Nerma Albertorio is a strategist, mentor, and entrepreneur dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs through mentoring, strategic planning, and digital visibility, as evident in her initiatives such as Emprende Notas, Centro para Emprendedores, Tribu 83, and 100 Ventures.

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Guest Resources

Centro Para Emprendedores – Visit their website and connect for support.

Nerma Albertorio Website – Check out Nerma’s website to learn more about her work.

3 Value Bombs

1. Success isn’t luck, its preparation meeting opportunity.

2. Entrepreneurial ecosystems thrive on collaboration, not competition.

3. Start small, take action, and learn from experiments. Failure is just feedback.

Show Notes

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Today’s Audio MASTERCLASS: Building Ecosystems, One Entrepreneur at a Time

[2:34] – Nerma shares something she believes about becoming successful that most people disagree with.

Success isn’t about luck. It’s about being prepared when opportunities arrive.
True success is defined by happiness, not just money or exits.

[4:15] – Nerma tells how her passion for building entrepreneurial ecosystems began.

Sparked 24 years ago when she became a mother and realized a traditional 8–5 job wouldn’t provide the life she wanted.
Inspired by a professor’s words: “Don’t wait for opportunities, create your own.”

[5:55] – Nerma talks about what exactly is an entrepreneurial ecosystem and why is it critical.

An ecosystem is the support system surrounding entrepreneurs.
It’s more than accounting and marketing. It’s soft skills, emotional resilience, and community.
Especially vital in Puerto Rico where entrepreneurship was rarely considered an option 20 years ago.

[9:20] – A timeout to thank our sponsors!

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[12:00] – Nerma shares how she have seen collaboration and support supercharge growth for entrepreneurs.

After Hurricane Maria, collaboration became the key to rebuilding.
Organizations stopped competing and started working together to lift communities.
Founders must see potential competitors as collaborators.

[14:27] – Nerma talks about why you should focus on building ecosystems one entrepreneur at a time.

Every entrepreneur carries unique personal circumstances; finances, family struggles, or past failures.
Tailored support is necessary to unlock their full potential.
Ripple effects emerge when individuals transform their lives and inspire others.

[16:30] – Nerma talks about one action that you can take today to start contributing to your ecosystem.

Take the first step.
Don’t wait for perfection. Start with what you have, run small experiments, and learn.
Failure is not the end, its experience that fuels the next idea.

[18:59] – Call to action.

Centro Para Emprendedores – Visit their website and connect for support.
Nerma Albertorio Website – Check out Nerma’s website to learn more about her work.

[20:26] – Thank you to our Sponsors!

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