In this episode of the Fully Managed Podcast, Daniela sits down with Gabriel Flores — president and co-founder of Latino Founders, business development leader at Oregon Health & Science University, and host of The Shades of Entrepreneurship podcast. Together, they explore the intersection of culture, entrepreneurship, healthcare, and innovation. Gabriel shares his mission to scale 100 Latino-owned businesses to $1M in recurring revenue, why cultural identity matters in business, and how empathy from healthcare has shaped his leadership style. From food to funding, this conversation is rich with actionable advice, community pride, and personal stories. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, immigrant founder, or just a fan of crumble cookies and culture-driven innovation — this episode has something for you.
Three Things You’ll Learn From This Episode:
Why Latino entrepreneurship is the key to generational wealth
Learn how Gabriel’s work with Latino Founders is empowering overlooked communities through capital, connection, and cultural pride.
How getting out of your comfort zone sparks innovation
From traveling internationally to trying new food, Gabriel shares how stepping into the unfamiliar can inspire life-changing business ideas.
What healthcare teaches you about business and leadership
Discover how 25+ years in the healthcare industry taught Gabriel empathy, relationship-building, and operational readiness — skills every founder should have.