Emilio Estefan
Join award-winning music icon and industry legend Emilio Estefan as he reflects on lessons throughout his life, his businesses, and what he envisions as the future of the Latino community.
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Gary Acosta is an entrepreneur, public policy advocate, investor, and thought leader passionate about advancing prosperity for Latinos and other underserved communities. As an industry leader, he protects and improves the business environment required to close the wealth gap, particularly via homeownership. Amongst other endeavors, he is Co-Founder & CEO of NAHREP, the country’s leading Hispanic business organization, and Co-Founder of L’ATTITUDE, the preeminent platform for Latino economic empowerment. Acosta is also a general partner of L’ATTITUDE Ventures, the nation’s largest venture capital fund exclusively focused on Latino-led start-ups. Join Gary as he dives into today’s issues through many creative 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.
Anand Giridharadas
On-Air Political Analyst for MSNBC and bestselling author Anand Giridharadas starts a provocative conversation with Gary Acosta about the intentional economic shift reducing homeownership and wealth building opportunities for Latinos.
Oralia Herrera
From humble beginnings to establishing herself as a top producer and prolific real estate investor, Oralia Herrera shares her unique approach when working with clients to not only help them find a place to call home; but also establish a path to generational wealth through investment opportunities.
Sol Trujillo
International business executive Sol Trujillo emphasizes the necessity of “running with” one’s own ideas to Gary Acosta as he recounts his road from just beginning in the telecom industry to co-founding L’ATTITUDE.
Martin Cabrera
Investment banker and venture capitalist Martin Cabrera shares his origin story and talks about how Latinos are breaking into traditionally exclusive wealth building opportunities and changing lives.
Raul Alarcon
President of SBS Radio, the largest Hispanic radio station in America, Raul Alarcon shares his family’s story and how they built a radio empire through endless persistence, a drive to succeed, and to bring Latino artists to the mainstream media.
Armando Tam
In this episode of Govies, Plutes, and Gangsters, Gary Acosta gives Armando Tam the behind-the-scenes details on his historic interview with President Obama at NAHREP at L’ATTITUDE 2022.
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.
Gratitude is More Than a Holiday
I believe deeply in taking the high road; it is rarely good to lose your cool, especially in business. It’s part of what we call emotional intelligence…However, it’s not always best to walk away from a fight. There are some things worth fighting for, and for the right reasons…Historically, NAHREP has been friendly with consumer groups. We have not always agreed on everything, but I respect them and have worked hard to have a good relationship with them. But…
…But Sometimes You Need to Show People You are Willing to Throw a Punch
I believe deeply in taking the high road; it is rarely good to lose your cool, especially in business. It’s part of what we call emotional intelligence…However, it’s not always best to walk away from a fight. There are some things worth fighting for, and for the right reasons…Historically, NAHREP has been friendly with consumer groups. We have not always agreed on everything, but I respect them and have worked hard to have a good relationship with them. But…
What is Your Thesis?
I am a big believer in being authentic and original…Last year, I started playing with an idea about how entrepreneurship can close the minority wealth gap in America. I floated an audacious idea that the wealth gap poses an existential threat to America’s leadership in the world economy. That was an attention-getter! To develop my thesis on how to close the wealth gap, I thought about my observations in the housing industry. I realized that…