Exponential Growth with David Olivencia

Leading with Purpose: Manny Favela on healthcare, tech, and restaurant entrepreneurship

David Olivencia Season 3 Episode 4

In this episode, we spotlight the incredible journey of Manny Favela, an accomplished finance executive, former McDonald’s Latin America CFO, and co-founder of Burrito Parrilla Mexicana. Manny brings decades of leadership across corporate finance, technology, real estate, and franchising to his work building a fast-casual restaurant brand grounded in community, quality, and purpose.

This conversation provides a high-level overview of how strong leadership and people-first entrepreneurship can create lasting economic and social value, spanning healthcare and tech, food service, and beyond.

You won’t want to miss this.