Latinos in Bio

What Latinos in Bio does

Latinos in Bio is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in Massachusetts on June 9, 2021, and headquartered in Cambridge/Boston — the largest US life sciences innovation corridor. It is a pioneering, first-in-kind community dedicated to empowering Latino/a/x professionals working in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical technology, and other life sciences fields. The organization grew from a steering committee launched on August 1, 2019, by founders Carolina Alarco and José Estabil to more than 1,800 members by April 2026, and now operates with a lean staff of fewer than 10 people under the governance of a Board of Directors led by Board Chair Gisselle Perez. Its mission is to amplify the social capital, visibility, and career trajectories of Latino professionals who were historically disconnected even within the same industry and geography.

The organization's core offerings are structured professional development programs rather than technology products. These include the Mentorship Program ($250/mentee over 12 weekly meetings), the Emerging Leaders Program ($500/participant with 360 and DISC/Birds assessments), and the C-Suite & Board Ready Program ($1,500/participant, two in-person days in Boston/Cambridge), all co-developed with Velocity Advisory Group. Complementary programs include the Project On-Ramp paid summer internship program ($20+/hour for 8-12 weeks) run with Life Science Cares, an Amaru-powered job board, the LiB Ambassadors member-referral program, and an active events calendar anchored by the signature Amigos@Bioweek networking reception at the BIO International Convention.

Latinos in Bio monetizes through tiered corporate sponsorships (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze), individual program fees, and tax-deductible donations as a 501(c)(3). Its sponsor roster includes Pfizer, Biogen, Eli Lilly, Novartis, Vertex, Takeda, Genentech, Ipsen, Daiichi Sankyo, Gilead, Alnylam, and ~15 other pharma/biotech firms, alongside industry-body partners such as BIO, PhRMA, MassBio, and McKinsey. The go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven: it leverages industry conferences (BIO, BPI West, JPM Week), a growing Regional Ambassador network, and digital channels (website, LinkedIn, email) to recruit members and corporate sponsors.

Name

Latinos in Bio

Legal name

Latinos in Bio

Website

https://latinosinbio.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Latinos in Bio is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that empowers Latino/a/x professionals in biotechnology and life sciences through mentorship, leadership development programs, networking events, and corporate-sponsored career advancement initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Sponsorships: Revenue from pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences companies through tiered sponsorship packages (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) that provide branding, recruitment access, and program participation benefits.
2. Program Fees: Fees from leadership development programs including Mentorship Program ($250/mentee), Emerging Leaders Program ($500/participant), and C-Suite & Board Ready Program ($1,500/participant).
3. Donations: Tax-deductible donations accepted through PayPal as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Latinos in Bio is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers professional development and community-building services for Latino/a/x professionals in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical technology, and adjacent life sciences. Its core offerings are structured leadership development programs (Mentorship, Emerging Leaders, C-Suite & Board Ready), paid summer internships through Project On-Ramp, an Amaru-powered inclusion job board, networking events at major industry conferences, and a LiB Ambassadors member-referral program.

Product overview

Latinos in Bio is a non-profit organization (501(c)(3)) that offers a portfolio of professional development services for the life sciences industry rather than a technology product platform. The core offering consists of Leadership Development Programs (Mentorship, Emerging Leaders, and C-Suite & Board-Ready programs) delivered in partnership with Velocity Advisory Group, complemented by an Internship Program via Project On-Ramp with Life Science Cares, a Career Opportunities Job Board powered by Amaru, a LiB Ambassadors community growth program, and Events programming including networking receptions and education events. The organization serves to amplify the social capital and career advancement of Latino professionals in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical technology, and other life sciences fields.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Leadership Development Programs: Programs including Mentorship Program, Emerging Leaders Program, and C-Suite & Board Ready Program
• LiB Ambassadors Program
• Amaru Job Board

Products and services

• Leadership Development Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Grown from steering committee to 1800+ members in under 7 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

40 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and standard.

• Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 April 2026Partnership with MLSC to host MassNextGen Info Session and provide resources for early-stage companies. MLSC offers up to $9,600 per intern through the MLSC Internship Challenge for Massachusetts-based companies.
• McKinsey & CompanymajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 January 2026McKinsey invited Latinos in Bio members to a special gathering during JPM Conference Week featuring a panel discussion moderated by Lucy Pérez (McKinsey & Company) on innovation and impact in life sciences.
• Velocity Advisory Group (Velocity Advisory)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Velocity Advisory Group for leadership development programs including Mentorship, Emerging Leaders, and C-Suite & Board Ready Programs. Contact: Yvette Costa, [email protected].
• Project On-Ramp / Life Science CarescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Project On-Ramp, a program of Life Science Cares Boston, providing paid summer internships for under-resourced, Pell Grant-eligible students in life sciences. Internships pay $20+/hour for 8-12 weeks.
• ChileMasscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ChileMass for Latam BioBridge Demo Day connecting Latin American life sciences startups with VCs, corporate partners, and ecosystem leaders in Boston.
• BPI WestmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with BPI West 2026 conference for professional development and networking opportunities in San Diego.
• AmarucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmaru serves as recruiting partner providing vetted job postings through their inclusion-driven job board. Contact for employers: [email protected]. Contact for job seekers: [email protected].
• BIO International ConventionmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Amigos@Bioweek networking reception during BIO International Convention, the flagship partnering event for the global biotech industry. 2026 event in San Diego.
• Life Science CarescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Life Science Cares Boston on Project On-Ramp internship program and Virtual Info Session for HR & Hiring Managers.
• Platinum Sponsors (General)coreOthersPlatinum sponsors include benefits such as 2 mentee spots in Mentorship Program, 2 participants in Emerging Leaders Program, and 2 free participants in C-Suite & Board Ready Program.
• Gold Sponsors (General)coreOthersGold sponsors include benefits such as 1 mentee spot in Mentorship Program, 1 participant in Emerging Leaders Program, and 1 free participant in C-Suite & Board Ready Program.
• Silver Sponsors (General)standardOthersSilver sponsors receive various program benefits including 1 mentee spot in Mentorship Program.
• GenentechmajorOthersSilver sponsor and host of Bay Area Leadership Event (Genentech Building 35, San Francisco) for Regional Ambassador Pilot launch.
• Agios PharmaceuticalsstandardOthersBronze level sponsor partner.
• AlkermesstandardOthersSilver level sponsor partner.
• Alnylam PharmaceuticalsstandardOthersSilver level sponsor partner.
• BiogenmajorOthersGold level sponsor partner.
• ChiesistandardOthersSilver level sponsor partner.
• Daiichi SankyostandardOthersSilver level sponsor partner.
• Entrada TherapeuticsstandardOthersSilver level sponsor partner.
• EYstandardOthersBronze level sponsor partner.
• Gilead SciencesstandardOthersSilver level sponsor partner.
• Intellia TherapeuticsstandardOthersSilver level sponsor partner.
• IpsenmajorOthersGold level sponsor partner.
• Karyopharm TherapeuticsstandardOthersSilver level sponsor partner.
• Eli Lilly and CompanymajorOthersGold level sponsor partner.
• NovartisstandardOthersSilver level sponsor partner.
• Ovid TherapeuticsstandardOthersSilver level sponsor partner.
• PfizermajorOthersSilver level sponsor partner with industry partner designation.
• Royalty PharmastandardOthersSilver level sponsor partner.
• Sarepta TherapeuticsstandardOthersSilver level sponsor partner.
• Takeda PharmaceuticalsstandardOthersSilver level sponsor partner.
• Travere TherapeuticsstandardOthersSilver level sponsor partner.
• Trinity PartnersstandardOthersSilver level sponsor partner.
• Vertex PharmaceuticalsstandardOthersSilver level sponsor partner.
• BIO (Biotechnology Innovation Organization)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry partner for BIO International Convention where Amigos@Bioweek networking reception is held annually.
• IgnitestandardGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry partner organization.
• MassBiomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMassachusetts biotechnology industry organization partner.
• MassBioEdstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerMassachusetts biotechnology education organization partner.
• PhRMAstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerPharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America industry partner.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Great Minds in STEM: Nonprofit dedicated to STEM awareness, access, and workforce development for Hispanic and other underrepresented communities. Comparable as a Hispanic-focused STEM/life sciences pipeline organization offering conferences, scholarships, and recognition programs.
• Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS): National STEM-focused association advancing Hispanic/Chicano and Native American professionals in science. Directly comparable as a Hispanic-serving professional development community in life sciences-adjacent fields with mentorship, leadership, and conference programming.
• National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA): Physician-led Hispanic medical association representing Hispanic physicians and health professionals. Comparable as a Hispanic health/life sciences professional association with policy advocacy, leadership development, and corporate partnership models.
• Hispanic Heritage Foundation: National nonprofit focused on honoring Hispanic heritage and identifying, supporting, and preparing the next generation of Latino leaders across sectors including science. Comparable in mission to elevate Latino professionals and run leadership/recognition programs.
• SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers): Leading Hispanic STEM organization with a strong life sciences-adjacent engineering membership, offering mentorship, leadership development, and corporate partnerships. Comparable as a Hispanic-focused STEM professional association with tiered sponsorships and a national conference model.
• Prospanica (formerly National Hispanic MBA Association): The premier Hispanic business professional association in the U.S., focused on advancing Latino leaders through education, networking, and corporate partnerships. Comparable in mission structure (Hispanic professional empowerment, corporate sponsorships, leadership programs) though oriented to business broadly rather than life sciences.

Broad incumbents

• BIO (Biotechnology Innovation Organization): The world's largest biotech trade association, hosting the flagship BIO International Convention where Latinos in Bio runs Amigos@Bioweek. Comparable as an industry membership body with corporate sponsors, but serving the entire biotech industry rather than a Latino niche.
• MassBio (Massachusetts Biotechnology Council): The largest and most established life sciences trade association in Massachusetts. Comparable as an industry membership organization with corporate sponsors and DEI programming, but vastly larger and broader in scope than Latinos in Bio's Latino-focused niche.

Emerging players

• Black Bioscience Foundation: Emerging nonprofit building community and visibility for Black professionals in the biosciences. Comparable as a community-driven, identity-focused life sciences professional association pursuing similar DEI and career-advancement outcomes via events and partnerships.
• Latinas in STEM: Community-driven initiative building visibility and networks for Latina professionals in STEM. Comparable as a Hispanic/Latina-focused professional community in life sciences-adjacent fields with similar mentorship and visibility-building programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LatinosinBio2019
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/latinos-in-bio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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