Ep. 189 – Sam Garcia | From STC to Harvard Law and Venture Capital

This week on The Way to College Podcast , I’m joined by Sam Garcia —a Mission, Texas native who went from taking dual credit courses at South Texas College to earning a degree from Harvard Law and becoming a partner at the venture capital firm Amplo . In this episode, Sam shares: How early planning (and a few strategic A’s) helped him get into Harvard Law Why dual credit courses in high school can shape your future more than you think What it means to take smart risks—even when you don’t have it all figured out His path from law school to teaching at Harvard and leading VC deals The story behind writing for Forbes and The Guardian while still a student 💡 Whether you're a student, educator, or professional, Sam’s journey is a masterclass in intentionality, hustle, and saying yes to opportunity. 🎧 Listen now and learn how to stack the odds in your favor—starting today.