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Luis E. Garcia

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CEO and Co-Founder at PETE Learning
📍 Greater Orlando, United States

Luis E. Garcia is the CEO and Co-Founder of PETE Learning, an AI-powered workforce training platform. With over 25 years in technology and education, he specializes in scaling new ventures by building effective teams. He holds an MBA from Duke Universitys Fuqua School of Business.

Originally from Venezuela, Luis moved to Orlando to attend Full Sail University and considers the city his home. A personal habit he has maintained for a decade is writing a letter to his future self each December to set personal and work-related goals with clear metrics.

He was recognized as a 2024 Fire Award winner for leading one of the fastest-growing startups in Orlando.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
CEO and Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Orlando, United States
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Priorities

Topics Luis cares about

AI in Workforce Training
As the co-founder of PETE, his primary focus is on using AI to simplify and scale corporate training, making it a 'superpower' rather than a burden for companies.
Startup Growth
His career at Collectiva and PETE demonstrates a focus on scaling tech companies, securing funding, driving customer acquisition, and preparing ventures for rapid growth.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
CEO and Co-Founder
PETE Learning
7-2023 - 8-2025
President and Co-Founder
PETE Learning
9-2022 - 8-2024
Co-Founder
Collectiva
4-2022 - 8-2022
Vice President, Product and Portfolio Management
Emeritus
9-2018 - 3-2022
Vice President, Emerging Technologies
Full Sail University
In the press

Media appearances

AI’s Impact on Learning Personalization & Workforce Training (with Luis Garcia of PETE Learning). Featured in FutureTech and Foresight Podcast
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AI Meets Workforce Training: Luis Garcia's Approach to Education at PETE Learning. Featured in YouTube
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Education
2003 - 2004
MBA
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
1995 - 1996
Associate's degree
Full Sail University
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