2025 State of Latino Entrepreneurship (SOLE) Summit & Gala

On behalf of the Latino Business Action Network (LBAN) and the Stanford Graduate School of Business, the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative (SLEI) is pleased to invite you to join us for the 10th Annual State of Latino Entrepreneurship (SOLE) Summit & Gala on March 27, 2025.

1. State of Latino Entrepreneurship (SOLE) Summit

Agenda: Research presentation (livestream available), breakout discussions, business expo and more.

Location: Stanford Graduate School of Business, Palo Alto, CA

Time: 9:30 A.M. PT

Ticket: FREE, but registration is required.

2. State of Latino Entrepreneurship (SOLE) Gala

Agenda: Networking reception and dinner

Location: San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront, Burlingame, CA

Time: 6:30 P.M. PT

Ticket: Paid ticket required.

Please register as soon as possible for both events since capacity is limited at both venues.

ABOUT THE SOLE SUMMIT & GALA

Research & Panel Discussions: The SOLE Summit is our signature research event for the latest and most comprehensive insights on Latino entrepreneurship. Join us in person or virtually as we share our research findings from the 2024 annual survey, including highlights on financing trends, access to government and corporate contracts, and more. In addition, participants can join panel sessions that provide deeper discussions around research findings.

Networking Opportunities & Business Expo: Our in-person event attracts hundreds of people, including entrepreneurs, business leaders, policymakers, capital providers, and ecosystem builders committed to championing Latino-owned businesses. The event will also feature exhibitors from LBAN's Business Scaling Program at Stanford and provide plentiful networking opportunities to connect and forge new relationships.

Celebration: To cap off the day’s programming, we invite attendees to join us off-site for the SOLE Gala. This festive dinner celebration brings together SOLE Summit attendees for continued networking and a spotlight on Latino entrepreneurship.

The SOLE Summit events are open to all, but registration is required. We encourage you to revisit this page in the coming weeks when the detailed agenda and list of speakers are shared.

For more information about the SOLE Summit, please review the FAQ below or contact [email protected].

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Stanford Graduate School of Business, 655 Knight Way, Stanford, United States