Episode 18: Fostering diversity, and leveraging technology in architecture with Darguin Fortuna

In this insightful episode, we delve into the journey of Darguin Fortuna, an innovative architect and business owner who is reshaping the architectural industry. Darguin shares his mission to challenge and change the preconceived notions within the industry. We discuss the critical importance of increasing diversity across the AEC industry and the ripple effect of this change on team performance and business success. He discusses the significance of being a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certified firm and how it opens doors to unique opportunities. Finally, we explore the power of social media in building a firm's reputation and attracting business. Darguin provides practical advice on leveraging digital platforms to create a "digital twin" of your firm and enhance visibility in the architectural landscape. Check out Darguin's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@flowdesignarchitects Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://americanarchitecture.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Social Media Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/americanarchitecturemedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-architecture-media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/americanarchitecturemedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by American Architecture. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by any American Architecture employee on the podcast are their own and do not reflect the views of American Architecture. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact our [email protected]