UndocuStartup Week Pitch Competition | Ep 143

In this episode, you’ll hear the inspiring final pitches from the top founders of UndocuStartup Week after 55 applicants competed for a spot in the program. Each entrepreneur shares how they’re solving real-world problems—from making STEM education more accessible and helping immigrant-owned businesses grow online, to increasing access to educational resources, simplifying college navigation for undocumented students, and preserving culture through community-centered food entrepreneurship.You’ll also hear live audience Q&A, founder feedback, and practical insights into validating business ideas, pricing services, marketing, storytelling, and building businesses rooted in community impact.🔑 In this episode you’ll learn:How undocumented founders identify meaningful problems and turn them into scalable businesses.Practical lessons on pitching, pricing, marketing, and validating your startup.Why community-centered entrepreneurship creates lasting impact beyond profit.📣 Whether you’re a student with an idea, or an ally who wants to see undocumented students win — this episode is for you.📆 Learn how to bring UndocuStartup™ to your campus: www.undocustartup.com🚀 12 Ways to Connect With Me:Newsletter → https://shorturl.at/mpzLOPrograms & Speaking → https://www.undocustartup.comTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@jmayahernBusiness IG → https://instagram.com/undocustartup/Personal IG → https://instagram.com/jmayahe/LinkedIn → https://linkedin.com/in/juanmayahernandez/LinkedIn Newsletter → https://linkedin.com/newsletters/7011183488515129344/Reddit → https://reddit.com/r/Undocumentedstudents/Threads → https://www.threads.net/@jmayahernEmail → [email protected] → https://www.jmayahern.comFull podcast archive → https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/juan-maya-hernandez🎤 Hosted by Juan Maya Hernandez, founder of UndocuStartup™ — the leading entrepreneurship program for undocumented students.🧠 Be motivated. Stay motivated.