Startups in Latin America and the Fear of Failure
(06/07/2019) The rate of failed startups in Latin America remains very high. In fact, the region is experiencing a blistering…
Lab4U, the Latin American Startup that Transforms a Smartphone into a Pocket-sized Lab
Did you know that 88% of schools in Latin America do not have a science laboratory? Under such conditions, how can teachers…
These are the Fastest Growing Communities in Canada
A new report from Statistics Canada lists the fastest growing urban areas in Canada. The most surprising findings? First, the…
Why Fintech Startups Are Rapidly Becoming Unicorns in Latin America
Fintech was the #1 sector of venture capital investments in Latin America last year.
Why European Startups Should Consider Latin America as a Priority Market
Startup accelerators are growing in numbers and in investment volume in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico and Peru.
Silicon Valley Bank Opens in Toronto
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the bank of the world’s most innovative companies and their investors, announced that it has been granted…
Why Startups are Setting up in Medellín, Colombia
Startups are finding a new home in Medellín. “Software Is Eating the World”, says venture capital fund Andreessen Horowitz’smotto. Such a…
Why Toronto is Attracting Top Tech Talent
An unprecedented influx of top-tier international talent and capital—drawn by a critical mass of home-grown expertise—has vaulted the city and…
How to Create a Startup in Latin America and Not Die Trying
The entrepreneurial ecosystem is increasingly powerful in Latin America.
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…
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