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Fernando Caldi is the founder and CEO of Prebo, a social network connecting groups and interests, who is one of the winners in Argentina of the Latam Roadshow of Startup Ole. He shares with us his experience on launching from Argentina, experiencing unexpected national growth in 2 months, eventually rebranding and expanding globally; and how they accomplished it without a startup accelerator or program. He also gives some advise to new entrepreneurs and things to pay attention when raising capital and managing your equity.  

Links of interestFernando Caldi LinkedInPrebo

Post-show informal conversation IN SPANISH with Ricardo Roman, CSO of Fracttal, a Chilean tech startup. Hablamos sobre cómo empezó en el mundo empresarial, el ecosistema de las startups en Chile y le ofrece un consejo a los nuevos emprendedores.

In this episode of BizLatino we're joined by Ricardo Roman, Chief Sales Officer at the Chilean startup Fracttal. He shared details of their entrepreneurial journey, starting in Chile trying to change their customer's mindset, and how they now have clients in over 40 countries. We also talked about how has the startup scene changed since they started, their particular experience when fundraising and what is his advise to new entrepreneurs.

Links of interest:Ricardo Roman on LinkedIn Fracttal

In this episode of BizLatino we talk with Emilio Corchado, CEO of Startup Ole Accelerator in Salamanca, Spain. He shared their plans to create connections between Latam startups and markets and business partners in Europe. He also shared details of their Latam Roadshow, where startups from all over the region will pitch in different cities in Latin America for the possibility of winning a $1 million investment. 

Links of InterestEmilio Corchado's LinkedInStartup Ole Accelerator

In this episode of BizLatino we continue the conversation with Felipe Castro Quiles on the future of Artificial Intelligence in Latin America. This week we talk about the biggest challenges for AI in the region and most common misconceptions. We also discuss what’s being done to make sure Latino voices and viewpoints are included in the development of Artificial Intelligence and what are some of the industries that could benefit the most from AI.

Links of InterestFelipe Castro Quiles on LinkedIn GENIA Latinoamérica

In this episode of BizLatino we talk about the future of Artificial Intelligence in Latin America with Felipe Castro Quiles, co-founder of GENIA Latinoamérica (Gran Estrategia Nacional de Inteligencia Artificial) and part of the Executive Advisory Board of Forbes AI. We start by defining what AI really is, why is it particularly relevant for Latam, and the importance of diversity and inclusion in AI. Felipe also shares his insights on what are the biggest entrepreneurial opportunities in AI in the region. Felipe Castro Quiles LinkedInGENIA Latinoamérica

In this episode of BizLatino we're joined by Alan Taveras, co-founder of Brands Of, a startup that launched initially in Puerto Rico. In just a few years, it has scaled to Mexico, the Dominican Republic and the US. Alan shares his insight into what entrepreneurs need to focus on to scale in Latam and their experience raising capital from VC firms in the US. Alan Tavera on LinkedInBrands Of on LinkedInBrands Of website

In our first episode we talk with Leonardo Wehe. He is an entrepreneur and serial investor, with a portfolio of more than 35 companies across Latam, primarily in Colombia, where he is also a Shark in the TV show Shark Tank Colombia. We talk about the challenges and advantages of launching and running a business in Latin America, the investment scene in the region and some key differences between Latam and US markets.Leonardo Wehen on LinkedInShark Tank ColombiaLeonardo Shark Tank clip

Olvin Valentin shares his plans for his new podcast--BizLatino. It all starts on PodCo Media Networks in October. Olvin will cover the business scene in Latin America from his base in Puerto Rico--talking to entrepreneurs, business leaders, community member, government officials and more. Head over to bizlatinopod.com, bookmark it and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.