Laura Moreno Lucas Joins the Advisory Council of the Hispanic Wealth Project
Brings Expertise in Capital Markets, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Empowerment
San Diego, August 13, 2024 — The Hispanic Wealth Project™ (HWP), a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization committed to advancing financial literacy and economic opportunity within the Hispanic community, is thrilled to announce that Laura Moreno Lucas has joined its Advisory Council. Ms. Moreno Lucas's distinguished career and dedication to fostering economic growth make her an invaluable asset to the organization.
Laura Moreno Lucas is a Partner at L'ATTITUDE Ventures, where she leverages her extensive network and expertise to enhance deal flow and outreach strategy. She is also the Founder & CEO of Pandocap, a company that provides strategic advisory and media services to early and growth-stage companies, helping them access capital markets, implement and measure ESG strategies, and prepare for an initial public offering (IPO).
Before founding Pandocap, Laura served as a Managing Director at Nasdaq, where she led the IPOs of notable companies including Beyond Meat, Lyft, The RealReal, and Airbnb. In addition, she has been a top sales executive at Salesforce and possesses over a decade of experience at other financial firms, including TD Ameritrade and Sungard. Laura is also a successful entrepreneur, having founded and exited Ladada, one of the first fashion subscription startups to feature emerging designers.
In her advisory roles, Laura supports 500 Startups, Black Ambition, and most recently launched Libra Leaders, a platform tipping the scales of capital to women.
She also serves on the boards of California Lutheran University and Pangea Legal. Her commitment to building a resilient world and broadening access to economic opportunities, especially for women and minorities, drives her daily endeavors.
Ms. Moreno Lucas is renowned for her results-driven approach in executive roles, with a proven track record in new and expansion growth, sales, marketing, and business development. Her background spans early and later-stage startups, capital markets, and venture capital. She is also active on the boards of several leading public companies.
Sara Rodriguez, Chair of the Hispanic Wealth Project, expressed her excitement about Ms. Moreno Lucas’s appointment, stating, "We are delighted to welcome Laura to the HWP council. Her expertise in capital markets and entrepreneurship, combined with her passion for economic empowerment, aligns perfectly with our mission. We look forward to the innovative contributions she will bring to our initiatives."
“It is an honor to join a fantastic organization that has stood for the advancement of the Latino community for a decade,” shares Laura Moreno Lucas.
The Hispanic Wealth ProjectTM (HWPTM), a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, is committed to empowering Latinos to fully participate and prosper in the U.S. economy through education, small business development, and sustainable homeownership.