From automated workflows and emerging job roles, AI is reshaping all facets of business, offering new opportunities for unprecedented growth but also evoking some anxiety. How can we ensure emerging technologies like AI are leveraged for good, and can help workers and entrepreneurs reach their full potential. This panel will explore how different technologies are advancing financial literacy initiatives, creating opportunities to close the racial wealth gap, and how underrepresented communities can participate and engage.

Speaker Bios

Ramona Ortega, CEO WealthBuild.ai, Co-Founder, Espacio Latino

Jenny Flores, Head of Small Business Growth Philanthropy for the Wells

Jailan Griffiths, President of the Nasdaq Foundation and Head of Purpose

Hector Mujica, Head of Economic Opportunity, Google.org Americas, Aspen Institute Latinos and Society.

Emanuel Ibarra, IBM, ISV Partnership & Alliances

Small businesses (SMBs) need to harness creativity to secure capital for growth, exploring options from AI to diversified revenue sources. This panel will explore the intersection of AI and the SMB capital stack to maximize their ability to increase revenue. #SmallBusiness #AI #Innovation

Luis Gonzalez, Wells Fargo Philanthropy and Community Impact

Rebecca Gonzales, Chief Customer Officer The Cantellus Group

Gustavo LaSala, CEO, PeopleFund

Jennifer Garcia, COO, LBAN

AI job postings on the global marketplace Upwork surged by over 1,000% in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year. Learn about AI, cybersecurity and upskilling for the future of work with SABIO, a full-stack developer boot camp.

Presented by SABIO, with Gregorio Rojas & Lili Monge

This panel will explore efforts to move the needle for cultural representation of Latinos across Hollywood and the Ad Industry.

Jos Duncan-Asé, Love Now Media

Omar Quiñones, Chief Strategy Officer, MEL

Karina Cabrera Bell, Founder and CEO of SPARK

Elizabeth Avellán, Producer and Co-owner of Troublemaker Studios

Coffee Cart + Pan Dulce

Want to know more about SMB loans, CDFI’s and support for your business? Grab a coffee and chat with representatives from Wells Fargo and PeopleFund.

***Choose from our simultaneous interactive-and yummy- workshops

Women, Wine and Wealth: A toast to your financial future.

🇲🇽 Mexican Charcuterie Station

Let's talk money, wealth-building and investing in You! Learn how to get started investing beyond your 401K and 5 Steps to Building Wealth.

Sponsored by THRIVE Campaign, with Ramona Ortega, Esq., Founder of WealthBuild.ai and Sandra Bonilla, Financial Advisor, Wells Fargo

🌮 Chichrarron Wheel and Mini-Street Tacos

Discover how to scale your business effectively using the latest Ai and Web3 tools. on AI and Web3, tools to help you scale and grow.

Sponsored by Blue People with Alfredo Arvide, Chief Innovation Officer, Luis Arregoces, Chief AI Officer, Blue People and Monica Talan, CEO, CryptoConexión

Where are we in the push to fund more Latino startups, how do we work across VC ecosystems, and the importance of diverse fund managers.

Sarah Smith, Speakerbox Media

Laura Moreno Lucas, General Partner at L'ATTITUDE Ventures

Staci Latoison, CEO, Dream Big Ventures

Archna Sahay, Head of Platform, NorthWestern Mutual Ventures

Rachel ten Brink, Co-Founder, Red Bike Ventures

AMA.with Managing Partner Veronica Juarez.

Join us for the closing reception of Espacio Latino with food, signature drinks and networking.