A couple months back, I originally posted my thoughts on why the Latinx population presents a major market opportunity for entrepreneurs. Since then, I continued researching the space and wanted to share my new findings. Unique Behavioral Factors Families are very tight While I don't have any statistics to back this up, lived experience has … Continue reading The Latinx Opportunity Pt. 2
Category: Culture
New Investable Asset Classes
I've been closely following the evolution of technology democratizing investing as well as increasing access to services that were historically reserved for high net worth individuals. Companies such as Wealthfront, Betterment, and Republic have been offering the masses access to services and investment opportunities not widely available before the tech era. I see this trend … Continue reading New Investable Asset Classes
The Latinx Opportunity
Latinx influence on American culture is fully on display in many aspects of everyday life. From the food we eat, the music we listen to, the language most of us study in primary school - Latinx culture has entered the mainstream in many ways. Recent examples and trends such as the smashing success of Oscar-winning … Continue reading The Latinx Opportunity
Why Identity is Important
Source: Michael A. MacKenzie What makes you who you are? What factors have shaped your world view? In the spirit of this thought exercise, here are a couple facts about me: Raised by my Mom and Grandma, who both came to the country as immigrants and worked multiple jobs to make ends meet My first … Continue reading Why Identity is Important
Blockchain’s Woeful Lack of Diversity
Source: Unsplash When speaking about diversity within the blockchain world, it's helpful to start with the state of the broader tech ecosystem. If you work in tech or follow the industry closely, you are probably aware that it suffers from a lack of diversity. To put things in perspective, the below graphic shows a sample … Continue reading Blockchain’s Woeful Lack of Diversity