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Manos Accelerator

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Manos Startups disrupts traditional accelerators by supporting Latino entrepreneurs.

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01.05.2013

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Manos Accelerator, founded in 2013 by Sylvia Flores and Edward Avila, is a startup accelerator based in San Jose, California. They focus on early-stage startups in the high-tech industry, providing a unique 3-month mentorship program to help Latino entrepreneurs grow and succeed. Through expert mentors, training workshops, peer support, and networking events, Manos Accelerator aims to maximize the success of Latino startups by offering world-class resources. They also facilitate training programs and workshops to educate entrepreneurs about industries and provide guidance and media opportunities. In exchange for their support, Manos Accelerator takes a 4% equity stake in the startups they work with. Their goal is to be recognized as an international hub for Latino entrepreneurs from both the US and Latin American countries.
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Sylvia Flores
Sylvia Flores

Sylvia Flores

Sylvia Flores is an award-winning entrepreneur and engineer with years of experience. She founded several startup companies and is knowledgeable of the U.S. Hispanic market. In 2003, she worked with the former President of Mexico Vicente Fox to establish a technology incubator for Mexican entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. Prior to her career in startups, Sylvia held various engineering positions at IBM. She has also served as the Regional National Vice President for the Society of the Hispanic Professional Engineers. She was awarded the 'Entrepreneur of the Year' award in 2003 from Latino Style Magazine. She earned a Chemical Engineering degree from San Jose State University.

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Manos Accelerator
Manos Accelerator

Sylvia Flores

Edward Avila
Edward Avila

Edward Avila

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Manos Accelerator
Manos Accelerator

Edward Avila

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Manuel Trevilla

Manuel Trevilla

Mentor

Hana Yang

Hana Yang

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Edward Avila

Edward Avila

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Sylvia Flores

Sylvia Flores

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