Brewing Community, Building Opportunity
This Hispanic Heritage Month, Mastercard Latin ERG invites you to celebrate the power of community and the impact of opportunity. Brewing Community, Building Opportunity will spotlight the stories of Latino entrepreneurs whose vision, culture, and resilience are shaping industries and inspiring growth. Together with innovators across finance and business, we’ll explore how culture, entrepreneurship, and access to resources come together to fuel progress for Hispanic communities.
Featuring conversations with:
Steven Sutton, CEO of Devoción, on building one of New York’s most iconic coffee brands by reimagining the journey from farm to cup, delivering the freshest Colombian coffee in the world while elevating local farmers and communities.
Gabrielle Lawrence, Co-founder of Doce Mezcal, a women-owned artisanal mezcal company bringing forward the traditions of Oaxaca while creating new spaces for women entrepreneurs in a male-dominated industry.
…and special guests from the financial sector, sharing perspectives and candid advice on how solutions can fuel opportunity.
Event Agenda
4:00 – 4:45 PM | How to Start Using AI in Your Business Today
A practical session on how small businesses can leverage AI tools to improve efficiency, growth, and customer connection.5:00 – 5:30 PM | Priceless Surprises
Curated coffee tasting by Devoción and mezcal surprises from Doce Mezcal5:30 - 6:15 PM | Brewing Community, Building Opportunity
Dynamic conversation with Latino founders Steven, Gabrielle and financial leaders on how entrepreneurs are reshaping retail, hospitality, and local economies. Candid advice on what it really takes to keep going and keep growing.6:15 - 7:30 PM | Priceless Surprises and Networking Enjoy Latino cuisine curated by Eventos by Judy, showcasing the finest in Latino cuisine, and connect with fellow guests in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
As Rubén Blades sang, "Caminando se aprende en la vida".
Los Esperamos!!
This event is intended for guests 21 and over.