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,...
Estratek, Colombia’s Corporate Startup Accelerator

Estratek, Colombia’s Corporate Startup Accelerator

Estratek is the brainchild of María del Pilar Mejía, a natural-born entrepreneur. In elementary school, this young Colombian woman sold cookies and alfajores, which she hid in a thermos so as not to attract teachers’ attention.  Since one of her hobbies was...
Why Startups are Setting up in Medellín, Colombia

Why Startups are Setting up in Medellín, Colombia

Medellin, the second-largest city in Colombia, has emerged as an attractive destination for startups in recent years. With a vibrant ecosystem fueled by government support, entrepreneurship programs, and a talented pool of young professionals, many startups are...
The Three Pillars Supporting Colombia’s Fintech Growth

The Three Pillars Supporting Colombia’s Fintech Growth

In Latin America, approximately 70% of the population is unbanked. In Colombia, only 38% of adults over the age of 15 have a bank account, according to the World Bank. There is a significant portion of the population in Colombia that is not part of...