Heidy Vaquerano is a Technology, New Media and Entertainment attorney and the Managing Director of Girls in Tech, Los Angeles.  She is also a community leader and organizer for the Latinx in Tech and immigration reform communities.  She has organized and managed meet-ups with local start-ups such as Dollar Shave Club and hackathons focused on solving global challenges and  bridging the gap between underrepresented communities and tech.  For 2018 Girs in Tech, Los Angeles, is planning a two-day bootcamp entitled, “Startup Success Factors,” that teaches members about confidence, leadership and entrepreneurship. The program culminates in a pitch session where all teams present to a panel of local judges.  The ultimate goal is to provide resources and tools to members to successfully build their companies.