2023 Agenda Match-Up Sessions
Additional program sessions and speakers to be announced. The agenda is subject to change with ongoing updates.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Wednesday - 9/27 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Venture Miami & L’attitude Ventures Tech Mixer

Location: citizenM Miami Worldcenter
700 Northeast 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33132

RSVP HERE: Visit Eventbrite

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Wednesday - 9/27 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Investor Insights: Navigating the Investment Landscape for 2024

Delve into current market trends, diverse management strategies, and forward-looking perspectives that shape the future of industry-leading investments. Equip yourself with the insights pivotal for informed investment decisions in an ever-evolving financial world.

Room: Flicker Ballroom


Moderator:

Lyanne Alfaro - Founder, Moneda Moves

Speakers:

Bob Greene - CEO, NAIC

Kimberli Haywood - Director of Investments, Candide Group

Wednesday - 9/27 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Panel | The Venture Capital Landscape: Today's Pulse and Tomorrow's Promise

With the ever-changing world of venture capital, this panel uncovers essential factors investors should heed in the modern market, spotlighting the significant ascent of US VC female founders and Latina entrepreneurs. We'll dissect trends, confront challenges, and spotlight opportunities molding the investment terrain. Join us as we navigate the present intricacies of venture capital, emphasizing the commendable rise and impact of female and Latina trailblazers.

Room: Flicker Ballroom

Moderator:

Lyanne Alfaro - Founder, Moneda Moves

Speakers:

Cristina Apple Georgoulakis - Partner, 776 Ventures

Senofer Mendoza - Founder, Mendoza Ventures

Rachel ten Brink - CEO and GP, Red Bike Capital

Samara Hernández - Chingona Ventures

Wednesday - 9/27 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Fireside Chat

Room: Flicker Ballroom

Moderator:

Lyanne Alfaro - Founder, Moneda Moves

Speakers:

TBD

Wednesday - 9/27 2:25 PM - 2:30 PM

L'ATTITUDE Ventures, Back to the Roots, Portfolio Company Spotlight

Organic food & gardening company on a mission to reconnect families & kids back to food!

Room: Main Stage

Speakers:

Alejandro Velez Ramirez, Back to the Roots

Wednesday - 9/27 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

ESO Ventures: Empowering Local Innovation

Discover how to drive impact through your local community by fostering innovation in small businesses and jump-starting early-stage startups.

  • ESO Ventures provides Black and Brown communities with the confidence, competence, and capital to take their early-stage business idea to the next level through networks, investment, commitment, and entrepreneurship.


Room: Flicker Ballroom

Moderator:

Diana Hernandez - Advisor, L'ATTITUDE Ventures

Speakers:

Martha Hernández - Co-Founder & Partner, ESO Ventures

Alfredo Mathew III - Co-Founder & Partner, ESO Ventures

Ben Wanzo - Co-Founder & Partner, ESO Ventures

Wednesday - 9/27 4:00 PM

Closing Remarks

Room: Flicker Ballroom

Speakers:

Daniella Levine Cava, Mayor of Miami-Dade County

Wednesday - 9/27 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

LBAN, TechStars & OneSixOne: Community Support Coast-to-Coast

Room: Flicker Ballroom

What does it take to start a VC fund, build an accelerator, and gain institutional support? LBAN, TechStars, and OneSixOne Ventures are here to discuss their approach to tackling all three challenges from coast to coast.

  • Latino Business Action Network LBAN is a Silicon Valley-based nonprofit with a big mission to strengthen the US economy by empowering Latino entrepreneurship across the country.
  • Techstars Miami Powered by J.P. Morgan accelerates startups by helping them reach product-market fit quickly, offering $120k in initial funding and aiding in efficient fundraising for subsequent rounds. The program also assists in recruiting top remote engineering talent.
  • OneSixOne Ventures is a pre-seed venture capital firm that specializes in enterprise software and government technology startups in Southeast US.


Speakers:

Jennifer Garcia - COO, LBAN

Pao Correa - Investment Analyst, TechStars

Justis Mendez - Managing Partner, OneSixOne

Wednesday - 9/27 5:00 PM - 7:00PM

Funds and Friends Happy Hour, Co-hosted by Venture Latinx Coalition, SomosVC & LEAP Global Partners

Hoja Taqueria Miami Beach

3120 Collins Ave, Miami Beach

RSVP HERE: Visit Luma