Innovating the Future: Dr. Fernando De La Peña Llaca | Degrees of Success Podcast #024

Join host Freda Richards as she sits down with Dr. Fernando de la Peña Llaca, a UOPX Alumni Luminary, and a visionary in holographic technology and artificial intelligence. As part of the inaugural group of Luminaries—distinguished alumni recognized for their impact in their industry, community, or entrepreneurship—Dr. De La Peña Llaca exemplifies achievement and service.  Discover how his groundbreaking work with NASA and the Department of Defense is shaping the future of communication and space exploration. From his roots in Mexico City to becoming a YouTube influencer, Dr. de la Peña shares his journey of innovation, family, and legacy. Tune in to hear how Dr. de la Peña is pushing the boundaries of technology and inspiring the next generation of innovators. Subscribe now to stay updated on future episodes! Learn more about our Luminaries! 👉 https://www.phoenix.edu/alumni/luminaries.html ⭐️ Key takeaways from this episode: ✓ Continuous learning and adaptation are key to success. ✓ Commercializing technology can make it accessible to everyone. ✓ Holographic teleportation allows for three-dimensional interaction. ✓ Dr. Fernando received two awards from NASA for his technology. ✓ Innovation is driven by a desire to lead and create. ✓ Family involvement keeps the drive for innovation alive. ✓ The journey from Mexico to NASA was fueled by a passion for aerospace. ✓ Challenges in technology often lead to breakthroughs. ✓ Quality and speed are essential for small companies to compete. ✓ Legacy is more important than financial success. 📖 Chapters: Jump to Key Moments 00:00 - Holographic Teleportation: A New Frontier 04:23 - The Drive for Innovation 09:19 - Journey from Mexico to NASA 13:50 - Challenges and Breakthroughs in Technology 18:29 - Building a Legacy through Technology 23:01 - Commercializing Holographic Technology Learn more about the Doctoral program! 👉 https://www.phoenix.edu/info/business.html Subscribe for more powerful success stories and mindset strategies! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@UOPXDegreesOfSuccessPodcast   Learn more about our host, Freda Richards! 👉  https://www.phoenix.edu/blog/alumni-chronicles/podcast/host-freda-richards.html Alumni Chronicles | Dr. Fernando De La Peña Llaca 👉 https://www.phoenix.edu/press-release/alum-dr-fernando-de-la-pena-llaca-holoportation-technology-expertise-recognized-nasa.html Alumni Chronicles | Magazine 👉 https://www.phoenix.edu/blog/alumni-chronicles/magazine.html Alumni Chronicles | Main Page  👉 https://www.phoenix.edu/blog/alumni-chronicles.html Explore the Degrees of Success Podcast Page 👉 https://www.phoenix.edu/blog/alumni-chronicles/podcast.html  Explore the University of Phoenix 👉 https://www.phoenix.edu/ ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uopx  ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/universityofphoenix  ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uopxalumni/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uopx/  ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-phoenix/  ► X: https://x.com/UOPX  Thinking about attending UOPX online? 📱 Request info today: https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information  💻 Apply to one of UOPX’s online programs today: https://rb.gy/k0a75c  🎓 Find your degree program University of Phoenix: https://www.phoenix.edu/online-degrees/find-your-program.html