Pioneering Perspectives

Hosted by Pioneers21

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Apr 2026

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Pioneering Perspectives Podcast is the podcast for all things Pioneers 21! Pioneers 21 is a nonprofit organization and business incubator based in Downtown El Paso, Texas. We are a regional center that provides an affordable and welcoming space with valuable resources and connections for tech and non-tech businesses. On this show, you can expect to hear from business professionals, entrepreneurs, and thought-leaders as we talk about adversities in starting and scaling a business, tips for entrepreneurs, events and resources in the El Paso community, and the crazy, behind the scenes work at Pioneers 21.

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April 27, 202641 min

Manufacturing the Future with Philip Morton

Welcome back to the Pioneering Perspectives Podcast! In this episode, “Manufacturing the Future,” we’re joined by Philip Morton, Founder of PM Technologies. Philip shares how he turned his background in mechanical engineering and additive manufacturing into a company focused on on-demand, point-of-need production for defense and advanced manufacturing. He talks about starting during COVID, pivoting into defense tech, securing a $190K federal contract, and building within El Paso’s growing innovation ecosystem. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned founder, Philip’s journey highlights resilience, technical innovation, and the drive to build something that lasts. Now available to watch on YouTube! Link: https://youtu.be/2VCbl2nqJwc Stay Connected: Website: https://pioneers21.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pioneers21ep/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pioneers21EP/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneers-21/ Subscribe to our newsletter: Pioneers 21 Innovator’s Digest https://pioneers21.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7453c8a78fca6db0e2ce742d5&id=9f19b0c937 Music: ♪ Onion (Prod. by Lukrembo) Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGQNrzqrGqw

November 11, 202526 min

Idea to Illumination with Luis Ochoa

Welcome back to Pioneering Perspectives Podcast! In this episode, “Idea to Illumination,” we’re joined by Luis Ochoa, Founder and CEO of Kraft 3D. Luis shares how he turned his background in design and 3D printing into a growing business that creates custom lamps and keepsakes, turning memories into light. He talks about winning Pioneers 21’s Pitch Challenge, how he used that funding to expand his work, and what he’s learning now in the Capital Edge Accelerator. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned founder, Luis’s journey shows the power of persistence, creativity, and community. Now available to watch on YouTube! https://youtu.be/XY1_Vk6NLQkStay Connected: Website: https://pioneers21.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pioneers21ep/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pioneers21EP/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneers-21/ Subscribe to our newsletter: Pioneers 21 Innovator’s Digest!https://pioneers21.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7453c8a78fca6db0e2ce742d5&id=9f19b0c937 Music: ♪ Onion (Prod. by Lukrembo) Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGQNrzqrGqw