Mexican Talent Network!

Technology...Made in Mexico!

Santa Clara, CA November 3, 2006.

Two years ago a group of Mexicans working in the technology field gathered regularly to have informal discussions regarding Mexico’s role in the global high tech marketplace. These informal gatherings evolved into a formal organization and network with the goal of connecting US-based technology companies with their Mexico-based counterparts. The Mexican Talent Network (MTN), founded and based in Silicon Valley, aims to build global partnerships and place Mexico on the technological map.

With the help of the General Consulate of Mexico in San Jose and informal networks, MTN’s founders reached out to companies like Sun Microsystems, AMD, Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, and Oracle to identify other Mexican nationals working in the technology sector. Many have been living and working in the Valley for over a decade, but they are enthusiastic to help establish Mexico as a technology powerhouse.

“Mexicans are the largest immigrant group in the US, but we have not targeted the many market opportunities that exist in the area,” said Angel Camacho, MTN founding President. “Our purpose is to promote Mexico as a technology hub, a destination for outsourcing, and as a market for highly educated and talented professionals.” MTN views Mexico as a natural partner with US technology ventures. According to BusinessWeek, there are currently 451,000 Mexican students enrolled in full-time science and engineering undergraduate programs compared to the 370,000 students enrolled in the United States.

Mexico’s proximity to the US makes bi-national business ventures easy. Mexico is within two time zones of the Valley, and there are three daily international flights from the San Jose International Airport to the various technology centers in Mexico.

MTN’s mission is to serve as a catalyst for improving the image of Mexico and Mexicans; promoting Technology Business; serving as a vehicle for wealth creation; promoting Science and Engineering; and providing opportunities to all of its members.

"The mission is what drives our membership," says Javier Quezada, Vice President of the organization, “our vision is to promote Mexico as a viable player in the global technology market. We see technology as one of the best ways to raise Mexico’s global visibility and as a way of improving the country's quality of life.” Quezada adds that MTN activities are planned with this mission and vision at the forefront. “We want to partner those companies out there who are wondering where the next technology boom is going to happen – it’s happening in Mexico.”

The Mexican Talent Network’s leadership team is comprised of Angel Camacho, President and Manager of Technical Marketing at Sun Microsystems; Javier Quezada, Vice President and CEO of OneHemisphere; Matt Perez, Secretary and VP of Technology at NearSoft; Gloria Romero, Treasurer and Special Projects Officer at The National Hispanic University; and Jose Gomez, Officer-At-Large and Manager of Client Solutions at Sun Microsystems.