Latino Founders

Latino Founders Encouraging the creation of Latino led startup ventures. Breaking down silos.

06/04/2026

Latino founders are building what comes next.

In tech, climate, health, consumer goods, athletics, and the outdoors. And when they succeed, whole communities move forward with them.

The talent was always there. The drive was always there. What was missing was an ecosystem built to meet it.

That's our work. 150+ founders supported through our programs, from the Pre-Accelerator to our flagship Accelerator, Pitch Latino, and Founders Hub. Every one is a name, a business, a family, a neighborhood moving forward.

To the founders who trust us with their ideas, their setbacks, and their wins: THANK YOU. You are the proof of this work. When people ask what we do, we point to you.

But we can't do it alone.

Mentors, partners, sponsors, donors, there's a place for you here. Every introduction, every hour, every dollar becomes someone's next chapter.

Connect. Volunteer. Donate. Link in bio.

Let's shape the future, TOGETHER.

Special recognition:
A way of being
Photon Marine
La Casa de Mama
Genki Garb
Cafe Mestiza
Orox Leather
Allumbra Cellars
Loco por la Aventura

You don't need another event. You need the right room. πŸ™ŒThis Thursday, June 4, we're bringing two sessions to Bend, OR β€”...
06/03/2026

You don't need another event. You need the right room. πŸ™Œ

This Thursday, June 4, we're bringing two sessions to Bend, OR β€” and both of them are built for founders who are serious about what they're building.

β˜• 8 AM β€” Sip & Learn
No presentations. No awkward networking. Just founders, coffee, and the kind of honest conversations that actually help you move forward.

πŸ”§ 4 PM β€” Workshop: Build Fast, Learn Faster
Laura and Thomas built two brands from the ground up β€” with pivots, hard lessons, and zero shortcuts.

πŸ‘‰ Register for Workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founders-in-the-field-bend-build-fast-learn-faster-tickets-1986010521933?aff=oddtdtcreator
πŸ‘‰ Register for Sip & Learn: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founders-in-the-field-bend-sip-learn-tickets-1985173416127?aff=oddtdtcreator
πŸ“ Bend, OR Β· Thursday, June 4

This one's for every founder who started with more doubt around them than resources. πŸ’›You didn't just start a business.Y...
05/30/2026

This one's for every founder who started with more doubt around them than resources. πŸ’›

You didn't just start a business.
You carried a story, a family, a community β€” and turned it into something real.
That's not hustle. That's legacy in motion.
Save this. Share it with a founder who needs to hear it today. πŸ™Œ
πŸ‘‰ Follow us for programs, community, and resources built for founders like you.

The climate economy is being built right now. 🌱The question isn't whether Latino founders belong in it β€” it's which seat...
05/26/2026

The climate economy is being built right now. 🌱

The question isn't whether Latino founders belong in it β€” it's which seat at the table is yours.
Whether you're still shaping your idea or ready to scale a venture that's already moving, we built two programs for exactly where you are:
🌿 Climate Tech Pre-Accelerator β€” for early-stage founders ready to build the foundation.
⚑ Climate Tech Accelerator β€” for established founders ready to grow, with up to $20K in forgivable funding for selected participants.

Both free. Both built by and for us. Both designed to take you further than you'd go alone.
Applications are open β€” and spots are limited. πŸ‘‡
Apply at https://www.latinofounder.com/pre-accelerator

Still thinking about it? πŸ‘€Registrations for Next Wave Climate Tech are still open β€” but not for long.If you're an early-...
05/25/2026

Still thinking about it? πŸ‘€

Registrations for Next Wave Climate Tech are still open β€” but not for long.
If you're an early-stage founder building a venture where sustainability is part of the plan, this is your moment. You'll get hands-on time with mentors, real-time feedback on your idea, and a clear path forward.
This is the first-ever Climate Tech edition from Latino Founders. First cohorts always set the tone β€” and this one is going to be πŸ”₯🌱

Spots are limited. Apply before they're gone.
πŸ‘‰ https://www.latinofounder.com/next-wave-climate

Most founders are creating great content β€” and still not seeing results. πŸ€”The missing piece isn't more creativity. It's ...
05/22/2026

Most founders are creating great content β€” and still not seeing results. πŸ€”

The missing piece isn't more creativity. It's clarity. Knowing what your audience is doing, what your numbers mean, and how to build a campaign around real insight β€” not guesswork.
That's exactly what Sandra Andrade is teaching at this Latino Founders workshop.
Sandra has led brand strategy for global names like HΓ€agen-Dazs and Absolut Vodka across Latin America. Now she's bringing that same framework to founders like you.
πŸ—“ Thursday, May 28 Β· 5–7 PM
πŸ“ 2105 SE 7th Ave, Portland OR Β· Or join us online
πŸ‘‰ Register β†’ https://www.latinofounder.com/pre-accelerator

05/21/2026

Building a business that's good for people AND the planet? 🌱

Next Wave Climate Tech is here β€” and it was made for founders like you.
This is an immersive, hands-on experience where early-stage builders get real mentorship, real feedback, and real direction. You'll walk away knowing exactly where your business is going and how to get there.
Climate Tech isn't just energy. It's sustainable packaging. Circular economy. Electric mobility. If sustainability is in your DNA, you have a seat at this table. 🌎

πŸ“ Portland | πŸ—“οΈ May 29-31
Apply now β†’ https://www.latinofounder.com/next-wave-climate

Early Bird tickets for Pitch Latino 2026 are officially available β€” and every ticket you buy goes directly into the priz...
05/21/2026

Early Bird tickets for Pitch Latino 2026 are officially available β€” and every ticket you buy goes directly into the prize pool for the founders on stage. 🎀

Three cities. Three stages. One community showing up together.
Seattle Β· Phoenix Β· Portland
Early Bird pricing ends June 30th. After that, prices go up.
πŸ”— https://www.latinofounder.com/pitchlatino

Some of the best business advice doesn't come from a stage. It comes from the person sitting across from you with a coff...
05/19/2026

Some of the best business advice doesn't come from a stage. It comes from the person sitting across from you with a coffee in hand. β˜•

Sip & Learn is where Portland's Latino founders show up as they are β€” no pitch, no agenda, just honest conversations about what it really takes to build something.

Whether you're just getting started or already deep in the work, there's a seat at the table for you.

πŸ—“ Wednesday, May 20
⏰ 8:00 – 10:00 AM
πŸ“ 2105 SE 7th Ave, Portland, OR

🎟 Free β€” https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sip-learn-tickets-1984998305366?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Come for the coffee. Stay for the community. πŸ™Œ

πŸ™Œ Juan Barraza, Executive Director of Latino Founders, is stepping onto the TEDx stage β€” and we want you there with him....
05/15/2026

πŸ™Œ Juan Barraza, Executive Director of Latino Founders, is stepping onto the TEDx stage β€” and we want you there with him.

is bringing together Oregon's boldest community builders for a full day of ideas, inspiration, and real human connection. Juan will be among the speakers shaping the conversation around what it means to work for the common good.

πŸ“… May 16, 2026
πŸ“ Rice Auditorium, Western Oregon University β€” Monmouth, OR
🎟️ Tickets available now. https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/66997

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Portland, OR
97214

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