Our Entrepreneurs
Joaquín Matienzo I.
Fullsand
“I saw an opportunity to establish a unique vacation brand in Latin America.”
- Country
- Mexico
- Industry
- Consumer
- Employees
- 67
- Year selected
- 2008
- Website
Company Snapshot
Matienzo Mexico is a vertically integrated beachwear company with operations in design, manufacturing, and distribution, including retail stores under the name Fullsand Mexico. Fullsand-branded beachwear is sold in the company’s retail stores as well as department stores and shops across Mexico — especially those concentrated in the country’s abundant beach destinations. Most recently Joaquin has opened stores in Acapulco, to favorable reviews.
Endeavor and Fullsand
Joaquin has benefited from such services as a local advisory board and marketing workshop, and mentorship in branding and communications.
An especially active member of the local network, he speaks to universities and represents Endeavor in the media.
Links
- Emprendedor: Company spotlight (en español)
- Emprendedor: "Fullsand Combats Skin Cancer" (en Español)
- CNN Expansion: Profile of Joaquin (en Español)
- Blog post about Fullsand following Endeavor selection (en Español)
- Blog post on Fullsand and Endeavor (en Español)
- Emprendedor: Spotlight on Fullsand (en Español)
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