LATAM Social Business Forum

"All humans are born entrepreneurs"

Professor Muhammad Yunus

2006 Nobel Peace Laureate

Latin America is a region of rich cultural diversity and a vibrant, youthful population with the potential to lead social and economic transformation. Yet, persistent challenges—such as high youth unemployment, deep-rooted social inequalities, and limited access to resources—continue to constrain progress. The LATAM Social Business Forum on Youth Entrepreneurship 2025 in Mexico is part of the LATAM Social Business Ecosystem Builders Initiative, implemented by Yunus Centre and YY Ventures. This initiative aims to equip ecosystem builders with the tools, knowledge, and networks to design and implement programs that support young social entrepreneurs.

At the heart of this initiative is the transformative concept of Social Business, pioneered by Nobel Peace Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus. Unlike conventional business models that prioritize profit, Social Businesses are designed to solve social and environmental problems while remaining financially sustainable.

Building on the success of the Brazil Social Business Forum held on August 26, 2024—which convened over 300 participants, including entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders—the LATAM Social Business Forum on Youth Entrepreneurship aims to create a similar impact in Mexico.

The forum will serve as a platform for students, policymakers, social entrepreneurs, ecosystem builders, and private sector representatives to collaborate, exchange ideas, and foster partnerships. By engaging stakeholders across sectors, the forum seeks to strengthen the ecosystem for social businesses and address pressing challenges in the LATAM region.

We are proud to partner with Universidad de Monterrey, Mexico, as the venue host for this exciting event, offering a collaborative and inspiring environment that aligns with our mission of empowering youth and driving social impact.

LATAM Social Business Forum
on Youth Entrepreneurship 2025

"All humans are born entrepreneurs"

April 21, 2025

Universidad de Monterrey, Mexico

Speakers

Ankita Shohel

Thomás Mattos

Yanniz Valadez

Jenny Galeana

Víctor Miguel Melgarejo Zurutuza

María Fernanda Calderón

Fátima Alejandra Casas

Adrián Hinojosa

Viviana Baker Suárez

Jorge Andrés Cervantes Aguirre

Empowering LATAM Social Business Ecosystem