LaFamilia Foundation

?? Exciting Sponsorship Announcement! ?? We are thrilled to announce that J.P. Morgan is now one of our Sponsors?for the VCFamilia Awards Ceremony (https://lu.ma/7mxwmkl7) and?the ?DALE! 2024 Summit (https://lnkd.in/dcPDQJWN)! ?? This collaboration is a huge step forward in our mission to empower and uplift the Latine startup and venture capital community. ?? J.P. Morgan's long-standing commitment to driving financial inclusion and empowering underrepresented communities perfectly aligns with our mission to build an inclusive and thriving venture ecosystem.?Committed to being the leading bank for the innovation economy, J.P. Morgan and its bankers across the globe support venture-backed and high-growth companies at every stage of their life cycle by providing specialized services, access to robust professional and venture capital networks, and money management solutions. With tech that powers growth, J.P. Morgan gives the agility needed to make secure, real-time, efficient decisions. Build your future with J.P. Morgan.?Together, we’re creating pathways to capital, driving innovation, and elevating the next generation of Latine founders across the startup landscape. Stay tuned for more exciting updates! ??? #LaFamilia #Partnership #JPMorgan #LatineFounders #VentureCapital #Innovation #CommunityBuilding #Startup #DALE2024

??? Just One Week to Go, Chicago! ??? Chicago, get ready to celebrate! ?? Our #HispanicHeritageMonth Celebración is happening in just one week on September 25th! Join us as we honor the incredible support within our community, connect with fellow founders, investors, and innovators, and celebrate our shared heritage in the Windy City. This is your chance to be part of something truly special—don’t miss it! ?? ?? Chicago ??? September 25th, 2024 ?? RSVP here: https://lu.ma/failxkws A big thanks to Silicon Valley Bank for sponsoring our Celebración! #ChicagoCelebracion #LaFamilia #Community #LatineLeadership #Startup #VC #VentureCapital

?? We’re officially 1 month away from the ?DALE! 2024 Summit! ?? Mark your calendars for ?? October 15th as we gear up for the biggest Latine startup event of the year during #LATechWeek and #HispanicHeritageMonth, in partnership with Techqueria. This summit is where founders, VCs, and innovators come together to connect, learn, and celebrate our collective achievements. ?? What can you expect? ? A live pitch competition with $35K in non-dilutive cash prizes ? Inspiring panels & fireside chats with industry leaders (they will spill the tea, trust us ??) ? A vibrant community of Latine founders and VCs driving change ??? Get your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/dcPDQJWN #DALESummit2024 #LATechWeek #LatineFounders #VC #Innovation #Community #HispanicHeritageMonth

?? Last Chance, Familia! ?? ? The deadline to apply for our 4th Annual Pitch Competition is almost here! Get your applications in by September 15th for a chance to pitch LIVE at the ?DALE! Summit in Los Angeles and win a $35K non-dilutive cash prize. ?? But that's not all—our ?? Early Bird Ticket Sale for ?DALE! Summit ends on September 15th as well! Don't miss out on this exclusive pricing to be part of the most exciting Latine startup event of the year. ?? After the 15th, regular tickets will be on sale—so act fast, secure your spot, and join us for a day filled with innovation, connection, and celebration! ?? ??? Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/dcPDQJWN #DALESummit #DALE2024 #PitchCompetition #LatineFounders #Startup #VentureCapital #Innovation #LaFamilia

?? Mexico City Familia ?? We're just one week away from our #HispanicHeritageMonth Celebración in your city! ?? Join us as we come together to celebrate the power of community, honor the people who have supported us, and connect with fellow founders, investors, and supporters.??? ?? Date: September 19th ?? RSVP here: https://lu.ma/pe0foklp ???? Your hosts: Susana Espinosa de los Reyes and Carlos Torres de la Cuba #MexicoCityCelebracion #LaFamilia #Community #LatineLeadership #Startup #VC #VentureCapital

??? Looking for a great podcast to listen to? ??? Our very own Alex Ruiz, COO of LaFamilia Foundation, was featured on CryRoom Podcast episode #4! ?? In this episode, Alex breaks down what it means to be strategic—whether you’re growing a startup or advancing in your personal career. ?? In the conversation with host Ella Irwin, they cover: ? A simple definition of strategy and how to use it to accomplish your goals ? How to apply strategy in both your career and personal life ? Mistakes to avoid when you’re new to creating strategies ? Tips for becoming more strategic, even without mentors It’s a must-listen for anyone looking to up their game! ?? Listen now: https://www.cryroom.com #Podcast #LaFamilia #Leadership #CommunityBuilding #LatineFounders #StartupJourney #Innovation #CryroomPodcast

??? 3rd Edition of ?Levántate! Is Out! ??? Read today's edition of ?Levántate! to learn all about the following: ? LaFamilia's events featured in the LA TECH WEEK by a16z calendar ? Our new Instagram account: https://lnkd.in/d2xjESHh ? Babson College's Latinx Startup Hub Tour Pitch Competition ? Linker Finance (TS F23) and their $3.7M seed round (Jorge Garcia) ? Kontigo (YC S24) and their Y Combinator launch ? Slauson & Co.'s $100M Fund II ? Orbis42 joining Google's AI competition ?? Read ?Levántate! here: https://lnkd.in/dbgbSa_K #Startup #TechWeek #LATechWeek #VC #VentureCapital #LatineLeadership #LaFamilia #Innovation

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves ???? Introducing LaFamilia Foundation's incredible team working together to support the Latine community con ganas! Andrei Jonathan Alex Juliarose Mayté Pilar Gabriela Lucia Yulkendy Janet Aaron Nicole Magda But this isn't your regular medium article either ?? We have some exciting announcements in there too like: - Gabriela joining forces with Alejandro as the first Associate hire for Act One Ventures (a VCFamilia true story) - Pilar making MEAN swag for Hispanic Heritage Month (sneak peek inside) - Aaron Perez officially joins the team as Product Manager for our long awaited features - We are launching our inaugural fall intern program for those looking to break into VC & startups! Form inside. - I just got signed in Hollywood and did my first national commercial. Oh and I won the Stanford University Graduate School of Business Impact Founder Prize for a new idea as an extension of LaFamilia ( ?? stay tuned) Read more and celebrate each and every one who make LaFamilia a fun place to work and thrive! https://lnkd.in/dNQzqqhU

???? Mexico Familia! Meet the incredible VCs hosting your HHM Celebración! ??

?? Mark Your Calendars, Chicago Familia! ?? We are excited to announce that our #HispanicHeritageMonth Celebración in Chicago is happening on September 25th! ??? Join us as we come together to celebrate our vibrant community, express gratitude for those who have supported us, and connect with fellow entrepreneurs, VCs, and innovators. This year’s theme, "Gratitud: Celebrating the People that Support Us", is all about recognizing the collective effort that drives our success. ?? ?? RSVP here: https://lu.ma/failxkws #HispanicHeritageMonth #LaFamilia #ChicagoCelebracion #Community #LatineLeadership #Gratitude #VC #Startup #Innovation #Celebracion #Gracias