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.