Entrepreneur
From Immigrant Kid to CEO: Alex Ontiveros' Story
Two teachers wrote letters about a young man Alex Ontiveros didn't yet recognize. At a BILL fireside chat, the SVL founder shares how he became him.
Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur
Raising a Glass (and a Fork!) to Latino-Owned Businesses Making an Impact in Oregon
At SVL, we proudly spotlight Latine-owned businesses across the nation. Not just during Hispanic Heritage Month, but 365 days a year. Let’s stand together, strengthen our communities, and push back against the #EconomicGenocide impacting our entrepreneurs.
Cultura Ambassador
Griselda Gonzalez Makes History as CMSA Chairwoman
It's official. Griselda Gonzalez has been installed as Chairwoman of the California Moving & Storage Association. The first immigrant Latina and only the sixth woman to lead the association in its 108-year history.
Cultura Ambassador
Jazmin Diaz: Leading with Purpose, Growing with Intention
Jazmin Diaz has navigated worlds — from México to the U.S., from the classroom to Silicon Valley's executive floors. As a leader, author, mother of four, and Founder of Flourish Learning & Development, she has built her career on one belief: growth is possible for anyone willing to do the work…
Entrepreneur
Spotlight: Belen de la Cruz Empanadas & Pastries
Discover Belen de la Cruz Empanadas & Pastries, a Latina-owned bakery bringing authentic Argentine flavors and community spirit from the southern East Coast to the northern East Coast.
Business
Latino-Owned Businesses Are Powering the U.S. Economy—Now Let’s Invest Back In
Latinos in the U.S. have reached a historic milestone, our collective economic output has grown to an astonishing $4.1 trillion, according to the latest U.S. Latino GDP Report by UCLA and LDC. I
Business
U.S. Latino GDP Surges to $4.1 Trillion — A Testament to Economic Power and Cultural Impact
According to the latest findings from UCLA and California Lutheran University, the U.S. Latino GDP has skyrocketed to $4.1 trillion, positioning our community as the fifth-largest economy in the world if measured independently.
Business
Supply Change Capital: A Latina-Led Venture Capital Firm Shaping the Future of the Food Industry
Supply Change Capital, a venture capital firm co-founded and led by two remarkable Latina Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, Noramay Cadena, and Shayna Harris, recently closed its first fund, successfully raising $40 million in capital.
Business
#CreoEnTi Business Ambassador - Active Auto Body Shop
Meet the Escudero brothers, Eduardo and Javier, the proud owners of Active Auto Body Shop in Sunnyvale, California. They have worked in the car collision repair industry for nearly two decades
CreoEnTi Ambassador
Evelyn Brito leads the Bodega Makeover Series!
Evelyn Brito couldn't find fresh produce at her local bodega, so she created The Bodega Makeover — a web series transforming corner stores city by city, one story at a time.
Business
Agave Uptown - #CreoEnTi Business Ambassador
We are delighted to introduce our latest “Creo En Ti Business Ambassador” Agave Uptown! Agave Uptown was named in homage to the agave plant, the vital ingredient in mezcal production. For the past three years, Agave Uptown has become an exciting addition to the Oakland food scene.
Business
ATAX Franchise - #CreoEnTi Business Ambassador
We are proud to present our newest #CreoEnTi Business Ambassador ATAX Franchise, Inc. ATAX is a full-service national tax preparation and business services franchise.