In this episode of the Dr. B Show, Dr. B interviews Alex Ocampo, founder and CEO of Ganance, a company revolutionizing the wearable tech space by turning any watch into a smartwatch. Originally from Chicago, Alex shares his journey through corporate America, discussing his time at IBM where he worked on AI projects. He dives into his educational background at Tufts University and how his studies in economics and entrepreneurial leadership prepared him for his entrepreneurial endeavors. Alex explains the personal inspiration behind Ganance, the inception of the idea, and the steps he took to develop the product. He also provides insights into the challenges and rewards of his entrepreneurial journey, the importance of persistence, and his long-term vision for Ganance. Additionally, Alex highlights the value of networking and the support he received from communities like Angeles Investors. The episode offers an inspiring look at combining technology and personal heritage to create meaningful, innovative products. KEY TAKEAWAYS Innovation in Wearable Tech: Alex Ocampo, founder and CEO of Ganance, discusses how his company is transforming the wearable tech space by turning any watch into a smartwatch. Career and Corporate Experience: Ocampo reflects on his time at IBM, where he worked on AI projects, and how his corporate background shaped his entrepreneurial journey. Educational Foundation: He shares how his studies in economics and entrepreneurial leadership at Tufts University prepared him for launching his own business. Personal Inspiration and Product Development: Ocampo explains the personal motivation behind Ganance, the development process of the product, and the challenges he faced. Entrepreneurial Insights: He talks about the importance of persistence, networking, and the support he received from communities like Angeles Investors. Vision for the Future: Ocampo shares his long-term vision for Ganance and how he combines technology with personal heritage to create innovative products. QUOTES "Being in a space where lots of people have done different pieces of what I'm trying to do... being able to tap into those resources and get that support... was just a blessing." "We're still in the pre-seed stage... really excited for me. It's just like, I can't wait to get the product in people's hands because all the demos I give people when they get their hands on it, they're like, okay, yeah, this is crazy." "Startups don't fail, founders quit." — Lisa, a fellow founder. "The startup doesn't really fail until you give up... if you're truly committed to it, if you're about it, you're going to keep finding ways to not get stuck." Connect and learn more about Alex Ocampo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderocampo/ If you’re listening to the Dr. B Show Podcast, please subscribe and share, and we’re listening for your feedback. You can also learn more about Dr. Jairo Borja at http://borjaconsultinggroup.com/.