1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 David Salinas is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and one of the people helping reshape Connecticut’s startup and innovation scene. In this episode, we sit down with David to talk about the unconventional decisions, risks, and vision that led him to buy a building in New Haven for just $1—and what he saw in the city that others didn’t. We dive into how David transformed that opportunity into District, a thriving entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem in New Haven, and what it really takes to build something from the ground up. From entrepreneurship and real estate to investing, failure, taking massive risks, and betting on Connecticut, David shares the behind-the-scenes story of how he built his businesses and why he continues to invest in the state. We also talk about what it’s actually like to be an entrepreneur in Connecticut, why New Haven has so much untapped potential, how to recognize an opportunity before everyone else does, and the lessons David has learned from building multiple companies. In this episode: • How David bought a New Haven building for $1 • The story behind building District New Haven • Why he decided to bet on Connecticut • The realities of being a serial entrepreneur • Building businesses from the ground up • Taking risks when the outcome isn't guaranteed • Real estate, startups &amp;amp; investing • What David sees happening in New Haven next • Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs • The mindset behind turning an unconventional idea into a major business Follow Alexa on Instagram here and Tiktok here. Join The Love List here! Dare To Be Fearless with Alexa Curtis http://www.lifeunfilteredwithalexa.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/42402880/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/205022540