Brian interviews Raul Lomeli-Azoubel, Co-Founder, Chairman & Chief Community Officer at Welcome Tech, Inc., the “digital Ellis Island” and future global platform for immigration.
Welcome Tech is a venture funded mobile tech platform helping immigrant communities connect to opportunity including optimal information, products and services they need to succeed in a new country. Currently focused on the U.S. Hispanic community, the largest immigrant community in the world, through its community platform SABEResPODER® (SEP).
Prior to launching Welcome Tech, Raúl was Vice President of Diverse Growth Segments at Wells Fargo; he has also served as Press and Public Affairs Attaché for the Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles, and as Research Director for the Program on Mexico at UCLA.
Raul is an avid writer and has co-authored a book on financial aid for higher education, over 50 published news articles, and the lead author of 18 booklets on financial services, the health care system, and higher education—with over nine million copies distributed nationwide.
In this episode, Raul shares his journey as a child of migrant farm workers and discusses the mission of Welcome Tech. Brian and Raul reflect on the historical context of U.S. immigration policy, the changing perceptions of immigrants, and the challenges faced by undocumented individuals. The discussion also covers the importance of cultural integration, community support, and the complexities of navigating healthcare and education systems for immigrants. In this conversation, Raul Lomeli-Azoubel discusses the various challenges and opportunities faced by immigrants in the U.S., focusing on healthcare, education, housing, and entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the importance of education in navigating the U.S. healthcare system, understanding the education system for children, and the entrepreneurial spirit within immigrant communities. The conversation also addresses common misconceptions about immigrants and the need for better integration policies.
To learn more about Raul and his work:
- Website: https://welcome.tech/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lomeli/
- X: https://x.com/lomeli_azoubel
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lomeliazoubel/
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