Open for Business - Unleashing Latino Business Potential Through Digital Inclusion

Explore strategies for empowering Latino businesses through digital inclusion in this 2021 Latino Business and Entrepreneurship Summit session. Examine the pandemic's impact on Latino communities and businesses, and discover top approaches for leveraging public and private investments to boost Latino entrepreneurship. Learn about digital inclusion strategies, access to capital, networking opportunities, and capacity building initiatives that can help Latino business owners thrive in the post-pandemic economy. Gain insights from industry experts on topics such as e-commerce channels, digital safety nets, and wealth creation in Latino communities. Hear from speakers representing organizations like Bank of America, Kapor Center, Knight Foundation, Google.org, and Aspen Digital as they discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities for Latino businesses in the digital age.

Intro
Welcome
Introductions
Lily Gonzales
Marcela Escabar
Housekeeping
Trends and Key Stats
Challenges and Opportunities
Resources
Legacy of Miami Tech
Incentives
Partnership Question
Broadband Access
Local Government
Balance Sheet
Centralizing Resources
Centralized Repository
Knight Foundation
Reinventing the wheel
Diversity in venture capital
No strings attached cash
Questions
Reverse Mentorship
Community Colleges
Funding