Mario Hernandez, Co-Founder, Impact Circle: Driving

Mario Hernandez, Co-Founder, Impact Circle: Driving Purpose & Innovation for Social Good

Venezuelan roots, now raising a family abroad

Emphasis on gratitude, service, and family values

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Overview

In this episode, Mario Hernandez joins host Mark to share his journey from Venezuela to impact-driven entrepreneurship and nonprofit innovation. Here’s a condensed recap highlighting key moments:

00:00:12 — Who is Mario Hernandez, personally?

Venezuelan roots, now raising a family abroad

Emphasis on gratitude, service, and family values

Navigating parenthood with aspirations for a big family

00:03:43 — What shaped Mario as a young person?

Tennis enthusiast and school team founder

Music and sports as safe havens during political turmoil

00:04:37 — How did education influence Mario’s career?

Studied entrepreneurship at Babson and Bocconi

International experience sparked a global mindset

00:06:16 — What prompted Mario’s shift to purpose-led work?

Early startup success in enterprise mobility/IoT

Pivoted to impact—solving water issues in the Dominican Republic, merging music and clean water for community empowerment

00:10:29 — Was Mario’s journey daunting?

Yes—exciting and scary

Credits intuition, resilience, and strong teams

00:12:15 — How does Noble Innovation use tech for good?

Turns health, activity, and gaming data into donations

Boosts employee engagement and prevents turnover through purposeful actions

00:16:10 — How is Impact Circle changing the nonprofit space?

Treats nonprofits as “original startups” and “social profits”

Offers resources, advisor networks, and tools for operational efficiency

00:18:49 — What’s Mario’s ‘sweet spot’ now?

Focusing on impact work—professionally and as a new dad

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Learn more about Mario Hernandez: LinkedIn

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What came next was water access in the Dominican Republic!
Mario teamed up with a local composer using music to empower kids in tough neighborhoods, providing them purified water. In 6 years, they helped save 1 million plastic bottles & changed countless lives. Share your thoughts in the comments and spread these insights with friends!

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