Q3 Summit and Awards Event

Our Quarterly Summits are the cornerstone of our mission to find, fund, and fuel the best ventures in America.

We bring together a dynamic and growing community of over 600 investors, 30+ sponsors, and 40+ partners, all committed to backing high-potential startups and advancing innovation across industries. These gatherings are designed to spotlight groundbreaking startups, foster powerful connections, and feature fireside chats and panels with trailblazing leaders who are shaping what’s next in business, technology, and beyond.

Day 1: Aug 21 – Morningstar – 22 W. Washington St., Chicago, IL

Day 2: Aug 22 – PNC- One North Franklin, Suite 2700, Chicago, IL

Day 2: Aug 22 – Wintrust Offices – 231 S. LaSalle, Chicago, IL

MEMBERS ATTEND FREE! Not yet a member? View our membership options HERE.

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Meet the Speakers

David Olivencia

CEO, Angeles Investors

Adela Cepeda

Board Chair, Angeles Investors

Guillermo Diaz Jr

Founder, Conectado Inc

Ruben Ocampo

Founder, Conic

Erica Marquez Avitia

Chief Operating Officer at Old Mission Holdings LLC

Korina Sanchez

CEO, Third Coast Hospitality

Fernando Rosario

President & Founder, Exeqpath LLC

Jeshua Cardenas

Director of Growth

Laura M. Montoya

New Mexico State Treasurer

Francisco Mariscal

VP, Angeles Ventures

Claudia Romo Edelman

Founder and CEO, We Are All Human & Hispanic Star

Jeffrey Martinez

Executive Vice President, Head of Branch Banking, PNC

César A. Lostaunau

Global Director, Workforce Engagement, Morningstar

Carlos R. Cardena

SVP Group Manager at Wintrust

Maria S. Bocanegra

President, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas

Rodrigo Carriedo

CEO & Co-Founder, Propio

Francisco Cornejo

Co-Founder and CEO at Storybook & Theo App

Brad Southern

Principal, Blueprint Capital Advisors LLC

Rodrigo Garcia

Global Chief Financial Officer & U.S. President, Talipot

Carlos Abad

Market Manager, PNC

Chris Salvi

Co-Founder & CEO, Executive House

Marcelo De Santis

CEO & Founder, The Ascent

William Salvi

Co-Founder, Executive House & Host, The CEO Series

Arthur Betancourt

CEO, AEBetancourt

Ricardo Mendez-Acevedo

CFO, KUA

Q3 Summit & Awards Agenda

We are working on finalizing the agenda for our Q3 Summit and Awards Event in Chicago. More information will follow in the coming days. Please know that we are looking to program a series of dynamic fireside chats, keynotes, and pitch presentations from some amazing startups. The event will be in person and offered virtually for Angeles Members and Friends.

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Day 1 Day 2

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM — Investing Members Exclusive – Members Networking with Morningstar Executives
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM — Networking
6:30 PM – 6:33 PM — Welcome Remarks – David Olivencia, CEO, Angeles Investors
6:35 PM – 6:40 PM — Sponsor Remarks – César A. Lostaunau, Global Director, Workforce Engagement, Morningstar
6:40 PM – 6:43 PM — Morningstar Executive Remarks
6:43 PM – 6:45 PM — Sponsor Remarks - Arthur Betancourt, CEO, AEBetancourt
6:45 PM – 6:48 PM — New Members Recognition – Jeshua Cardenas, Director of Growth
6:48 PM – 6:50 PM — Sponsor Remarks - Jeffery Martinez, Executive Vice President, Head of Branch Banking, PNC
6:50 PM – 6:52 PM — Closing Remarks – Adela Cepeda, Board Chair, Angeles Investors
6:50 PM – 8:00 PM — Networking
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM — After Party – Moe's Cantina, 155 W. Kinzie St., Chicago, IL 60654

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM — Registration
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM — Emcees Welcome
- Erica Marquez Avitia, Founder, Conic
- Ruben Ocampo, Founder, Conic
10:50 AM – 11:15 AM — Supply Chain Relevance in the Board Room
- Luis Solana, Managing Partner, Luis Solana (Previously Mettamorfozyx Ventures, LLC)
- Carlos Hernandez, VP Supply Chain, Millenium Broadband Solutions
11:15am - 11:40am — Level Up
- Fernando Rosario, President & Founder, Exeqpath LLC
11:40 AM – 12:15 PM — Break / Lunch
12:15 PM – 12:20 PM — PNC Remarks
- Carlos Abad, Market Manager, PNC
12:20 PM – 12:50 PM — Fireside Chat: Conversation with New Mexico Treasurer, Laura M. Montoya
- David Olivencia, CEO, Angeles Investors
- Laura M. Montoya, New Mexico Treasurer
12:55 PM – 1:25 PM — Fireside Chat
- Maria Bocanegra, President, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas
- Adela Cepeda, Board Chair, Angeles Investors
1:25 PM – 1:50 PM — Break
1:50 PM – 2:10 PM — Fireside Chat - Latino Leaders 500Index Spotlight

Ricardo Mendez, CFO, KUA

Adela Cepeda, Board Chair, Angeles Investors

2:10 PM – 2:30 PM — Speaker Session
- Claudia Romo Edelman, Founder and CEO, We Are All Human & Hispanic Star
2:30 PM – 2:50 PM — Executive Stories That Matter: Inside the Journey of the Executive House
- Marcelo De Santis, CEO and Founder, The Ascent
- Chris Salvi, Co-founder, and CEO Executive House
- Will Salvi, Co-founder Executive House, and Host @ The CEO Series
2:50 PM – 3:10 PM — Breakout Session - Higher Education as the Engine for the AI Economy Session
2:50 PM – 3:10 PM — GP/LP Panel
- Francisco Mariscal, VP, Angeles Ventures
- Brad Southern, Principal, Blueprint Capital Advisors LLC
- Rodrigo Garcia, Global Chief Financial Officer & U.S. President, Talipot
3:10 PM – 3:20 PM — Portfolio Review
- Rodrigo Carriedo, CEO & Co-Founder, Propio
- Francisco Cornejo, CEO & Co-Founder, Storybook App
3:20 PM – 3:50 PM — Break
3:50 PM – 4:05 PM — Angeles Investors Updates
4:05 PM – 4:25 PM — Startup 1 - Bondly
4:25 PM – 4:40 PM — Startup 2 - Double Nickel
4:40 PM – 5:00 PM — Startup 3 - iTruckr
5:00 PM – 5:05 PM — Closing Remarks
5:30 PM – 5:35 PM — Head to Wintrust

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM — Cocktails, Appetizers & Networking
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM — Networking
6:45 PM – 6:50 PM — Welcome Remarks from Wintrust
- Carlos Cardenas
6:50 PM – 6:51 PM — Welcome Remarks
6:51 PM – 6:55 PM — Cocktails + Awards Sponsor Remarks
- Carlos Cardenas, SVP Group Manager at Wintrust
6:55 PM – 7:15 PM — Estrellas Awards
7:15 PM – 7:45 PM — Angeles Hispanic Education Impact Awards
- Guillermo Diaz, Founder, Conectado Inc
7:45 PM – 7:50 PM — Closing Remarks
7:50 PM – 9:00 PM — Networking

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The Angeles Quarterly Summits are central to our mission of discovering, funding, and nurturing the most promising Hispanic and Latino ventures. We support diverse founders and startups driving innovation in their industries. Our Summits provide members with opportunities to connect, share insights, learn new things, and discover new startups.

Tickets cost $500. However, members have complimentary access to all our summits.

While membership is encouraged for full access, it is not mandatory. Angeles welcomes anyone interested in the summit to attend.

Our agendas typically include panels, awards, networking sessions, and a cocktail reception.

You will gain new contacts, knowledge, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals.

Yes, there are virtual options available for those who cannot attend in person. Day two can be attended virtually.

Q3 Summit and Awards Event

Our Quarterly Summits are the cornerstone of our mission to find, fund, and fuel the best ventures in America.

Day 1: Aug 21 – Morningstar – 22 W. Washington St., Chicago, IL

Day 2: Aug 22 – PNC- One North Franklin, Suite 2700, Chicago, IL

Day 2: Aug 22 – Wintrust Offices – 231 S. LaSalle, Chicago, IL

MEMBERS ATTEND FREE! Not yet a member? View our membership options HERE.

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Meet the Speakers

David Olivencia

Adela Cepeda

Guillermo Diaz Jr

Ruben Ocampo

Erica Marquez Avitia

Korina Sanchez

Fernando Rosario

Jeshua Cardenas

Laura M. Montoya

Francisco Mariscal

Claudia Romo Edelman

Jeffrey Martinez

César A. Lostaunau

Carlos R. Cardena

Maria S. Bocanegra

Rodrigo Carriedo

Francisco Cornejo

Brad Southern

Rodrigo Garcia

Carlos Abad

Chris Salvi

Marcelo De Santis

William Salvi

Arthur Betancourt

Ricardo Mendez-Acevedo

Q3 Summit & Awards Agenda

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Angeles Summit and Awards Events Recaps

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