PuenteLabs and IDB partner to help LATAM innovators make the leap to Silicon Valley
Not every startup gets a chance to pitch on Shark Tank and earn the education and investment available from those famous mentor-entrepreneurs.
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How a local startup community is driving nationwide entrepreneurship in Argentina
- by Daniel Sanchez
- November 22, 2017
In Buenos Aires, a seed of change has turned the raw talent of the city into a well-oiled engine for economic development in LatAm.
South America
Startups
‘Don’t forget you are not the only country innovating’: Innovation Land 2017 Medellin, Colombia
- by Tim Hinchliffe
- November 17, 2017
Innovation Land 2017 in Medellin, Colombia comes to a close but not before three days of stellar presentations from some of the world’s most innovative minds in entrepreneurship.
South America
Heroes Fest brings Europe’s entrepreneurial spirit to Colombia
- by Daniel Sanchez
- November 16, 2017
From November 29-December 1, Heroes Fest 2017 will bring together thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, researchers and executives in the Colombian capital.
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New software takes cue from social media influencer trend in Latin America
- by Peter Andringa
- November 15, 2017
The glory days of TV and radio ads have come and gone.
Fintech
FINNOSUMMIT Miami 2017: fostering fintech entrepreneurial ecosystems in Latin America
- by Jess Rapp
- November 14, 2017
The most prominent fintech leaders in Latin America gathered together along with more than 300 attendees at Miami’s first ever FINNOSUMMIT – consolidating itself as the largest fintech conference in the region.
Central America and Caribbean
In November, Panama embraces entrepreneurship
- by Daniel Sanchez
- November 13, 2017
Through a week-long, free-for-all series of events, the Panamanian government is unveiling a new policy aiming to improve the country’s entrepreneurial performance.
South America
Startups
Uber leads alliance against Brazil ride-sharing app ban
- by Daniel Sanchez
- November 9, 2017
In Brazil, Uber has joined forces with three other apps to mobilize drivers and users against a government ban on their services.
Fintech
Mexico
Mexico’s fintech bill explained
- by Daniel Sanchez
- November 8, 2017
Mexican lawmakers are close to passing a progressive bill to legalize and regulate fintech companies and services, a beacon of light for sector development across Latin America.
South America
Startups
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10xU and IDE Business School team up to enhance Ecuador’s entrepreneurial ecosystem
- by Jess Rapp
- November 6, 2017
Ecuador holds one of the highest rates of early entrepreneurship in Latin America. In 2016, Total Early-Stage Entrepreneurial Activity (TEA) in Ecuador was 31.8% – 2.2 times higher than the average of efficiency-driven economies. It comes as no surprise therefore that international companies and accelerators looking to empower entrepreneurs are turning their attention to the