THE VISIONARY BEHIND CONECTADO

Connecting Skills to Opportunity,
One Relationship At a Time

Conectado bridges the skills-to-career gap with an Al-first platform spanning scholarships through professional networks. Its CEO, Guillermo Diaz, Jr.-former head of Cisco's global IT organization, U.S. Navy veteran, and board member of Blue Shield of California and Jack in the Box-drives the company with strategic vision and a passion for inclusion.

Guillermo Diaz, Jr.

Founder & CEO
Conectado Inc.

THE PROBLEM STATEMENT

Critical Gaps Blocking Learner–Employer Alignment

Despite high demand, systemic gaps still block learners from career opportunities due to:

  • Curriculum–Market Disconnect
  • Manual Credential Verification
  • Talent Buried in Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Lack of Real-Time Feedback Loops
  • Underserved Learners Left Behind

THE SOLUTION

Five Pillars of Career Success

Conectado helps colleges and universities address enrollment challenges, budget pressures, and evolving learning models through five interconnected pillars:

  • Aligned Scholarships - instant funding matches
  • Verified Internships - trusted digital badges
  • Embedded Mentorships - real-time feedback loops
  • Structured Apprenticeships - milestone-based skill tracking
  • Professional Relationships & Community - foster meaningful connections, peer learning, and long-term growth

TRACTION AND MOMENTUM

Customer Success & Impact

A snapshot of Conectado's proven outcomes:

  • HACU Alliance - exclusive partner of the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities, unlocking reach to 500+ campuses
  • 100+ Partners - universities and enterprises integrated
  • 2.5x Placement Growth - internships and apprentices doubled
  • 80% Reduction - in manual credential validation time
  • 90% Satisfaction - average customer satisfaction score
  • 90% Curriculum Update Rate - courses refreshed in real time based on employer feedback

BUILT FOR THE AUTONOMOUS ENTERPRISE

Aligned to E1st Methodology

  • FlowLines™ Ready - Automates end-to-end talent journeys—from funding through placement.
  • SolutionGrid™ Aligned - Delivers configurable modules for scholarships, internships, mentorships, apprenticeships, and networking—plus bootcamps, live learning experiences, and tech events that ignite real-world connections.
  • PulseMetrics™ Enabled - Live dashboards on placements, validation times, feedback loops, and satisfaction.Upcoming modules will add personalized learning assistance and educational progress

"Conectado's integration of FlowLines and real-time PulseMetrics enable truly autonomous talent pipelines at scale".

- Steven Smith, Managing Partner, E1st Ventures