Entrepreneurship is not limited to starting from scratch.For many in underrepresented communities, particularly Latinos in the U.S., acquiring an existing business offers a faster, lower-risk, and scalable route to financial independence and long-term wealth. Join ALPFA Boston for a focused conversation on small business acquisition as a strategic tool for economic empowerment.This event will feature a dynamic panel discussion with industry experts who bring both financial and practical perspectives to the process of buying and scaling businesses.Moderator:🔹 Benjamin Seaman – Relationship Manager at Riverview Capital Advisers, CPA, CEPA, and Florida State University graduate. Benjamin brings deep expertise in accounting, business advisory, and exit planning.Panelists:🔹 Lebone C. Moses – A seasoned strategic executive, investor, and advisor with over 20 years of experience in advising boards and C-suite leaders on business growth, risk management, and cybersecurity. As Founder and CEO of Chisara Ventures, Inc., Lebone works closely with organizations to build more resilient, sustainable businesses across highly regulated industries such as finance, technology, and healthcare. Her career includes leadership roles in Big 4 public accounting and global financial services firms.🔹 Dr. Jose Perez – A dynamic entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in business creation, strategy, and operations. He is the co-owner of DPV Transportation, a global chauffeured services company with more than 250 employees and four U.S. offices. Dr. Perez has secured over $100 million in corporate contracts and is the founder of Roads Consulting Group, a minority-owned consulting firm that helps businesses in disadvantaged communities thrive. He is also a college professor, an active community board member, and a champion of workforce development.🔹 Tiago Prado – A recognized expert in small business acquisition, succession, and value creation, helping entrepreneurs accelerate results through the purchase of existing businesses. In 2017, he co-founded BRZ Insurance (now Breezy Seguros), which reached over $1 million in annual revenue within five years. He has already achieved over $50 million in sales. In 2024, he founded Imigrante Rico Educação, a movement that empowers Brazilians in the U.S. to buy companies and build sustainable businesses.Key Takeaways from the Event:✅ How small business acquisition drives wealth creation✅ Evaluation methods and funding options✅ Lessons from real-world acquisition journeys✅ Strategies to overcome common hurdles in the acquisition process
