LatinTech Podcast

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We sat down with one of Houston’s standout Latino founders, Ody De La Paz, CEO and Co-Founder of Sensytec. What began as a University of Houston class project has grown into an award-winning construction technology startup developing Smart Cement—an innovative material with embedded IoT sensors that monitors the real-time health of concrete structures.

Join Priscila True and Ody as they discuss building a startup from the ground up, turning university research into a commercial venture, navigating Houston’s innovation ecosystem, and what it takes to bring breakthrough technology to a centuries-old industry.

Learn more about Sensytec at sensytec.com

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🎙 LatinTech Podcast – Episode 2: Innovating in Energy with Luly Castillo

Hosted by Priscila True | Intro by Hudson Petersen

In this episode of the LatinTech Podcast, produced by the Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest, we spotlight Luly Castillo, a founder working at the intersection of energy and innovation.

Luly shares her experience at Halliburton Labs, where she refined her startup vision and explored the complex landscape of energy-tech. Together with host Priscila True, they dive into:

• How Halliburton Labs supports early-stage energy ventures

• The importance of finding the right ecosystem as a Latina founder

• Navigating legacy industries as an innovator

• Lessons on confidence, community, and clarity of mission

📲 Connect with Luly Castillo:

LinkedIn: Luly Castillo

🌐 Learn more about the LatinTech Pitch initiative:

Website: latintechpitch.com

📌 Follow the Consulate for updates:

Instagram: @israelinhouston

X (Twitter): @israelinhouston

Facebook: Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest

🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms

🔖 Join the conversation using #LatinTechPodcast

🎙 LatinTech Podcast – Episode 1: Building the Future with Jesse Martinez

Hosted by Priscila True

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the LatinTech Podcast, produced by the Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest. This series spotlights Latino founders, investors, and innovators building the future of tech.

In this first episode, host Priscila True sits down with Jesse Martinez, founder of the Latinx Startup Alliance and a longtime champion of equity and access in Silicon Valley. Together, they explore:

• The origin and growth of the Latinx Startup Alliance
• Strategies for building inclusive startup ecosystems
• Why community capital and mentorship are key for Latinx founders
• Resources for understanding startup equity—including Investopedia, mentioned as a valuable educational tool

📲 Connect with the Latinx Startup Alliance:

• Facebook: Latinx Startup Alliance
• X (Twitter): @latinx_startups
• LinkedIn: LSA Global HQ

🌐 Learn more about the LatinTech Pitch initiative:

• Website: latintechpitch.com

📌 Follow the Consulate for updates:

• Instagram: @israelinhouston
• X (Twitter): @israelinhouston
• Facebook: Israel in Houston

🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms

🔖 Join the conversation using #LatinTechPodcast