Hola VCFamilia!

We are excited to introduce Andrei, our new Partnerships Lead, who brings expertise and fresh ideas to our team. In this issue, you'll also find highlights from the kickoff of our Chicago chapter and details about the upcoming session of the AI Founders' Workshop. Dive in to stay updated on all the exciting developments within our community!

What to expect:

• 💢 Major Updates 💢

• 🤑 The Capital Corner 🤑

• 📅 Programming

• 💁‍♂️💁‍♀️ Investor Community Spotlight

• 👩🏾‍💻 10 VC Roles

• Call to action 🔊

💢 Major Updates 💢

🌟 Meet Our New Partnerships Lead 🌟

We are thrilled to introduce to you our new team member and Partnerships Lead, Andrei Coso! After starting in management consulting and corporate strategy, Andrei is dedicated to empowering people, advancing careers, and strengthening the Latine innovation ecosystem. Read more about him below!

🤑 The Capital Corner 🤑

🖥️ L’ATTITUDE Ventures’ Webinar with Paddy Ramanathan 🖥️

L’ATTITUDE Ventures is hosting Part II of their webinar series with Paddy Ramanathan this Friday, in which they will dive deeper into integrating tools like LLMs and ChatGPT to build efficient automated workflows that will enhance your company's performance. This session will include case studies on leveraging AI in product development and how companies across various industries can use AI for their product roadmap and strategy.

 🤝 Mentorship Opportunity with EY 🤝

EY's Entrepreneurs Access Network is offering a fantastic mentorship program for Black and Latine Founders and CEOs. This initiative aims to help entrepreneurs transcend barriers and scale their businesses by providing access to invaluable resources and expertise. Don't miss this chance!

📅 Programming

🎟 Upcoming Events

✨ AI Founders Workshop with AWS: Session 3

We are excited to announce the third and final session of our exclusive Founder AI Workshop Series, in partnership with AWS. This session will focus on "Building an AI-First Business," equipping you with the knowledge and strategies to create and sustain an AI-driven company.

Details:

• 📅 Date: August 7th, 2024

• ⏰ Time: 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET

• 🗣️ Speakers: Sergio Zafra, Aaron Melgar, and Nehemiah Green from AWS Startups

What to Expect:

• Insightful discussions on best practices for building AI-first businesses

• Practical advice from industry experts on leveraging AI for growth

• Networking opportunities with fellow AI founders and professionals

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs. Mark your calendars and join us for an inspiring and informative session!

🎟 Events Recap

 🌞 Hello Summer, Goodby Cheryl Event in SF

Our recent event in San Francisco was a resounding success! 🌞 We celebrated the launch of our San Francisco chapter and bid a heartfelt farewell to Cheryl Campos, our Co-founder and CEO of LaFamilia, as she heads to LA. The evening was filled with warmth, camaraderie, and a shared vision for the future (including our love for Pitbull, peep him in the photo! 👀).

Special thanks to our San Francisco City Leads, Francisca Gilmore-Yulee and Tiq Chapa, and our supporting chapter leader, Aundria Mirabrishami, for their leadership and dedication. We also extend our gratitude to our event sponsor, Crescent, for their support.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event memorable. Here’s to many more gatherings and the continued growth of our community! 🚀

 🪅 Chicago Tech Week Event at La Plaza

On Tuesday we had an incredible time at our vibrant event La Plaza that brought together a diverse mix of communities, founders, investors, and Latinos from across Chicago.

A heartfelt thank you to Zimri Rodriguez and Fernando Carranza, our dedicated Chicago City Leads who has been instrumental in expanding our local presence, and our incredible co-hosts and supporting communities, including Ernesto Pedroza from PromoShare, Gustavo Casas from Dux Capital, and our collaborators at Lazo and Novel. Your cooperation and support mean the world to us. 🤝

Thank you to everyone who joined us – we look forward to more events like this in the future! Stay tuned to our socials to see the photos 📸

💁‍♂️💁‍♀️Investor Community Spotlight

👏 Octavio Sandoval Promoted to Principal 👏

Octavio Sandoval has been promoted to Principal at Illumen Capital! This well-deserved promotion is a testament to his hard work and dedication. Show him some love on Linkedin!

🎉 Alex Sharata Promoted to Partner 🎉

Alex Sharata has been promoted to Partner at New Enterprise Associates (NEA) (see here)! This incredible achievement is a testament to his hard work and dedication. To more Latinos rising up the ranks!

💍 Congratulations to Our Newlyweds! 💍

We are delighted to celebrate the recent marriages of three wonderful members of our community: Ashley Ryder, Fernando Carranza, and Carolina Rojas. (originally in VCFamilia, now in FounderFamilia!). Wishing you all a lifetime of love, happiness, and adventure. 🎉

Do you want to nominate someone? Do you want yourself to be featured? You’ve come to the right place. This section of the newsletter is especially for elevating and celebrating our community🎉.

Nominate someone below!

👩🏾‍💻10 VC Roles

1. Pre-MBA Associate at Mangusta Capital (San Fancisco, CA)

2. Senior Portfolio Manager at Parallel18 (San Juan, Puerto Rico)

3. Senior Associate at Alumni Ventures (Menlo Park, CA)

4. Director at HubSpot Ventures (San Francisco, CA)

5. Principal at Ironspring Ventures

6. Investment Associate at 11 Tribes Ventures (Chicago, ILL)

7. Associate at MassMutual Ventures (Boston, MA)

8. Summer Intern at Antler (Austin, TX)

9. Investment Analyst at Quona Capital (Mexico City)

10. Associate at M12 (San Francisco, CA)

🔊 Call to Action: Upcoming Newsletter Format Upgrades 🚧

We are thrilled to announce that our newsletter will soon be undergoing a redesign and upgrade. Our goal is to provide you with a more engaging and appealing format, making it easier to stay updated with the latest news, events, and opportunities. Stay tuned for a fresh new look and enhanced content in our next issue in two weeks!

If you would like to participate in the redesign and have any ideas, feedback or suggestions you would like to share with us, fill out this form.

See you in two weeks Familia! 👀