Bloomberg Businessweek ICYMI: The Latino-Driven Economy
Aug 19, 2025
Ana Valdez, President and CEO of the Latino Data Collaborative, dives into the astounding $4 trillion GDP generated by US Latinos—enough to make it the world's fifth-largest economy. She highlights the critical sectors where Latinos are driving growth, including technology and AI. Valdez also addresses the economic ramifications of immigration policies and labor shortages, debunking myths about the Latino workforce's contributions. Her insights reveal why investors need to pay attention to this emerging demographic to avoid leaving money on the table.
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Latino Economy Equals Fifth Largest Nation
- U.S. Latinos produced $4.1 trillion in GDP in 2023, equal to the world's fifth-largest economy.
- This economic weight disproves narratives that Latinos don't contribute to the U.S. economy.
Build Credibility With Official Data
- Use official government data to measure Latino economic impact to ensure credibility.
- Relying on authoritative sources makes findings harder to dismiss or politicize.
Latinos Power New-Tech Growth
- Latino contributions now span beyond traditional sectors into AI, tech, and medicine.
- Latino businesses over-index in AI use compared with other groups, driving cross-sector growth.