We meet every week. Not to talk. Not to “network.” Not to play startup. We meet to build. Ideas get tested. Assumptions get challenged. Excuses get left at the door. Because in our community… progress isn’t optional — it’s expected. And once a month? We take it offline. Face to face. Real energy. Real accountability. Real moves. This isn’t just a meetup. It’s a proving ground. The Latino Startup isn’t waiting for opportunity. We’re creating it. #LatinoStartup #StartupCulture #BuildInPublic #EntrepreneurLife #LatinoFounders #StartWithAction

April 16th. Old Town. Something bigger is happening. ALPFA x The Latino Startup. Not just another networking event… This is where ambition meets opportunity. Where ideas turn into action. Where our community builds together. Pull up. Meet your next partner. Your next investor. Your next move. We’re not waiting for doors to open… We’re building our own. 📍 Old Town HQ 🗓 April 16 Be there. #LatinoStartup #ALPFA #SanDiegoEvents #LatinoEntrepreneurs #BuildInPublic #StartupCulture #Networking #OldTownSD #CommunityPower

Big Conversation Today. Big Opportunity Ahead. Today I sat down with The San Diego Foundation—specifically with Hector Borjas, who leads the El Camino Fund. And something important clicked. We aligned on a core truth: 👉 Mindset is everything. Not just skills. Not just capital. Not just access. If we don’t shape how founders think, decide, and act—nothing else scales. Where the Capital is Moving The Foundation is actively looking to fund solutions in three areas: - Childcare - Trades - Elder care Why? Because these are massive, underserved, and growing sectors—and Latino entrepreneurs are already deeply present in all three. But presence ≠ scale. That’s where the opportunity is. The Insight That Hit Me I shared something I’ve been thinking about: There are thousands of Latino-owned trade businesses—construction, electrical, plumbing, landscaping… They’re strong. They generate real revenue. They serve real customers. But many are hitting the same wall: - No clear path to scale - No systems or operational structure - No transition plan to the next generation - No exit strategy And in many cases… 👉 The business dies with the founder. This is Not a Small Problem This is about: - Lost generational wealth - Missed economic expansion - Talent that never fully compounds - We don’t have a startup problem. We have a scaling and transfer problem. The Opportunity What if we built something specifically for this? A focused effort to help Latino-owned trade businesses: - Systematize operations - Build leadership beyond the founder - Create scalable models - Transition to the next generation (or new ownership) - Unlock real enterprise value This isn’t theory. This is already happening informally—just without structure, tools, or support. Call to Action: Let’s Build a Subteam I don’t want this to stay as a conversation. I want to explore this with you. If this resonates, I’m looking to form a small working group to:

March 19th. Confirming we are in person at HQ. I am flying to San Diego Wednesday.

ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals For America)—the nation’s premier organization for Latino professionals—and The Latino Startup are joining forces to create one of San Diego’s most dynamic Latino networking experiences. On April 16th, we will be inviting Latinos and Latinas from across San Diego—founders, professionals, creators, and community leaders—to come together to connect, collaborate, and strengthen our professional community. More details are coming soon, but one thing is certain: this event is fully supported and we are going all out to create one of the best Latino networking events San Diego has ever seen. And this is just the beginning. This sponsored partnership series will take place quarterly throughout the year, creating a powerful and consistent space for our community to build relationships, share opportunities, and elevate Latino leadership across San Diego. 🚀