Who’s Next?
Patricia Aguilar advanced to The Final 8 in the 2026 Entrepreneur of Impact competition, bringing national visibility to FourStar Branding’s mission and to Chicago’s minority small-business community. This milestone reflects the power of community support, brand impact, and the continued need to invest in economic infrastructure for entrepreneurs in Pilsen, Little Village, and beyond.
Thank you for supporting Patricia Aguilar’s Entrepreneur of Impact journey.
Who or what is your inspiration in business?
I served as a mentor and founder at 1871 Chicago. After completing Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, I saw a critical gap: small businesses lacked access to high-level branding that drives growth. That insight led to El Poder de la Marca® | The Power of the Brand®. As a proud ICIC alumna, I’ve spent the past nine years helping Chicago minority business owners elevate their brands, grow revenue, and create community impact.
How do you stay motivated?
I’m driven by the resilience of small business owners in Pilsen and Little Village. Many have incredible products, deep community roots, and powerful stories, but lack access to the growth infrastructure needed to scale. Seeing them gain confidence, increase revenue, and take ownership of their brand fuels my work. At FourStar Branding, we’re not just building brands—we’re helping entrepreneurs create economic stability for their families and communities.
What would you do with the $25,000?
One professional will appear in a two-page advertorial in Entrepreneur Magazine, receive a one-on-one mentoring session with Daymond John, and have the opportunity to win $25,000 to support a pro bono economic infrastructure program for minority-owned small businesses in Pilsen and Little Village.
Thank you to everyone who voted, donated, shared, and supported Patricia Aguilar’s journey to The Final 8 in the 2026 Entrepreneur of Impact competition. Voting has closed, official results are pending, and our hearts are filled with gratitude for the community that helped bring this mission to the national stage.
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