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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...
Top 4 economic factors that influence inflation

Top 4 economic factors that influence inflation

Most people around Latin America and the Caribbean will be aware of the state of the current global economy. It has not always been plain sailing for many countries worldwide economically as of late and inflation is often mentioned as being a major part of this....
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...
How to Create a Startup in Latin America and Not Die Trying

How to Create a Startup in Latin America and Not Die Trying

Startups in Latin America and the Caribbean will experience in the upcoming years a growth in number, financing possibilities, access to new markets and capacity to modernize various sectors of the economy. Marisol Argueta de Barillas, Senior Director of the World...
Five Innovations You Didn´t Know Were From Latin America

Five Innovations You Didn´t Know Were From Latin America

In Latin America and the Caribbean, there are already thousands of people who have taken this risk and are committed to solving problems of all kinds, from environmental to financial, but with an important twist: the social impact. “It’s that ability to...