)
Father Mike works at Raytheon (retired military)
Connections throughout military education system
Potential Collaboration Areas
Military base Alpha Schools development
Podcast series on military brat entrepreneurs/executives
DoD education contract opportunities
Cross-border education initiatives in Valley
Retirement community technology ventures
Personal Philosophy
Values risk tolerance and adaptability learned from military upbringing
Believes in investing in military families for economic development
Sees education innovation as critical for military communities
Interactions
2025-05-29 : Met at Texas Venture Forum. Extensive conversation about military family dynamics, education opportunities, cross-border business, and potential Alpha Schools expansion to military bases. Discussed shared Korea experiences, military brat entrepreneurship patterns, and retirement community tech opportunities. Strong alignment on values and vision for education innovation.