{"id":52711,"date":"2024-10-22T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/?p=52711"},"modified":"2024-10-24T13:59:34","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T20:59:34","slug":"salesforce-mentorship-program-pairs-black-owned-businesses-with-growth-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/stories\/salesforce-mentorship-program-pairs-black-owned-businesses-with-growth-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Salesforce Mentorship Program Pairs Minority-Owned Businesses with Growth Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Note: This article originally published when the program&#8217;s first cohort went live in November 2021. It was updated in 2024 to share the news of our latest cohort.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vidyard wp-block-embed-vidyard\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" async src=\"https:\/\/play.vidyard.com\/embed\/v4.js\"><\/script><img decoding=\"async\"  style=\"width: 100%; margin: auto; display: block;\"  class=\"vidyard-player-embed\"  src=\"https:\/\/play.vidyard.com\/bGwi3Y2et6mqa5V1rTZopu.jpg\"  data-uuid=\"bGwi3Y2et6mqa5V1rTZopu\"  data-v=\"4\"  data-type=\"inline\"  data-width=\"500\"  data-height=\"281\"\/>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Salesforce recently kicked off the third year of a mentorship program that will provide 10 Hispanic and Latinx-owned business founders with sponsorship, education, and networking opportunities to help grow and develop their businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it\u2019s important: <\/strong>Equality is a long-standing value at Salesforce.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In 2020, the company established the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/\/company\/equality\/racial-equality-justice-taskforce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Racial Equality and Justice Task Force<\/a> to accelerate its efforts and focus more deeply on areas it felt could have a real impact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One of those areas <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/stories\/quarterly-equality-update-inclusive-employee-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">was investing<\/a> in minority-owned businesses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Driving the news: <\/strong>After completing two cohorts of Black-owned businesses, the Business Amplify Mentorship Program has launched a third cohort with Hispanic and Latinx-owned businesses. The new, year-long mentorship program will pair each business owner with a Salesforce mentor and VP-level sponsor\/advocate who aligns with their development goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Over the next year, business owners in the cohort will attend quarterly sessions taught by university professors on topics like business strategy pivots, marketing in turbulent times, and talent optimization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business owners will also have an opportunity to learn from some of Salesforce\u2019s largest customers, partners, and suppliers during monthly meet-and-greet sessions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The new participants in the latest cohort include:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artizen.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Artizen, Inc.<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rosanna Hayden, CEO&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.greenteksolutionsllc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Greentek Solutions<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Anuar Garcia, CEO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/italentdigital.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>iTalent Digital<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Renee LaLonde, Founder and CEO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.osiengineering.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>OSI Engineering<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Javier Diaz, CEO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pinnacle1.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Pinnacle Group<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nina Vaca, CEO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sensisagency.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sensis<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jose Villa, President<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.socialdriver.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Social Driver<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thomas Sanchez, CEO &amp; Co-Founder, and Anthony Shop, Chief Strategy Officer and Co-Founder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spyego.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Spy Ego Media LLC<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>James Gusman, Managing Member<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.staffedinc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Staffed Inc.<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Martin Solorzano, Founder and CEO&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thought.pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thought Proces<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thought.pro\"><strong>s<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tristan Valencia, Founder, and Jaime Macias, Creative Director<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Salesforce perspective:&nbsp;<\/strong>\u201cWith the third class of our mentorship program for Hispanic and Latinx-owned businesses, we are continuing to drive inclusive business practices not only within Salesforce but across our communities,\u201d said Madison Gunter, Vice President of Procurement, Salesforce. \u201cClosing the wealth gap and advancing racial equality starts with creating more opportunities and mentorship for diverse-owned businesses.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What they\u2019re saying: <\/strong>Anuar Garcia, CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenteksolutionsllc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Greentek Solutio<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenteksolutionsllc.com\/\">ns<\/a> and a mentee in the Salesforce mentorship program, shared what he\u2019s most eager to learn over the next 12 months:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>On building leadership:&nbsp;<\/strong>\u201cI&#8217;m particularly looking forward to learning how to cultivate leadership within the team, implement structures that drive efficiency and growth, and establish performance management processes that ensure accountability and continuous improvement.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On scaling a business: <\/strong>\u201cBy learning best practices from successful organizations, I can implement strategies that will enhance our internal processes and drive greater efficiency and scalability\u2026 and provide better services to our clients while fostering a culture of growth.\u201d&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On making an environmental impact: <\/strong>\u201cThe vision was to fill a gap in the industry where sustainability and responsible e-waste management weren\u2019t the norm, but a necessity. The goal was to drive change by focusing on refurbishing electronics, supporting the circular economy, and reducing the environmental burden caused by improper electronic disposal, all while building a business rooted in integrity and service.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explore further: <\/strong>Learn more about Salesforce\u2019s Supplier Diversity Program <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/company\/supplier-diversity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> and commitment to Racial Justice and Equality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/company\/equality\/racial-equality-justice-taskforce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"more-from-block more-from-block--2 alignfull wp-block-newsroom-moreontopic\">\n\t<div class=\"more-from-block__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"more-from-block__title\">Related<\/h4>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"more-from-block__cards 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that provides 25 Black-owned business founders with sponsorship, education, and networking opportunities to help grow and develop their businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it\u2019s important: <\/strong>Equality is a long-standing value at Salesforce.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In 2020, the company established the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/\/company\/equality\/racial-equality-justice-taskforce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Racial Equality and Justice Task Force<\/a> to accelerate its efforts and focus more deeply on areas it felt could have a real impact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One of those areas<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/stories\/quarterly-equality-update-inclusive-employee-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> was investing<\/a> in Black-owned businesses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Driving the news: <\/strong>The year-long mentorship program pairs each mentee with a Salesforce mentor and VP-level sponsor\/advocate who aligns with their development goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Over the next year, mentees will attend quarterly sessions taught by university professors on topics like business strategy pivots, marketing in turbulent times, and talent optimization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mentees will also have an opportunity to learn from some of Salesforce\u2019s largest customers, partners, and suppliers during monthly meet-and-greet sessions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vidyard wp-block-embed-vidyard\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n <script type=\"text\/javascript\" async src=\"https:\/\/play.vidyard.com\/embed\/v4.js\"><\/script><img decoding=\"async\"  style=\"width: 100%; margin: auto; display: block;\"  class=\"vidyard-player-embed\"  src=\"https:\/\/play.vidyard.com\/BxPbWTFzak4vQEFXGMv6SG.jpg\"  data-uuid=\"BxPbWTFzak4vQEFXGMv6SG\"  data-v=\"4\"  data-type=\"inline\"  data-width=\"500\"  data-height=\"281\"\/>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Salesforce perspective:&nbsp;<\/strong>\u201cI\u2019m excited to be launching the second class of our mentorship program as we continue to work to drive inclusive business practices and empower businesses owned by people of color to help close the wealth gap and advance racial equality,\u201d said Jennifer Browne, Chief Procurement Officer, Salesforce. \u201cSince launching the Racial Equality and Justice Task Force, I\u2019m proud that we have exceeded $100 million in spending with Black-owned businesses, meeting our 2023 goal early.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What they\u2019re saying: <\/strong>Ronda Jackson, founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studiodcontract.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designsbydecor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Decor Interior Design, Inc.<\/a> and a mentee in the Salesforce mentorship program, shared what she\u2019s most eager to learn over the next 12 months:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The current economy:<\/strong> \u201cAs a small business owner during the economic downturn, I was in survival mode. Everything was internally focused \u2014 on my employees and their families. Now, I need to realign and refocus. I appreciate that Salesforce thoughtfully paired me with a mentor and executive sponsor with expertise in the areas I want to work on.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On growth: <\/strong>\u201cAs a solo entrepreneur, I am the final decision maker, so accountability is important. It\u2019s really nice to have a sounding board of corporate executives that do not have personal agendas, that can provide me with insights on corporate objectives, and hold me accountable to my strategic goals.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What\u2019s next: <\/strong>\u201cI recently launched an internship program called \u201cIn the Mix\u201d for emancipated youth, veterans, and ex-prisoners to transition back into the workforce. My goal is to be part of the solution to help rebuild lives, and I am inspired by Salesforce\u2019s DEI work and its impact. I see this as an opportunity to develop my social enterprise model. It\u2019s not just about that next contract.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explore further: <\/strong>Learn more about Salesforce\u2019s Supplier Diversity Program <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/company\/supplier-diversity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> and commitment to Racial Justice and Equality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/company\/equality\/racial-equality-justice-taskforce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Editor\u2019s Note: This article originally published when the program&#8217;s first cohort went live in November 2021. It was updated in 2024 to share the news of our latest cohort. 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