Francisco Lopez Cira

Activist, Blogger, Business adviser, Business mentor, Change Agent, Entrepreneur, Idea generator, Social entrepreneur

Francisco Lopez Cira is a licensed economist with a master's degree in administration and finance, specializing in entrepreneurship and social innovation. Formerly, he served as the President of the Alumni Association of the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (Exatec) in Sinaloa, a member of the board of directors of the Exatec Business Network, and as the Executive Secretary of the Private Assistance Board of Sinaloa, which focuses on providing assistance and support to various charitable organizations in the region. He also held the position of State Connector for Ashoka and President of SONAR AC, a civil association dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship in the northwest region of Mexico. Furthermore, he is actively involved in Grupo Salinas, a group of Mexican companies focused on financial services, media, telecommunications, and retail, where he serves on the Advisory Council in Sinaloa. Additionally, he has organized TEDx Humaya on four occasions. Currently, he holds the position of New Projects Manager at LYL AGRO and is the CEO of Ocho Tres Capacitación y Desarrollo. He serves as a mentor at the Eugenio Garza Lagüera Institute of Entrepreneurship and the Enlace+ business accelerator, as well as a lecturer at the Monterrey Institute of Technology. He continues to be a key advisor in various companies and social innovation initiatives

I am passionate about leaving things better than I found them. I am deeply moved by connecting with people, caring for water, and fighting for a future where every human being has the opportunity to achieve their dreams. I am a person of action, committed to positive change. I am motivated by those changes that generate inclusive prosperity and create environments that promote human flourishing. In short, my purpose is to contribute to building a better, more just and sustainable world, where hope and well-being flourish for all.

Stop thinking about being a leader and start serving. Forget bossing people around – that's not leadership! Real leadership is all about helping and making others shine. It's about inspiring them, getting them fired up, and guiding them towards a shared goal. Think about leaders like Muhammad Yunus and Mother Teresa. They weren't out for power or fame – they were all about helping others and making a difference. They showed us how serving others can the world. We can all be leaders by focusing on how we can help. By using our talents and passions to tackle the problems we face together, we can make a real impact. It's not about climbing the ladder just because you can. It's not about the power because of the power. It's about using your position, no matter how big or small, to be the best version of yourself for others. Real leadership comes serving others with a genuine desire to see them succeed. This kind of leadership creates strong bonds and changes lives. It helps us build a fairer world for everyone. Real leadership is humble, compassionate and empathetic. So ditch the power trip and get out there to serve! The world needs more leaders like you.

Economy, Innovation, Leadership, Social Entreprenurship

Back in 2011, during my master's program, TED Talks became a big part of my life when a teacher asked us to analyze one particular talk, "How to Start a Movement" by Derek Sivers. I was amazed on how a powerful message can be packed into just a few minutes. It made me realize that ideas don't have to be long to make a big impact. I started watching more TED Talks. That's when an idea (a dream, maybe) started to form: I wanted to organize a TEDx event in my city. In 2019, that dream came true. Since then, we've been working hard to make each event better, covering a wider range of topics, all with the goal of making a positive difference. Because ideas are powerful—they have the ability to change the world.

flying kites and salsa and merengue dancing. I also have a remarkable ability to soothe and lull babies to sleep effortlessly.