Andrés García (EMBA’25) on Inspiring Future Hoyas to Foster Lasting Relationships, Embrace Collaboration
For Andrés García (EMBA’25), building lasting relationships has been the cornerstone of his success. As a student in Georgetown McDonough’s Executive MBA (EMBA) program, he has come to realize that true growth comes not just from technical knowledge, but from fostering connections that transcend backgrounds and bring people together. As an entrepreneur and leader, García believes collaboration and community are key to creating lasting impact, and he has found both on the Hilltop.
“What I love about Georgetown is that every time I knock on a door, it opens,” said García. “I came here to pivot from my career in management back into entrepreneurship or venture capital, and the community has been key in shaping my growth. Whether I have a question, need help, or want guidance, the support from the Georgetown community has always been there.”
As an American with Hispanic roots from Puerto Rico, Spain, and Venezuela, he expresses gratitude for the opportunities available to everyone at Georgetown, regardless of their background.
“I’m really grateful that there’s a place in the world where anybody can come from anywhere and succeed,” said García. “It’s a society that helps uplift everyone, and I’m thankful for the chance to be part of it. It’s not perfect, but I wouldn’t want to try anywhere else.”
As an entrepreneur and leader, García believes collaboration and community are key to creating lasting impact, and he has found both on the Hilltop.
Over the last year, García has built relationships that have made him think differently. Learning from his peers and professors has equipped him with both analytical skills and ideas to seize new opportunities. García’s time in the EMBA program has reinforced his drive to innovate and strengthened his entrepreneurial mindset. The insights and feedback from professors and classmates have helped refine his business model and marketing strategies.
García’s new venture, GoodOnBaby, is a specialty online retailer whose mission is to provide parents with a selection of high-quality baby, toddler, and maternal goods from around the world that are natural, organic, sustainable, and safe. He credits the EMBA program, Hoya Developers, and Georgetown Ventures for helping to refine his business idea, which he has built while balancing a full-time job, coursework, and raising his three young boys with his wife, Jennifer.
“The idea for the business was manifested out of my concern over the inconsistent quality and transparency surrounding baby products, and the desire to find brands for my three young sons that focused on producing the types of products we now offer,” García said. “Georgetown has done an excellent job of introducing me to new ideas and perspectives. Working with my peers and learning from my professors have opened my eyes to new ways of thinking and encouraged me to embrace opportunities I never considered before.”
García also has approached challenges with analytical rigor and creativity in his role as a senior manager of customer success in LATAM at Tenable, a cybersecurity firm that allows businesses to identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities in their digital assets. Georgetown’s EMBA program has given him critical tools and insights to devise solutions for his clients. Courses such as Data Analytics and Decision Analytics have sharpened his ability to handle digital transformation initiatives and solve operational bottlenecks at the company. With new skills in data visualization and business analysis, García feels confident in presenting solutions to senior leadership, demonstrating how the organization can save resources and improve efficiency.
García also has appreciated the mentorship of some of his professors, including Sezer Ulku and Bardia Kamrad, who he says combine rigorous analytical frameworks with real-world applications, creating an environment to help him think critically and innovatively.
“These relationships have been pivotal in setting the tone for what it means to be an EMBA student and the work it takes to become a Hoya,” García said. “The insights from professors have not only enhanced my understanding of complex business concepts and operations, but have also inspired me to pursue my entrepreneurial ambitions with more confidence.”
García’s involvement with Georgetown Entrepreneurship, where he also has found mentors, has inspired his desire to stay connected to his Hoya roots once he graduates. As García looks to the future, he is eager to leverage his experiences at Georgetown for professional success while giving back to the community that has shaped his journey. He wants to ensure the spirit of collaboration and community uplifts future generations of Hoyas, regardless of their backgrounds.
“I hope to be here long after the EMBA program is over, giving back and helping others to open the doors,” García said.
Over the last year, García has built relationships that have made him think differently. Learning from his peers and professors has equipped him with both analytical skills and ideas to seize new opportunities.