Andrew Anguiano

 
Andrew M. Anguiano
Andrew Anguiano is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Southside Craft Soda, a San Antonio–based beverage company celebrating local flavors and community spirit. As CEO, he raised capital, secured statewide distribution with H-E-B and Central Market, and won Walmart’s Golden Ticket—positioning the brand for national growth.
A 2025 Business Journal Texans to Watch and South Texas Power Player, Andrew has built a career advancing consumer brands and strengthening civic infrastructure. His leadership includes nearly eight years on the board of Port San Antonio, founding the Southside First Economic Development Council, and serving as a founding board member of Arboretum San Antonio. He also co-founded San Antonio CPG, where he now serves as chair, helping elevate the city’s consumer product community.
Alongside his community and brand work, Andrew and his wife Marcie own Mission Crafts Chandlery, a fragrance brand and boutique candle bar in San Antonio’s King William neighborhood. A graduate of Harlandale High School and Texas State University, Andrew combines founder perspective, cultural insight, and civic leadership to scale ventures rooted in place and purpose.
Looking ahead, Andrew is developing Acequia Ventures, a new venture studio and investment platform designed to support entrepreneurs building culture-rooted, community-driven businesses across South Texas and beyond.