Gary Acosta — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Co-founder and CEO of NAHREP (since 2000), the largest Hispanic business organization in the U.S.
Co-founder and Partner at L’ATTITUDE Ventures (since 2019), a $100M venture capital firm.
Co-founder of AVANCE Global Events, LLC, the nation's largest Latino business conference.
Former advisory board member of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Serves as a Board Member at BaseCap Analytics Inc. (Jan 2023 - Jun 2025).
Named by Latino Leaders Magazine as one of the 101 most influential Latinos in America.
Named by T360 as one of the 100 most powerful people in real estate.

Biography

Gary Acosta is a prominent figure in business and finance, known for his leadership in organizations dedicated to economic empowerment. He is the Co-founder and CEO of NAHREP, the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals®, a role he has held since 2000. Under his leadership, NAHREP has grown to become the largest Hispanic business organization in the U.

S., focusing on homeownership and economic mobility within the Hispanic community.