Betting on Yourself: The Startup Leap

In this episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, hosts Mike Mannino Sr. and Nareman Hamdan sit down with tech consultant and former Google engineer, Javier Cortavitarte. From humble beginnings in Caracas, Venezuela to Silicon Valley boardrooms, Javier shares how he navigated his path to success through curiosity, community, and calculated risks. Javier dives into how his early fascination with technology and communication systems led to opportunities at Google, and later into the world of startups and consulting. He talks about the tough decision to leave the comfort of corporate life and place a bet on his own abilities—and why it paid off.   -------------------------------------------------------- Be a Guest: Are you a successful Naples-area business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at Driven: Unscripted Success and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you.