Andrés Camilo Concha

“When I Started LTI, I Wanted To Challenge The Idea That Gen Z Is Lazy Or Uninspired….”

Founder, Leaders Of Tomorrow Initiative (LTI)

Andrés Camilo Concha is rewriting what it means to lead his generation. The son of Colombian and Puerto Rican immigrants, Concha grew up watching his mother’s unwavering determination to create a better life for their family. At fifteen-years-old, he was swimming at the national level and training with Olympians until an injury ended his athletic career. Forced to pivot, the young entrepreneur shifted his focus to academics and leadership. His persistence paid off, though not without some adversity. Initially rejected by the University of Miami, Concha didn’t take no for an answer. He persistently emailed the admissions office until, finally, the university accepted him as a last-minute admission. “I told them, ‘Bet on me, and I’ll change things,’” he says. Today, Concha is the founder of the Leaders of Tomorrow Initiative (LTI), a forward-thinking organization bringing together university students and global leaders to create opportunities that shape the future.

Accomplishments

Concha has pushed LTI to quickly evolve into a powerhouse network of driven, high-achieving young adults. It recently started a speaker series featuring top executives from WhatsApp, Bose, IBM, and Blackstone, and Concha has been expanding its programming. Along with private mixers and workshops, the organization plans to launch public networking events this year.

What He Says

“When I started LTI, I wanted to challenge the idea that Gen Z is lazy or uninspired,” Concha says. “I’ve met some of the brightest minds in my generation – they’re disciplined, creative, and ambitious. They just needed a place to connect and thrive.” As for his upbringing, “My mom worked tirelessly to provide for me,” he says. “She taught me that if you’re going to do something, do it with excellence.” – Amanda Martell


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