We had the good fortune of connecting with Christian Ray Flores and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Christian Ray, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
It’s usually a spark. An aha moment that is the result of previously formless ideas swirling around in my head. If I can answer yes to these questions – it’s probably a sign to pursue it. Does it overflow naturally from the expertise I already have? Does it offer a quantum leap in the quality of the value offered? Does it scare me and stretch me?

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I was in a refugee camp at age five with my parents in Santiago, Chile. Having that as a starting point created resilience, focus, and drive in me I don’t believe I would have gotten any other way. I grew up on 3 different continents and learned 4 languages by the age of 9. These early origin story experiences were a treasure as well because I developed a sponge-like passion for learning and cultural flexibility that helped me to move between worlds with relative ease.

My several businesses and passions reflect that. Our venture development company Third Drive is distinct in helping founders become invisible through business and personal coaching. Our marketing business Third Drive Media is an award-winning creative team telling impactful stories. Our philanthropic efforts in Mozambique and Ukraine take an innovative, entrepreneurial approach to serving the poor and the refugees.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Shout out to Brandon Knicely – my business partner and tech entrepreneur.

Website: www.thirddrive.co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianrayflores/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianrayflores/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChristianRay

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