Silicon Valley Latino

12/31/2024

As we close out 2024, we at Silicon Valley Latino, SVL Agency and ShopLatino.Market extend our heartfelt gratitude to you—our supporters, business partners, collaborators, and community. This year has been a testament to the power of connection, resilience, and cultural pride.

As we step into 2025, we face new opportunities and challenges, but one thing remains constant: the strength of our community. By choosing to search for, support, and shop from Latino-owned businesses, we create lasting impact, empowering entrepreneurs and fostering economic growth. Together, we can navigate any obstacles and ensure our stories, voices, and contributions and businesses continue to shine brightly.

May your holiday season be filled with joy, warmth, and time spent with loved ones. Here’s to a prosperous, purposeful, and inspiring 2025!

From all of us at the Silicon Valley Latino group of companies, thank you for being part of our journey. Let’s make 2025 a year of even greater achievements—together!

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

12/25/2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we here at Silicon Valley Latino want to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones.

May this holiday season be filled with joy, connection, and meaningful moments shared with your familia and friends.

Thank you for being part of our journey this year as we uplifted, highlighted, and collaborated within our vibrant community. Together, we continue to create and share impactful stories and build a brighter future.

From all of us at the Silicon Valley Latino group of companies, we wish you a holiday season filled with love, laughter, and gratitude.

Cheers to an inspiring 2025!

12/19/2024

Throwback Thursday 🏆

The year is 2013 and we, Silicon Valley Latino along with Cisco, brought together the community for “SVL's Latino Trailblazers & Emerging Leaders Awards” Event.

Were you recognized, did you attend?

Then we invite you to share your experience with us as we prepare for our 2025 MIL Summit and Awards Gala honoring the 50 Most Influential Latinos.

12/12/2024

Starting this week we will be sharing some of the stories highlighted throughout 2024 so we invite you to take a moment to reflect on the incredible stories that made 2024 unforgettable! 🌟 Check out some of our top highlights and join us in celebrating the achievements of our vibrant community. 📩 Read the newsletter and share your favorite moments with us!
This week we are with Lean in Latinas, Arnaldo Lopez and our very own Adam Mendoza!

Read it here => https://conta.cc/4g5QrKD

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12/06/2024

🎉 Flashback Friday! 🎉
Let’s take a moment to relive an unforgettable celebration!
In 2019, Silicon Valley Latino along with Santa Clara University hosted its inspiring Latino Leaders Awards Ceremony, where we honored extraordinary individuals making a lasting impact on our community. The evening was filled with vibrant energy, heartfelt moments, and a powerful sense of unity. 💫
As we look ahead to the MIL Summit and Awards Gala in July 2025, we reflect on the legacy of excellence and empowerment these events represent. The journey continues, and we can’t wait to create even more memorable moments together!
Get ready to honor the 50 Most Influential Latinos (MIL) of Silicon Valley—a night that promises to inspire and unite like never before. 🌟
📣 Who’s ready to make history with us?

11/28/2024

Dear Silicon Valley Latino Familia,
As we gather around the table this Thanksgiving, we are reminded of the countless blessings that surround us. At Silicon Valley Latino & SVL Agency, we are deeply grateful for you—our vibrant and inspiring community.
Let us celebrate the spirit of gratitude not just today but every day. May your week be filled with joy, delicious food, and meaningful connections.

From our SVL family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

In Collaborative Spirit and hashtag
Silicon Valley Latino

11/22/2024

Big news for our SVL community! 🎉 Our very own Advisory Board Member, josé benitez cong, has been honored as one of the 2024 Talent100! Dive into our latest article to learn more about José’s inspiring journey and his groundbreaking contributions to talent strategy. 👏

Read the full story here => https://bit.ly/4fB0rv8

11/21/2024

🎉 Celebrating Leadership Excellence! Join us in congratulating SVL Advisory Board Member Andrea Brenholz for being named to the 2024 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing. Her inspiring journey as CEO of ATR International continues to make waves in the industry and beyond!
Read the full story => https://bit.ly/4hWQs4V

11/11/2024

We at Silicon Valley Latino stand in deep gratitude and respect, on this Veterans Day, for the courageous individuals who have served our country with unwavering dedication. Today, we celebrate their strength, sacrifice, and resilience, recognizing that their commitment allows us the freedoms we hold dear. We are inspired by their legacy and remain committed to uplifting the stories of veterans within our communities, acknowledging the vital role they play in shaping our collective future. Thank you for your service, today and always.

11/07/2024

On this Throwback Thursday, we proudly remember the inaugural Red Carpet Gala created in 2007 by our Founder & CEO, Alex Ontiveros, for MACSA as its signature fundraising event.
Held on June 30, 2007, at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, this memorable event honored the 100 Most Influential Latinos (MIL) of Silicon Valley, with over 1,000 attendees gathering for an unforgettable evening that united our community like never before.
Today, Silicon Valley Latino and The SVL Agency are thrilled to announce the return of this powerful event in July 2025 as the MIL Summit and Awards Gala.
We invite you and your organization to join us in making history as we relaunch this gala as an empowerment summit and awards ceremony honoring the 50 Most Influential Latinos (MIL) of Silicon Valley.
Proceeds from the event will benefit select Latino nonprofits across the Bay Area.

10/30/2024

Silicon Valley Latino is excited to spotlight the 2024 State of Hispanic Wealth Report, released in September during Hispanic Heritage Month. The Hispanic Wealth Project (HWP), launched by NAHREP The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals' leaders Gary Acosta and Jason Riveiro in 2014, has shaped a path to triple Hispanic household wealth, fueled by goals in homeownership, small business growth, and financial investments.
Find the link to the full story => https://bit.ly/Hispanic_Wealth_Report_2024

10/23/2024

At Silicon Valley Latino, we’re always eager to spotlight innovative conversations that shape the future. On March 8, 2024, hashtag Platinum Corporate Educational Sponsor, Santa Clara University’s Markkula Center for Applied Ethics will host a pivotal event, AI and the Environment: Sustaining the Common Good.
While AI holds great potential for advancing environmental solutions, it’s important to acknowledge that AI data centers are significant consumers of energy and water. As companies and organizations look to harness AI for good, we suggest that they prioritize innovations that reduce the carbon footprint and resource demands of the technology itself. Sustainable AI practices will be crucial in ensuring that these powerful tools be used in a way that truly benefits the planet.
As part of our commitment to fostering dialogue around impactful innovation, we encourage our community to engage in this important conversation.

Follow the link to register for this exciting event that will also be livestreamed if you cannot make it to the campus. => https://events.scu.edu/ethics/event/ai-and-the-environment-2024

A daylong conference exploring AI’s environmental impact, cosponsored by the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics and Next 10.

10/16/2024

Our advisory board members shared heartfelt reflections on what "home" means to them, rooted in their Latinx heritage. Now we want to hear from you! How has your cultural background shaped your idea of home? Join the conversation in the comments below and celebrate our shared heritage.

Thank you! Michael Archuleta, Anna Dapelo-Garcia, Lilian Peña, Arnaldo Lopez and Antonio Humphreys!

Read all the shared answers here => https://bit.ly/HHM2024_Home

10/14/2024

We are beyond proud to highlight and celebrate our SVL Advisory Board Member, Michael Archuleta, once again, for being named one of the "63 Hispanic and Latino Leaders to Know in 2024" by Becker's Hospital Review! 🌟
It was just in June that he was recognized as “133 CIOs to Know”.
Michael’s dedication to healthcare technology, his innovative vision, and his commitment to driving digital transformation continue to inspire and impact the industry. This recognition is another testament to his relentless pursuit of excellence and leadership in healthcare. Congratulations, Michael, on this well-deserved honor! 👏

10/12/2024

Good afternoon all,

We (The SVL Agency & Silicon Valley Latino) are supporting our client (County of Santa Clara's Reentry Resource Center) as they invite the community to run in their 2024 Rise Up and Run 5K on October 26th at Hellyer Park in San Jose.

We are reaching out with a "Challenge" to all Founders, Executives, Leaders & friends to join us and fellow Cultura Ambassadors to run this special 5K race and support their worthy cause. You don't have to participate in person as there is a "virtual" 5k that you can do from wherever you live.

https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/SanJose/ReentryResourceCentersRiseUpandRun5K

Use our code: SVL24 and you will get $5 off the registration 😉

We're challenging all of the leaders listed below. Let's do this!

Jennifer Garcia, Marisa Gaska, Maria Garcia, Eva Blanco Masias, Josef Liles, Emilio Cortez, Lily Ontiveros, Isabella Guerrero, Ivan Hernandez, Felipe Luna, Max Luna, Gabe Lomeli, Jr., Gabriel Jack, Analiese Hernandez, Shauna Marshall, Nathan Atabay, Joshua Barousse, ✪Elizabeth Castillo, Bob Uttenreuther, Sam Liccardo, Javier González, David de Martin Roche, Francisco Jimenez, Samuel Ulloa, Arthur Garcia, John Giggy, Johnny Khamis, Janet Rivera, Jorge Titinger, Ramon Baez, Ileana Rivera, Jose Corona, Lupe Carrillo, PhD, Omar Aguilar, Ph.D., Sid Espinosa, Raquel González

The Reentry Resource Center’s Rise Up and Run 5K is on Saturday October 26, 2024. It includes the following events: 5K Competitive, Virtual 5K, 5K - Run/Walk, and 5K - Family/stroller.

10/11/2024

Get Ready to Rise Up & Run! 🏃‍♀️🏃

The Challenge has been placed! Are you up for it? If you cannot make it to the race location you can always sign up for the virtual run!

Silicon Valley Latino invites YOU to join the Reentry 5th Anniversary 5K! Lace up your sneakers and let’s come together as a community to support those reentering our society.

When: Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 9:00 AM

Where: Hellyer County Park

Juntos Adelante to make a difference! Every step helps provide dignity and support for those leaving incarceration.

Click below to register now! Let’s show up, have fun, and make real change happen!
Register => https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/SanJose/ReentryResourceCentersRiseUpandRun5K
Use Discount Code: SVL24

10/10/2024

Join us for an extraordinary cultural experience as Vision brings the timeless classic Macario back to life at the Mexican Heritage Plaza this October. In celebration of their 40th anniversary, Teatro Visión invites you to witness this captivating story of hope, tradition, and transformation, filled with vibrant music, dance, and spectacle. Bring your family and friends to this unforgettable event, as we honor the spirit of Día de los Mu***os and come together to support local changemakers. Don't miss your chance to be part of this remarkable production!

Tickets and Information: http://www.teatrovision.org/macario

Live Performance Venue: Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San José, CA 95116

Performance Schedule: Thursdays – Saturdays, Oct. 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 at 8:00pm. Sundays,

Oct. 13, 20 at 2:00pm.

Ticket Prices: choose your own price tickets $10 - $40