Advancio Tech Talks
Advancio Tech Talks is an online space where in each episode we explore the latest technology in the most fascinating industries with the experts behind the magic.
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Advancio Talks | Global Visionaries | Elian Savodivker
04/13/2026
Advancio Talks | Global Visionaries | Elian Savodivker
Elian Savodivker: The Future of Latino Entrepreneurship in Tech What does it really take for Latino founders to build, scale, and thrive in today's business landscape? In this episode of Advancio Talks, host Carlos Ponce sits down with Elian Savodivker, Senior Director of Programming at the Latino Business Action Network (LBAN), to unpack the real challenges and real opportunities facing Latino and Latina entrepreneurs in the United States. Elian brings a uniquely personal perspective to the conversation. Born in Argentina and raised in New York as part of an immigrant family of business owners, he went on to found two companies of his own before joining LBAN, where he now leads programs designed to help Latino founders scale their businesses and access the capital they need to grow. In this episode, you'll hear about: Why access to capital remains the #1 barrier for Latino entrepreneurs and how LBAN's capital matchmaking events are changing that The data that's rewriting the narrative: 19% of Latino-owned businesses are in tech, higher than white-owned businesses at 14% Real success stories from a moving company that doubled in size after securing a loan, to a tech startup that went from near-closure to raising nearly $1M Why people, not products, are the true driver of business growth and how the right team culture can mean the difference between a $10M seed round and a $65M Series B How AI and SaaS are opening new markets for Latino business owners and helping them break through traditional barriers Practical advice on bootstrapping and why staying lean longer gives founders the upper hand when it's time to raise The future of the US economy and why Latino and Latina founders are at the center of it Whether you're a founder looking for resources, an investor seeking the next big opportunity, or simply someone who wants to understand the growing power of Latino entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss. 🔗 Learn more about LBAN and their programs at lban.us | Follow them on Instagram and LinkedIn for free webinars and upcoming events. Advancio Talks is where technology meets leadership. New episodes feature CTOs, industry experts, and the brilliant minds shaping the future of tech.
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Advancio Talks | Global Visionaries | Eric Reimer
04/09/2026
Advancio Talks | Global Visionaries | Eric Reimer
Advancio Talks Season 2 – Eric Reimer, CEO of Health Map Solutions What does it take to win the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award in Life Sciences and Health, and then turn around and serve as a judge the very next year? In this episode of Advancio Talks, host Carlos Ponce sits down with Eric Reimer, CEO and Co-Chairman of Health Map Solutions, a company transforming how the U.S. healthcare system manages chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. With nearly 35 years of experience across consulting, venture capital, health insurance, and executive leadership, Eric brings a rare depth of perspective to the conversation. He shares how he scaled multiple companies to extraordinary growth, including an 800% revenue increase at National Imaging Associates, and what it truly means to build a business that delivers value to every stakeholder: patients, physicians, and health plans alike. Episode Highlights: Health Map Solutions Explained: The company provides patients with free access to nurses, pharmacists, dieticians, and social workers, all paid for by health insurers, to reduce costs and improve outcomes for kidney disease patients. The EY Entrepreneur of the Year Win: Eric recounts the moment his name was announced in front of 1,200 people, why he was genuinely shocked, and what he believes set his story apart from hundreds of other finalists. Scaling a Healthcare Company: Why building a complementary all-star team, designing for scale from day one, and investing in your platform ahead of growth are non-negotiables for high-growth healthcare companies. AI Transforming Patient Care: How Health Map is using AI to eliminate administrative burdens for clinicians, determine next-best actions for patients, and monitor real-time clinical interactions, and where AI in healthcare is headed next. Tech Talent in Healthcare: Why hiring from outside the healthcare vertical, including talent from companies like Amazon, is critical for staying on the cutting edge of innovation. Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Why patience, humility, and surrounding yourself with the right people matter more than chasing the most prestigious title or company from day one. Key Takeaways: A strong value proposition must benefit all parties, not just one side of the equation. Build for scale before you need it. Don't wait until growth catches you unprepared. Your team is a portfolio. Diversity of skills and experience is a strategic advantage. Technology enables personalization at scale. Without it, meaningful healthcare management is impossible. Follow great people, not just great companies. The right mentor or manager is often the most important career decision you'll ever make. Whether you are a healthcare professional, a tech entrepreneur, or a business leader looking to grow, this conversation is packed with practical insights and hard-won wisdom from one of the most accomplished executives in healthcare services today. Advancio Talks is brought to you by Advancio. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Subscribe, follow, and stay tuned at advancio.com/tech-talks.
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Advancio Talks | Global Visionaries | Janan Knust
04/02/2026
Advancio Talks | Global Visionaries | Janan Knust
What does it take to build a nearly $100 million company - completely bootstrapped - in one of the world's most old-fashioned industries? And then be unanimously chosen by a 12-judge panel as Chile's World Entrepreneur of the Year? In the Season 2 premiere of host Carlos Ponce sits down with Janan Knust, CEO of Klog.co and EY World Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 (Chile), for a conversation that's equal parts startup story, leadership philosophy, and honest reflection on what success really means. Janan's path was anything but conventional. Born in Israel to a Moroccan mother and German father, trained in hotel management in Switzerland, and having lived in 13 countries, he arrived in Chile and spotted something most people overlooked: the freight forwarding industry was stuck in pen and paper — and ripe for transformation. From that insight, he built Klog.co, a logistics and supply chain technology company that now moves cargo for hundreds of clients, employs 200+ people, and earned a Harvard Business School case study — all without raising a single dollar from outside investors. In this episode, Janan opens up about the phone call that changed everything, the wave of fear ("What did I do wrong?") that preceded learning he'd been recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year, and what it was actually like to walk into a room in Monaco alongside 50 of the world's most accomplished founders. He also shares the guiding principle that judges said set Klog apart: measuring success not by what you take, but by what you give. You'll also hear Janan's take on: Why resilience means living in the discomfort zone, not just pushing through it His framework for technology adoption: "Systematize the predictable to humanize the exceptional" What surprised him most about the world-class entrepreneurs he met at EY The future of AI and automation in logistics — and why people still matter more than ever How to hold humility and ambition in the same hand Whether you're building a company, rethinking your industry, or just looking for a dose of genuine purpose-driven leadership, this episode delivers.
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