Today on the podcast we have Patricia Vega, she is the founder and CEO of Quantum New Energy, a Climate-Tech company based in Houston. Before founding Quantum New Energy, Patricia worked for GE serving as Global President of the Evaluation & Optimization business, prior to that; she was the president of GE Oil & Gas Latin America and member of GE’s Regional Board of Directors. Before GE, she worked for Halliburton and Baker Hughes having a progressive global career. Her career started as a field engineer with BP and Schlumberger.
Patricia shares how her beginning struggles didn't define her or hold her back from chasing her dreams. While growing up Colombian her father created a curiosity in her, through a diverse range of books he would introduce to her. It wasn’t till she started 1st grade that she found that she was different. She was left handed and the teachers did not approve. At the age of 4 she learned a foundational lesson that followed her throughout her career.
Patricia had a desire to be a gypsy, this brought on a curiosity in her that created a place to explore. She talks about why this was important, not only in her personal life but in her career. We dive into being told “ no” can be a good thing and help you find your voice.
When Patricia started studying Petroleum Engineering she became pregnant, in a very difficult time in her life. This was an unexpected circumstance that Patricia shares how she handled becoming a mother, while in college, in a school that had no idea how to handle the situation. Listen in to find out how she was able to pass her exam after just giving birth and prove that mothers can be Engineers.
We talk about fear, doubt and in the moments where she felt she might fail what kept her going. Patricia shares with us the way she faces her fears through mentorship, a good support system and not allowing the thoughts in her mind to hold her back. She explains that every situation is tough no matter how successful someone is or seems to be.
Things don’t happen by wishing and hoping. Patricia had always had a vision for a Climate-Tech company, it wasn’t until a recruiter told her, “ it sounds like you know exactly what you want, go do it”. Quantum New Energy was born. Listen in to find out the risk she took and how it ended up paying off!
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