From First-Gen American Kid to VC: Hard Earned Lessons from Josue Romero
Update: 2025-09-26
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Josue Romero never planned on tech - until grad school threw him into it.
From working construction in the Arizona heat…
To breaking into VC without connections…
To spotting huge startups before Draper and other big funds…
To launching Silicon Oasis so Arizona founders don’t get overlooked…
Josue’s story is about grit, kindness, and refusing to wait for permission.
In this episode, he shares:
👉 Connect with me on LinkedIn and tell me your biggest takeaway: linkedin.com/in/shaneraymartin
This one was special for me. I grew up in Mesa, Arizona, where Josue and I went to high school together. Those were some of the most fun times of my life - and they shaped who I am today!!!
From working construction in the Arizona heat…
To breaking into VC without connections…
To spotting huge startups before Draper and other big funds…
To launching Silicon Oasis so Arizona founders don’t get overlooked…
Josue’s story is about grit, kindness, and refusing to wait for permission.
In this episode, he shares:
- How he built one of Arizona’s biggest tech communities from scratch
- Why “ruthless but kind” is the mindset every founder needs
- What really separates standout founders from the rest
- How to break into venture capital
- Why serving others compounds into opportunity
👉 Connect with me on LinkedIn and tell me your biggest takeaway: linkedin.com/in/shaneraymartin
This one was special for me. I grew up in Mesa, Arizona, where Josue and I went to high school together. Those were some of the most fun times of my life - and they shaped who I am today!!!
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