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Calling all innovative founders and ecosystem partners! We're excited to share that we're actively recruiting startups for our next wave of our Start Path Open Banking & Embedded Finance program, launching this winter! This is a unique opportunity for companies in these sectors to scale and innovative through strategic partnerships with Mastercard. If you're interested in applying, visit the following link for more details: https://lnkd.in/eQ_ZQa7s. The application deadline is October 11th. Additionally, if you'd like to refer a promising startup, feel free to message me directly. We also have a limited number of spots available for our Start Path 10-Year Anniversary Event next week at the NYC Tech Hub! It’s a great chance to learn more about the program and connect with some of the outstanding companies in our portfolio. If you’re interested in attending, send me a message for more details. Let’s drive the future of fintech together! ?? #Mastercard #startpath #globalsummit #fintech #nyc #investors #founders #startups #entrepreneurs Sabrina Tharani Libby Jad Merheb Brenton Charnley Claude Maroun Skyler Fox Akshita Goyal William Campbell Zachary Stevens Kylie Day Martin Junker Cecilia Lundh Niki Mench Karuna Gehani Jean Crawford Patrick Pearson Jordan Shelton Serenie Gagon Nicole Waibel Shannon Legge Tanya Slavova Udayan M. Christina Trauboth Timothy Plungis Lizzie Naylor Aayush Tuli Thomas Marsh Bruno de Roquefeuil Carlos Arango Ryan Stern Alexandra Edmonds Rashida Bobb Hughes Mohamed T K. Eduardo Vergara Sirine Fadoul Joseph Tom Przemek Praszczalek Sneha Pendse Aidan Hayes Rukmini Prasad

ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY! Are you a Latinx/e founder looking for funding, mentorship, and exposure? Don't miss the chance to apply for the Latinx/e Startup Competition Tour in Miami - part of a nationwide initiative celebrating and supporting Latinx/e entrepreneurship. Co-hosted by Babson College, Mana Tech, and Inicio Ventures, you could win up to $35,000 in cash prizes and connect with investors, industry leaders, and community builders on November 13, 2024. Applications close on September 13, 2024. Learn more and apply here:? https://lnkd.in/dvr7yVDJ Special mention to the partners and sponsors making this possible! eMerge Americas Dentons Wells Fargo Miami-Dade County Justworks #strive305 CC: Sergio Mankita, MBA Carla Curiel

Get Ready!!! In San Antonio,—Inicio is coming your way for San Antonio Startup Week. Join Capital Factory and Geekdom on October 15 for the #LatinXinTech pitch competition where #entrepreneurs compete for $35,000 in non-dilutive cash! #Founders, now is the time!—applications close on September 20! Apply now: (https://lnkd.in/gDyBE3pA) #HubTour2024 #FundLatinxFounders #SASW2024

You're Invited! 2024 Denver Start Up Week Community Event! Prospanica Denver is excited to invite you to a spectacular celebration marking the beginning of Latin Heritage Month on Thursday, September 19th, at 6:30 PM. This third annual kickoff event promises to be the highlight of the year, and we’re thrilled to have you join us! We are proud to partner with Latinas In Tech Denver and Edifice2120 for this premier event. Latinas In Tech Denver is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting, supporting, and empowering Latina women in technology. Edifice2120 provides a distinctive coworking space designed specifically for women in construction. This celebration is for everyone—whether you’re a longtime member or new to the community. Bring your energy, joy, and love for our cultura as we come together to kick off Latin Heritage Month. And, don’t miss this exciting event happening during Denver Startup Week! Join us for an evening filled with culture, networking, and celebration. We can’t wait to see you there! https://lu.ma/qyn6s8tz Latinas in Tech - Denver @edifice Denver Startup Week

Attention Latino/a/x Startup Founders and Entrepreneurs -- There's 2 weeks left to apply! Applications are now OPEN for the Latinx Pitch Competition!?? Get ready to showcase your startup and compete for $35,000 USD for the five finalists (with no equity stake taken!), on Wednesday, November 13th, in the heart of Downtown Miami.?? Brought to you by Mana Tech Babson College Miami and Inicio Ventures, this event celebrates Latino entrepreneurship and brings together the Miami community to showcase the incredible talent and innovation.?? ??Who can apply? ??All Latinx/e/Latino/Latina founders with a disruptive startup! No matter what industry you're in, just bring the innovation. ??Pre-seed or seed stage companies (less than $1 million in revenue in 2023 and less than $500k total capital raised).? ??You can be based anywhere in the US or LATAM! ??What do you need to apply? ????Information about your business and Founding Team ??A Pitch Deck (no more than 15 slides) ??An Executive Summary Short Video (2 min) Read more in the PDF overview with more details and FAQs ??How to apply? ??For more info: https://lnkd.in/epAuwTFg Submit your application and video via Typeform https://lnkd.in/en6Se-_X Don't miss out! Applications close on Friday, September 13th! Special thanks to the partners and sponsors who make this possible, eMerge Americas? Dentons Wells Fargo Miami-Dade County Tag a founder that should consider applying: Edison Sabala, MBA, MPH Cheryl Campos Joliz Cede?o Raul Lomeli-Azoubel Samuel Ulloa Marc L. Carlos A. I?iguez Etienne Gillard Andrés Cano David Israel Israel I. Hernandez Uhriel Bedoya Jose Kont Aaron Chavez Salomon Horowitz Zach H. Zack Mellin Javier Bracero Eduardo Perez Lenis E Guzman Carla Curiel Elian Savodivker Elaine King, MBA, CFP?Daniela Retamales Gómez Daniela Corrente Jonathan Patton Daniel Alonso Cesar Angulo Julio Morel Miguel Martinic Kakoulli Jany Borges Ana Valdez #MiamiTech #PitchCompetition #LatinxFounder #startup #entrepreneur

Get ready, Los Angeles—Inicio is coming your way this Hispanic Heritage Month! ?? Join us, Techqueria and LaFamilia Foundation on October 15 for an exciting pitch competition where we’ll be celebrating local entrepreneurs and cheering them on as they compete for a whopping $35,000 in non-dilutive cash! Founders, don’t miss your shot—applications close on September 15! Apply now: (https://lnkd.in/g7idhJXv) #HubTour2024 #FundLatinxFounders Hispanics in Philanthropy Joliz Cede?o Jorge M. Calderon Jacob (Jake) Lefker, MBA Elvia Perez Inarú Yarí Meléndez Vázquez Monica Martens Cheryl Campos

Exciting news! Applications are now OPEN for the Latinx Pitch Competition!?? Get ready to showcase your startup and compete for USD 35,000 for the five finalists (with no equity stake taken!), on Wednesday, November 13th, right here in the heart of Downtown Miami.?? Brought to you by Mana Tech, Babson College Miami, and Inicio, this event celebrates Latino entrepreneurship and brings together the Miami community to showcase incredible talent and innovation.?? ??Who can apply? ??All Latinx/e/Latino/Latina founders with a disruptive startup idea! No matter what industry you're in, just bring the innovation. ??Pre-seed or seed stage companies (less than $1 million in revenue in 2023 and less than $500k total capital raised).? ??You can be based anywhere in the US or LATAM! ??What do you need to apply? ????Information about your business and Founding Team ??A Pitch Deck (no more than 15 slides) ??An Executive Summary ??How to apply? ??For more info: https://lnkd.in/dvr7yVDJ Submit your application and video via Typeform https://lnkd.in/dqK-2dmn Don't miss out! Applications close on Friday, September 13th! Special thanks to the partners and sponsors who make this possible: eMerge Americas, Dentons, Wells Fargo, Miami-Dade County ?? #MiamiTech #PitchCompetition #LatinxFounder #startup

Inicio is back in Chicago! Join us and our amazing partners at P33 Chicago on Friday, September 27 to cheer on local entrepreneurs at the pitch competition from the local 26th Street Cafe! Watch as innovative businesses compete for a total prize of $35,000. Register here to attend: https://lnkd.in/dDzRrvf7 Founders - Application close today! Check out the application here: https://lnkd.in/g72RP5jD #FundLatinxFounders #HubTour2024 Hispanics in Philanthropy P33 Chicago TechRise Chicago Jorge M. Calderon Jacob (Jake) Lefker, MBA Elvia Perez Monica Martens Alonso Cisneros Lucy Brennan Desiree Vargas Wrigley Inarú Yarí Meléndez Vázquez

?? Rise and shine! ?? ?? The Early Bird Tickets for the ?DALE! Summit 2024 are now on sale! ?? We’re thrilled to announce that Early Bird tickets for the ?DALE! Summit 2024, the premier Latine startup conference, are officially on sale! ?? Join us on ??? October 15th during LA #TechWeek to celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth with the brightest minds in the industry. This is your chance to connect with top VCs, founders, and innovators, attend insightful panels, and witness the finals of our $35K National Pitch Competition—all while soaking in the vibrant culture and energy that makes our community unique. ?? ??? Get your early bird tickets now and secure your spot at this can't-miss event: https://lnkd.in/dcPDQJWN Don’t wait—these tickets won’t last long! ? #DALESummit #EarlyBird #LatineLeadership #Startup #Tech #LATechWeek #LaFamilia #DALE2024 #VentureCapital #VC

???? New Mexico Startups, the world is watching! Compete at the Startup World Cup and earn the chance to advance to the Grand Finale in San Francisco this October, where a $1 million prize awaits. Apply by August 21 and present your innovative ideas at the NM Startup Forum. ?? Let's put New Mexico on the global map! ?? Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gWzBa2fp #StartupWorldCup #NMInnovation #PitchCompetition