Startup Conversations in the Couve - Nov
Come out and meet Angel Medina of Republica and TODOS Media!
A catalyst of the "Mexico-Forward" culinary movement.
Since the post-pandemic era, Medina has shifted the way Americans have perceived or written about Mexican cuisine. His narrative on the importance of intentionality has transcended Mexican food from something on a plate to themes and topics revolving around culture, history, and the socio-economic effect of Mexican cuisine throughout the US.
In 2022, Medina began leveraging the success and accolades of his restaurants onto the production of Food & Beverage media content. In September of 2024 Medina will officially launch TODOS Media, a media platform celebrating the stories and elevating the voices of the people in our community.
In under 4 years, Medina launched a number of Restaurants, Bars, & Cafes, all connected by a common “Mexico-forward” theme. In the process his restaurants have earned him some of the most coveted titles in the industry, including a James Beard nomination (in under 14 months of existence) and various national recognitions such as Bon Appetit’s “10 Best New Restaurants in America” and the NY Times “50 Best Restaurants in America”, both mentions for two separate restaurants, a feed never before accomplished by another restaurant group in Portland, OR.
About the Startup Conversations Event
Each month we host a local founder who will give a short presentation about their company. They will focus on how it all got started, where they are today, and their plans for the future including the challenges they face to make their goals happen.
Following the presentation our host, Dave Barcos will dig into the founder's background, the company's story, and other observations. After the interview, we will have an audience Q&A session to help attendees ask direct questions of the presenter.
It has proven to be a great format to catalyze the local founders and the startups in the region. You won't want to miss it.
For more details on other North Bank events check our event calendar at https://www.northbankinnovations.org/events
About North Bank Innovations
North Bank Innovations is an organization based in Southwest Washington, committed to building a thriving ecosystem that helps early-stage startups.
Please note, that we encourage genuine networking, not hunting for sales or leads. If you are genuinely starting or working with a startup, this is the right crowd for you. Thanks for helping us keep it real.