Equiliberty

08/22/2026

As we walk into another week, we’re celebrating five years of equity, entrepreneurship, and impact through Latino Entrepreneurs Week.

One thing we try to get right at Equiliberty and the Equiliberty Community Impact Foundation is understanding that we don’t have all the answers. Real impact starts by listening.

That’s why our LEW Community Planning Meeting matters. Nearly 55 community members, entrepreneurs, bankers, elected officials, partners, and neighbors came together to share ideas about how we can make this year’s celebration even stronger.

And we heard you.

This year, expect:
• New collaboration with Latina in Heels and Unlock Her Power
• Expanded conversations around real estate, lending, and access to capital
• A stronger Small Business & Emerging Entrepreneur Experience, bringing lending institutions directly into the conversation
• More emphasis on helping entrepreneurs build meaningful banking relationships
• More opportunities to connect, learn, pitch, and build wealth

And congratulations to our LEW Networking Bingo winners! Our team will be reaching out to secure your 2 VIP passes + LEW T-shirts.

Next up: Pitch Training! If you’re an entrepreneur preparing to tell your story, sharpen your pitch, and compete for capital, register today.

Five years in, this community continues to grow because you keep showing up.

Help us spread the word, invite an entrepreneur, and follow LEW HTX 26’ 🏦.

We can’t wait to see you at this year’s community conferences.

Five Years of Equity. Five Years of Impact. And we’re just getting started.

03/02/2026

This week, we had the opportunity to visit one of the first properties supported by the Magnolia Fund a space intentionally designed to give culinary entrepreneurs across our city access to kitchen facilities, storage, and the infrastructure needed to grow real businesses.

When we made this investment, it was never just about capital. It was about alignment. It was about supporting leaders like Erica Barra who are building platforms that expand opportunity. And it was about backing entrepreneurs who simply need access and ecosystem to thrive.

Hearing the stories in that room caterers scaling production, food founders refining their craft, small business owners finally operating in a professional space reminded us why we do this work. Programming matters. Education matters. But pairing that with strategic investment is how we change outcomes.

We’re proud to partner with Magnolia Fund and excited to see what grows from this foundation.

11/21/2025

Equiliberty is launching 5 Days of A.I. — an online technology summit designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs who are ready to grow smarter, earn more, and cut costs with the power of artificial intelligence.

This experience is powered in partnership with our friends at Amazon, Apperr, and the BEW Founders who continue to invest in innovation across our ecosystem.

If you’re serious about leveling up your business through tech, this is where you need to be.

For more info, email Kodi at [email protected].

07/08/2025

01/31/2025

Founder Fridays!

This week, we’re spotlighting .info , the TravelTech startup that took home the top prize at the Legacy 1865 Pitch Competition during 2024!

Led by founder , What’s The Move is revolutionizing leisure travel with curated, swipeable guides that simplify trip planning and even help travelers monetize their past adventures. This big win showcases the incredible talent and innovation within Houston’s startup ecosystem!

Learn more about What’s The Move here: https://whatsthemove.info

Founders and startups like Mike and his team are at the forefront of driving change and pushing boundaries in our community. Know a founder whose story deserves to be told? Share it with us so we can celebrate their journey!

01/09/2025

Check out this article on or listen to the full interview via Houston Innovators. Thank you to the amazing for covering our journey and helping share our story. It was an honor to be one of her final guests on the show before she leaves her posts as Founding Editor of Innovation Map.

"Gearing up for the Launch - Phillip Yates of Equiliberty"

For Phillip Yates, this year will be the year of launch. The attorney-turned-entrepreneur has been working on his fintech platform, Equiliberty, for years now, but come the first half of 2025, it's go time.

10/18/2024

I'm extremely honored and humbled to be a 2024 Houston Innovation Awards finalist this year in the ecosystem builder category, as one of the many leaders helping develop Houston's startup ecosystem. 🙌🏿🙏🏿

Congratulations to the over 300 nominees, and my fellow finalist for being recognized by in our great city. And shoutout to my founding partners (Kodi and Rachel), Ms. LaDonna Yates, and the many supporters, advisors, and organizations that support our community focused mission at Equiliberty.

We hope that you will join us on November 14th as celebrate the achievements of the other startups, entrepreneurs, and innovators in the Houston ecosystem. Visit for additional info.

Thank you again and the selection committee for this opportunity. 🍾

10/18/2024

Join us at the Resilience Resource & Job Fair today from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the HCC West Loop Campus, located on 5601 West Loop S. This is a great opportunity to explore job opportunities, education, training, financial advice, and connect with experts and other partners.

10/08/2024

You had to be here! The Hispanic Health Summit was an amazing experience. We appreciate all the in person and virtual attendees for making an investment in both your personal and financial health. Thank you to our dynamic speakers for leading the conversation around health and wealth.

We'll see you tomorrow at Impact Hub Houston to discuss opportunities on how to get certified and compete for procurement contracts.