Gary Acosta Media

Successful entrepreneur, investor and founder of today’s leading Hispanic business organization

Gary Acosta is an entrepreneur, investor, and advocate for the Latino business community. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), the largest Latino business organization in the nation with more than 58,000 members and 100 local chapters. He is also the Co-Founder of AVANCE Global, an event platform created with media entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author, Nely Galán.

Gary also founded AVANCE Sports, a non-profit dedicated to expanding Latino leadership and influence in the sports industry. He is a founding partner of L’ATTITUDE Ventures, the largest venture capital fund that invests exclusively in Latino-led startups. He is the creator of the Hispanic Wealth Project, a non-profit with a mission to advance economic mobility and generational wealth in the Latino community. His video series, “The Latino Brand,” shares his take on business, leadership, and the image of Latinos in America.

Gary attended the University of California in San Diego and Pomona College, where he played varsity basketball for Hall of Fame coach, Gregg Popovich. He lives with his family in San Diego.

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The Latino Brand: New Video Series by Gary Acosta

What does it really take to change the game for our community? The Latino Brand dives into the untold truths about power, wealth, and perception in America, through the lens of one of the most influential voices in Latino leadership.

In this bold and unfiltered series, Gary Acosta challenges the narratives that hold us back and reveals the real tools that can move us forward: from owning our brand to owning our future.

If you care about creating generational wealth, building influence, and rewriting the story of what it means to be Latino in this country, this is a series you won’t want to miss.

Gary Acosta’s Weekly Blog

Mr. Acosta produces a weekly blog about business and current events, sharing his perspective on entertainment, sports, tech, and politics. Available in audio and text formats.

PODCAST: Govies, Plutes, & Gangsters

Money. Power. Future. Latinos continue to drive the U.S. Economy with their dollar and fulfill the workforce with their skills but reap little in reward. This podcast dives into how govies (government officials), plutes (venture capitalists), and gangsters (industry trailblazers), all have a unique yet critical role to play in closing the wealth gap. Join entrepreneur and investor Gary Acosta, Co-Founder & CEO of NAHREP, the country’s leading Hispanic business organization, and of L’ATTITUDE, the preeminent platform for Latino economic empowerment, with powerhouse guests as they take on closing the wealth gap in the Latino community. Available in audio and video formats.