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 700 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.

August 13-14, 2026

Morningstar – 22 W. Washington St., Chicago, IL
PNC- One North Franklin, Suite 2700, Chicago, IL
Wintrust Offices – 231 S. LaSalle, Chicago, IL

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

Meet the Speakers

Guillermo Diaz Jr

Founder, Conectado Inc

Jeshua Cardenas

Director of Growth

Francisco Mariscal

VP, Angeles Ventures

Jeffrey Martinez

EVP - Head of Branch Distribution and Sales Management, PNC

David Olivencia

CEO, Angeles Investors

Adela Cepeda

Board Chair, Angeles Investors

Erica Marquez Avitia

Chief Operating Officer at Old Mission Holdings LLC

JC Gonzalez-Mendez

Chief Executive Officer, GM Integritas Consulting

Kimberly Casiano

Board Member of Ford Motor Company and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta

Román Ortega Jr

Private Wealth Advisor, Vice President, Corrales&Co

Jacquelyn Puente

Jacquelyn Puente, Vice President of External Affairs at Comcast NBCUniversal Chair

William Salvi

Co-Founder and Host, Executive House

Martin Cabrera

CEO, Cabrera Capital

Juan Carlos "JC" Gutierrez

Managing Director, AWS

Carlos R. Cardenas

VP Group Manager, Wintrust Commercial Bank

Matthew Wells

President and CEO, One Region, Inc

Octavio Sandoval, CFA, CAIA

Principal, Illumen Capital

Betsy Ziegler

CEO, 1871

Desiree (Desiree Vargas) Vargas Wrigley

Founding GP, Velocity Catalyst

Arthur Betancourt

CEO and Founder, AEBetancourt

Alex Mackle

Senior Economist, Scenario Design, PNC Financial Services Group

Michael Allen

Head of Technology, Retirement Solutions, Morningstar Investment Management LLC

Joanna McGinley

EVP, Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives, PitchBook Data

Jim Smith

Global Head of Retirement Business Strategy - Morningstar Retirement, Morningstar Investment Management LLC

Carlos Augusto Abad Craff

Vice President, Retail Market Manager, Great lakes Market, PNC

Angel Herrera

Deputy CIO, Illinois State Treasury

César A. Lostaunau

Workforce Optimization Global Director, Morningstar

William Lulis

Investment Market Manager, PNC Private Bank

Higher Education Growth Summit – Transforming AI, Growth & Innovation

Bringing together investors, university leaders, corporate executives, founders, innovators, and ecosystem builders for three days of networking, thought leadership, startup discovery, and recognition of those driving Latino growth across America.

DAY 1 | AUGUST 13, 2026

Location: PNC Bank | Chicago | PNC- One North Franklin, Suite 2700, Chicago, IL

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Investing Members Exclusive

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Networking

6:30 PM – 6:33 PM
Welcome Remarks
David Olivencia

6:35 PM – 6:40 PM
Sponsor Remarks
César A. Lostaunau

6:40 PM – 6:55 PM
PNC Executive Remarks / Fireside Chat: Leadership That Lasts: Building Business, Developing Talent, and Creating Impact
Adela Cepeda
Jeff Martinez

6:55 PM – 6:58 PM
Sponsor Remarks
Carlos Abad

6:58 PM – 7:00 PM
New Members Recognition
Jeshua Cardenas

7:00 PM – 7:03 PM
Closing Remarks
Adela Cepeda

7:03 PM – 8:00 PM
Networking

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
After Party
Moe’s Cantina – Encanto Room
155 W. Kinzie Street, Chicago, Illinois

DAY 2 | AUGUST 14, 2026

Location: Private / Members Only

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Gold Member Breakfast

Location: Morningstar | Chicago | Morningstar – 22 W. Washington St., Chicago, IL

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Registration

10:45 AM – 10:50 AM
Emcees Welcome
Erica Marquez Avitia
Roman Ortega

10:50 AM – 11:15 AM
Level Up
JC Gonzalez-Mendez

11:15 AM – 11:40 AM
Executive House Interview
Will Salvi
Martin Cabrera

11:40 AM – 12:15 PM
Break / Lunch

12:10 PM – 12:15 PM
Morningstar Welcome
James Smith

12:15 PM – 12:20 PM
State Treasury Remarks
Angel Herrera

12:20 PM – 1:00 PM
Economic Outlook and Impacts of AI Presentation
Alex Mackle

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Fireside Chat: Leadership Journey to the Board
David Olivencia
Kimberly Casiano

1:30 PM – 1:50 PM
Break

1:50 PM – 2:10 PM
Capital Outlook for 2026: What to Expect in the Second Half of the Year
Francisco Mariscal
Desiree Vargas-Wrigley
Octavio Sandoval
Matt Wells

2:10 PM – 2:35 PM
AI Beyond the Hype: What Leaders Still Don’t Understand
Jeshua Cardenas
Betsy Ziegler
JC Gutierrez
Michael Allen

2:35 PM – 2:50 PM
Portfolio Updates

2:50 PM – 3:10 PM
Predictive Intelligence on Public/Private Companies
Joanna McGinley

3:10 PM – 3:20 PM
Fireside Chat
David Olivencia
Jacquelyn Puente

3:20 PM – 3:25 PM
TBD

3:25 PM – 3:50 PM
Break

3:50 PM – 4:05 PM
Angeles Updates
Jeshua Cardenas
Art Betancourt

4:05 PM – 4:25 PM
Startup 1: Shappi
Karla Valdivieso

4:20 PM – 4:40 PM
Startup 2: Promota.ai

4:40 PM – 5:00 PM
Startup 3: Dragonfly
Sam Ares

5:00 PM – 5:05 PM
Closing Remarks and Growth Fund
David Olivencia

5:30 PM
Head to Wintrust

DAY 2 EVENING

Location: Wintrust | Chicago | Wintrust Offices – 231 S. LaSalle, Chicago, IL

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Cocktails + Appetizers and Networking

6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
Networking

6:45 PM – 6:50 PM
Welcome Remarks from Wintrust

6:50 PM – 6:51 PM
Welcome Remarks

6:51 PM – 6:55 PM
Cocktails + Awards Sponsor Remarks

6:55 PM – 7:15 PM
Estrellas Awards

7:15 PM – 7:18 PM
Guillermo Diaz

7:18 PM – 7:45 PM
Angeles HE Impact Awards

7:45 PM – 7:50 PM
Closing Remarks

7:50 PM – 8:30 PM
Networking

Testimonials

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FAQ

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.