Bringing Private Equity Downstream

Bringing Private Equity Downstream

By Harry Hollines We need to rethink where private equity and growth infrastructure are deployed. Today, most private equity capital flows toward companies already generating $10M+ in revenue — businesses with established systems, professionalized operations, and...
We’ve Mastered Work. Now It’s Time to Master Wealth.

We’ve Mastered Work. Now It’s Time to Master Wealth.

By Harry Hollines Early in my career, the first CEO I reported to told me something that permanently changed how I think about economics and wealth creation: “You must first understand the game… then learn how to play the game.” At the time, I didn’t fully understand...
The Ceiling Often Gets Placed at the Front Door

The Ceiling Often Gets Placed at the Front Door

By Harry Hollines Ownership Is Not the Finish Line. It Is the Foundation. The way we define wealth often depends on who the entrepreneur is. I have heard people describe a single food truck as wealth creation for a Latino entrepreneur. Likewise, many celebrate a...
ICE Raids: They’re Economically Irrational

ICE Raids: They’re Economically Irrational

ICE raids and deportations aren’t just cruel—they’re economically irrational. The ripple effects go far beyond families and communities: – Reducing tax revenue – Weakening consumer spending – Disrupting small business activity – Shrinking the...
Latinos Move Billions. It’s Time We Own Billions.

Latinos Move Billions. It’s Time We Own Billions.

Social capital—the relationships, networks, and trust you build—is the multiplier that creates wealth and fuels billion-dollar empires.And Latinos? We don’t have nearly enough of it.The truth is: Social capital isn’t a “nice to have.”It’s the engine of opportunity—and...
Wealth Isn’t Built Alone. It’s Built in Circles.

Wealth Isn’t Built Alone. It’s Built in Circles.

We often hear that building wealth comes down to resilience, work ethic, discipline, and focus. And yes—we have all of that. But let’s be honest: hard work alone isn’t enough. Wealth is often built through relationships—through circles of influence that open doors,...
Let’s Celebrate the Builders

Let’s Celebrate the Builders

We celebrate athletes. We celebrate entertainers. We headline those who shout the loudest. But what about the builders? The creators? The quiet warriors? What about the Latina and Black women who turned nothing into everything— Who took a single brick and built...