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EPISODE · Apr 4, 2026 · 24 MIN

From Migrant Farm Worker Roots to AI & Cybersecurity Entrepreneur | Jorge Avila | RSA 2026

from The Wake UP X Solutions - Securing Tomorrow, Empowering Today with Efren L. Salazar · host Efren Salazar

At RSA Conference 2026 in San Francisco, I sat down with Jorge Avila, co-founder of Paleo Tech Group, to talk about his journey from migrant farm worker roots in Texas to building an AI and cybersecurity startup. Jorge shares how COVID sparked his career change, why he's on a mission to close the digital divide for Latino and underserved communities, and how AI can fast-track anyone into entrepreneurship — step by step.🔑 In this episode we cover:How Jorge transitioned from the California Department of Technology to startup founderWhy AI is the biggest opportunity of our generation (and how to use it TODAY)The digital divide affecting Latino communities — and how Paleo Tech Group is fixing itCybersecurity tips for small businesses using AI toolsCareer advice for breaking into cybersecurity (30,000+ open jobs in California!)The power of community — the theme of RSA 2026🌐 Connect with Jorge Avila & Paleo Tech Group:Website: paleotechgroup.comLinkedIn: Search Jorge Avila📲 Connect with Efren Salazar:LinkedIn: Wake Up X Solutions Podcast#RSA2026 #Cybersecurity #AItools #LatinoEntrepreneur #PaleoTechGroup #WakeUpXSolutions #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalDivide #Entrepreneurship #CybersecurityCareers #LatinoCommunity #AIforBusiness #SmallBusiness #StartupLife

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