From DVC to Silicon Valley: How One Professor Ignited a Tech Career

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-8p74x-... Peter Zaballos shares his journey from community college to UC Berkeley and MIT, and how a single math professor at DVC sparked his passion for engineering and technology. He recounts early roles in semiconductors and pioneering work in software and internet media. Peter discusses founding the Diamante Scholars program to support overlooked students, his leadership approach as a fractional CMO and foundation board member, and the importance of mentorship and creating opportunity. The episode closes with reflections on work–life balance, building culture, and the advice he would give his younger self: ignore doubters, cultivate resilience, and invest in people.