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👋 Hola Familia!

Welcome to the 4th edition of ¡Levántate! by LaFamilia, your bi-weekly dose of community buzz, where we serve up the freshest updates and insights with a side of Latine sass. Along with other 2,400+ subscribers and 14,000+ social media followers, learn about the world of Latine VCs and founders, discover can't-miss events and golden networking opportunities, and meet the incredible people making waves in our vibrant community.

🚨 Major Updates 🚨

National J.P. Morgan | LaFamilia Sponsorship 🚀

🌟 Exciting Sponsorship Announcement! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce that J.P. Morgan is now one of our Sponsors for the VCFamilia Awards Reception and the ¡DALE! 2024 Summit! 🎉 This collaboration is a huge step forward in our mission to empower and uplift the Latine startup and venture capital community.

🤝 J.P. Morgan's long-standing commitment to driving financial inclusion and empowering underrepresented communities perfectly aligns with our mission to build an inclusive and thriving venture ecosystem. Committed to being the leading bank for the innovation economy, J.P. Morgan and its bankers across the globe support venture-backed and high-growth companies at every stage of their life cycle by providing specialized services, access to robust professional and venture capital networks, and money management solutions. With tech that powers growth, J.P. Morgan gives the agility needed to make secure, real-time, efficient decisions. Build your future with J.P. Morgan. Together, we’re creating pathways to capital, driving innovation, and elevating the next generation of Latine founders across the startup landscape.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates and show us some love here on Linkedin! 💪✨

🎟️ Event Hub 🎟️

We're so excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in style across the US and Mexico! Please see our 8 cities (our first kickoff was Sept 12 and we had over 600 RSVPs thanks to partnering with LBAN and L'ATTITUDE!) Make sure to tag us on instagram (click here to follow!)

• Mexico City - TODAY - https://lu.ma/pe0foklp

• Chicago - Sept 25 - https://lu.ma/failxkws

• Austin - Oct 3 - https://lu.ma/2djr067d

• Boston - Oct 10 - https://lu.ma/t5t6lgl9

• NYC - Oct 10 - https://lu.ma/nhri7yup

• SF - Oct 11 -  https://lu.ma/jifisquj 

• LA - Oct 14 - VCFamilia Awards https://lu.ma/7mxwmkl7 

• Miami - Oct 15 - https://lu.ma/w41rjyzh

• LA - Oct 15 - DALE Summit - https://www.dalesummit.com/

Thanks to Morgan Stanley (Rick Santamaria FTW) we were able to provide FREE tickets to L'ATTITUDE ($1,500 value) to five of our Familia members. See some of the pictures below of our kickoff event and excited to open more doors to VCs and founders alike!

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🗞️ Ecosystem Scoop 🗞️

💡 Echoing Green Fellowship 2024: Apply Now!

If you have the ideas and vision to bring transformative change to the world, Echoing Green wants to work with you. The focus isn't on having a perfect business plan or resume, but on your commitment to solving critical issues and creating a more just and equitable future. Applications for the 2025 Fellowship are now open!

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• Systems-changing ideas that address root causes of social issues

• Equity-centered approaches dismantling unjust systems

• Innovative solutions that challenge assumptions and test new approaches

📅 Deadline: Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 2 PM EDT.

💼 Investment: A stipend over 18 months (100,000 USD).

👉 Learn more and apply: Apply here.

The New America Alliance International Symposium is Coming Up!

The New America Alliance International Symposium is right around the corner, offering a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry leaders. As a special perk, we’re excited to offer an exclusive discount for our community members!

📅 Dates: September 25 - September 26, 2024

📍 Location: Mexico City!

🎟️ Exclusive Discount: Use code LAFAMILIADISCOUNT to get 70% off your ticket!
👉 Join the waitlist: Click here. Reply to this email so we can flag your application!

🌟 Slauson & Co. Friends and Family Accelerator: Applications Open October 1st! 

Exciting news for high-growth startups! The Slauson & Co. Friends and Family Accelerator is now accepting applications. Selected companies will receive a $300,000 investment for 6% equity on a SAFE, and join a 6-month virtual program with hands-on support from industry experts and mentors.

📅 Application Window: October 1st - November 3rd (rolling basis, so apply early!)

💼 Investment: $300,000 for 6% equity.

💻 Program: 6-month virtual with expert mentorship.

👉 Learn more and apply: Here.

💼Venture Associate Program at Pillar VC: Applications Open  

This program offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about venture capital and startups. As a participant, you’ll work closely with the Pillar VC team to identify and evaluate high-potential founders and disruptive startups, gaining hands-on experience in the VC world. Open to Undergraduate, MBA, PhD, and Medical School students, this program is an excellent stepping stone for those looking to break into venture capital, providing mentorship, industry insights, and real-world exposure to the startup ecosystem.

📍 Location: Remote.
🌱 Duration: Part-time program.
💻 Program: Mentorship, industry insights, and real-world exposure to the startup ecosystem.
👉 Learn more and apply: Here.

🌟 Camelback Ventures Fellowship: Applications Open! 

Camelback Ventures is now accepting applications for their fellowship, designed to support underrepresented founders, including people of color and women, who are driving social impact. The program provides personalized coaching, connections, and tailored funding depending on your venture’s stage.

📅 Application Window: Now open (apply early!)
💼 Investment: Fellows receive up to $40,000 in funding, with for-profits receiving it as a SAFE note and nonprofits as grants.
💻 Program: Hands-on support with personalized coaching.

👉 Learn more and apply: Here.

🔎 Familia Focus 🔍

• 👏VCFamilia and Members Recognized! 

  VCFamilia and several of our amazing members have been featured by Venture Forward as part of their “11 VC Investors to Watch” during Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉 This recognition highlights the hard work and impact our community is making in the venture capital space, and we couldn’t be prouder. It’s great to see our collective efforts being noticed—let’s keep pushing boundaries and supporting each other as we grow!
  

  👉 Check out the full feature here: Venture Forward
  

• 🎉 RevOps Named One of HubSpot's Essential Apps for Sales 2024:

  Huge congratulations to RevOps, led by community member John Solis, Co-founder and CTO, for being recognized as one of HubSpot’s Essential Apps for Sales in 2024! The team’s hard work and close collaboration with HubSpot have paid off with this exciting achievement. Be sure to check out their full announcement and show your support!
  

  👉 Check out the announcement here.
  

• 🎉 Introducing Kuali.ai:

  Congratulations to our Founder Familia members; Alonso Mujica and Alejandra Puente on the launch of Kuali.ai, recently backed by Techstars! Kuali is an AI-driven platform designed to enhance human potential through innovative hiring, onboarding, and training solutions. This exciting milestone marks a new chapter for the team, and we’re thrilled to see where they go next! Alonso will also be hosting one of our La Familia events in Austin—don’t miss it!
  

  👉 Click here to learn more about Kuali.
  

• 🚀 Lazo Selected for TechCrunch Battlefield! 

  Congratulations to our Founder Familia member Juan Manuel Barrero and the entire Lazo team for being selected to participate in the prestigious TechCrunch Battlefield, taking place on October 28-30! Lazo is transforming startup support with its founder-friendly legal, finance, and fundraising platform, and this selection highlights its impact on the startup world. Let’s show our support as they present their vision on a global stage!
  

  🙌🏼 Check out the full announcement here: Link.

📚 Resource Corner 📚

💼 Open Positions

• Volunteers at ¡Dale! 2024 Startup Summit hosted by FounderFamilia (Los Angeles)

• Director, Business Development at New York Life Ventures (Remote)

• Associate at Index Ventures (New York, NY)

• Venture Partner at Contrary Ventures (Various locations)

• Investment Associate at Acumen America (Remote)

• Principal at Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund (Remote)

• Founding Engineer II at Odyssey (El Segundo, CA)

• COO / CTO Co-Founders at Respiris (Remote)

• Director of Operations | Education at 500 Global Latam (Mexico)

• Principal, Fund Operations at Clocktower Group, L.P. (Santa Monica, CA)

• Chief Operating Officer (COO) at NGO (Puerto Rico) Contact VCFamilia member Taj Eldridge

🔗 Useful Links

• VCF Public Directory

• FF Public Directory

• LA/SF/NY TECH WEEK Calendar

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