Shaping The Way

In Episode 2 of Shaping The Way, we sit down with Agustina Amilibia to explore her journey through the Global Shapers community, from her early days in Córdoba, Argentina to helping rebuild and strengthen the Houston Hub.Agus shares how she first became involved with Global Shapers, the lessons and opportunities that came from being part of a purpose-driven global network, and the challenges of creating and sustaining a community in a fast-moving city like Houston. She reflects on what makes the “Shaper way” unique, a culture built around collaboration, leadership, trust, and taking action to create meaningful local impact.We also dive into the personal side of the experience: the friendships, growth, and unexpected opportunities that emerge from being part of a global community of changemakers. From organizing initiatives to navigating leadership transitions, Agus talks about the resilience required to rebuild momentum and create spaces where people genuinely feel connected and empowered.A conversation on community building, leadership through service, and how Global Shapers becomes more than a network, it becomes a platform for personal growth, lifelong relationships, and collective impact.

In this first episode of Shaping The Way, we sit down with Venancio Mendez Levy, Outgoing Curator of the Global Shapers Houston Hub and CEO & Founder of SunLean AI.Venancio shares insights from his experience at the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Unpacking the conversations happening at one of the world’s most influential global gatherings and what they mean for the next generation of builders and entrepreneurs.We also dive into how he leveraged the Global Shapers community to support his journey as an entrepreneur, using the network and platform to create opportunities for his startup, SunLean AI. SunLean AI specializes in AI-driven quality control for solar PV projects. With the goal to enhance efficiency and reliability of solar installations using advanced AI technology for real-time defect detection and data sharing.On a more personal note, Ven reflects on his time as curator of the Houston Hub and how that role shaped his leadership, perspective, and approach to building impact-driven ventures.A conversation on global exposure, entrepreneurship, and how communities like Global Shapers can become launchpads for real-world impact.