2023 ALPFA Entrepreneurs Power Up Series

120 Tremont Street,Boston MA 02108

19 April, 2023

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Thinking Outside the Corporate Box: The Essence of Entrepreneurship Join us on April 19th for the 2023 ALPFA Entrepreneurs Power Up series! This event offers a unique opportunity to gain actionable advice and valuable takeaways from top experts, as well as network with fellow entrepreneurs who are on similar journeys. By sharing experiences and insights, you'll gain the confidence to take your business to the next level. We're thrilled to announce that the event will feature a keynote speech by an esteemed entrepreneurship professor. With years of experience in the field, they will offer invaluable insights and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities faced by entrepreneurs, as well as strategies for success. In addition, we'll be hosting a fireside chat with seasoned Latinx entrepreneurs. This intimate conversation will provide an inside look at the experiences and journeys of successful entrepreneurs, and offer practical advice for those looking to follow in their footsteps. Our panel of successful entrepreneurs believes that entrepreneurship is a powerful tool for closing the pay gap for Latinx individuals and creating positive change in the world. They'll share their first-hand experiences of working alongside some of the most influential business and civic leaders, including those who have put their entrepreneurial models to the test. The event will be moderated by Daliza Nova, Director of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Agency. So, mark your calendars and join us for this unique opportunity to learn from some of the best in the field. Feel free to bring a friend and join us for a wonderful evening celebrating Latinx entrepreneurs! We're grateful to Suffolk University for generously hosting this event and supporting our community. Don't wait, grab your passes now! Shari LS Worthington, PhDAssociate Professor of Practice, Sawyer Business School Associate Director, Center for Entrepreneurship | Suffolk UniversityDr. Worthington’s interests lie in both research and practice. She is a serial entrepreneur with over 25 years experience in management and marketing in the technology industries. She works with startups as well as Fortune 500 firms, including Apple, Raytheon, Rogers Corp., Honeywell, and MKS Instruments. She is an international speaker on the topics of business model strategy, commercialization strategies, product management, search marketing, social media, and B2B marketing. Linkedin Daliza Nova Project Director | MA Minority Business Development AgencyDaliza Nova is an accomplished Relationship Management professional with over 12 years of experience in the banking industry. Having worked at TD Bank, Wells Fargo Private Bank, and HarborOne Bank Commercial, she has played an instrumental role in expanding the latter's presence in the Boston Market. Daliza brings a wealth of expertise in lending, market strategy, and engagement. Notably, she completed her MBA at Hult International Business School in Cambridge, MA, while juggling the demands of being a mother of two and renovating her home in Dorchester. Linkedin Javier Marin Media Proprietor Investor, Executive Chairman | El Planeta MediaJavier Marin is a Hispanic entrepreneur, investor, and media proprietor. He serves as CEO of El Planeta Media, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Under his leadership, El Planeta Media has expanded to include two multi-platform news providers: El Tiempo Latino, the largest Spanish news organization in Washington D.C. with national reach, and El Planeta Boston, the largest Hispanic newspaper in New England. Together, they reach 5 million Latinos in the U.S. El Planeta Media's journalistic reputation is reflected in its content partnerships with The Washington Post, Financial Times, The Economist, and NowThis News. Marin brings over 20 years of Spanish publishing and editorial experience and also holds a majority stake in Campeon Soccer, a joint venture with Univision Communications that manages the ecommerce arm of Univision sports network TUDNFANSHOP. Linkedin Wendy Estrella Founder/Principal | Estrella Law Offices,Estrella EnterprisesShe is the founder/principal of Estrella Law Offices, PC, the city’s largest real estate firm, and owner of one the largest residential real estate portfolios in the city through her development and holding company, Estrella Enterprises, which she co-manages with her husband, Jose.  A first generation immigrant from the Dominican Republic, she arrived in Lawrence at the age of the 13 and was the first of her family to attend college. Throughout her career, she has remained deeply committed to the City of Lawrence that was a nurturing environment for her family, and her business to thrive, and continues to reinvest in the community and institutions that create opportunities for others. Among her various volunteer and civic leadership roles, Wendy is a Trustee of the Mass School of Law and a founding Board Member of the Lawrence Partnership. Previously, she was appointed by Governor Deval Patrik as a Trustee of Northern Essex Community College and served as a Board Member of Lawrence Family Development Charter School. Join the ALPFA Entrepreneurs' Latinx Small Business CollectionALPFA Entrepreneurs is committed to elevating and supporting Latinx business owners in the city of Boston. We believe that Advancing U.S. Latino Entrepreneurship is imperative for the prosperity of The US economy. Latinos make up one of the largest and fastest-growing populations in the U.S. and Latino-owned businesses are starting businesses faster than any other demographic group in the country. Are you a business owner? Submit your business today!