Entrepreneur

Cristina Goyanes Leads with Patience and Faith

Cristina Goyanes pivoted from a successful career as a writer and editor to cofound Revel Digital Collective Inc.

Luis Martinez Is an Entrepreneur for Entrepreneurs

As CEO and founder of We Tha Plug, Luis Martinez has created a fast-growing ecosystem to support, connect, and empower underserved founders

Daniel Lubetzky’s Top Tips for Latino Founders

SOMOS and KIND Founder Daniel Lubetzky offers advice on finding funding, building teams, and more

How to Tell Your Grandma About Your Start-Up

Greether Founder Vanessa Karel explains what she learned from telling her eighty-nine-year-old grandma about her app

How to Build Wealth as a Business Owner

Five steps to becoming a strategic business owner and creating a foundation for long-term success

Erik Cardenas
Erik Cardenas Is on a Mission

As cofounder and CEO of Zócalo Health, Erik Cardenas is dedicated to improving access to quality healthcare for the Latino community

Lizette Ibarra Is on a Mission

Lizette Ibarra, founder and CEO of Latina Chief, saw a lack of representation of women and Latinos in management positions. Her company’s goal is to help correct that imbalance.

Michael Trejo Brings Business Back to the Valley of the Sun

After a decade on Wall Street, Michael Trejo returned to his home state of Arizona. He’s now transforming Standard Printing Company to strengthen its foundation and introduce new opportunities.

Ilhiana Rojas Saldana Aligns Power and Purpose

As a CEO, public speaker, author, and community leader, Ilhiana Rojas Saldana empowers others to find their purpose and create an impact that surpasses the limits of work

Janie Martinez Gonzalez Is a Pioneering Leader

Janie Martinez Gonzalez was still in college when she founded Webhead; a quarter century later, she’s CEO of one of the few Latina-led tech companies and is setting her sights on quantum computing

Moe Vela
Moe Vela Lives with a Profound Sense of Gratitude

Entrepreneur and seasoned political advisor Moe Vela is grateful for every roadblock he’s faced. They’ve helped form the blueprint for his life and career.

Patricia Arboleda
Patricia Arboleda Is on a Mission

Patricia Arboleda has always enjoyed helping others grow and develop. Throughout her more than twenty-five…

Roberto Ortiz
Roberto Ortiz Knows Settling Is Not an Option

There may not be a more compelling pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic than that of…

Jeff Jorge
Jeff Jorge Took the Long Road

It’s one of the most memorable scenes in the history of cinema: Elliot wears a…

Alonso Ramos
Alonso Ramos Leads Transformation Wherever He Goes

Alonso Ramos presents a contradiction that is worth digging into. The CFO is, without qualifier…

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For Arnoldo Avalos, His Board Work Speaks Volumes

By the time Arnoldo Avalos reached the fifth grade, he had more education than both…

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Linda Griego Returns to Her New Mexico Roots

Linda Griego credits her grandmother, who raised her, for the inspiration to leave Tucumcari, New…

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Gary Acosta: The Story Behind L’ATTITUDE

Gary Acosta is a tall man. Speaking literally, he is six-foot-three-inches in height. Speaking figuratively,…

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Steve Apodaca Opts for a Healthier Path

Around the end of Steve Apodaca’s nearly decade-long tenure at telecom company Charter Communications Inc.,…

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NextGen Collective: Natalie Arribeno

Natalie Arribeno is the founder and designer of Nubia Natalie, an activewear line showcasing the…

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NextGen Collective: Alejandra Graf

Like many Latinx households, Alejandra Graf grew up in a home centered around the kitchen.…