Hugo Sánchez went from spending two decades away from society to becoming the Founder & CEO of MOTI, a multi-million-dollar tech startup that’s redefining how humans connect, communicate, and get paid for their time.A proud Puerto Rican from Bayamón who rebuilt his life from zero, Hugo embodies what it means to bet on yourself. From construction and dry-cleaning businesses to creating a global consulting platform, he proves that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself—or to win big by believing bigger.This episode explores:Growing up in Puerto Rico and the early habits that shaped (and tested) his pathLosing both parents while serving time—and what it taught him about purpose and perspectiveComing home after 20 years to a world that moved on—and why he refused to stay behindSpotting opportunity in what others ignored: “Nobody wanted to work. I saw work everywhere.”The leap from dry cleaning and construction to founding a tech companyHow he raised $1.2M without venture capital—using micro-investing and pure hustleBuilding MOTI: a video-and-payments platform for coaches, consultants, and creatorsWhy data privacy, human trust, and simplicity beat hype and trendsCreating a billion-dollar mindset from nothing: “MOTI only needs 100,000 users—that’s a $300M app.”Lessons on betting everything—his house, car, and savings—to prove what’s possibleAge, faith, and fire: why 57 is the new start line, not the finishThis episode is about resilience, reinvention, and the price of waiting.Hugo’s story reminds us that comfort is costly, timing is an illusion, and your biggest asset isn’t money—it’s belief.---🔗 Connect with Hugo SánchezMOTI App: https://motiapp.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/hugos.motiFollow REAL Mentors PodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/realmentorspodcastHost Sean Martin: https://instagram.com/theseanmartin---🔥 About the Guest – Hugo SánchezHugo Sánchez is a Puerto Rican entrepreneur, visionary, and the Founder & CEO of MOTI, a multi-million-dollar tech startup designed to help professionals and creators monetize their time through seamless video calls, payments, and scheduling.After rebuilding his life from the ground up, Hugo turned his experience into a philosophy: time is the most valuable currency. His no-excuses approach to life and business has inspired thousands to stop waiting, start moving, and take control of their financial freedom—one call at a time.---Tags & KeywordsHugo Sánchez, MOTI App, Sean Martin, REAL Mentors Podcast, entrepreneurship, Puerto Rican tech founder, micro investing, startup funding, creator economy, time monetization, video consulting, fintech, resilience, second chances, comeback story, self-belief, legacy, faith, human connection, data privacy, reinventing yourself, motivational stories, Bronx podcast, tech innovation, digital entrepreneurship, rebuild your life

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