We educate, connect, and support both early-stage and established Latino businesses, helping them expand their entrepreneurial knowledge to grow and succeed.
Through our comprehensive programs, mentorship, and events—offered in Spanish—we provide step-by-step guidance and practical tools designed to reduce overwhelm, build confidence, and maintain focus and productivity.
Our goal is to help you start, grow, and manage a successful business.
What We Do: In a world full of opportunities, the Latino community has the power to transform the business landscape. However, we know that many Latino entrepreneurs face unique challenges when it comes to accessing the resources and knowledge they need to grow and thrive. That’s why we are here: to educate, connect, and support Latino businesses, both those starting out and those already established, by providing the tools they need to expand their entrepreneurial knowledge and take their businesses to the next level.
Through our: business accelerators, networking, events, business expos, classes, and workshops, we offer practical and accessible solutions in Spanish, specifically designed for the Latino community. We understand that the entrepreneurial journey can be overwhelming, which is why we offer personalized mentorship, step-by-step guidance, and practical tools to help reduce uncertainty, boost confidence, and keep you focused on your goals.
What sets us apart is our community of support: With live in-person sessions and monthly group coaching, we provide a safe space where you can learn, share experiences, and build valuable connections. Through our workshops and events, we foster an environment of collaboration where every member of the community feels supported throughout their business journey.
SPECIAL REPORT 2024: SHARING 3 KEY ACTIVITIES
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS COMPLETELY IN SPANISH:
Expande Business Accelerator
Cohort Based program – Helping Latino Businesses Thrive, focus on sales and makerting.
Las aplicaciones para el co-hort 2024 están cerradas.
Expand Your Business Mindset
Transforma tu enfoque hacia el emprendimiento y convierte los desafíos en escalones hacia el éxito.
Expande Business Connection
Monthly networking and entrepreneurship interviews that share opportunities and resources for the entrepreneurial community.
Held every 4th Tuesday of the month.
Latino Business Day:
Pitch Competition and Business Expo
¡Conoce sus historias y disfruta de sus productos! Conectando ideas, impulsando negocios latinos.
Las nuevas inscripciones comienzan en enero 2025.
Rebeca Segebre Wins Enterprising Woman of the Year (Check out the highlight in the video below)
We’re thrilled to announce that Rebeca Segebre, one of our esteemed founders, has been honored as the Enterprising Woman of the Year in Winston-Salem, NC. The accolade was presented at the Triad Minority & Women’s Business Expo. This is a momentous recognition for Rebeca and the entire Guipil Publishing and Valuable Woman Community team. – Winston Starts
Photo gallery
Historias de Inspiración del programa Expande Business
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Conviértete en Socio (miembro) de Expande Business & Mujer Valiosa Community
Recommendations from collaborators in the business ecosystem in Winston-Salem.
Martha Larson
Director of the SBC at Forsyth Tech
Stan Parker
President of Winston Starts
Rick Leander
Business Expert – Angel Investor
Podcast Expande Business
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About the Founder and program director Victor Aparicio
Expande University, under the visionary leadership of Executive Director Victor Aparicio, stands as a beacon of excellence in the Latino business community. With a mission to educate and support Latino business owners, Expande University has made significant strides in fostering entrepreneurial growth. Their comprehensive program, offered entirely in Spanish, provides step-by-step guidance and practical tools that have empowered numerous business owners to reduce overwhelm, build confidence, and maintain focus and productivity.
Through in-person live sessions and monthly group coaching, trainings and networking they create a thriving community of learning and support, ensuring ongoing accountability and assistance. Victor Aparicio’s unwavering commitment to exceptional service and community involvement has not only contributed to the economic growth, stability, and improvement of the areas served but also established Expande University as a cornerstone for minority business development. Over the past two years, moments of excellence have been marked by the Expande university’s role in transforming small businesses into thriving enterprises, thereby enhancing the overall economic landscape and community welfare.
A special thank you to friends, partners and supporters for helping us empower, inspire and equip our Hispanic community:
