Everyone talks about Puerto Rico as an emerging startup ecosystem. But far fewer people talk about the realities of actually building from the island. The operational challenges.The talent gaps.The fundraising friction.The logistics of scaling between Puerto Rico and the mainland.The decisions founders make behind the scenes that never show up in a pitch deck. That’s exactly what we’re unpacking in Episode 2 of the Angeles Puerto Rico Forum. We’re bringing together three founders actively building in Puerto Rico across different industries and growth stages: - Meghan Wood, Co-Founder & CEO of Raya Power - Jonathan Soto-Nieves, Founder & CEO of iTerra Solutions - Charles Masters Rodriguez, Founder & CEO of Supply Veins This won’t be a surface-level conversation about “potential.” We’re talking about: - Scaling companies from Puerto Rico - Hiring and retaining talent - Raising capital from mainland investors - Building across the island-mainland corridor - What investors still misunderstand about Puerto Rico - Why these founders chose to stay and build here Puerto Rico is producing serious founders and serious companies. The ecosystem is evolving quickly, but the conversations around it need to mature too. If you’re an investor, founder, operator, ecosystem builder, or simply curious about where innovation in Puerto Rico is headed, join us for Episode 2. Register here: https://angelesinvestors.com/built-in-puerto-rico-three-founders-on-what-nobody-tells-you-about-scaling-from-the-island/

A conversation with José Piñero from SomosVC Empowering Latinos in VC.

Quick reminder. Tomorrow is Episode 1 of The Puerto Rico Briefings with Alan Taveras,Coquí Business Development Director at Invest Puerto Rico. If you've been on the fence about registering, this is the one to show up for. Why Puerto Rico, Why Now: The Case for US Investors. We're going deep on: 🐸 The structural case for capital allocation to Puerto Rico in 2026 🐸 The talent pipeline (24,000+ STEM grads annually, 1.1M workers) 🐸 The $50B+ in federal infrastructure deployed since 2017 🐸 The tax environment that exists nowhere else in America 🐸 Why US venture capital still underweights this market Not a vacation pitch. Not an Act 60 sales pitch. A real conversation about Puerto Rico as a serious investment thesis. Episode 1 of a five-part series leading to the Angeles Puerto Rico Forum, October 2026. If you haven't registered yet, this is the moment to do so. If you have, see you tomorrow. Register here and don't miss out! https://angelesinvestors.com/why-puerto-rico-why-now-the-case-for-us-investors/ Brought to you by Angeles Investors | Popular Bank | Parallel18 | Coquí Ventures

Hey! I'm hosting a high-signal founder + investor event during a16z Tech Week NYC. We’re breaking down how fundraising decisions actually get made. If you’re raising, planning to, or simply want to learn about how investors think, this is worth it. Join here: https://partiful.com/e/pnXa8toI47YgXtDi6fLx

If you’re a founder raising capital right now and you are not looking at Puerto Rico, you are ignoring one of the most strategic startup advantages in the United States. I’m excited to share that Parallel18 Gen. 14 is OPEN! This is not just another accelerator. This is $100K via SAFE plus real access to investors, corporate partners, and operators who understand how to help startups raise and scale. But here is what most people overlook. Puerto Rico offers some of the most powerful tax incentives available to startups and investors in the U.S. For founders - Lower corporate tax structures under export services incentives. - Ability to operate in a lower cost environment while maintaining U.S. market access. - Structural leverage that extends runway. For investors - Attractive capital gains incentives. - Access to companies operating with structural tax advantages. This is not hype. It is math. Parallel18 is looking for: - Early stage startups operating 3 years or less. - Incorporated in PR or the U.S. and authorized to operate in Puerto Rico. - At least two full-time founders. - Teams preparing to raise pre-seed, bridge, or seed within 6 months. 🗓️ Application deadline: March 1st at 11:59 PM AST. If you are serious about building a scalable company, you should look at this. Apply here: https://parallel18.com Tag a founder who should not miss this. Puerto Rico is building serious infrastructure for founders. The question is who will take advantage of it.