our work
Advancing Careers, Businesses, Networks & Wealth Creation
Built on neuroscience, research, and the realities leaders face, it develops the mindset and capabilities needed to navigate growth and achieve long-term success.
Business Growth
A business growth infrastructure that combines diagnostics, benchmarking, and expert operators to help founders remove constraints, accelerate growth, and build wealth-generating businesses.
Connects founders and leaders to the people, expertise, capital, and opportunities needed to scale businesses, unlock potential, and create lasting economic impact.
our why
Latino Contributions
5 Million small businesses are started by Latinos, the fastest growing segment
Latinos add $4.1 trillion to the GDP, the 5th largest economy in the world
%
Of new workers are Latino, fueling the workforce of tomorrow's economy
Opportunity Gaps
%
Of Latino businesses reach $1M ARR
1.13 Million dollar wealth gap
%
Leadership gap in the U.S.
our impact
%
Of LLI alumni earned a promotion within a year of completing their program
%
Of LLI network members actively mentor the next generation of leaders
%
Of LLI graduates go on to serve on corporate, nonprofit, or civic boards
Keynotes
Dynamic, data-driven, and designed to inspire action. Powerful presentations spark bold leadership, drive real change, and deliver results for today’s rapidly evolving world.
PRESENTED BY
Joelle L. Martinez, a nationally recognized executive, strategist, and facilitator.
Partners & Funders
The LLI mission and impact would not be possible without the generous and continued support of our partners and funders.
Network Spotlight
“Since LEAP, I’ve grown my client base, increased revenue opportunities, and strengthened my sales approach. The expertise mattered, but the founder network was the real difference.”
“The LLI blended neuroscience, heritage, and community to help me better understand myself, reconnect with my roots, and build lasting relationships that continue to shape my leadership.”
Insights
Latinas Are Worth More
I learned what I was worth the expensive way. This Latina Equal Pay Day, I want to talk about what the wage gap really costs us, the part of...
This Is Cumbre: A Love Letter to My Community
Querida comunidad, This one is a love letter. I just returned from Avance Global (AVANCE Global 2026) and Thrive & Lead, surrounded by...
The AI Economy Needs a Main Street Strategy
A recent Wall Street Journal article profiled a growing number of companies generating millions of dollars in annual revenue with only one or...
Summit Up
Latest Episode
Power in Every Room: A Top Latina in Tech with Sandi Lewis
One of the highest-ranking Latinas in tech, Sandi Lewis joins Summit Up to discuss leadership, navigating complex industries, carrying the weight of representation, and shaping the future as an investor.
Conferences
COQUAL
Latina Style
Women in Tech
ProGreen Expo
Denver Startup Week
Inclusion
Latino Expo
ProHispanica
Downtown Denver Partnership
