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Latino Voices in Tech Advances to SXSW 2027 Community Voting

Michigan-based storytelling platform seeks community support to bring Latino founders’ stories to South by Southwest in Austin, Texas

Juan Ochoa by Juan Ochoa
August 20, 2026
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DETROIT, MI —Latino Voices in Tech, a Michigan-based storytelling platform highlighting Latino founders, entrepreneurs, and innovators in the technology ecosystem, has advanced to the SXSW 2027 Community Voting stage, giving the public an opportunity to help determine which proposed sessions move forward for next year’s South by Southwest programming in Austin, Texas.

Created by entrepreneurship mentor, facilitator, and strategic business consultant Andrés Ospina, Latino Voices in Tech was created to give Latino founders and innovators a platform to share the stories behind their work—the challenges, setbacks, resilience, and determination that often remain unseen behind entrepreneurial success.

The initiative has featured Latino entrepreneurs and technology leaders from Michigan’s growing innovation ecosystem, including through its programming at Michigan Tech Week 2026.

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Now, Latino Voices in Tech has the opportunity to bring those stories to South by Southwest (SXSW) 2027, one of the world’s most prominent gatherings for technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, film, music, and culture.

“Latino Voices in Tech was created to make sure that the stories behind Latinos in Tech are heard,” said Ospina. “We’ve built this platform in Michigan, and now we have an opportunity to take those voices to Austin and introduce them to a much larger audience. Community voting is the next step, and we need people to help us make that happen.”

A different kind of technology conversation

The proposed SXSW session is built around storytelling rather than a traditional panel. Latino founders will share their personal experiences building companies, focusing on the realities of entrepreneurship and exploring what resilience actually looks like when building a startup.

The session will feature individual storytelling segments followed by an interactive Q&A, creating an opportunity for the audience to engage directly with the founders and explore the experiences behind their journeys.

The proposal is currently part of SXSW’s Community Voting process. Public voting is open through Sunday, August 23, 2026.

How to support Latino Voices in Tech

Community members can support the proposal by visiting:

https://tinyurl.com/LatinoVoicesInTech-SXSW

Once on the SXSW page, voters can click the heart icon next to “Vote” to support the session. Supporters are also encouraged to share the proposal with their networks.

Help take Latino Voices in Tech from Michigan to Austin.

About Latino Voices in Tech

Latino Voices in Tech is a storytelling initiative created to spotlight Latino founders, entrepreneurs, and innovators in the tech ecosystem and provide a platform for their experiences, perspectives, and entrepreneurial journeys. The initiative is part of the broader work of the Minority Education Freedom Foundation (MEFF) and Create Value Consulting to strengthen entrepreneurship, innovation, and opportunity within underserved communities.

Latino Voices in Tech Avanza a Votación Comunitaria de SXSW 2027

DETROIT, MI — Latino Voices in Tech, una plataforma de narrativas con base en Michigan que destaca fundadores, emprendedores, e innovadores latinos en el ecosistema de tecnología, ha avanzado a la etapa de Community Voting de SXSW 2027, dando al público una oportunidad para ayudar a determinar cuáles sesiones propuestas avanzan para la programación de South by Southwest del próximo año en Austin, Texas.

Creado por el mentor de emprendimiento, facilitador, y consultor estratégico de negocios Andrés Ospina, Latino Voices in Tech fue creado para darle a fundadores e innovadores latinos una plataforma para compartir las historias detrás de su trabajo — los desafíos, reveses, resiliencia, y determinación que a menudo permanecen ocultos detrás del éxito empresarial.

La iniciativa ha presentado a emprendedores y líderes de tecnología latinos del ecosistema de innovación en crecimiento de Michigan, incluyendo a través de su programación en Michigan Tech Week 2026.

Ahora, Latino Voices in Tech tiene la oportunidad de llevar esas historias a South by Southwest (SXSW) 2027, uno de los encuentros más prominentes del mundo para tecnología, innovación, emprendimiento, cine, música, y cultura.

“Latino Voices in Tech fue creado para asegurar que las historias detrás de Latinos en Tech sean escuchadas,” dijo Ospina. “Hemos construido esta plataforma en Michigan, y ahora tenemos una oportunidad de llevar esas voces a Austin e introducirlas a una audiencia mucho más grande. La votación comunitaria es el próximo paso, y necesitamos gente para ayudarnos a que suceda.”

Un Tipo Diferente de Conversación sobre Tecnología

La sesión propuesta de SXSW está construida alrededor de narrativa en lugar de un panel tradicional. Fundadores latinos compartirán sus experiencias personales construyendo compañías, enfocándose en las realidades del emprendimiento y explorando qué resiliencia realmente se ve cuando se construye una startup.

La sesión contará con segmentos individuales de narrativa seguidos por un Q&A interactivo, creando una oportunidad para que la audiencia se comprometa directamente con los fundadores y explore las experiencias detrás de sus viajes.

La propuesta es actualmente parte del proceso Community Voting de SXSW. La votación pública está abierta hasta el domingo, 23 de agosto de 2026.

Cómo Apoyar Latino Voices in Tech

Miembros de la comunidad pueden apoyar la propuesta visitando:
https://tinyurl.com/LatinoVoicesInTech-SXSW

Una vez en la página de SXSW, votantes pueden hacer clic en el icono del corazón al lado de “Vote” para apoyar la sesión. Se anima a los apoyadores a compartir la propuesta con sus redes.

Ayuda a llevar Latino Voices in Tech de Michigan a Austin.

Acerca de Latino Voices in Tech

Latino Voices in Tech es una iniciativa de narrativa creada para destacar fundadores, emprendedores, e innovadores latinos en el ecosistema de tecnología y proporcionar una plataforma para sus experiencias, perspectivas, y viajes empresariales. La iniciativa es parte del trabajo más amplio de la Minority Education Freedom Foundation (MEFF) y Create Value Consulting para fortalecer emprendimiento, innovación, y oportunidad dentro de comunidades desatendidas.

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Juan Ochoa is a Detroit-based freelance writer and the Spanish Communication Representative for Michigan News at the University of Michigan. With deep roots in communication, his experience spans from the Southwest Detroit Community Justice Center and WXYZ-TV to international organizations like UNESCO and the World Association of Newspapers. Juan holds a master’s degree in Global Communication from The American University of Paris and a bachelor’s in Media Communication from Lawrence Technological University. When he isn't writing, he enjoys traveling and exploring nature with family and friends.

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