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2025 State of Latino Entrepreneurship Summit

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.

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ABOUT THE
SOLE SUMMIT

The State of Latino Entrepreneurship (SOLE) Summit is the premier research event for Latino entrepreneurship.  The Summit goes beyond the powerful research, facilitating discussions that bring heightened awareness, drive solutions, and facilitate networking.  

With over 1K attendees ranging from business owners, capital providers, corporate partners, government officials, and community leaders.

The event includes
 

  • Latest Data on Latino Entrepreneurship

  • Ecosystem Building & Networking Opportunities

  • Business Expo 

  • Panel Discussions

  • Gala Celebration

About the event

Presented By

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EXPERIENCE THE SOLE SUMMIT & GALA

REGISTER

We look forward to you joining us for the
2025 SOLE Summit
on Thursday, March 27th at Stanford GSB.  

Please ensure to select the ​
SOLE Summit (free) and SOLE Gala (paid ticket required)
to join us for the full day!  
 
Note: If you're an LBAN alumni, a separate ticket is required for the
LBAN Alumni  National Conference on Wed, March 26th.
Get your LBAN Alumni Conference Tickets HERE.

Presented By

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1K+

in-person attendees

7

Panel Discussions

62%

Entrepreneurs / Business Owners
“Great networking opportunity. Very informative about Latinos and Latinas business owners and the areas where focus and actions need to be taken in order to strengthen our community and economy."
  • Is there a deadline to register for the SOLE Summit events?
    While there is no registration deadline, capacity is limited at each venue. Please register as soon as possible, especially for the SOLE Gala, which is likely to sell out.
  • Where will the events take place?
    The SOLE Forum will occur at Stanford's Graduate School of Business (655 Knight Way, Stanford, CA 94305). A portion of the event, including the main research presentation, will be available via livestream. The SOLE Gala will take place at the San Francisco Airport Marriot Waterfront (1800 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010).
  • How can I watch the live stream of the research presentation?
    The livestream will be free to access, but registration is required. More information, including the direct livestream link, will be shared via email the week of the event.
  • Is parking available?
    Paid parking is available at Stanford University for the SOLE Forum. We strongly encourage all visitors to arrive early to ensure a smooth parking experience. Discounted parking has been secured at the following lots: Knight Management Center (located at the Graduate School of Business) Please check back for details on how to purchase a permit Galvez Lot (located 10mins from the Graduate School of Business) Please check back for details on how to purchase a permit Parking signs with QR codes to purchase permits will also be placed at the lots on the day of the event. Paid parking is available at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront for the SOLE Gala.
  • Is there a recommended hotel?
    Yes, we have secured a special rate of $239 per night at the San Francisco Marriott Waterfront (the location of the Alumni Conference and SOLE Gala Celebration). To reserve your room, please use the following link: https://bit.ly/3UzJ59F
  • What is the refund policy?
    Upon request, we will issue full refunds for event tickets before March 13, 2025. Please note that the Eventbrite fee is non-refundable and will be the responsibility of the registrant to pay. We strongly encourage you to consider booking transportation and accommodations that are flexible and refundable since LBAN is not able to help cover the costs of non-refundable expenses related to travel to the event.
  • What COVID-19 safety measures will be in place for the event?
    By registering for this event, you agree to follow all Stanford University, Santa Clara County, and California State COVID-19 guidelines. Future public health restrictions may necessitate the postponement of the event. View the latest COVID-19 criteria for visitors and additional requirements for international travelers, if applicable here: https://healthalerts.stanford.edu/covid-19/ If you are experiencing symptoms of upper respiratory illness, please refrain from attending the event. If you test positive for COVID-19 within ten days of your attendance at the event, please fill out this General COVID-19 Case Reporting Form.
  • Who can I reach out to for additional questions?
    Please send your questions to events@lban.us and a member of the team will respond to you.
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