Why Our Work Matters
Our Mission: Advancing Careers, Businesses, Networks & Economic Mobility for Latinos
By 2050, Latinos will comprise nearly 30% of the U.S. population. Today and in the future, the demographic and economic destiny of the U.S. will be characterized by the growing Latino population. In fact, Latinos have an impact on all aspects of life.
The Imperative Investment of Our Time: Closing Latino Opportunity Gaps
Leadership Gap
450%
Latinos are 20% of the workforce but hold only 10% of management and 4% of executive roles, resulting in a 450% leadership gap
Small Business Gap
3%
Latinos own just 11% of U.S. small businesses, a mere 5% of those with employees, and less than 3% generate over $1 million annually
Network Gap
5%
Only 5% of Latino professionals have sponsors, while only 60% have mentors. Latino founders face significant challenges connecting with peers and securing funding.
Economic Gap
$8.4 trillion
Leadership, business, and network gaps have cost the U.S. $8.4 trillion in GDP and deepened the wealth gap for Latinos
Approach
Advancing Latinos to Power & Influence
Impact
Latino Leaders & Entrepreneurs Changing Outcomes
The LLI is an influential leadership community connecting Latino professionals, entrepreneurs, and partners across generations and geography. Together, they are advancing across industry sectors and building a strong and vibrant U.S. economy and future.
96%
Promotion Rate
$2M
In New Earnings From Promotions
$9M
In Cohort Valuations
55K+
Followers on LinkedIn
Leadership
“The LLI is for all Latino leaders who want to become more self-aware, visionary, and successful—for yourself, your family, your community, and your organization.”
Nicolas Jimenez
Senior Director of Government Affairs
Comcast Texas
Entrepreneurship
“There’s something special about the space that’s created by the LLI that allowed me to explore leadership and entrepreneurship through the lens of my experience as a Latina.”
Ana Hernandez
Co-Founder & COO
InScribe
Partnership
“The LLI was a life-changing experience that has provided an ongoing support network of friends and colleagues.”
Tony Salazar
Vice President of Engagement and Outreach
University of Colorado