Small Business Development: Collaboration and Mentorship with German Zavalza

The Entrepreneurship & Innovation Studio

This episode of the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Studio welcomes German Zavalza, the Director of the Valley Sierra Small Business Development Center (SBDC), to share his expertise on all things small business in the Central Valley.
Host Dr. Pablo Paredes Romero speaks with German about the importance of putting ideas and plans on paper, finding mentors, and utilizing resources like the SBDC and the Warrior Entrepreneurship Innovation Program. The conversation highlights the collaborative and supportive environment in the business community and the impact of small businesses on local ecosystems.

Co-produced by the Warrior Entrepreneurship and Innovation program and the Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing at Stanislaus State. The E&I Studio is edited and recorded in the KCSS studios on the campus of Stanislaus State.
The views expressed by guests on this podcast are not necessarily those of the University.

Kapitler

1. Small Business Development: Collaboration and Mentorship with German Zavalza (00:00:00)

2. German's Origin & Background (00:01:13)

3. Evolution of Central Valley Business Community (00:03:47)

4. Important advice for Central Valley entrepreneurs (00:06:29)

5. Lifelong Learning and Personal Growth (00:10:58)

6. Taking Risks and Opportunities (00:14:01)

7. Role of Research for Small Business Owners (00:17:58)

8. Innovation and its significance in the Central Valley (00:24:19)

9. Achievements and changes at the SBDC (00:31:49)

10. Who is German Zavalza? (00:39:17)

11. Being a Latino Business Leader (00:44:34)

12. The 11 (00:50:26)