Dr. Simi in Brownsville! | RGV Startup Week 2026 Keynote Speaker

RGV Startup Week 2026 is proud to present Ramón Soler Mallet, Commercial Director of Dr. Simi USA, as our featured keynote speaker.
Hear firsthand from the executive behind one of the most talked-about brand expansions in recent memory and one that was built with communities like ours in mind.

With 25+ years of leading iconic global brands in Mexico, including Krispy Kreme, Tommy Hilfiger, and Crate & Barrel, Ramón is now driving the U.S. expansion of Farmacias Similares — the world's second-largest Ph*rm*cy chain.

His keynote will explore what it really takes to build brands that cross borders, earn community trust, and create lasting impact. Whether you're a founder, student, business owner, or just someone who loves a great story — this one's for you.

Monday, April 27, 2026
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
eBridge Center | Brownsville, Texas
FREE — Limited to 300 attendees

Seating is limited. First come, first served. Don't wait on this one.

This keynote is the official kickoff of RGV Startup Week 2026 presented by Supply Pay— a week-long celebration of entrepreneurship running April 24 through May 1 across the Rio Grande Valley, packed with sessions, panels, pitch competitions, workshops, and more.
Monday is just the beginning.

RGV Startup Week is produced by the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) in collaboration with the UTRGV Entrepreneurship & Commerce Center (ECC).

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