The Innovation is the New Education

25 Feb 2022 · 41 min
40:43

In this Spanish‑language live interview titled “Innovation is the New Education,” host Adolfo Ferrer Jaime welcomes two young “thinkers” – Kala Jiménez and Toñito – and guest Carlos Gómez, founder and director of Mi Envío and a 2022 Forbes “30 Promesas” honoree. The session opens with a brief explanation of the Forbes 30 Promesas program, its selection criteria, and its role in spotlighting emerging Mexican entrepreneurs. The host introduces the child participants, who share their enthusiasm for programming, robotics (micro:bit), and solving puzzles like Rubik’s cubes, highlighting the importance of early tech engagement. Carlos then recounts his personal background (computer engineering studies at Tec de Monterrey, Harvard and Stanford courses) and the origin story of Mi Envío: a 2015 attempt to sell meat online revealed prohibitive shipping costs, prompting the creation of Mexico’s first online shipping‑price comparator. The company evolved into a logistics platform that integrates with WhatsApp, Instagram, and e‑commerce sites, partnering with major carriers to provide the best shipping options for small sellers. Carlos explains how the COVID‑19 pandemic reinforced a customer‑centric focus, leading to rapid growth and the Forbes recognition. He discusses his entrepreneurial philosophy – curiosity‑driven problem solving, iterating on ideas, and the need to stay passionate. The conversation shifts to advice for the young audience: identify problems you care about, persist with projects you love, and use programming (especially web programming) to build solutions. Carlos recommends the Pixar‑based book “Creatividad SA” for inspiration, shares a concise 20‑second elevator pitch for Mi Envío, and emphasizes that passion and solving real problems are the core traits of successful entrepreneurs. The interview concludes with reflections from Kala and Toñito about following their passions and the host’s encouragement for future sessions.

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