Nina Vaca and Global Leaders Organization (GLO) launch digital platform to help Latino entrepreneurs
February 22, 2018Vaca will serve as a Market Leader with the Global Leaders Organization to expand opportunities and access to capital for Latino entrepreneurs
February 22, 2018 – [press release] Nina Vaca is joining forces with the Global Leaders Organization (GLO) to serve the needs of Latino entrepreneurs. Through its online portals and communities, GLO provides business resources, market opportunities and connections to capital that help entrepreneurs achieve greater success. As GLO’s designated leader for Latino markets, Vaca will help connect Latino entrepreneurs with the resources they need to succeed.
Vaca’s entrepreneurial story is well known. Since founding Pinnacle Group in her mid-20s, Vaca has strategically developed it into the powerhouse that it is today, ranked as the fastest-growing women-owned/led company in the nation by the Women Presidents’ Organization in 2015 and #2 for both 2016 and 2017. Pinnacle Group is one of the largest Latina-owned companies in its industry.
“Throughout Pinnacle’s growth, I’ve been surrounded by great people both inside and outside the company. Mentors, bankers, technologists, amazing colleagues, and the list goes on,” Vaca said. “My best advice to any up-and-coming entrepreneur is to surround yourself with people who truly want to see you succeed. In this day and age, that also means joining the right organizations and using digital platforms that will help you reach the next level. That’s exactly what GLO offers – a network of people committed to each other’s success.”
Vaca’s mission throughout her career has not only been to grow an award-winning company, but also to leverage her success to help others. For more than 17 years, she’s been an advocate for the entrepreneurial community and will continue to do just that as a GLO Market Leader by opening more doors for Latino-owned businesses.
GLO’s new business community launches March 8 and offers both a dynamic digital platform at wpstage.withglo.com, as well as local chapters for face-to-face connection. Vaca was featured at the soft launch Feb. 21 at Microsoft’s flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York City. She served as a panelist alongside Kevin Harrington, GLO’s leader for the product and retail vertical, inventor of the infomercial and one of the original “sharks” on the hit show “Shark Tank.” The panel was part of the ChangeMakers speaker series hosted by Microsoft, a GLO partner, and also featured James Waldinger, CEO of Artivest Investments, and Mark Lieberman, Creator and CEO of Artists Den Entertainment.
Founded by long-time award-winning business leader Michelle Lemmons-Poscente, GLO offers member entrepreneurs the resources they need to become leaders in their industries. Through GLO’s Latino vertical, members will be able to connect with Latino entrepreneurs around the world, expand their customer base via GLO’s online marketplace and raise growth capital on the GLO-sponsored investment portals.
“We’re delighted to have Nina bring her expertise to GLO as market leader of the Latino vertical,” Lemmons-Poscente said. “She represents the epitome of the American dream and gives back at every turn by expanding entrepreneurs’ access to opportunities throughout Texas, the country, and the world. We’re proud that she’s part of the GLO team.”
About Nina Vaca
Nina Vaca is Founder, Chairman and CEO of Pinnacle Group, one of the largest Latina-owned workforce solutions providers in America. Since founding the company in 1996, Vaca and Pinnacle have received numerous awards and honors. In 2016, she was inducted into the Minority Business Hall of Fame and Museum and in 2017, she was honored as a Trailblazing Woman in Labor and Business by the National Women’s History Project. Vaca was appointed a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE) by President Obama in 2014 and has since traveled to five continents inspiring the next generation of business leaders. As a dedicated civil leader and philanthropist, Vaca works tirelessly to expand opportunities for Latinos and women in business. She is currently a Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute and serves as a director for three publicly-traded companies with a combined market capitalization of $23 billion.
About Global Leaders Organization
Global Leaders Organization represents a community breakthrough for business owners and entrepreneurs. Designed for business owners with a minimum of $250,000 of annual revenue, GLO provides an online peer platform at wpstage.withglo.com for networking, expanding markets, and raising capital. Business owners organize into communities by industry, demographic and local city chapters. With an aggressive plan for a global footprint to recognize global marketplace potential, GLO is committed to meeting the unique challenges of small businesses in today’s economy.
Contact Information
Pinnacle Group, Liz Farmer, liz.farmer@pinnacle1.com
Global Leaders Organizations, Michelle Lemmons-Poscente, 214-244-3885
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