Office Hours #869: Made From Mistakes | From Teen Founder to Ethical Tech Leader: Arden Pala & Sylvester Raymond on Building Purpose-Driven Innovation

Arden Pala is a 16-year-old entrepreneur and technology founder who is already making a national impact through innovation and service. He founded Helptivo, a platform that helps college clubs streamline operations, manage memberships, and coordinate initiatives more effectively—now used by over 90 organizations across the country. His journey began at just 12 years old with the launch of Sports4Kids, a nonprofit that has raised over $350,000 and impacted more than 7,500 underserved youth. Balancing his ventures while still in school, Arden continues to expand both his tech platform and nonprofit efforts, earning recognition for his leadership and commitment to creating meaningful change. Sylvester Raymond is the founder and CEO of Piñata Digital Marketing, a patent-pending platform leading the shift toward ethical, human-first marketing. With over four decades of experience, he has developed solutions for major institutions such as the Federal Reserve Bank, Capgemini, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Through Piñata, he is pioneering a new approach to digital marketing using proprietary behavioral data to deliver authentic, non-intrusive engagement. Known for his values-driven leadership and creative vision, Sylvester remains committed to building technology that empowers people and businesses while rejecting manipulative practices and prioritizing long-term impact.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.