In this special bonus episode of Entre News, NFTE President & CEO Dr. J.D. LaRock sits down with Aurora Castillo Magner, Executive Director of Digital Innovation and Operational Excellence at Santander Bank and a member of NFTE’s New England Advisory Board.

Aurora shares her journey from immigrating to the U.S. as a child to becoming a Latina leader in financial services and technology. She opens up about resilience, community, and leadership—and how her cultural identity continues to shape her work. Aurora also highlights her impact through Santander’s Conexion business resource group, her commitment to organizations like English for New Bostonians, and her advice to the next generation of young Latino and Latina entrepreneurs.

Whether you’re a student, educator, or supporter of youth entrepreneurship, this conversation is full of powerful insights on identity, leadership, and the importance of creating space for diverse voices in business and innovation.

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In this episode of NFTE Entre News, Dr. J.D. LaRock, President & CEO of NFTE, speaks with Sven Ripsas—professor of entrepreneurship at the Berlin School of Economics and Law and founder of NFTE Germany.

They discuss how entrepreneurship education differs across cultures, the story of NFTE Germany, and why building an entrepreneurial mindset matters for young people worldwide.

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NFTE CEO Dr. J.D. LaRock talks with Corey Mohn of the CAPS Network about why entrepreneurship education matters, how real-world learning builds confidence and skills, and why collaboration is key to shaping the future of work.