From his early life in Mexico to becoming a pivotal figure in technology and innovation in Los Angeles, Oszie Tarula’s story is a beacon of perseverance, innovation, and relentless pursuit of growth. After working at UCLA for nine years as the Digital Media Director for the School of Engineering, Oszie left to find and pursue ventures in these new spaces. In a recent episode of the "G Formula" podcast with Arthur Yeranosyan, Oszie shares his diverse experiences across event production, web development, real estate, and his pioneering enterprises, Hola Metaverso and Conectado.
Embracing the Core of Business: Trust and Collaboration
Oszie’s business philosophy centers on trust and collaboration, essential for successful ventures. "If you trust and empower someone, they'll rise to the occasion, no matter the hour," Oszie stated during the podcast. This belief has shaped his approach in every industry he has entered, ensuring each project meets and exceeds expectations.
Creating a Ripple in the Digital and Real World
The conversation highlighted the critical importance of user experience, which Oszie sees as central to both digital and physical realms. He elaborates, "User experience is everything. Every interaction matters From when someone searches for your service to the time they leave your building." His commitment to excellence is evident in his projects, particularly with launching his latest ventures, Hola Metaverso and Conectado.
Hola Metaverso: A Gateway to Emerging Technologies
Through Hola Metaverso, Oszie aims to introduce the transformative potential of emerging technologies to the Latino market in Los Angeles and beyond. Hola Metaverso creates content and educational and networking event experiences, both in-person and online, that strengthen connections in communities of emerging web technologies across the United States and LATAM (Latin America). Hola Metaverso’s organic community of students, professionals, entrepreneurs, experts, artists, and dreamers embodies the ethos of collaboration, empathy, and education in emerging web technologies. Hola Metaverso has produced over 10 events in cities including Los Angeles, New York, Mexico City, Bogota, and Medellin.
Conectado: Accelerating Access to Opportunities
As the newly appointed Chief Digital Officer at Conectado, Oszie spearheads efforts to create an innovative digital multiverse destination. Conectado brings together individuals, educational institutions, social impact organizations, and corporations to increase representation and accelerate access to opportunities. "Conectado is about building bridges from the classroom to the boardroom, creating safer, simpler, and more sustainable connections," Oszie explains. Conectado has established partnerships with prestigious institutions such as Stanford, UC Berkeley, UC Merced, and the Mark Cuban AI Foundation, among others, to provide unparalleled opportunities for its community.
Advocating for Continuous Learning and Entrepreneurship
Oszie underscores the importance of continuous learning and entrepreneurship as key elements to success. "Many people don't take the time to test and learn about emerging technologies," he remarks, highlighting the need to stay abreast of advancements to remain competitive. Hola Metaverso’s events and content inspire the community and break down cultural, economic, and educational barriers that limit access to emerging web technologies. Conectado provides a platform for learners to earn real certifications from prestigious institutions, fostering a community of learners and “makers.”
Fostering Relationships and Mentorship
Oszie emphasizes the significance of mentorship and building strong relationships in achieving business success. Through Conectado and Hola Metaverso, he is committed to mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly within the Latino community in Los Angeles, encouraging them to explore and innovate in their fields. Both platforms offer creative stages, networking spaces, quality content, and access to industry leadership, providing underrepresented communities across the US and LATAM the tools needed to thrive in emerging web technologies.
About Hola Metaverso
Hola Metaverso is a cutting-edge company founded by Oszie Tarula, aimed at educating the Latino market in Los Angeles and across LATAM about the potential of emerging technologies such as AR, VR, blockchain, and AI. The company is committed to creating a positive user experience and empowering the Latino community through technology. Hola Metaverso’s mission is to be the most effective, respected, and connected culture-centric, educational event and media platform in emerging web tech.
About Conectado
Conectado Inc. is an innovative platform that accelerates social mobility for Latinos by creating an immersive digital multiverse destination. It brings together individuals, educational institutions, social impact organizations, and corporations to improve millions of lives and increase representation by creating more “makers.” Conectado has established partnerships with Stanford, UC Berkeley, UC Merced, and the Mark Cuban AI Foundation, among others, to provide unparalleled opportunities for its community.
For more information, please visit: https://holametaverso.io/ and https://conectado.com/