From Gonzaga University Founder to Microsoft
Most students treat college like a checklist.Mateo Valdez treated it like a startup.In this episode, Mateo breaks down how he founded the Gonzaga Sport Consulting Group while still in school, built real leadership experience early, and turned that momentum into a role at Microsoft. This conversation is a masterclass in leverage, initiative, and playing the long game.We talk about:• The real story behind launching GSCG• Why most college students waste their biggest advantage• How to create opportunities instead of waiting for them• Lessons from working inside Microsoft• Leadership, ownership…
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