Jesse Martinez

Founder

2024 - Current

invincible is an inspired space for founders, innovators, change makers, and creators, that intersect with tech + community + culture. ~where tech inspires~

Ambassador

2024

Connection is a human fundamental! Add coffee, energy, human connections, transition, innovation, and technology, you get a glimpse of the future. It's easy, Just Show Up! The event where connections are made and relationships develop. All you need is your "why"! Developing connection and relationship through a great purpose, growing business connections through real conversations is our goal. Focus on Start up, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Technology, and Funding, yet all are welcome to experience a networking group building the future of Greater Houston and Beyond! What's your Why?

Founder + CEO + Chair

2022

LSA Global - We are a 501(c)(3) social impact non-profit creating, developing, inspiring, championing, and supporting the Latinx tech ecosystem. Our Mission - To champion Latinx pathways into tech. Our Vision - Igniting the fuego of tech entrepreneurship within everyone Latinx. ~The Next 1M Latinx in Tech~ Innovate Más

Board Member

2022

VC Unleashed is a non-profit dedicated to increasing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) representation in the venture capital and startup ecosystem by providing education, sharing resources, and building community. We are a global community of current & aspiring VCs dedicated to diversifying the face of venture capital. Want to join us? Apply here: https://vcunleashed.xyz

Founding Investment Partner

2021

Resolved Ventures is a fund that advances diversity efforts in the venture capital industry by providing access and opportunity to diverse investors. The fund ensures an allocation for underrepresented groups creating generational wealth. Partners Brian Lucas, Laura Moreno Lucas, and Jesse Martinez believe this will improve access and give others the opportunity to participate in what traditionally has been a closed network of investors.

Cofounder | Co-chair

2011

Founded in 2011 in San Francisco. New HQ @ The Ion Houston Fall 2021 Vision: To promote and cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit within the Latino community; to increase the amount of Latino led technology innovation not only in Silicon Valley but across the US. Mission: To encourage the inspiration and cultivation of Latino led startup technology ventures by providing a strong support network of fellow Latino entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, and business owners.

Venture Partner

2020

VamosVentures is a newly closed Latinx $50M seed fund for Latinx/diverse tech entrepreneurs. Our technical definition of diverse founders is: VamosVentures will invest in diverse teams as defined by teams with at least one meaningful co-founder from an underrepresented group, including Latinx, Black, Women, LGBTQ, Veteran, Disabled, and others.

Co-Founder

2018

* Co-founded with Oscar Tejeda and Kateryn Raymundo @ Impact Hub SF Many undocumented students and professionals often feel that they are not ready or qualified enough for high-skill level jobs. Yet, the demand for workers and diversity in Tech continues to grow. Dreamers in Tech (DIT) provides access to skill-building resources, a professional network, and a learning community. DIT is on a mission to develop and strengthen individuals' personal and professional skills empowering them to feel comfortable and confident to continue their professional journey in Tech. DIT is interested in establishing connections in the tech industry and create safe spaces where the tech industry can meet the undocumented community.

GHP Digital Tech Attraction Committee

2022

Southwest Regional President

2023

HLX+ is a national network of volunteers working together to create sustainable and impactful initiatives, while celebrating the richness and diversity of the Hispanic community. Through the creation of safe spaces, spotlighting inspiring stories, celebrating cultural showcases and providing educational resources, HLX+ aims to promote unity, encourage understanding and recognition and empower progress for the Hispanic community nationwide, with a special intentional focus on letting the youth know they are not alone. There's a national network mobilizing for their progress. For more information visit, www.hlxplus.org