Básico pero Nítido, the T-Shirts that Empower Afro-Colombians

Básico pero Nítido, the T-Shirts that Empower Afro-Colombians

Benkos Biohó and Martin Luther King were black leaders who left a legacy of struggle and respect for the human rights of Afro-descendant communities in the Americas. Biohó achieved the emancipation of African people from the Spanish yoke in San Basilio de Palenque,...
Beyond Roots, a platform for Afro-Cuban culture

Beyond Roots, a platform for Afro-Cuban culture

If Adriana Heredia had been asked five years ago about the possibility of becoming an entrepreneur, she would have rejected the notion. This economist, a professor at the University of Havana, was focused on her academic career; but everything began to change when she...
“La Rana Dorada”, Pioneers of Craft Beer in Panama

“La Rana Dorada”, Pioneers of Craft Beer in Panama

The verb or expression “ranear” (loosely meaning “to frog/hang with us”) has been a part of the Panamanian vocabulary for almost ten years when the craft brewery La Rana Dorada decided to place its hopes on the local market. The idea started simmering at...
Startups in Latin America and the Fear of Failure

Startups in Latin America and the Fear of Failure

The rate of failed startups in Latin America remains very high. In fact, the region is experiencing a blistering moment in its startup ecosystem. Although there are no numbers that offer global data for the region, it is estimated that more than 6,000 startups operate...
Slyk, a startup for entrepreneurs to monetize their talent

Slyk, a startup for entrepreneurs to monetize their talent

The e-commerce platform Slyk has aroused enormous interest in the community of Cuban entrepreneurs for three fundamental reasons: it allows the creation of a virtual store in minutes, without the need to program a line of code, it offers its users an independent space...