Dominique is a first-generation immigrant from Angola who has forged his path through code, land, and a multitude of lessons learned firsthand. He has launched and lost businesses, scaled real estate investments, and developed custom technology solutions for companies spanning various sectors. Notably, he has also operated a commercial farm, an experience that has cultivated a profound sense of patience.
Currently, Dominique runs GCN, his tech firm specializing in app and software development for clients in healthcare, logistics, education, and other industries. In addition to his tech ventures, he owns rental properties, a marina, and farmland, all of which he built organically without external funding or shortcuts.
He speaks to builders, individuals pursuing freedom, and entrepreneurs navigating the complexities of family, faith, and ambition. His presentations integrate raw business experience with practical tools, sharing insights into his strategies for rapid scaling through automation as well as candid accounts of failures resulting from neglecting data. He brings authenticity to every speaking engagement.
He is based in the DMV area but will travel wherever and whenever. He is looking forward to giving back and helping others.
2 topics · no fee, no honorarium, no mileage
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Dominique believes everyone has at least one idea that could change their life... but most never act on it. In this talk, he shares how he turned simple ideas into real businesses across tech, real estate, and agriculture, with no investors, no connections, and no perfect timing. He walks through the mindset, structure, and steps that helped him go from concept to execution.
Whether you’re just starting or trying to scale, this session is built to help you stop hesitating and start building with purpose.
Dominique built a $24 million business from scratch using real estate, digital products, and tech he developed himself… then lost it all. In this session, He walks through the rise, the fall, and what he learned the hard way. Dominique shares how he used technology to scale fast, where it went wrong, and how he rebuilt smarter.
This talk is for entrepreneurs, developers, and anyone using tech to build something real. He’ll break down what worked, what didn’t, and the systems that helped him bounce back.
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