HL | Milestone Series – Honors Frank Carbajal
Culture • Influence • Legacy
Some leaders build companies. Others dedicate their lives to building people, strengthening communities, and creating pathways for future generations to lead.
Frank Carbajal has spent his career doing exactly that.
Frank began his entrepreneurial journey in leadership development, quickly establishing himself as a respected voice dedicated to empowering the Latino community through education, mentorship, and leadership capacity building.
Frank Carbajal will be recognized during our HL | Milestone Series – Silicon Valley event, taking place on June 17, 2026. This invitation-only reception brings together a curated audience of executives, entrepreneurs, and community leaders for an evening of connection, conversation, and recognition.
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He is the Founder and President of Es Tiempo, LLC, a firm focused on developing leaders and helping individuals and organizations reach their highest potential. Throughout his career, Frank’s work has been guided by one consistent mission: creating opportunities for emerging leaders while strengthening communities through intentional leadership.
A respected author and thought leader, Frank is the co-author of Building the Latino Future and Latinx Business Success, publications that continue to inspire entrepreneurs, professionals, and future leaders across the country. He also co-authored El Futuro Latino, a publication distributed throughout 14 Latin American countries, including Mexico.
Frank’s leadership influence expanded nationally through his involvement with renowned management expert Ken Blanchard’s network of keynote speakers, where he helped organizations, executives, and business owners develop leadership strategies rooted in growth, purpose, and accountability.
Milestone Moments
- Founder and President of Es Tiempo, LLC
- Founder of the Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit (SVLLS)
- Creator of one of Silicon Valley’s premier Latino leadership gatherings hosted at Stanford University and the Computer History Museum
- Co-author of Building the Latino Future
- Co-author of Latinx Business Success
- Co-author of El Futuro Latino, distributed across 14 Latin American countries
- Member of Ken Blanchard’s keynote speaker network
- Longtime advocate for Latino leadership development and community empowerment
A Legacy of Leadership and Community Impact
Through the Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit, Frank has created a nationally respected platform that brings together influential voices from business, education, technology, entrepreneurship, and public service to inspire dialogue and leadership at the highest levels.
Hosted at premier venues such as Stanford University and the Computer History Museum, the summit has become a meaningful gathering place for conversations centered on leadership, opportunity, innovation, and the future of Latino influence in America.
A graduate of San José State University, Frank lives in Santa Clara, California, with his wife Molly. While his professional accomplishments are significant, Frank often says his greatest source of pride and inspiration comes from his three daughters.
His life’s work continues to reflect the philosophy behind Es Tiempo:
It’s time to lead.
It’s time to build.
It’s time to create lasting impact.
The HL | Milestone Series is a national platform designed to celebrate leadership across business, community, education, and innovation.
The 2026 HL | Milestone Series is made possible through the support of Wells Fargo, the series’ funding partner, whose commitment to community engagement and financial empowerment helps bring these important conversations and recognitions to life.