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The Startup Centro beta is live! We’re excited to introduce a free mobile app designed to empower current and aspiring Latinx/e founders and funders by providing key information about relevant events, valuable knowledge resources and opportunities during Hispanic Heritage Month and throughout the year.? Whether you're seeking funding, developing your investment strategy, building your community or conducting research, Startup Centro offers the insights and tools that can help your path to success. Inside the app, you'll find:?? - Events: specifically for founders, including pitch competitions and accelerator programs? - Networking opportunities: to connect with experienced founders, venture capitalists, and the broader Latinx startup community?? - Resources and tools: to help you secure funding, develop your business model, and accelerate growth?? - Announcements: on key opportunities for Latinx founders, from startup grants to mentorship programs This is a community tool, so please provide your feedback and let us know if there is any content that you’d like us to add. Special thanks to Hector Ocasio of App Beacon, Elvia Perez from Inicio and the many other Venture Latinx Coalition partners who helped inspire and develop this important initiative! Download now:?? Apple Store: https://lnkd.in/gayY8P-X Google Play Store: https://lnkd.in/gYeiQRS6

What an exceptional few days of helping grow the Latinx/e startup ecosystem. We hosted 35 AngelPath Academy Cohort 3 members for an in-person inclusive investing “Bootcamp” to kickoff the next 8 weeks of experiential learning.? These talented mid-career and graduate school leaders traveled from across the country to build community, learn angel investing fundamentals, and form syndicate teams that will be the basis of their AngelPath Academy training.? It was an inspiring and uplifting experience, one that all of us will fondly remember.? This fantastic cohort is eager to break down barriers of access to early stage investing knowledge. They represent an extensive array of industries, geographies, and experiences emblematic of the diversity found across Latinx/e communities. We are grateful to the many folks that made the Bootcamp day an exciting kick-off for them. To the incredible leaders on the founder panel - Blair Matthews, JD, MPA of zuri fertility, Osvaldo Montelongo of ConnectCareHero, and Sergio Rodenzuela - thank you for sharing your stories of resilience and determination. To our partner David Olivencia of Angeles Investors, thank you for sharing your story of building Angeles Investors to solve a gap in capital flow to Latinx founders. To Sergio Rodenzuela, also representing Wefunder, thank you for your encouragement and insight as both a founder and community builder. To the wonderful alumni from Cohorts 1 and 2, thank you for helping everywhere that was needed. To 1871, thank you for inviting us into your lovely space. We appreciate you all! #10000latinxangels #inclusiveinvesting #fundlatinx Toigo Foundation Nasdaq Foundation Hispanics in Philanthropy Elvia Perez Monica Martens? Jorge M. Calderon Jacob (Jake) Lefker, MBA Shamara Valdez-Rubio David Clark Guillermo Antonio Rosales Emily T. Davila

Huge thanks to everyone who collaborated and participated in the recent Inicio Latinx/e Startup Hub stop in Chicago–such a success!? It was truly inspiring to witness five amazing founders present their innovative ideas, each deeply rooted in the heart of Little Village and Pilsen community.? A special shoutout to Edgardo Nieves Cruz and Ivan Aguirre of Trinum Apps & Marco Alcala of UltraFire, who will advance to compete in TechRise Chicago’s final pitch competition for a chance at $100K! We’re incredibly grateful to our judges for their invaluable insights and feedback. Carlos Covarrubias Alejandra (Alex) Garza, Caroline Sanchez Crozier Congratulations to the Inicio Community Award winners! A special thank you to Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs for his dedication to investing in entrepreneurship across the state. Additional congratulations to founders Javier Haro of Food He.ro and Nico Aguilar of Speeko —?A.I. Speech Coach for their exceptional leadership in strengthening Chicago’s Latinx/e startup region, and to P33 Chicago for their outstanding work in field building throughout the region. Here’s to more milestones and continued growth for the region! Next up, Inicio heads to San Antonio on October 15th with Geekdom and Capital Factory, followed by LaFamilia Foundation and Techqueria’s Dale Summit in LA! #FundLatinxLeaders #HubTour2024 Hispanics in Philanthropy Jorge M. Calderon Monica Martens Lucy Brennan Alonso Cisneros Elvia Perez Jacob (Jake) Lefker, MBA Mayra Khan Desiree Vargas Wrigley Daniel Montes Katia Tamara

Last call! Join us and our amazing partners at TechRise Chicago this Friday, September 27 at the 26th Street Cafe to cheer on local Chicago entrepreneurs! Founders will have access to over $37,000 in non-dilutive cash awards. Register here to attend: https://lnkd.in/dDzRrvf7 #FundLatinxFounders #HubTour2024 Hispanics in Philanthropy TechRise Chicago P33 Chicago Jorge M. Calderon Elvia Perez Monica Martens Jacob (Jake) Lefker, MBA Lucy Brennan Alonso Cisneros Desiree Vargas Wrigley Edgardo Nieves Cruz Katia Lucia Tamara Arrieta Marco Alcala Mayra Khan

Please join us in welcoming Cohort 3 of the AngelPath Academy!? These 36 impressive leaders share a vision of fostering a more inclusive innovation ecosystem and represent a broad range of experiences, industries, graduate programs and geographies. Over 10 weeks, with the help of mentors and speakers, the cohort members will learn the decision-making process for venture investing while emulating the experience of being an angel investor.? Together with our wonderful partners, Angeles Investors, Wefunder, Toigo Foundation and the Nasdaq Foundation, we embark on a path to democratize access to early stage investing knowledge and to build a community of influential funders dedicated to supporting the Latinx/e community through an abundance mindset.? #inclusiveinvesting #fundlatinx #angelpath Hispanics in Philanthropy Jorge M. Calderon Monica Martens Elvia Perez Jacob (Jake) Lefker, MBA

?? We’re excited to announce the release of the Equitable AI Policy Scorecard Report! ?? This report (https://lnkd.in/ggGhvBp5) was created to ensure historically underrepresented founders have a say in how AI is regulated and shaped. We interviewed 30 founders from across the U.S. to capture their unique insights. All too often, our communities are left out of these critical conversations, missing out on the benefits of new technology while facing policies that can unintentionally harm them. For AI to truly serve everyone, diverse innovators must play a key role in its development. Just last week, our Managing Director, Jorge M. Calderon had the honor of meeting with congressional staff from both the House and Senate in Washington, D.C., to share a summary (https://bit.ly/EquitableAI) of the findings from the full report. He joined 10 underrepresented AI founders who showcased their groundbreaking work, offering policymakers a firsthand look at how AI can make a positive impact. We’re proud to have been part of this ongoing discussion and are committed to continuing our advocacy for inclusive AI. #EquitableAI #AIForGood #InclusiveInnovation Kyle Shannon, Remy Meraz Min ChenAnthony Matos Gerald Kierce-Iturrioz Del Smith, PhD George Holmes, PhD Tiffany Ricks Nicholas Freeman Constanza Gomez