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Female Founder Interview – Olga Camargo Leads Latinas Fintech Advisory

The Startup Magazine

She launched her financial practice, FARO Associates LLC (Latina/woman-owned/Minority Business Enterprise), and new fintech project, SHENIX, on her culturally-relevant financial services research and community needs. University of Illinois at Chicago’s College of Business Administration Alumni Leadership Academy Inductee.

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Top 3 Startup Winner: Digs

The Startup Magazine

At this year’s FUND Conference in Chicago, Illinois, over 100 startups presented their early-stage companies in front of hundreds of investors and industry leaders. FUND is a national connector of entrepreneurs, VCs, angel investors, and industry experts with a focus on deal flow and making connections. HQ Location : Chicago, Illinois.

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Female Leader Interview: Gina Diaz, Real Estate Investing and Entrepreneurship Champion

The Startup Magazine

As part of The Startup Magazine Female Founder series , The Startup Magazine caught up with Gina Diaz, entrepreneur and top immigration and real estate attorney, Ms. TSM: You also work with other entrepreneurs. Diaz: Real estate investing can lead you to many different avenues which will make you an entrepreneur.

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What is a Social Enterprise?

Up and Running

it is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit, but because of its dedication to sustainability, it is now working with local communities to form separate stove manufacturing factories in their countries. ” To many prominent entrepreneurs and impact-focused investors, socially-minded businesses are the direction of the future. Here in the U.S.

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Founder Interview: Jim Elliott – Volunteer to NonProfit Entrepreneur

The Startup Magazine

More often than you think, an entrepreneur’s passion is for the care and concern for others less fortunate. And those entrepreneurs go beyond occasional giving of time and talent to a full application of their entrepreneurial skills building a scaled nonprofit organization with a huge social impact.

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Founder Interview: Dan Breier Helps Raise Funds for Charities

The Startup Magazine

Dan has a great story as Founder of BreierSide Solutions , a charity consulting company in Sleepy Hollow, Illinois. BreierSide Solutions was started as an effort to give back to the community. Dan is a successful entrepreneur who plays an active role in his community. What big-picture problems does it solve?

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Female Founder Interview: Maria Teresa Ramos – Ramos Tax and Services

The Startup Magazine

But her dedication to her customers and the value of the help and services she provides to an underserved community make her story truly inspiring. We provide our services to our surrounding community. Our business has become a go-to place for even the most basic necessities of our immigrant community.

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