From First-Gen American Kid to VC: Hard Earned Lessons from Josue Romero

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From First-Gen American Kid to VC: Hard Earned Lessons from Josue Romero

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Josue Romero never planned on tech - until grad school threw him into it.

From working construction in the Arizona heat…
To breaking into VC without connections…
To spotting huge startups before Draper and other big funds…
To launching Silicon Oasis so Arizona founders don’t get overlooked…

Josue’s story is about grit, kindness, and refusing to wait for permission.

In this episode, he shares:

How he built one of Arizona’s biggest tech communities from scratch
Why “ruthless but kind” is the mindset every founder needs
What really separates standout founders from the rest
How to break into venture capital
Why serving others compounds into opportunity

If you’re building outside Silicon Valley - or looking for the edge in a tough market- this conversation is for you.

👉 Connect with me on LinkedIn and tell me your biggest takeaway: linkedin.com/in/shaneraymartin

This one was special for me. I grew up in Mesa, Arizona, where Josue and I went to high school together. Those were some of the most fun times of my life - and they shaped who I am today!!!

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