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FTA: "“Banking and finance of any sort is serious business. It requires both skill and wisdom to build and run. There are regulatory bodies protecting consumers from bad outcomes like this for a reason,” he adds." Coink has walked that path in Latin America, as the first fintech licensed by Colombian financial regulators. Bravo, Mario Castro! #innovation #startup #finance #banking #colombia #latinamerica

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FROM HOUSTON TO #LatinAmerica, from the Energy Capital of the world! #SpanishPodcast DESDE #HOUSTON para #LatinoAmerica, desde la capital de la energia! #PodcastEnEspanol With Miguel Zabala-Bishop and GET Global Energy Transition

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🚀 If you're interested in how BBVA Spark supports tech entrepreneurs in their growth and consolidation, listen to this episode.  #BBVAAmbassadors

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Please check out BIVA's recent podcast below where Orlando Ferreira, our CFO, talks about IDB Invest's new business model. #IDBInvest #IDBITreasury #CapitalMarkets #LocalCurrency #SustainableFinance #LatinAmerica #Caribbean

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The Power of Strategic Partnerships for Startups in Latin America 🤝 The Latin American start-up ecosystem is a dynamic and fast-growing environment, and strategic partnerships can completely change the game. At Latin Leap, we have experienced their impact on business operations, helping to achieve growth and discover new opportunities. Why these partnerships are so important: Access to the markets 🌍: cooperating with existing players, startups can more efficiently access new markets. In addition to increasing experience-sharing, the local partners also provide insights into market specifics, customer behaviors, and legal regulations. Shared resources 🔄: partnerships enable startups to consume shared resources, such as technology, distribution chains, or operational expertise. Consequently, this cost reduction and efficiency enhancement inspires ambitious projects. Strengthening the reputation 💼: a twist in an association with a recognized organization can strengthen the startups’ reputation. Thus, startups attract customers and trust investors that are more willing to participate, and that secures their future opportunities. Innovation and R&D 🚀: Venture partnerships encourage innovation by merging analysis from various sectors. This collaborative effort guides cutting-edge trends or enhances existing products. Risk reduction ⚖️: Strategic partnerships distribute risk. It is, in particular, beneficial for early-stage startups as they spend a minimum in stakes or operational bugs, which makes them better suited to unpredictable circumstances. Extended networks 🌐: partnerships build connections to other partnerships or people. This broader reach increases commercial prospects, potential advisors, or future cooperation. Learning and recall 📚: partnerships enable startups to acquire current students and know-how. This outcome range is essential for acquiring safe trade strikes. At Latin Leap, we actively foster connections between startups and potential partners to create synergistic relationships. We believe that through strategic partnerships, startups can unlock new levels of growth and success in the dynamic Latin American market. Latin Leap #vc #latam #startup #partnerships

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THIS WEEK Join us for a deep dive into unlocking Mexico's Natural Gas Infrastructure potential at the 10th Mexico Gas Summit (https://lnkd.in/eM2Jc2B) by Industry Exchange on May 16-17th in San Antonio. Advancing Natural Gas Logistics and Infrastructure panel discussion covering an array of topics including: 📈 Meeting Mexico's Growing Natural Gas Demand  💰 Implications of Added Costs (Permitting, Transport, Land Issues)  🏗️ Infrastructure Needs for Southeast Mexico & Yucatan Peninsula  🛢️ Operational Challenges for Gas Buyers (Pipeline & Storage)  🏛️ Facilitating Social Issues with Government Panelists include Abraham David Alipi Mena - CENAGAS , Rosa Elena Torres Ortiz - CENAGAS , Rafael Garcia - TC Energy, Raul Puente - Grupo Cydsa, Eva Ribera - ENGIE México, Gabriel Heller Green - Wintershall Dea. Moderator by David Crisostomo - S&P Global #mgs2024 #mexicogassummit #mexicoenergy #mexicoinfra Dora M. Evan A. Biller Raul Ferro

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📰🇦🇷 ALL OF THIS HAPPENED IN @JMilei 's ARGENTINA THIS WEEK! Right-click translate links in Spanish on Chrome 1-Javier Milei, speaking at $MELI HQ, said only businesses create wealth, not politicians. He lauded CEO @marcos_galperin as a "social benefactor" who drives growth. Milei said his gov't is an unconditional ally of the private sector. $MELI plans to invest US$75M in a new storage center by 2025, creating 2,300+ jobs and boosting capacity to ship 400K products daily. https://t.co/yDRKzn7u7S 🔑 “The key to progress is removing obstacles,” Milei said, promising less regulation and more freedom for businesses to thrive. 2- 📉Luis Caputo predicted lower inflation + poverty, and claimed “dollars will overflow” in Argentina. He highlighted that economic improvements are underfoot + will accelerate in coming months. 💸 Caputo emphasized that pesos will be scarce while dollars will abound, with the financial dollar rate gradually converging with the official rate. He assured that private credit will boom and tax cuts will keep. 🔄 The Economy Minister aims for currency unification without another sharp devaluation, projecting an official rate of ARS$1,016 by year-end. https://t.co/4vKMjED3hj 3-📊August inflation is projected at 3.9%, dropping to 3.5% in September, according to experts consulted by Argentina’s Central Bank (BCRA). The annual inflation forecast for 2024 is 122.9%, plunging below 40% in 2025. 💸 Dollar projections: Analysts expect the exchange rate to reach ARS$961.9 in September and AR$1,025.4 by December, with a 59.7% year-over-year increase. 📉 Economic activity is predicted to decline by 3.8% in 2024 but show signs of recovery in Q3, growing by 0.9%. GDP expected to rebound 3.5% in 2025. https://t.co/BISICPqVxu

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Congratulations to our Endeavor Miami colleagues on this exciting new initiative to help uplift the next generation of entrepreneurs in Latin America and the Caribbean. When you think of venture capital, it is just natural to think of San Francisco - the deepest capital hub for innovation. Everyone not living in San Francisco tends to assume that they live in a geography starved of investment capital. But deep down, we know that is not the case. The U.S. is awash in capital focused on innovation. We tend to take it for granted. However, in geographies around the world, innovators truly do suffer from a lack of capital. It is encouraging to see this initiative to support entrepreneurs in Latin America. After all, world changing ideas can come from anywhere - not just the Bay Area. Super cool to see Endeavor leading the way... Endeavor Colorado Zeb King Tegan Stanbach Kathryn Dickson #privateequity #venturecapital #entrepreneurship #founders #startups #innovation #investing https://lnkd.in/gM297kQ2

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One of the greatest pleasures of being a seed stage investor is not only being able to identify these "gems of companies," but to build and grow with these companies as they scale. To go through the same ups and downs as we stand next to them and share some of their weight. To feel the same level of pride watching them change the world and the paradigm, paso por paso. It fills me with joy and hope to see our companies like Muta advance! World leaders may change but our conviction for climate does not for the Latam region and the emerging markets. Cheers to all the founders out there grinding - all the credit to you. (If you're a seed & pre-seed founder, especially if in Latam or climate - DM me and let's chat!)

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Colombia is moving faster than other countries in South America.

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This week I had the pleasure of hosting Citibanamex’s CEO Manuel Romo and senior executive Alberto Gomez to meet with senior #USG officials and other key stakeholders to discuss #Mexico’s #economic and #political outlook, challenges and opportunities in the #bilateralrelationship and the importance of the upcoming #USMCA #tradeagreement review. #Mexico is the largest #tradingpartner of the #UnitedStates. In 2023 bilateral #trade exceeded $807 #billion in goods. However, it’s important to remember that the ties between our two #countries run deeper than just #commerce. We share not only a nearly 2,000 mile long #border but also strong #historical, #cultural and #familial bonds that cannot be broken.

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✨ The Power of Perception and Authenticity in Brand Building: Timeless Truths from Toni Segarra 🙌 The interview with Toni Segarra in NUDE PROJECT is a true masterclass in branding and advertising. While some of his insights may feel familiar, the way Toni conveys them is solid, timeless, and deeply thought-provoking, reminding us of the essential truths behind building a great brand. Key Takeaways: 💡 Perception as the Core: Segarra defines a brand as “the perception people have of you.” It’s not about what the brand actually is but how it’s perceived by the audience. Building a positive and consistent perception is fundamental to gaining trust and connecting with your market. 💡 Simplicity with Depth: While communication should be simple and clear, that simplicity must stem from a deep strategic understanding. A great brand concept or slogan should distill the company's essence and communicate it in a concise, memorable way. 💡 From Audience to Community: Segarra highlights the difference between having an “audience” and building a “community.” While audiences represent temporary attention, communities are built through shared values and genuine engagement. Red Bull exemplifies a brand that has created a loyal community by offering content and experiences aligned with its ethos. 💡 Consistency and Authenticity: Consistency is crucial for building a long-lasting brand. Nike, for instance, has remained relevant for decades by staying true to its core message and delivering a cohesive narrative over time. Authenticity breeds trust, and trust fosters loyalty. 💡 The Value of Experience: For BMW Group, Segarra and his team identified that the essence of the brand wasn’t about technical features but about the joy of driving. The iconic “Do you like driving?” campaign appealed to a universal human desire, creating an emotional connection beyond specifications. 💡 Adapting to Change: Brands must evolve to remain relevant. Segarra observes that Zara, once focused primarily on speed and imitation, is now evolving towards a model that seeks differentiation and aims to create value through collaborations with designers and a greater focus on the customer experience, both in physical stores and online. 💡 The Power of Intuition: Creativity often relies on intuition. Great advertisers recognize the best idea amidst many options and trust their instincts to execute it in a way that resonates with the audience. If we compare him to the world of golf 🏌️, Toni is like Seve Ballesteros, the legendary player who brought creativity and intuition to the sport. Just as Ballesteros turned challenges into opportunities with his inventive play, Segarra transforms the complexities of branding into powerful, simple concepts that redefine the game. Both prove that greatness comes from mastering the fundamentals and adding a spark of genius. #Perception #Authenticity #CommunityBuilding #CustomerExperience #ValueThroughDifferentiation

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Agencia Córdoba Innovar y Emprender Partners with shipshape.vc to Boost Economic Development and Inward Investment Córdoba, Argentina - 11th November 2024 Agencia Córdoba Innovar y Emprender today announced a strategic partnership with shipshape.vc to enhance economic growth initiatives in the Province of Córdoba. This collaboration will support promising local companies while attracting international businesses looking to expand into Latin America. The partnership leverages shipshape.vc's intelligence capabilities to: - Identify high-potential local businesses for targeted support and investment - Connect international companies with expansion opportunities in Córdoba that want to access the Latin American market - Provide valuable insights to inform economic development strategies Gonzalo Valenci Executive Director at Agencia Córdoba Innovar y Emprender, said about the partnership: "By joining forces with shipshape.vc, we're taking a significant step towards fostering a thriving business ecosystem in Córdoba. This collaboration will help us make data-driven decisions to support local entrepreneurs and attract foreign emerging technology companies, ultimately creating jobs and driving economic growth. Córdoba is at the heart of a new Argentina that is open for business.” Daniel Sawko, CEO at shipshape.vc, added: "We're excited to apply shipshape.vc to support Córdoba's and Argentina's mission to bring prosperity back. We will provide insights into local technology companies planning to grow, and global market trends, enabling more targeted and effective Inward Investment and Economic Development initiatives.” Key Benefits of the Partnership: For Local Businesses: - Increased visibility to potential investors and partners - Access to tailored resources and support programs For International Companies: - Streamlined market entry process - Insights into local and Latin American business environment and opportunities For Córdoba: Enhanced ability to attract foreign direct investment More effective allocation of Economic Development capacity About Agencia Córdoba Innovar y Emprender: The regional administrative agency responsible for promoting Economic Development in the innovation economy in Córdoba. About shipshape.vc shipshape.vc is a free to use investment search engine that provides Economic Development Organisations with intelligence on local and international technology companies that are planning to grow. Companies that have used the search engine have already raised over $1.5bn and data is used by public and private organisations across the world to facilitate Inward Investment and Local Economic Development. For more information, please contact: Gonzalo Valenci Executive Director Córdoba Agency for Innovation Daniel Sawko CEO and co-founder shipshape.vc #economicdevelopment #inwardinvestment #fdi #startups #fundraising #founders #venturecapital #investors #vc

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Grateful for the kind invitation to the #SIS7-Sustainable Investor Summit Day by day we renew our commitment to #regionaldevelopment, LAC has a lot of potential in terms of renewable energy, sustainable agriculture and livestock, more resilient financial systems, etc... and our job is to make visible the efforts of our clients in the international markets that allow us to count with strategic financial solutions that contribute to that development! Let's go for everything and much more!! Green Capital Partners Bolsa Latinoamericana de Valores #bonostematicos #finanzasverdes Frankfurt School of Finance & Management Luxembourg Stock Exchange

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Based on the SomosVC 2023 report on "The State of Latino/a VCs", there are only about 50 Latinas in the US at the partner level managing funds <$100M. I am willing to bet I am the only Peruvian one or one of only two.

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At Wapa International, we’ve observed firsthand that achieving corporate agility requires not only a nimble organizational structure but also the capacity to rapidly develop and adapt human capital. For Panama to truly compete on a global scale, the focus must shift towards nurturing its local talent and enhancing technological literacy. The infusion of continuous learning into the country’s educational and corporate systems will be vital to sustaining long-term growth. However, the reality is that many of the critical skills needed, particularly in technology and innovation, still have to be imported. This points to a broader issue: the current infrastructure for skill development does not fully support the ambitious potential of Panama. But therein lies a tremendous opportunity. By building a culture of agility—one that emphasizes learning, adaptation, and technological advancement—Panama can position itself as a beacon of innovation. The future of Panama isn’t just about tapping into existing opportunities—it's about empowering its people to create them. Are you ready to join the transformation? #Agility #CorporateAgility #Panama #Innovation #ContinuousLearning #FutureOfWork #WAPA

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