Disrupting Higher Ed: From Textbooks to NFL Deals—The New Path to Success, with Mateo Valdez

Mateo Valdez is the founder of Gonzaga Sport Consulting Group, providing business solutions to high-profile clients, bridging the gap between education and industry. In this episode, KJ and Mateo discuss how he identified and addressed gaps in traditional education by creating a student-led consultancy that provides real-world business solutions to major sports brands like the NFL, MLS, and New Balance.

Episode Highlights:

01:58 The Flaws of Traditional Education

12:35 The Arbitrary Nature of Education Systems

14:36 Why Sports Consultancy?

16:42 Challenges in Traditional Education

17:24 Combining Passion with Education

Quote of the Show (23:00):

"Don't be imprisoned by the status quo. Just because you hear everyone is doing something one way, doesn't mean you have to do it that way yourself." - Mateo Valdez

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Ways to connect with Mateo Valdez:

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mateo-valdez

Company Website: https://www.gonzaga.edu

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