Latin American Tech Leaders Launch Exclusive San Francisco Dinners to Foster Talent Growth

San Francisco, CA – Alfonso de los Ríos, co-founder and CEO of the prominent Mexican unicorn Nowports, is spearheading a series of exclusive networking dinners in San Francisco. These events, co-organized with Silicon Valley figures Fernando Franco and Luis Mario Garcia, aim to connect and cultivate Latin American talent residing in the city. De los Ríos announced the initiative via a recent tweet, inviting interested professionals to participate in discussions focused on growth and innovation.

"Con @FerFrancoSF (former Valle de los Tercos fan) y @lmariogarcia2, estamos organizando dinners en San Francisco con talento que esta en la ciudad. Han estado increíbles, buena gente (interesante), platicas de growth, etc. Registrense, sería bueno vernos!" Alfonso de los Ríos stated in his social media post.

Alfonso de los Ríos is widely recognized for his leadership at Nowports, a digital freight forwarding company valued at over $1 billion, which has significantly modernized supply chain operations across Latin America. His company provides innovative technological tools for foreign trade, offering flexible freight services and financial solutions in over 10 countries. His involvement in these dinners underscores a continued commitment to nurturing the Latin American entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Fernando Franco, a well-known personality within the Bay Area's Latin American tech community, brings extensive experience in fostering professional connections. He is associated with Latitud, an organization supporting Latin American founders, and is also the founder of CerradoX. Franco has a history of organizing similar networking events, including "LATAM Tech Party" initiatives, aimed at linking Latin American talent with opportunities in the region.

Luis Mario Garcia, the third co-organizer, serves as the CEO of Pangea, a platform dedicated to connecting top global talent with leading tech companies. With a robust background in venture capital and a strong focus on startup growth, Garcia is instrumental in identifying and nurturing emerging talent. His participation ensures a strategic approach to facilitating valuable interactions and career development among attendees.

These curated dinners offer a unique forum for high-caliber professionals to engage in "platicas de growth" (growth discussions) and exchange insights within an informal yet dynamic setting. The initiative reflects a broader trend of Latin American tech leaders actively building and strengthening their community in global innovation hubs like San Francisco. The organizers emphasize the quality of connections, highlighting the attendees as "buena gente (interesante)" – good, interesting people.