Mateo Galvez has been shortlisted for a 2024 Global Recognition Award.

First name

Mateo

Last name

Galvez

Industry

Clothing, Fashion

Area of excellence

Innovation

Scale of impact or excellence in your field

International

Novelty and originality of innovation

5

Market impact or potential

5

Technology advancement

5

Addressing global challenges

5

Patent portfolio and intellectual property

5

Adoption rate and user feedback

5

Disruption of existing paradigms

5

Supporting evidence to showcase achievements

As a first-generation immigrant and former high school troublemaker, I transformed my life through entrepreneurship, founding LOTTA WORLDWIDE at just 16 years old. My journey from struggling student to successful business owner exemplifies the power of determination and resilience.

In 2017, I was honored as one of two winners in Shopify's BEASTMODE-a-Business competition, which challenged marginalized youth in Oakland to build and grow businesses. This early recognition fueled my passion and drive, leading me to where I am today - a 19-year-old entrepreneur balancing my thriving apparel business with accounting studies at San Francisco State University and valuable work experiences like my recent data analyst internship.