Today we’d like to introduce you to Carlos Conde.
Hi Carlos, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
Carlos Conde – Entrepreneur, Investor, and Health Innovator
I’ve been an entrepreneur for as long as I can remember, with my career rooted in venture capital, marketing, branding, and sales. My business journey began in 1992 when I opened a small coffee shop called Idiot Boy Café. That early experience taught me how much I loved building something from the ground up and sparked a lifelong passion for business.
After studying at Western Kentucky University, I was hired by an international energy company as their Offshore Director — a role that allowed me to travel to more than 30 countries and develop a truly global business perspective. From there, I founded and operated two domestic oil and gas production companies, raising over $100 million for U.S. energy projects. Those ventures deepened my interest in capital formation and led me naturally into the world of venture capital.
My first formal VC experience came through a casino acquisition project in Puerto Rico, and from that moment on, I was hooked. In 2010, I moved to Boulder, Colorado, to consult independently for several private equity groups based in Australia, Panama, and the United States. That period taught me the value of adaptability and how to scale ideas across industries and borders.
In 2019, I joined the cybersecurity world as the Branding and Marketing Director for V3 Cybersecurity in Jacksonville, Florida, helping to grow the company during its early expansion phase. Then in 2024, a close friend introduced me to Castle Rock Hormone Health, and I knew I had found my true calling. Working in the proactive health and longevity sector has allowed me to combine my love for business with my passion for helping people live better, longer lives.
Today, I’m leading the capital raise and expansion of Castle Rock Hormone Health, with plans to open 100 additional clinics nationwide over the next year. It’s the most fulfilling chapter of my journey yet — bringing together innovation, entrepreneurship, and purpose to redefine how proactive health is delivered across the country.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Anyone who says their entrepreneurial journey has been smooth is probably not being fully honest with themselves. Every venture comes with turbulence — it’s part of the ride. For me, the biggest blessing was also the biggest challenge: early success. When things go right early on, you start to believe that’s how it’s supposed to be every time. So when you eventually hit a setback or a project doesn’t go as planned, it can feel like a major blow.
That’s when you really find out what you’re made of. The truth is, the real growth happens in the failures — in those moments where you see your own blind spots and recognize the decisions you could have made differently. Setbacks are inevitable, but if you learn to fail forward, you gain the resilience, awareness, and skill set that lead to lasting success.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
At Castle Rock Hormone Health, we focus on proactive health and longevity. Our goal is to help men and women feel their best — not just to fix symptoms, but to optimize performance, vitality, and quality of life. We specialize in hormone replacement therapy, peptide therapy, and advanced wellness solutions designed to help patients take control of their health before problems become chronic.
What sets us apart is our personalized, data-driven approach. Every patient’s journey begins with comprehensive lab testing and an in-depth consultation with one of our medical providers. From there, we create a tailored plan that may include hormone optimization, metabolic support, peptides, and lifestyle strategies to restore energy, improve body composition, and enhance overall well-being.
We’re proud that our clinics don’t feel clinical — they feel empowering. Our patients often tell us they’ve never felt so supported or understood in a healthcare setting. That feedback means everything, because it reflects our culture: compassionate care backed by science.
I’m most proud of the impact we’re making. What started as a single clinic has evolved into a national expansion plan, with a growing network of providers and partners who share our vision of changing the way people experience healthcare. We’re not just treating aging — we’re redefining it.
We’d love to hear about any fond memories you have from when you were growing up?
My favorite childhood memories all come from spending time at my grandparents’ farm. My grandfather — “Papa” — was a pediatrician who loved farming and nature. Helping him during the coffee harvests and watching the calm he found in working with the land sparked my own love for gardening. To this day, it’s still my happy place.
Family was always at the heart of those experiences. That’s where I learned that hard work brings enormous rewards. Watching the cycle from planting in the spring to harvesting in the fall taught me patience, discipline, and respect for the process. Papa used to remind me not to skip steps — to be thorough, persistent, and to take pride in doing things the right way.
He also taught me that rewards don’t always come quickly, but with tenacity and dedication, you can influence the outcome. Those lessons have carried far beyond the farm; they’ve shaped how I approach both business and family. High standards and a strong work ethic were instilled in me early — and they’ve guided me every step of the way.
Pricing:
- Free HRT consultation
- $129 initial labs and provider meeting
- first responder/ veteran discounts
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.crhormonehealth.com
- Instagram: @CasteRock_hormonehealth_STAug
- Facebook: Castle Rock Hormone Health – St. Augustine
