From Tacos to Tech to Sober(ish): The Unpredictable Journey of a Serial Entrepreneur with Kim Gamez

We're thrilled to present the second installment of Startup Storytelling by Lean Rocket Lab, the podcast that takes you inside the real, raw, and often unpredictable journeys of entrepreneurs!

In this incredible Episode 2, hosts Brandon Marken and Alex Masten sit down with a bona fide serial entrepreneur and trailblazer, Kim Gamez. Kim's story is a whirlwind, spanning from hospitality and real estate to a successful tech marketplace, and now, her rapidly scaling lifestyle brand, Sober(ish).

Meet Kim Gamez: The Art of the Pivot

Kim Gamez is the epitome of a founder driven by curiosity and an innate ability to spot market opportunities. She's built and sold successful businesses across wildly different sectors. This episode tracks her compelling journey and reveals the common thread that conects a restaurant with a tech exit.

In this captivating episode, Kim shares her story, including:

• The Early Grind: Discover the mindset that led a young Kim to open a restaurant and invest in real estate.

• The Tech Leap with Mi Padrino: Hear how she transitioned from physical businesses to founding MI Padrino, a successful tech marketplace, and how she managed its rapid growth.

• Breaking the Vow: The Birth of Sober(ish): Learn why she vowed never to start another company after her tech exit, what made her break that promise, and the strategy that scaled Sober(ish) to a million-dollar company in its first year!

• The Entrepreneurial Engine: Uncover the powerful drive that keeps her building and the common threads through all her diverse ventures.

This episode is a masterclass for anyone interested in the power of the pivot, rapid scaling, and turning a deeply personal experience into a successful, mission-driven brand. Kim's candid insights and infectious spirit are truly inspiring!

Watch the full episode with Kim Gamez of Sober(ish) here:

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Stay connected with Kim Gamez and Sober(ish): soberish.com