You won't want to miss a special keynote speech by Monica Muñoz Andry titled "Latinidad: Navigating the Complexities of the Ethnicity as a Business Leader" on Tuesday, September 17! RSVP TODAY and Celebrate Latinidad with us! https://lnkd.in/g2Git32k Monica serves as President and Chief Executive Officer for the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GAHCC) and is responsible for providing strategic direction, vision, and management for the programs and personnel of the Chamber. Monica is an accomplished and goal-driven professional with over 21 years of experience in leading operations within private and nonprofit organizations, encompassing business development and financial health program management. In her long tenure at University Federal Credit Union, she managed a broad range of operations and people resources, including the the call center, business development, and most recently, representing and leading UFCU in the effort to create, sustain, and grow financial solutions with the intention to measurably improve member’s lives. In both her professional and community work, Monica has specialized in developing and implementing focused programs and advocacy; backed by outstanding commitment and leadership skills in supporting diverse community initiatives and heading multiple projects that supported the growth and development of various communities. As an effective public speaker and an empowering community leader, Monica’s exceptional skills in cultivating and strengthening partnerships with different agencies as well as working with diverse individuals have forged win-win relationships to achieve the organization's missions and goals. Monica received a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from the University of Texas at Austin and a Masters in Business Administration from Concordia University Texas. In her spare time, Monica and her husband, Robert, are avid Salsa dancers and instructors. Although her mommy duties for her 12 year old son and 11 year old daughter have temporarily retired her dancing shoes, she looks forward to dancing around the challenges of family work life. Thank you to our partners for making this event possible: Downtown Austin Alliance PNC JPMorganChase Tingari-Silverton Foundation Dell Technologies Regions Bank #entrepreneurs #startups #austinstartups #founders #austintech
DivInc
Non-profit Organizations
Austin, TX 5,833 followers
Diversity and Inclusion Drives Innovation
About us
We’re on a mission to generate social and economic equity through entrepreneurship. By staying laser-focused on building programs and infrastructure that remove barriers to entrepreneurship, we enable underrepresented founders to build viable tech startups. We provide access to social and financial capital, education, mentorship, and vital networks. We do this through events, community initiatives and our core 12-week startup accelerator program.
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https://www.divinc.org/hello
External link for DivInc
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Austin, TX
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2016
- Specialties
- Accelerator, Education, Tech Startup, and Diversity and Inclusion
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1023 Springdale Rd, Bldg 12F
#12F
Austin, TX 78721 , US
Employees at DivInc
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Juan Thurman
Investor, Startup Mentor, Board Member and Sales Consultant
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Jill Soley
Product-builder, Marketer, Author #BeyondProduct, Angel, Mom (not in that order). Re-inventing early-stage capital @PlayMoney.
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Jesse Lindsley
Community Builder 🏟️ | Chairman @ Thrust 🚀 | 20+yr CEO | ABC's 40U40 | 5x Founder | VC Backed | Flashpoint @ Ga Tech Alum 💥 | SBIR Phase I & II PI…
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Steve Goldsmith
Product Leader, Advisor, Investor, Mentor, Non Profit Volunteer, Husband, Father. Ask me about pizza, bbq or espresso too.
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MEET THE SPEAKERS 🎙 Bessy Martinez will be a part of our panel discussion, Latinos at the Forefront: Building the Future of Tech and Venture Capital! Bessy Martinez is a multi-faceted Salvadoran community builder, entrepreneur, and creative. As the CEO and founder of The Latina Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, she leads a brand house of programs dedicated to Latina empowerment, personal development, and entrepreneurship. Named one of Austin Woman's 2024 Change Makers for her impactful work in the nonprofit sector and featured in the September 2024 issue “The Power of Jefas,” Bessy is a trailblazer in leadership and entrepreneurship 💪 She created programs like Austin Latinas Unidas and the Jefas on the Move Accelerator Program, providing workshops, networking opportunities, and resources that uplift Latina women. Bessy’s unique blend of creative vision, community engagement, and enterprising spirit drives her mission to uplift and support her community, creating spaces where Latinas can connect, share their stories, and build legacies that reflect their diverse identities and aspirations. We're only a few days away, RSVP NOW! 🔥 https://lnkd.in/g2Git32k
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MEET THE SPEAKERS 🎙 Alejandro Lozano will be a part of our panel discussion, Latinos at the Forefront: Building the Future of Tech and Venture Capital. He will bring his experience as Founding Principal at Newtype Ventures to this incredible discussion alongside Jose Luis Silva Vazquez, Bessy Martinez, and Adrianna Cantu. Alejandro is the Co-Founder of Newtype Ventures and comes from a technology consulting background with an electrical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin🤘 After six years of technology consulting, he attended the University of Chicago Booth School of Business for his MBA and worked in investment banking for two years in Chicago upon graduating. Alejandro then moved back to Austin to build Notley's first investments team alongside Ethan Monreal-Jackson, building portfolio models, investment dashboards, and liquidity forecasts before they spun out to launch Newtype Ventures to invest in early-stage tech. Join us next week as we dive into rich conversation and networking! RSVP Today: https://lnkd.in/g2Git32k
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MEET THE SPEAKERS 🎙 Adrianna Cantu will be a part of our panel discussion, Latinos at the Forefront: Building the Future of Tech and Venture Capital. She will bring her experience as CEO & Founder of Revealix to this incredible lineup alongside Jose Luis Silva Vazquez, Bessy Martinez, and Alejandro Lozano. Adrianna Cantu is a digital health executive with expertise in clinical care, operations, technology IP generation, and entrepreneurship. Her career began as a clinical expert at Brackenridge Hospital, a trauma and safety net facility in Travis County. Adrianna later transitioned to healthcare executive roles, including a key position at a wound care startup where she architected the company’s clinical operations strategy and helped expand operations to 40+ states and over $100M in annual revenue 👏 Driven to address healthcare challenges and inequities, she founded Revealix to improve diabetic foot disease outcomes through modernized smartphone-based screenings 📲 Adrianna holds a technical patent in her field. She is a Fellow of the American College of Clinical Wound Specialist and a Diplomate of the American Professional Wound Care Association. Join us next week as we hear about her experiences and unique insight! RSVP Today: https://lnkd.in/g2Git32k
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Space is filling up - excited to see our amazing community in person again next Tuesday! RSVP NOW: https://lnkd.in/g2Git32k Downtown Austin Alliance
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RSVP NOW to Celebrating Latinidad Sept 17: https://lnkd.in/g2Git32k Meet our featured speakers for our Hispanic Heritage Month event Celebrating Latinidad NEXT TUESDAY September 17th! 💃 Emcee: Alyssa Padron, Village Capital KEYNOTE // Latinidad: Navigating the Complexities of the Ethnicity as a Business Leader Monica Muñoz Andry, Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce PANEL // The Rise of Latinx Leaders in High Growth Tech Moderator: José Luis Silva Vázquez, Dux Capital Adrianna Cantu, REVEALIX Bessy Martinez, The Latina Foundation Alejandro Lozano, Newtype Ventures
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Proud of your progress, RaShaun Brown and the team at Screen Skinz!
We are beyond proud to announce our partnership with ZAGG, Inc., a global leader and innovator in screen protection! Together, we will be launching ZAGG Custom Glass, along with ZAGG retailing our officially licensed screen protectors featuring designs from the NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA, and top entertainment brands. Huge thank you to Matthew Fine (No Caller ID, LLC) Eric Perugini (NBALAB) and Josh Modjeski. Partnering our unique technology with ZAGG is truly a game changer for the industry and an incredible opportunity. Our goal is to transform consumers’ screen protectors into canvases for self-expression and personal meaning—integrating seamlessly into their tech lifestyle. Thank you, Daniel Allen, Konstantin Belyaev, Eric Bright, and the entire ZAGG team for believing in the product, our team, and our capabilities. Let’s make an impact! As I’ve told my team, investors, and advisors—this success is a testament to our collective effort, and it’s a win we all share. We wouldn’t be in this position today without your mentorship, guidance, investment, and unwavering belief in our vision. Clay Canning Trey Yates Abo Ventures LLC Zach Ellis, Jr. South Loop Ventures Ashley DeWalt DivInc Mercury Terrence C. Murphy Sr. Maurice Clarett Jarman J. Smith Wayne Pfeffer Brendan O'Donnell Kevin Posey, M.B.A. Jordan Morrell Michelle Micone, MBA BRANNDON STEWART Brent Montgomery Marc Reeves Shelly Brenckman Randall Thom Joe Stefani Ken Troupe Tom Sheridan Charlie Quong ✯ Chief Product Officer Debbie Michelle Patrice Horton Nate Thompson Marquis Maines Adam Mueller Shannaya McFarland
ZAGG Announces Custom Glass in Partnership with Screen Skinz
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We are excited to welcome (back!🥳) an outstanding member of the Austin community to emcee our 9/17 event for Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Latinidad. Alyssa Padron is currently a Program Manager at Village Capital and a former DivInc team member. She has worked across organizations and communities to bolster wealth equity through entrepreneurship. Stay tuned to meet the rest of our amazing lineup of speakers, preview treats from our visiting vendors, and raffle prizes you’ll be able to enter to win on site! Downtown Austin Alliance RSVP NOW- https://lnkd.in/g2Git32k
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Major announcement for one of our DivInc companies, Screen Skinz, on their new partnership with ZAGG, Inc., a leader in the mobile accessories space. Together, Screen Skinz and ZAGG will retail it's officially licensed NFL and MLB screen protectors introduce 💥 Custom Glass 💥, a screen protector customized to your design. 🚀 We are excited to see this partnership grow 🚀 Congrats to RaShaun Brown and the Screen Skinz team. https://lnkd.in/gqWu596b
ZAGG Announces Custom Glass in Partnership with Screen Skinz
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Our Managing Director of Programs, Ashley DeWalt, continues to broaden his SportsTech network, as he brings on Kayvon Thibodeaux as an investor in his sports industry focused fund, The Collectiv. This is a big win for the Houston ecosystem as the investment in sports focused companies grow. We will be launching applications for our next SportsTech accelerator in a few months. Stay tuned on how you can apply. https://lnkd.in/dWyFMxMJ
NFL Star Kayvon Thibodeaux Named Partner in $20M VC Fund
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