Startup Cafe: How to Battle
☕️ Startup Cafe: How to Battle
As entrepreneurs and investors, we walk the line between ambition and intention-between scaling and staying true to our values. Carlos will reveal how conscious leaders can go beyond the bottom line and reconnect with the deeper "why" behind their work, turning their greatest challenges into their unique strengths.
Key Takeaways:
• Embrace Your Story: Your challenges are not liabilities-they're your competitive advantage
• Start Before You're Ready: Progress comes from action, not perfection
• Build Community Intentionally: Surround yourself with people who believe in your vision
This inspiring session combines personal storytelling with practical insights on building businesses that align with values, leading under pressure, and manifesting a new vision for life and business.
Agenda
8:45 - 9:45 am • Coffee and Socialize
9:45 - 10:30 am • Scheduled Experience
September 24th, 2025
About: Carlos Vasquez
Carlos Vasquez is a best-selling author, inspirational speaker, and conscious leader focused on human-centered leadership. As the founder of How To Battle, his journey from homelessness, addiction, and a 17-year prison sentence showcases resilience and purpose.
He developed The PRICE Method, empowering individuals and organizations, and is recognized for his leadership expertise by top organizations like Google and City of Hope. Carlos connects genuinely with audiences, tailoring his coaching to meet their unique challenges.
As CEO of HTB Consulting Group, he offers customized leadership training and strategic consulting to enhance performance and build resilient teams. Additionally, he co-founded the Pathway 2 Purpose Project, a nonprofit that serves formerly incarcerated individuals and at-risk youth through transformative services, mentorship, and education.
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Host: Shirin Hejazi
Shirin Hejazi is a law firm partner whose work is driven by a deep commitment to advocacy and service. Beyond her legal career, she is passionate about mentoring foster youth, at-risk populations, and formerly incarcerated individuals, using her own journey of healing and transformation to inspire others to rise above their circumstances.
She is the co-founder of Pathway to Purpose Project, a nonprofit that provides mentorship, education, and holistic support to youth and formerly incarcerated individuals navigating adversity. Through this work, Shirin empowers people to connect with their inner strength, discover their purpose, and create a vision for a brighter future.
ABOUT The KINN
The KINN is a membership network, accelerator, and collaborative workspace for conscious entrepreneurs, based in Venice, CA. Running tailored inner development and business accelerator programs for startups, providing executive coaching, accountability, and access to a top-tier LA-based community of entrepreneurs, creatives, intrapreneurs, and investors. If you're interested in learning more about KINN Membership, please visit http://thekinn.co/apply
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