Miami, Florida, United States
TDLR: Previous founder @ unithrifts, Fulbright Scholar, Product Manager, Former Researcher @ MIT & UC Berkeley š Hello! My name is Patricia and I am an entrepreneur, engineer, and designer š Former founder turned product manager šø Won 20+ national pitch competitions and raised thousands of dollars š« Fulbright UCL Entrepreneurship Scholar. Previous GEM Fellow at the University of Southern California š¬ Previous research intern at the University of California Berkeley Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) d'Arbeloff Laboratory š Earned more than $150,000 in undergraduate scholarships from 36 programs šŗ Student face of the national TECHNOLOchicas 4.0 Commercial (Check it out here: https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ngFt/technolochicas-patricia-garca-ingeniera-mecanica-spanish) š” Interests include venture capital, product management, startups, technology, strategy, innovation, entrepreneurship, education
ā¢ Led product efforts to modernize the AskAmex Admin Console, evolving a legacy system into a scalable, intuitive platform that enables Customer Care Professionals (CCPs) to deliver live chat servicing through the American Express web/mobile app. ā¢ Partnered with UX/UI designers in Figma to prototype, test, and validate user flows, enhancing usability and reducing agent handling time ā¢ Applied Agile methodologies to drive iterative development, sprint planning, and backlog prioritization, authoring user stories and epics in Rally to ensure compliance and delivery alignment ā¢ Streamlined content infrastructure across 36 global workgroups, cutting redundancy by 89% and improving scalability and data consistency for international launches
Founders are their first Product Managers/Sales Managers. ā¢ Directed strategy and operations of a circular economy platform serving B2C/B2B markets in higher education, leading growth from concept to multi-market presence ā¢ Secured $125K+ in non-dilutive capital through 20+ national competitions and built partnerships with venture firms across Miami, Los Angeles, and London ā¢ Launched and scaled a $0 MVP, diverting 1,000+ lbs of waste and acquiring 800+ downloads within six days via targeted digital campaigns ā¢ Designed a 5-year strategic roadmap and governance infrastructure, including investor-ready pitch decks, UX/UI prototypes, and financial oversight, aligning long-term mission with market expansion ā¢ Oversaw brand building and stakeholder engagement, achieving national media recognition and positioning the company as a leader in campus sustainability innovation ā¢ Developed detailed entrepreneurship pitch decks, Figma mockups, and prototypes to communicate ideas effectively ā¢ Designed and developed a user-friendly website as a launching pad (https://www.unithrifts.com) ā¢ Selected to give presentations about creating a winning pitch deck and storytelling to national audiences including undergraduate/graduate business programs across the globe
ā¢ Awarded the Fulbright UCL Entrepreneurship Fellowship (awarded to one individual annually), selected from a national pool of applicants for excellence in venture innovation and market strategy. ā¢ Researched circular economy models and developed actionable frameworks for scaling socially responsible startups internationally. ā¢ Collaborated with UK-based startups, investors, and universities to evaluate market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and opportunities for purpose-driven ventures. ā¢ Developed insights on international market entry strategy, contributing to Fulbright and House of Lords discussions on entrepreneurship and innovation policy.
ā¢ Led a design thinking program at MDC, sponsored by Galatea Bio, focusing on fostering innovation in genomic research ā¢ Mentored participants in the development of impactful pitches aimed at increasing underrepresented minority (URM) participation in genomic studies, emphasizing the importance of diversity in creating a comprehensive biobank ā¢ Facilitated workshops that enhanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging students to devise actionable strategies for real-world challenges in the field of precision health ā¢ Collaborated with faculty and industry professionals to create an engaging curriculum that integrated entrepreneurial principles and scientific inquiry, enhancing student understanding of the intersection between technology and health equity
ā¢ Conducted comprehensive market research and competitive analysis on leading global semiconductor companies to identify best practices for defining and measuring inclusion within recruiting practices. ā¢ Analyzed Lam's diversity recruiting strategy and recommended an integrated I&D recruiting strategy to enhance the recruitment of diverse candidates, aligning efforts with the firm's business resource and diversity groups. ā¢ Developed a custom, data-driven recruiting framework that combined inclusive ecosystems and inclusive leadership principles to foster a more diverse and inclusive talent pipeline.