"I would honestly have to say that this was the very best experience I had ever had. I had the opportunity to explore creative ways to put my ideas forward as well as learning from highly talented and amazing advisors how to communicate my ideas in a professional way."

"You have so many wonderfully experienced advisers, to see their credentials was so impressive. Thank you for involving these people of merit in this endeavor! The training sessions were great and I really loved the video on the T&C website and the poster in the halls; that was great marketing. I saw the poster while I was checking out the school – it convinced me to pursue enrolling!"

"I learned how to take not only a idea but my dream, and pull people I knew that felt the same as me in to believing what a few people working together can do for positive outcomes. I learned to ask for what I believe in, work as a dedicated team, take criticism and learn from it to develop something better and work hard."

"I feel that this competition is very much needed in this community and at HCCS, because it helps students realize they can be successful, make a difference in the community and listen to people such as our advisors and make the most of what comes before them."

Business Advisor

David Flores

David V. Flores is the "military man with an MBA." Over the last 10 years he has been involved in start-ups in industries including commercial real estate, tax preparation, commercial construction, restaurants, and in the entertainment business with a full-feature film, jazz band and blues band. Most recently, he completed the takeover, turnaround, and disposition of $450 million worth of commercial real estate assets in Houston, San Antonio, Austin and Dallas. After graduating from Texas A&M he served as a Field Artillery Officer in the US Army; subsequently he earned an MBA from the University of Houston. David is active on several non-profit and higher education boards.