The Latinos of Silicon Valley

By Giovanni Rodriguez, Forbes

What’s most striking about the emerging Silicon Valley Latino community is how it challenges one of the most prevalent cultural stereotypes:  that Latinos have little to do with one of the principle engines of the 21-century economy.  While disparities in education (STEM) and employment exist, the conventional wisdom obscures the reality that Latinos are emerging as a force in technology.  And it’s not just leadership in general management and marketing, but technology itself.

The way to look at this opportunity is the way folks in Silicon Valley look at startups.  Although Latinos have been organizing for quite some time in Silicon Valley, it’s safe to say that the community is at an early stage of formation.

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