Meetings of the Minds

On this week's edition of Meetings of the Minds, host Andrea Giraldo is joined by Juan Brea, Co-founder, Avance Global Advisors, and Dr. Rodolfo Machuca, President and CEO, R&R Technology Solutions and a Member of the Executive Team for Avance Advisor, to discuss the services they offer and spotlight their shared mission of bridging the gap between high-level strategy and technical execution. Carlos Ampuero, College Access Success Coach, and Founder and President, At Your Reach LLC., speaks about the services he offers to families and students from underserved communities with college and long-term career aspirations. Presented by the New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and BronxNet, Meetings of the Minds was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to highlight the Chamber’s members, partners, and the resources they provide to support the community. Hosted by Andrea Giraldo and Greg Tsougranis.

On this edition of Meetings of the Minds, host Greg Tsougranis, New York State Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker and Real Estate Chair, NYC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, sits down with Humberto "H.L." Lopes, Founder and CEO, H.L. Dynasty, to discuss the state of New York City's landlord housing policy in 2026.Presented by the New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and BronxNet, Meetings of the Minds was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to highlight the Chamber’s members, partners, and the resources they provide to support the community. Hosted by Andrea Giraldo and Greg Tsougranis.

Meetings of the Minds host Andrea Giraldo sits down with Jessica Kennison, Founder, CEO and Owner, Lean on Me Live, LLC., who speaks about the services that make her company a one-stop shop for business operations. Jazmin Tejada, Yoga Instructor and Founder of Ofrenda Yoga Studio, discusses how her yoga studio has established itself as a community staple in East Harlem.Presented by the New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and BronxNet, Meetings of the Minds was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to highlight the Chamber’s members, partners, and the resources they provide to support the community. Hosted by Andrea Giraldo and Greg Tsougranis.

On this edition of Meetings of the Minds, host Greg Tsougranis is joined by Marita Bankhead, Vice President Mortgage Business Development Manager, East West Bank and Juan Cueto, Community Outreach Mortgage Business Development Officer, East West Bank for a special roundtable discussion on New York City's real estate market, with an emphasis on lending, investing, and financial services.Presented by the New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and BronxNet, Meetings of the Minds was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to highlight the Chamber’s members, partners, and the resources they provide to support the community. Hosted by Andrea Giraldo and Greg Tsougranis.

On this edition of Meetings of the Minds, host Greg Tsougranis is joined by Kenny Burgos, CEO, New York Apartment Association, and Matthew Engel, President and CEO, Langsam Property Services Corp., for a special roundtable discussion on New York City's real estate market, with an emphasis on rent stabilized buildings.Presented by the New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and BronxNet, Meetings of the Minds was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to highlight the Chamber’s members, partners, and the resources they provide to support the community. Hosted by Andrea Giraldo and Greg Tsougranis.

On this edition of Meetings of the Minds, host Andrea Giraldo is joined by Rafael Roger, President of The Business Initiative Corporation of New York, to speak about the organization's business lending programs and services offered to empower entrepreneurs and companies around New York State, seeking private and public funding. Co-host Eileen Guzzo, I.T. Chair for the New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and President and CEO of Donnelly & Moore Corp., sits down with Dr. Manuel Martínez, President of Dominican University New York, to highlight how his institution is preparing its students to face a competitive job market in 2026.Presented by the New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and BronxNet, Meetings of the Minds was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to highlight the Chamber’s members, partners, and the resources they provide to support the community. Hosted by Andrea Giraldo and Greg Tsougranis.

Meetings of the Minds host Andrea Giraldo is joined by Nancy Rondon, Licensed Real Estates Salesperson, RE/MAX Distinguished Homes & Properties, who shines a light on the services she offers to potential homebuyers and much more.Presented by the New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and BronxNet, Meetings of the Minds was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to highlight the Chamber’s members, partners, and the resources they provide to support the community. Hosted by Andrea Giraldo and Greg Tsougranis.