As a community builder, Beto creates solutions that connect technology, public service, and civic life. He has founded and led organizations that expand opportunity and reimagine how people engage with their communities.
He serves as CEO of Tech Bloc, Co-founder of the Better Futures Institute, and a national board member of LiftFund. He spearheaded San Antonio’s 311 app, transforming how residents engage with their city.
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Across sectors and stages, these ventures reflect a commitment to innovation, resilience, and long-term impact.
The 311SA Mobile App helps San Antonians connect directly with their city by submitting service requests for issues that need attention. Built by Cityflag, a civic technology company co-founded by Beto Altamirano, it has to date supported hundreds of thousands of citizens and facilitated over one million service processes. By using the app, residents can earn rewards, strengthen their communities, and make their neighborhoods better places to live.
The Better Futures Institute is a nonprofit investing in the next generation. Across San Antonio and the South Texas Triangle, it has directed $350K+ in scholarships and programming to 250+ students, opening pathways into STEM and public-service careers through workforce development, technology, and community-driven design. Beto Altamirano and Beto Gomez co-founded the organization in 2023.
Tech Bloc is a nonprofit investing in people, not just industry. It builds workforce pathways, expands AI and digital literacy, and helps San Antonio’s small businesses and startups grow, opening doors to opportunity and building an innovation-driven economy that works for everyone. Beto Altamirano currently serves as its CEO.
Founded in San Antonio in 1994, LiftFund is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit small-business lenders, dedicated to expanding economic opportunity for entrepreneurs who may not qualify for traditional financing. Over the past 30 years, LiftFund has provided nearly $1 billion in funding to more than 28,000 small business owners, helping create or retain over 104,000 jobs nationwide. By combining affordable capital with business education and support services, LiftFund empowers entrepreneurs to start, grow, and sustain businesses that strengthen local economies and create lasting community impact. Beto serves on LiftFund’s Board of Directors, helping guide the organization’s mission to expand access to capital, foster entrepreneurship, and create economic mobility for underserved small-business owners across the country.
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