Brazil (is not) for Beginners

Brazil (is not) for Beginners

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Brazil (is not) for Beginners episodes

  • Investing in Brazil with Gustavo Camargo

    Isaac speaks to Gustavo Camargo, a partner at Bain & Company in the São Paulo office and a leader of the Private Equity practice in South America, about best practices for investing in Brazil. They cover:

    • Pre and post-investment strategies, misconceptions about investing in Brazil, and the importance of a long-term commitment.

    • The need to understand the local market, build relationships, and make decisions based on the life cycle of invested companies.

    • Success stories and failures that highlight the significance of commitment and differentiation in investing.

    • Working with international investors.

    • Cultural nuances, like the emphasis on physical contact and quick establishment of closeness.

    • 42 min
    • Building Businesses in Brazil with Ruben Guerrero

      Isaac speaks with Ruben Guerrero, the CEO of WeBull Latin America, about building businesses in Brazil as a foreigner. The conversion touches on:

      • Brazil's evolving landscape and the founding of Sproutfi to address financial education challenges, aiming to provide accessible investment options.

      • The unique challenges of building a startup in Brazil, with an emphasis on the need for a deep understanding of the market and consumer behavior. 

      • Brazil's innovative financial ecosystem and the importance of expert advice, optimism, and resourcefulness. 

      • The power of a supportive regulatory environment and the local judiciary in Brazil.

      • And of course their shared roots and love for wings.

      • 40 min
      • Coming Soon: Brazil (is not) for Beginners

        Brazil (is not) for Beginners is a podcast about the opportunities and challenges of doing business in Brazil. Host Isaac Matzner is the founder of Teddy, a startup based in

        São Paulo. Isaac talks to business leaders, startup founders, historians, academics, and his friends about why Brazil is a unique place to work and do business.

        • Episodes will air monthly, beginning with three episodes on October 29th.
        • 2 min

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        Brazil (is not) for Beginners is a podcast about the opportunities and challenges of doing business in Brazil. Host Isaac Matzner is the co-founder of Teddy and has been living and working in Brazil…

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