Episode # 53- From City Intern to Successful Entrepreneur w/Jonathan Palacios-Avila

Gene sits down with Jonathan  Palacios-Avila, co-founder &  currently VP of Marketing  and  Research of  Stratos Fuel Inc.  Jonathan of Mexican heritage,  founded the company  8 years ago along with his father John who provided   guidance and initial capital . Jonathan was only 25 years old  at the time. He  started thinking  about his  business idea when he was only 13 years old!

Stratos Fuel is a very successful company that produces hydrogen for  a variety of industries and purposes. The primary  industry is autos and the like that run  on electricity. see website for my detail. Eventually he plans to do business internationally. 

Jonathan's advice  to aspiring and current young entrepreneurs is to follow your  gut  and to lean on your family,  faith and friends during the tough early years of launching a business. 
He also recommends  hiring more executives and leaders to fill in knowledge gaps.   He has employed  this strategy at Stratos .  Great episode, check it out.

Jonathan Palacios- Avila,  VP Marketing & Research 
Stratos Fuel
1323-804-5067
jpa@stratosfuel.com
www.stratosfuel.com