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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2025 · 56 MIN

Ep. 189 – Sam Garcia | From STC to Harvard Law and Venture Capital

from The Way to College Podcast · host Jose L. Saldivar

This week on The Way to College Podcast, I’m joined by Sam Garcia—a Mission, Texas native who went from taking dual credit courses at South Texas College to earning a degree from Harvard Law and becoming a partner at the venture capital firm Amplo.In this episode, Sam shares:How early planning (and a few strategic A’s) helped him get into Harvard LawWhy dual credit courses in high school can shape your future more than you thinkWhat it means to take smart risks—even when you don’t have it all figured outHis path from law school to teaching at Harvard and leading VC dealsThe story behind writing for Forbes and The Guardian while still a student💡 Whether you're a student, educator, or professional, Sam’s journey is a masterclass in intentionality, hustle, and saying yes to opportunity.🎧 Listen now and learn how to stack the odds in your favor—starting today.

This week on The Way to College Podcast, I’m joined by Sam Garcia—a Mission, Texas native who went from taking dual credit courses at South Texas College to earning a degree from Harvard Law and becoming a partner at the venture capital firm Amplo.In this episode, Sam shares:How early planning (and a few strategic A’s) helped him get into Harvard LawWhy dual credit courses in high school can shape your future more than you thinkWhat it means to take smart risks—even when you don’t have it all figured outHis path from law school to teaching at Harvard and leading VC dealsThe story behind writing for Forbes and The Guardian while still a student💡 Whether you're a student, educator, or professional, Sam’s journey is a masterclass in intentionality, hustle, and saying yes to opportunity.🎧 Listen now and learn how to stack the odds in your favor—starting today.

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