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.