Latino Founders selects 32 companies to participate in 2024 accelerator program

As I mentioned in last week’s recap, Latino Founders has selected 32 companies for the 2024 cohort of its accelerator program. The program — which is industry agnostic — is designed to support Latine-led companies with mentorship and guidance to help them build sustainable and growing businesses. So who made the cut…? Let’s get to the list.

• A’s Heating & Cooling – Energy Efficient HVAC Systems
• AizenFlow – Freight Sales & Automation Platform
• AMX Consulting – Human Resource Services
• Autentica Consulting – Transforming organizations by creating spaces for courageous conversations, drawing from lived experiences, to build equitable, and inclusive workplaces with a sense of belongingness
• Belonging at – Bilingual talent development for individuals and companies
• BME Recovery Content Productions – Ice cream brand without Sugar
• Cocreator – AI-powered business mentor for SMEs
• El Dorado Art Studio – Art and Tattoo studio with a focus on designs inspired by nature
• ENO Design – Transforming living spaces with the power of biophilic design
• Global Based – Designing safe places to dance and enjoy global music
• HAB Sauce – Small batch artist curated and designed eclectic array of hot sauce and Oregon seaweed chili crisp
• Hire a Latino – Connecting talented Latino professionals with businesses
• Inluminare – Helping nonprofits and foundations identify the true costs necessary to make change
• Juntospdx – Creating spaces to connect, highlight, and inspire Latino culture in Portland, Oregon, and beyond
• La Casa de Mama – Vegan Bakery with traditional Mexican pastries and flavors
• Life Stages – Life Stages synthesizes innovative technology to empower users to build sustainable physical, mental, and socio-emotional well-being throughout their lifespan
• Loco por la Aventura – Inspiring education, equity, and engagement in outdoor activities within the Latino Community
• Lyn Blanks Creations – Online store offering a wide range of unique, handmade products crafted with meticulous attention to detail, supporting independent artists and their passion for creating meaningful items
• Marianumi – Personalized coaching programs that identify patterns, set goals, and foster personal and professional growth
• Martial Profile – Martial Profile is an AI-based workout tracker mobile app for combat sports and martial arts
• Mr dogo – Innovative flavors and toppings to enhance the traditional Hot Dog experience
• Ocata – Bringing the traditional Salvadorian creamery to a wide audience with dipping sauces that have beautiful branding and packaging that fits seamlessly into a fast-paced modern life
• Portland Water – Portland Water is a premium canned water company based in the heart of Portland, Oregon
• RMC Floral Designs – Personalized floral designs for special occasions and events
• Sherpa wtf – Helping Insurance Agents from Latinoamerica to Scale their business trough Support Automation with AI
• Solar Brilloso – Artist specializing in designing consumer goods representing the Latin culture fused with Oregon’s culture
• Solarcycle – Sustainable and affordable 100% off-grid tiny homes using the most efficient renewable energy generation and storage technologies
• The Venderia – Vending machines that retail local art, media and magic. within some of the coolest places in Portland, Oregon
• Tizana Mexicana – Connecting customers with products that embody mexican artistry of local artisans Creating an ecosystem, to showcase the talent in a marketplace
• Training to Impact – Providing culturally competent training, curriculum development, and community engagement
• Vibras – Bringing contractors and homeowners with software to work independently and together
• Way of Being – A shop, a teacher, and a friend offering supplies, education, and encouragement to support a sustainable, low-waste lifestyle where everyday actions create a better world

For more information, read the Portland Business Journal write up or visit Latino Founders.