It was such a privilege to kick off the Women of Innovation Summit powered by Dallas Startup Week on April 3rd, which brought together top innovators, change makers, and entrepreneurs. These are the North Texas women launching ideas that will change the course of business and tech across the nation and beyond. Personally, it was very meaningful for me to …
March 8 will always hold a very special place in my heart since Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner proclaimed it Nina Vaca Day last year. It was particularly special receiving the recognition on International Women’s Day moments before being named Woman of the Year by the magazine Solo Mujeres while surrounded by family in my mother’s hometown of Houston. Most importantly, the Nina …
AL DÍA News featured Nina Vaca on stage and in an article about her keynote speech at the Women’s Summit in Philadelphia Nov. 2. Vaca shared her personal and professional journey with attendees, who were primarily Latinas looking for insights about leadership. AL DÍA reported that Vaca, Chairman and CEO of Pinnacle Group, the fastest-growing woman-owned company in the country, …
Nina Vaca kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month by giving the opening keynote at Seminarium, a renowned leadership conference for women entrepreneurs, in her home country of Ecuador. First Lady Rocío de Moreno, who serves as Secretaría Técnica Plan Toda Una Vida Ecuador, the country’s top humanitarian, opened Seminarium Sept. 18, 2018. The event, “Women Entrepreneurs, Leadership, and Transformation,” was geared …
Nathalie Molina Niño, CEO of BRAVA Investments, released her new book, Leapfrog, on Aug. 28. Nina Vaca is among entrepreneurs and industry leaders featured in the book. Nathalie Molina Nino is the CEO of BRAVA Investments, a company that invests in high growth businesses that create an economic benefit for women. She also launched her first tech startup at the …
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner proclaimed March 8, 2018 Nina Vaca Day at the 11th annual Tribute to the Hispanic Woman, organized by the newspaper Sucesos and the magazine Solo Mujeres. The mayor surprised Nina Vaca, Founder, CEO & Chairman of Pinnacle Group, with the recognition before she was named Woman of the Year by the publications. Another 16 outstanding Latinas …
It’s always invigorating to reflect on the passing year and look forward towards the New Year! This year in particular has truly left me in awe. There were so many special opportunities in 2017 that allowed me to grow and learn as an entrepreneur, an advocate, a mother, a philanthropist, and a triathlete. It was such a blessing to travel …
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation hosted its second annual Gala in Dallas Nov. 9 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. Contributions from the event support the Foundation so it can provide programs and scholarships for thousands of Latinos in business each year. Pinnacle Group CEO & Chairman Nina Vaca, who serves as the USHCC Foundation Chairman …
I can’t wait to participate in the Texas Conference for Women – the largest women’s conference in the state! Thousands of women will come together in Austin this week to swap ideas, join forces, and make lasting change across Texas and beyond. Seeing so many women invest in each other’s success is beyond inspiring. The conference fosters personal and professional …
Nina Vaca, Founder, CEO & Chairman of Pinnacle Group, was honored as a recipient of the 2017 Mosaic Woman Trailblazer Award by Diversity Woman at the 12th Annual Diversity Women Business Leadership Conference Oct. 20 at National Harbor. She was awarded alongside Diana Broussard, an esteemed accessory designer who received the Mosaic Woman Pioneer Award, and Jo Ann C. Jenkins, …