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Luis Garcia
President at PETE
- AI
- Education
- Executive
- đź“ŤOrlando, FL
Luis Garcia is a seasoned international executive with over 25 years of experience in technology, digital media, and education. He specializes in driving new ventures and products to rapid growth by building effective teams that harness innovation, technology, and creativity to solve complex problems.
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 BOOK NOW FOR your podcast
Luis Garcia
President at PETE
- đź“ŤOrlando, FL
- AI
- Education
- Executive
Luis Garcia is a seasoned international executive with over 25 years of experience in technology, digital media, and education. He specializes in driving new ventures and products to rapid growth by building effective teams that harness innovation, technology, and creativity to solve complex problems.
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“PETE, a leader in AI-powered workforce training solutions, announced the launch of its groundbreaking new feature: Skill Simulations. This pioneering tool is set to redefine employee training by offering interactive role-play scenarios where learners engage with simulated environments and receive real-time feedback on their performance.”Â
“Orlando-based AI Edtech startup PETE (pete.com) is excited to unveil its newest strategic collaboration with Orlando Venues, the city’s esteemed venue management arm. Orlando Venues oversees the iconic Kia Center (home of the Orlando Magic) and Camping World Stadium, among other notable sports and entertainment facilities.”Â
“Orlando Inno’s Fire Awards program, now in its third year, highlights local startups and other entities that achieved rapid revenue growth in the last year.
The honorees have figured out the economics of their industry and are woven into the Central Florida community through their relationships.
Pete, an Orlando-based course creation platform, was founded by Jacques Fu, a co-founder of Orlando unicorn Stax Payments. Luis Garcia, Pete’s president, spent years at Full Sail University of Winter Park. Now, he has brought his experience launching online education programs to the AI-powered learning company.”Â
“Orlando-based AI tech startup, PETE (pete.com), is thrilled to announce its latest strategic partnership with Orlando’s acclaimed professional soccer teams – Orlando City and Orlando Pride. This collaboration will enable both organizations to expand their training programs, ensuring up-to-date learning content for partners and employees in their dedicated virtual academy.”Â
“Pete Learning, the Orlando company founded by Stax Payments cofounder Jacques Fu in 2023, closed its seed funding round on April 8, securing $2 million from investors. The round was led by Cofounders Capital, a Cary, North Carolina-based early-stage seed fund focused on B2B software ventures in the Southeast. The round also included capital from angel investors in the Orlando area, according to a Pete news release.”Â
“This funding marks a significant milestone for PETE, propelling the young company into an exciting phase of growth. PETE was founded by Jacques Fu, who co-founded Stax, Orlando’s first homegrown fintech unicorn, and Luis Garcia, the former Vice President of Emerging Technologies at Full Sail University and founding executive of its online degree programs.”Â
“Luis Garcia has been named president of Senseily, a learning management startup founded by Jacques Fu, the former chief technology officer and co-founder of Orlando unicorn Stax Payments.
Garcia is an established presence in digital learning, an early adopter and leader who launched Full Sail University’s online degree programs in 2007, thereby doubling the school’s roster of degree-seeking students in about two-and-a-half years.”Â
“This week’s Orlando Profiles in Tech features Luis Garcia, the VP of Emerging Technologies at Full Sail University. Read below for reasons why the creativity of Orlando’s tech ecosystem (and so much more) make Orlando a great place to be a geek.”Â
“Since 2003 I’ve been with Full Sail University. In my tenure at the institution I’ve held numerous leadership roles, specifically to incubate new ventures from concept to rapid growth. In my current position, I serve as Vice President of Emerging Technologies. Here, I’ve been entrusted with the growth and success of our portfolio of technology and gaming degree programs which include: Computer Science, Game Design & Development, Simulation, Mobile & Web Development, and Information Technology.”Â
Timeline
Jul 2023 - Present
PETE Learning
President
Sep 2022 - June 2023
Collectiva
Co-Founder
Apr 2022 - Aug 2022
Emeritus
Vice President, Product and Portfolio Management
Jan 2003 - Mar 2022
Full Sail University
Vice President, Emerging Technologies
Mar 2002 - Jul 2004
ntara
Board Director
Oct 1994 - Feb 1995
Universidad Metropolitana – UNIMET
Professor, Programming and Data Structures
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