Gus Cardenas

About Gus Cardenas

Mission Critical Operations Strategic Planning & Implementation / International Operations / Growth Management / Business Development / Business Financial Analysis / Project Management / Client Relations Management EXPERIENCE: Senior Business Analyst with 30+ year record of demonstrated achievement and success while providing leadership in highly competitive markets. Tenacious in building new relationships, improving team performance, supporting regular training programs, securing stakeholder loyalty, and forging strong relationships with external nonprofit/public/private sector partners both domestically and internationally. Program Management and Operations experience in support of local and nationwide programs. Experience working with US Embassy Commercial Service offices worldwide. Network into Middle East, South America, Southeast Asia, Europe, others. Instrumental in getting the Austin Healthcare Council selected by the World Economic Forum to lead/participate in their Healthy Cities and Communities Initiative in Davos, Switzerland. Responsible in being selected as 1 of 140 new Commitments to Action entities addressing a wide-range of pressing issues, including the refugee resettlement, climate resiliency, economic inclusion, education, health equity, and much more by the Clinton Global Initiative at 2022 and 2023 Summit in NYC. Business Consulting – My greatest value lies in a methodical approach to domestic and international market expansion, leveraging proven procedures and a long-standing business network to effectively mitigate risk.\"

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer Founder

   Usarunway Inc

   Jan 2026 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Successful U.S. expansion starts with clear strategic planning before legal or operational steps are taken. USARunway operates as a senior strategic advisor and execution partner for companies entering or expanding in the U.S. market. We design your market-entry strategy and align it with immigration pathways. Our core value proposition is centered on advisory, market navigation, and strategic insight.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Business Administration, Management and Operations

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Business

Skills

• Managed Services
• Integration
• Product Marketing
• Management Consulting
• Direct Sales
• Strategic Partnerships
• Crm
• Strategic Planning
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Start-Ups
• Disaster Recovery
• Wireless
• Business Strategy
• Business Development
• Satellite
• Executive Management
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Sales
• Forecasting
• Strategy
• New Business Development
• International Sales
• Security
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Program Management
• Project Management
• Budgets
• Product Management
• Management
• Mobile Devices
• Team Leadership
• Entrepreneurship
• Telecommunications
• Budgeting