Martin Muoto

Martin Muoto is the Founder and CEO of SoLa Impact, a company focused on developing affordable and workforce housing in communities of color in California.1 Here are some key details about Martin Muoto:

Professional Background

Martin Muoto founded SoLa Impact in May 2012 and has been leading the company since then.2 Under his leadership, SoLa Impact has become:

• The largest private developer of affordable and workforce housing in communities of color in California1
• Recognized as the 7th fastest-growing minority-led private company on Inc. Magazine's Inc 500 list1
• An innovator and disruptor in affordable housing1

Career History

Before founding SoLa Impact, Martin Muoto had a diverse career in finance and technology:

• Senior Vice President at Walz Group (2006-2012)
• President at Accretive Commerce (2004-2006)
• Principal at Accretive (1999-2004)
• Director of Research at General Atlantic (1996-1998)
• Analyst at Gartner Group (1993-1996)2

Education

Martin Muoto has a strong educational background:

• Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Sociology from the University of Pennsylvania
• Studied Business/Managerial Economics at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania2

Vision and Impact

Martin Muoto's vision for SoLa Impact extends beyond just providing housing:

• The company has deployed over $1 billion and developed over 3,000 units in Los Angeles and Southern California1
• SoLa Impact's funds have attracted leading institutional investors committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and ESG initiatives1
• The SoLa Foundation, the company's nonprofit affiliate, provides education, scholarships, and pathways to homeownership for residents in low-income communities1

Martin Muoto's leadership as a social impact entrepreneur has led to him being featured in prominent publications such as Forbes, Black Enterprise, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Bloomberg, and BusinessWeek.1