Thank you to all who came to our first “AI for Everyday” Community Workshop! What an incredible gathering. People from all walks of life showed up with curiosity, courage, and a desire to learn something new that can genuinely improve how we live, work, and grow. Today wasn’t about tech for tech’s sake. It was about real people discovering real tools. Parents learning how to save time. Students finding new ways to study and explore ideas. Small business owners seeing how AI can help them compete and create. This is how change begins — one room, one conversation, one new skill at a time. We’re just getting started. More sessions are coming, and our goal is simple: make AI practical, accessible, and useful for everyday life in our community. If you missed this one, join us next time. Bring a friend. Bring your questions. Bring your curiosity. #AIForEveryday #TheLatinoStartup #CommunityLearning #FutureReady #DigitalSkills #AIForGood #LearnTogether

My name is Christine De La Rosa, and I’m thrilled to join this community. Huge thanks to David for the invitation. I’m a serial entrepreneur and capital strategist who somehow manages to live in three states and two countries at once. Most days you’ll find me in Jalisco, MX, and the rest of the time I’m running companies across California, New Mexico, and Texas. I grew up in tech as a database architect, but my entrepreneurial life has taken me everywhere. In earlier chapters I co-owned two restaurants, a retail shop, and several plant-based ventures. Today I lead Systema Vida, a full back-office SaaS that gives life, business, and fitness coaches the power of a big organization without the big-organization cost. I also run my own executive coaching practice supporting new founders and founders preparing to raise capital. I’m the CEO of GPCOR, a purpose-driven clinical registry for patients exploring plant-based medicine. And this April, I’m opening REGRESA, my first wellness retreat here in Mexico. I’m genuinely excited to be here among mi gente. Deep respect to all the founders and builders in this space. I love the mission of The Latino Startup and can’t wait to dive in.

Today I received a call from the Manos Accelerator in the Bay Area. They’re actively looking for Latino startups at the MVP stage (Stage 5) who are ready to grow. Manos supports founders with: - Funding readiness - Sales strategy - Scaling support - Their focus is on startups using technology and innovation, and they provide direct access to investors across the Bay Area ecosystem. Learn more about the program here:https://manosaccelerator.com/ If you believe your startup is a good fit, let me know — I can fast-track your application and make a warm introduction. This is a strong opportunity for founders ready to move from building to scaling. 🚀

Community, New Year's are always full of new promise and renewed commitment to your goals and objectives. But let’s be real for a moment. Most founders don’t struggle because they lack talent, hustle, or ideas. They struggle because everything feels important… and that kills focus. One idea turns into five. Five directions turn into confusion. And pretty soon, you’re busy—but not moving forward. Clarity changes everything. When things are clear, decisions get lighter. You stop second-guessing yourself. You know what to work on this week, not just “someday.” That’s honestly why we built The Latino Startup. Not to add more noise.Not to throw more tools at you.But to help you slow things down just enough to see what actually matters. We help you:• Get clear on the problem• Get specific about who you’re serving• Take the next right step—without overthinking it You don’t need a perfect plan. You need focus, direction, and a way to test your ideas without burning yourself out. That’s the work we do together here. One clear step at a time. One decision that moves you forward. You’re not behind. You’re building. And we’ve got you. 💪

As the year slows down, I just want to say this: I’m proud of this community. You showed up. You asked hard questions. You chose progress over comfort. This season is a reminder that what we’re building here isn’t just businesses — it’s confidence, clarity, and comunidad. Take time to rest. Break bread with your people. Reflect on how far you’ve come. When we return, we do it with more focus, more courage, and more belief in ourselves and each other. Gracias for being here. The work continues — but tonight, we celebrate. 🎉 Con ganas, David