Hola! Bienvenido to The Latino Startup community! 🚀 We’re excited to have you on this journey to unlock innovation, build thriving businesses, and strengthen our community’s economic future. Here’s how to get started: 1️⃣ Log in to Skool - Go to [Skool link] and sign in with your account. - Update your profile with your photo, bio, and what you’re working on. 2️⃣ Introduce Yourself... Please! - Head to the Community section and share a quick intro: - Your relationships to this incredibly talented group of people is perhaps the biggest value! 3️⃣ Explore the Classroom - Check out the Courses section for our Lean Startup tools, resources, and recorded sessions. - Start with the Problem Statement Module – it’s the foundation of our work together. 4️⃣ Join the Weekly Sessions - We meet every Thursday from 5:30–7:00 pm (PST). - These are interactive, hands-on sessions where you’ll test ideas, share progress, and learn with fellow founders. 5️⃣ Engage & Contribute - Ask questions, share wins, and support others in the Community feed. - The more you put in, the more you’ll get out. This is a true community of practice. ✨ Remember: This is not a get-rich-quick scheme. We’re building something deeper—real companies, real jobs, and real change. Together, we’ll unlock the genius that already exists in our communities. We’re excited to see what you’ll build. Let’s get started! Con mucho ánimo, David Favela Executive Director, The Latino Startup

That's right.. In less than 2 hours I'll be resigning from my company I've been at for 5 years. I helped them from series A > $3b during that time. And now, its coming to an end.. I've decided to go all in on my "side hustle" and make it into the reality I've been envisioning. I am nervous. I have many "what ifs" going into this.. But also I kind of love that feeling and I'm sure I'm in good company! My name is Adam and I am the founder of vend/r. A modern vending machine company that's been bringing snacks and vibes since '25- located in VIsta, CA. Currently we're at 1 location in VIsta City Hall and plan on expanding to many different locations around North County San Diego. I am a creative and have always approached things in a different way and am excited to change the industry as well. I'm excited to have met David and looking forward to connecting with mi gente as well. Ultimately, my life goal is to show my kids how to build a business, generational wealth, and something good for the community that they live in.