With over a decade of strategic partnerships and GTM experience and a background in building communities, Ricardo focuses on launching ambitious ideas from zero.
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The AI for Business Leaders course at UC Berkeley covers the technical and economic foundations of artificial intelligence, generative models, large language models, agents, mechanistic interpretability, robotics, and 3D design applications — featuring guest speakers from Andreessen Horowitz, Stanford CRFM, Wharton, and leading AI labs.
Eight early-stage CPG startups received up to $50,000 in non-dilutive capital through the inaugural XRC Brand Builder Grant — a partnership between Shopline and XRC Ventures.
PCE Companies served as advisor to Oakley Signs & Graphics in its sale to Birch Swing Capital, one of the largest web-to-print sign manufacturers in the United States.
Flagship fundraiser hosted by the PAWS Chicago Professional Board. The 19th annual event raised a record $315,000 for homeless and at-risk pets.
First Lady Michelle Obama speaks to Urban Alliance Chicago graduates — a yearlong internship program placing 71 students from six Chicago public high schools with 60 corporate partners.