What we do
Our board of directors and staff are committed to fostering a society with greater opportunities for prosperity through self-sufficiency.
We act on that belief to enhance individual capacity and performance.
Vision
To foster a more inclusive and prosperous future for Puerto Rico, where individuals can grow and contribute to the overall economy through personal and professional empowerment.
Mission
Empower the next generation of leaders in Puerto Rico by providing the tools, mentorship, and resources needed for socio-economic mobility. We guide young people and aspiring leaders to take control of their futures through community leadership, purpose-driven technology, entrepreneurship, and innovative projects. We create pathways to lasting personal and economic independence through mentorship and by modeling successful entrepreneurs.
How we do it
We partner directly with entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations, universities and grassroots groups to identify and support selected cohorts of young people to participate in our programs.
Bravo’s programs are designed to develop their talents, help them reach their academic and business goals, provide them with opportunities to strengthen local communities, and steer them to national and international forums where they can demonstrate and expand their skills.
Why we’re different
The Bravo Family Foundation collaborates closely with founder Orlando Bravo and volunteers from one of the largest software investors in the world THOMA BRAVO to support the success of the foundation’s philanthropic programs. The foundation adapts key management principles and processes developed by Thoma Bravo to guide young entrepreneurs through the process of launching and growing their businesses.
Bravo’s programs are designed to develop their talents, help them reach their academic and business goals, provide them with opportunities to strengthen local communities, and steer them to national and international forums where they can demonstrate and expand their skills.
After the storm
The Bravo Family Foundation was formed after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in 2017. Bravo’s leaders were contacted by communities asking for help. Shelters needed food and water. Hospitals were running out of supplies. Roads littered with storm debris blocked transportation to and from the metro area. The foundation quickly assembled a team and set up a supply chain from the U.S. mainland to Puerto Rico, establishing air and sea cargo operations. This effort was called Podemos Puerto Rico. Three days after Hurricane Maria, the team was serving disadvantaged communities throughout the island.