Startup 🚀 Founders: Need Legal Advice?

Are you a startup founder navigating the challenges of launching and growing your business? STTE Foundation is thrilled to announce the beta launch of Startosphere’s LOBO – Legally Optimized, Brilliantly Outspoken, a proprietary Text-to-Voice AI legal advisor designed to empower you with accessible, affordable, and expert legal guidance.

We know that legal support is critical for startup success, yet the high costs often prevent founders from accessing the resources they need. LOBO changes the game by providing intelligent, AI-driven legal advice to help you tackle complex questions and decisions early in your journey—all at a fraction of traditional costs.

Why Join the LOBO Beta Program?

  • Legally Optimized Support: Get high-quality legal insights tailored to your startup’s needs.
  • Brilliantly Outspoken Guidance: LOBO’s Text-to-Voice AI delivers clear, actionable advice in seconds.
  • Cost-Effective: Avoid high legal fees and reallocate resources to advancing your startup.
  • Shape the Future: Your feedback as a beta user will help fine-tune LOBO to better serve founders like you.

How to Sign Up

Be among the first to experience the future of affordable legal support. Sign up below to join the LOBO beta program:

Don’t let high legal costs slow down your journey. Take advantage of LOBO’s innovative legal solutions and focus on building the startup of your dreams. Join the beta today!

AI Your Idea for Free!

At the STTE Foundation, a leader in innovation, we’re thrilled to introduce the latest evolution of Startosphere. This platform stands out as the world’s first youth-focused entrepreneurship education tool, uniquely designed to transform ideas into reality through our advanced AI-powered business model canvas. Join us in shaping the future of entrepreneurial education.

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STTE Featured in National Startup Report

The 2024 Latino Startup Hub Report by Inicio examines 18 Latino startup hub regions across the U.S., highlighting their economic potential despite underrepresentation in startup funding. The report showcases regional data on Latino population growth, household income, educational resources, and the presence of Latino-led businesses and investors. It also features profiles of Latino startup leaders and lists key organizations and events supporting the ecosystem in each region. The report aims to foster collaboration and investment in these hubs to create a more inclusive national network. Finally, it acknowledges the contributors and data sources used in its creation. 

Greater El Paso/Las Cruces, located on the U.S.-Mexico border, is a vital hub for cross-border trade, generating over $81 billion annually. This economic flow fosters opportunity, with Latino-owned businesses making up over 40% of the small business sector and driving regional development. The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), a Hispanic-Serving Institution, graduates over 5,000 students annually, building a diverse and skilled workforce to keep the region competitive. The area’s startup ecosystem, supported by groups like STTE Foundation, Audaz Capital, and Borderplex Alliance, provides entrepreneurs with mentorship, funding, and resources to fuel innovation. Combining a rich cultural identity, strategic trade position, and growing entrepreneurial scene, the region exemplifies resilience and sustainable economic growth, shaping progress in the Southwest.

Want to listen to the report in Podcast format? Check it out!

Tech Teach: Your Launchpad to EdTech Entrepreneurship

Imagine transforming the challenges you face in education into profitable, impactful EdTech solutions. Tech Teach is your launchpad to do just that. With Tech Teach, you design, we build, and together showcase your innovative product to educators at national conferences.
 
Tech Teach is a program specifically designed to support educators who are passionate about making a difference in education. Work on solving challenges you see every day. We provide the resources, mentorship, and expertise needed to turn your innovative ideas into successful EdTech businesses. Turn your teaching expertise into a startup that solves real-world problems in education. 
 
Sponsored by Microsoft, this exclusive program by STTE and New Tech Network is designed for educators like you—those ready to step beyond the classroom and into the exciting world of entrepreneurship and innovation.

InnoVision AR Mirrors

We’re excited to announce that STTE’s Innovision AR interactive mirrors are now featured at La Nube, the new Children’s Museum. Sponsored by Bank of America and Audaz Capital, and powered by Geenee.ar, these mirrors allow youth to see themselves in various professional roles—Astronaut, Electrical Engineer, Accountant, Veterinarian, Entrepreneur, and Computer Scientist. As of August 7, 2024 the Mirrors have engaged over 100,000 individuals with over 600,545 experiences displayed. STTE’s AR Mirrors also have Google Analytics tracking usage, great for reporting impact. Be sure to check them out! Want to have STTE help design your learning environment with future technologies? Visit our Learn more about Innovision here.

Let STTE Enhance Your Classroom

STTE is driven to reimagine the future of education! With the exponential growth in technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR), redefining how learning is delivered must be explored. As smart glasses and immersive tools become more available, STTE is ready to lead the charge in creating adaptive, engaging educational environments. Our InnoVision program is at the forefront of this transformation, working with national partners and building learning experiences that will reach and inspire students everywhere—regardless of their zip code, language, or economic background.

Want to help shape the future? Contact us and join the movement as we push innovation to new heights. In the meantime, here is a sample of a virtual lesson we created with the help of ABC’s News Anchor Stephanie Valle who explains more about the power of AI and AR.

The Southwest Startup Showdown: Catalyzing Innovation, Empowering the Borderland

At STTE, we believe in the power of innovation to transform communities. On November 8, 2024, we proudly hosted the Southwest Startup Showdown, bringing together 23 visionary startups, 10+ investors, and over 100 attendees, including high school and college students, business leaders, and entrepreneurs from across the region. This landmark event celebrated emerging talent and provided $35,000 in cash prizes across multiple categories, recognizing ideas with the potential to reshape the economic future of the Borderland.

Winners by Category

High School Category:

  • First Place: Shore Elegance – Aiming to redefine elegance in sustainable fashion, Shore Elegance showcased a fresh perspective on environmentally conscious clothing.
  • Second Place: Nest Rise – Innovating in smart home solutions, Nest Rise impressed judges with its approach to enhancing home automation and efficiency.
  • Third  Place: Dreams – Bringing big aspirations to the tech-driven world of youth entrepreneurship.

Microsoft Collegiate Cup:

  • First Place: The Space-Cryo Satellite (UTEP) – Revolutionizing space technology with advancements in cryogenics, this startup captivated judges with its potential to impact aerospace research and beyond.
  • Second Place: Frontierless Cash (UTEP) – Aiming to break down barriers in digital finance, Frontierless Cash presented a vision for a more inclusive, accessible financial landscape.

STTE Hackathon Team Winner:

  • First Place: Charge Assist – Developing efficient solutions for electric vehicle charging, addressing a critical need as the world shifts towards sustainable transportation.

Ventures Winners:

  • First Place: Jale (work4workers.com) – A platform aimed at enhancing the gig economy, Jale demonstrated potential for economic empowerment through flexible work solutions.
  • Second Place: Aurum (Aurumbio.tech) – Pioneering new technology in sustainable energy, Aurum emphasized the need for cleaner, more efficient energy solutions.

Early-Stage Category:

  • First Place: SCHOOLS Test Prep (www.schoolstestprep.com) – This startup is redefining test preparation, offering students effective, personalized resources to support academic success.

Building the Borderland’s Future
The Southwest Startup Showdown wasn’t just a competition—it was a powerful statement about the potential of the Borderland’s entrepreneurial spirit. “Events like these are vital for economic growth and innovation in our region,” said Joseph Sapien, Executive Director of STTE Foundation. “By supporting startups, we foster job creation, attract investment, and empower our local talent to solve real-world problems, ensuring El Paso’s brightest minds can thrive here.”

The event served as a bridge between bold ideas and strategic investors. “By connecting startups with investors, we’re opening doors for growth, partnerships, and lasting impact,” Sapien added. Local investors engaged directly with entrepreneurs, evaluating how their contributions could spark economic vitality and support homegrown innovation.

A Legacy of Innovation
As El Paso’s premier startup event, the Southwest Startup Showdown underscores STTE’s unwavering commitment to cultivating a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. By nurturing the next generation of creators and change-makers, we’re driving economic growth, job creation, and a culture of innovation. Together, we’re securing a brighter, more prosperous future for the Borderland region.

Thank You Sponsors

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the inaugural LatinX EdTech at L’ATTITUDE. A special thank you to our sponsors, who provided invaluable support, and to the visionary EdTech founders and dedicated workshop presenters who shared their expertise and innovative solutions. We are also immensely grateful to all the attendees, our national advisors, and the tireless organizers who together helped forge this landmark event. Thank you to L’ATTITUDE for hosting us.

Stay tuned for more recap information and outcomes from this event.

STTE Ventures 2024 Report

Welcome to the STTE Ventures Impact Report, a detailed narrative of our journey, achievements, and the significant impact we’ve made in the startup ecosystem. This report is not just a collection of numbers and statistics; it’s a story of innovation, growth, and economic transformation. As you explore these pages, you’ll gain valuable insights into the processes, successes, and overall economic contributions of our program.

This report is a reflection of our commitment, showcasing:

  1. The Program Process: Delve into the unique approach of STTE Ventures, where mentorship, resources, and community support come together to guide startups from their nascent stages to market success.

  2. Startup Performance Highlights: Discover the remarkable achievements of our startups. This year, we identified 12 new customer segments, a testament to our program’s ability to uncover and capitalize on market opportunities.

  3. Fundraising and Revenue: Our startups collectively fundraised $855 million, demonstrating the confidence of investors in our vision and approach. Additionally, we achieved $150 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), underscoring the sustainable and growing nature of our ventures.

  4. Job Creation and Economic Impact: The creation of 19 new jobs is a direct indicator of our program’s positive influence on employment. More so, our startups have generated a staggering $1.6 million in economic impact

In conclusion, it’s with immense pride we announce that the STTE Ventures program has achieved a remarkable 13X economic return. This figure not only represents our financial success but also the broader economic benefit we bring to communities and in

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Thank You To Our Supporters

Thanks to our trusted network of dedicated supporters, STTE is able to operate and help make a generational impact in the world.

Borderplex Alliance (https://www.borderplexalliance.org/)

Carnegie Mellon University (https://www.cmu.edu/)

EduLab Capital (https://www.edulabcapital.com/)

El Paso Chamber (https://elpaso.org/)

Geenee.ar (https://geenee.ar/)

Hispanics In Philanthropy (HIP.org)

Inicio Ventures (https://www.inicio.ventures/)

Pay It Forward (https://pif.vc/)

Sand Hill Angels Charitable Fund (Sand Hill Angels Charitable Fund)

The City of El Paso, Economic Development 

The Trust For The Americas (https://www.trustfortheamericas.org/)

Bank of America (https://www.bankofamerica.com/)

Council on Regional Economic Expansion and Educational Development (CREEED) (https://www.creeed.org/)

El Paso Electric (https://www.epelectric.com/)

El Paso Water (https://www.epwater.org/)

Innovare (https://innovaresip.com/)

Microsoft

New Mexico State University Arrowhead Center (https://arrowheadcenter.nmsu.edu/)

Paso del Norte Community Foundation
(
https://pdnfoundation.org/)

Sun Cruces Angels (https://suncrucesangels.org/)

The University of Texas at El Paso (https://www.utep.edu/)

VelaWood Law (https://velawood.com/)

Success Through Technology Education (STTE) Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on producing stories that inspire, building a future STEAM workforce, and fostering a startup ecosystem.

Our Mission

To develop and deploy entrepreneurship and STEAM-based educational programs for students and adults that accelerate and advance economic development.

Our Vision

To become a national leader in innovation, entrepreneurship, and STEAM education impacting a globally competitive marketplace.

Our Strategic Goals

  • Develop a virtual adaptive learning space, aided by a teaching assistant, to support educators in enhancing student learning.

  • Increase Percentage of students going into STEAM Fields

  • Build an entrepreneurial ecosystem through innovative programs, mind setting  products and access to capital opportunities

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