Episode 32 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Anna Barber, Partner at M13, an early-stage venture firm investing in visionary founders building disruptive software businesses. Anna is joined by Beatriz Acevedo, CEO and Co-Founder of SUMA Wealth, a FinTech platform empowering young US Latinos with culturally relevant financial education and services for generational wealth and economic empowerment. Beatriz shared the inspiration behind SUMA Wealth, the trials and triumphs of building a company and the power of pivoting in one's career. Drawing on her media and marketing expertise, she blends philanthropy with entrepreneurship to authentically engage an underserved audience in the financial sector.

In this episode, you will hear:

• SUMA Wealth’s focus on community building and social listening before launching products.
• The need for bilingual FinTech services to engage Latino youth and connect with their Spanish-speaking family members.
• Balancing philanthropy, entrepreneurship, and family legacy while aligning with SUMA's mission.
• Identifying key financial needs of the Latino community and cultural relevance in engaging with the target demographic.
• Collaboration with Pledge LA to promote tech inclusion, which aligns with SUMA Wealth's mission.

Learn more about Beatriz Acevedo | SUMA Wealth

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/beatrizacevedo 

Websites: https://sumawealth.com/ and https://www.beatrizacevedo.com/ 

Learn more about Anna Barber | M13

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/annawbarber 

Website: https://www.m13.co/