Vanessa Castaneda
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Vanessa Castaneda
@VCastaneda
I am a wife, a mom of 3, and a social media junkie. I try to enjoy today because tomorrow is never promised. My motto - Live - Love - Laugh!



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After nearly a decade in Los Angeles, I’m heading back home—to the Great State of Texas. I moved to LA on December 18, 2015, my 28th birthday. I was “starting over.” Car packed, no job lined up, no fixed address, and not knowing a soul. Like many LA newcomers with stars in their eyes, I faced my share of challenges. But today, almost 10 years later, I’m leaving with so much gained. I’ve had the privilege of working alongside and building lifelong relationships with amazing, inspiring, and thoughtful people. I’ve gained professional and entrepreneurial experience that—with continued grit—will shape my work and contribution for decades. And, importantly, I’ve had a helluva lot of fun here. Because what is life if not to be lived? As I look to Texas, I’m eager to reconnect with family and old friends. I’m excited to grow PROTOSTAR’s footprint and contribute to Texas’s vibrant startup, technology, and energy landscape. I also look forward to staying engaged with SoCal and building on partnerships in California while expanding in Texas and beyond. At the heart of this work is a shared belief in the power of innovation. We live in an age of booming creativity, driven by talented people collaborating to create the technologies of tomorrow. My goal is to support them in telling their stories, advancing their businesses, and building the economies of the future—and a better world for all of us. Thank you for reading, whether we know each other personally or not. I appreciate it—and you. Wishing you a holiday season full of love, connection, and self-reflection. Here’s to starting anew. See y’all in the new year. DA PS—I’ll be splitting my time between Austin and Houston. If you’re in either city and want to connect, drop me a line. #HookEm #LifeUpdate #TexasBound #CaliLove









