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"Cut The Check" with Mack Meyer | VC Mx
Mack Meyer
18 episodes
1 day ago
Summary In this conversation, Ivan Montoya shares his journey from Colombia to the U.S., highlighting the influence of his family and education on his career path. He discusses his experiences at Harvard, the transition to the professional world, and the lessons learned from working in startups. Ivan emphasizes the importance of qualities like humility and competitiveness in successful founders and reflects on his entry into angel investing and the unique mission of NuMundo Ventures. He also...
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Summary In this conversation, Ivan Montoya shares his journey from Colombia to the U.S., highlighting the influence of his family and education on his career path. He discusses his experiences at Harvard, the transition to the professional world, and the lessons learned from working in startups. Ivan emphasizes the importance of qualities like humility and competitiveness in successful founders and reflects on his entry into angel investing and the unique mission of NuMundo Ventures. He also...
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Entrepreneurship
Business,
Investing
Episodes (18/18)
"Cut The Check" with Mack Meyer | VC Mx
Silicon Valley Partner to top Latam Founders | Ivan Montoya, Managing Partner NuMundo Ventures
Summary In this conversation, Ivan Montoya shares his journey from Colombia to the U.S., highlighting the influence of his family and education on his career path. He discusses his experiences at Harvard, the transition to the professional world, and the lessons learned from working in startups. Ivan emphasizes the importance of qualities like humility and competitiveness in successful founders and reflects on his entry into angel investing and the unique mission of NuMundo Ventures. He also...
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1 day ago
54 minutes

"Cut The Check" with Mack Meyer | VC Mx
Rebuilding Trust Through Consumer Credit in Venezuela | Pedro Vallenilla, CEO & Co Founder of Cashea
CHAPTERS: Introduction and Early LifeMack Meyer introduces Pedro Vallenilla and discusses his upbringing and early influences.Entrepreneurial BeginningsPedro shares his journey into entrepreneurship, including his early ventures and the pressures of following in his family's footsteps.First Major SuccessDiscussion about Pedro's first successful startup in Venezuela and the challenges he faced.Failures and Lessons LearnedPedro talks about the failures of subsequent startups and the lessons he ...
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1 month ago
29 minutes

"Cut The Check" with Mack Meyer | VC Mx
Power, Policy, & Perspective, Mx's Political Future & Why Tech Can't Ignore It
In this conversation, Mack Meyer and Alex González Ormerod delve into the intricate relationship between politics, journalism, and technology in Mexico. They explore Alex's journey into journalism, the establishment of the Mexico Political Economist, and the challenges and opportunities within the tech landscape in Latin America. The discussion also covers the implications of recent judicial reforms, the evolving political landscape under Claudia Sheinbaum, and the significance of the informa...
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1 month ago
51 minutes

"Cut The Check" with Mack Meyer | VC Mx
Powering The Future, Decentralize Mexico's Energy, Raffaele & Edoardo, Co Founders of Niko Energy
In this conversation, Raffaele and Edoardo share the journey of founding Niko Energy, transitioning from their previous venture in cloud kitchens to addressing the clean tech sector in Mexico. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in the solar energy market, the regulatory landscape, and their innovative financing solutions aimed at increasing solar adoption. The conversation also touches on the importance of targeting underserved communities, engaging corporations, and the potential ...
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1 month ago
20 minutes

"Cut The Check" with Mack Meyer | VC Mx
Seed is About Who's Making The Decision | Adriana Saman, Managing Director at Clocktower Ventures
Summary In this conversation, Mack Meyer interviews Adriana, a venture capitalist at Clocktower Ventures, discussing her journey from Ecuador to the U.S., her experiences in investment banking, and her transition into venture capital. Adriana shares insights on the importance of education, her passion for financial inclusion, and the unique opportunities in Latin America, particularly in fintech. The discussion also covers the structure and strategy of Clocktower Ventures, the nuances of inv...
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2 months ago
41 minutes

"Cut The Check" with Mack Meyer | VC Mx
Enabling Schools To Operate Like Sophisticated Institutions | Mateo Creamer, Co Founder of Cometa
In this conversation, Mateo Creamer shares his journey from not knowing he wanted to be a founder to establishing Cometa, an education technology company focused on increasing access to quality education in Latin America. He discusses the importance of mentorship, the impact of his experiences at Rapid SOS and Duolingo, and the challenges of building trust with school owners. Mateo emphasizes the significance of community, data sharing, and product simplicity in the education sector. He also ...
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2 months ago
45 minutes

"Cut The Check" with Mack Meyer | VC Mx
VC Is A Tool, Not The Only Way To Build | Esteban Reyes, Founder & GP of Zenda Capital
Summary In this conversation, Esteban Reyes shares his entrepreneurial journey, from his early days inspired by his grandfather's story to his experiences in building and scaling companies. He discusses the importance of understanding venture capital as a resource, the challenges of building tech-enabled services, and the investment thesis of Zenda Capital. Esteban also addresses the geopolitical challenges affecting investment opportunities in the Americas and highlights the potential in he...
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3 months ago
39 minutes

"Cut The Check" with Mack Meyer | VC Mx
Financial Tools for Mexico's Fragmented Freight Industry | Jaime Tabachnik, Co Founder & CEO of Solvento
In this conversation, Mack Meyer and Jaime Tabachnik discuss the inception and growth of Solvento, a company focused on solving liquidity issues in the freight industry. Jaime shares his background in the logistics sector, the challenges faced in building relationships and securing funding, and the innovative solutions Solvento is implementing to address the fragmented nature of the carrier market in Mexico. They also touch on the importance of team dynamics and the lessons learned throughout...
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3 months ago
28 minutes

"Cut The Check" with Mack Meyer | VC Mx
Are VC & IB Both Service Businesses? | Generative AI | In Venture, You Want To Say The Right Yes | Julian Roeoes, Picus Capital
In this conversation, Julian Roeoes shares his journey from investment banking at Credit Suisse to venture capital at Picus Capital. He discusses the investment strategies employed by Picus, the challenges and opportunities in Latin America, and the evolving landscape of AI and fintech. Julian emphasizes the importance of decisiveness in venture capital, the traits of successful founders, and reflects on his learnings and regrets in the industry. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 04:24 In venture, "You ...
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3 months ago
30 minutes

"Cut The Check" with Mack Meyer | VC Mx
Investors Must Think Like Operators | Building Your Internal Algorithm in VC | Defensibility in Fintech | Carlos Torras, Partner FIntech Collective
In this conversation, Carlos shares his multicultural background and how it has influenced his career in fintech. He discusses his journey from sports to working at JP Morgan and eventually transitioning to Suyo, a company focused on empowering low-income families. Carlos highlights the importance of networking in Latin America and how it led him to discover the venture world. He elaborates on Fintech Collective's investment strategy, emphasizing the intersection of financial services and AI,...
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4 months ago
44 minutes

"Cut The Check" with Mack Meyer | VC Mx
Operating, Investing, & Everything in Between Across Mexico | Eric Schwartz
Summary In this conversation, Eric Schwartz shares his journey from growing up in New York City to establishing a career in the credit and debt space in Mexico. He discusses his educational background, experiences in the U.S. Embassy, and his transition to Payoneer, where he played a key role in building credit solutions for global SMBs. Eric reflects on his time at Covalto, a leading SME lending company in Mexico, and the unique challenges and opportunities in the Latin American market. He ...
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4 months ago
37 minutes

"Cut The Check" with Mack Meyer | VC Mx
Evolution of Mexico's Ecosystem | The Role of VC's | The Silver Economy in LATAM | Expansion Across the Global South | Hernan Fernandez, Managing Partner Angel Ventures
In this conversation, Hernan discusses the evolution of angel investing in Mexico, the growth of the startup ecosystem, and the transition from an angel network to fund management. He shares insights on investment strategies, the importance of relationships in Latin America, and the challenges of scaling businesses across different countries. Hernan also highlights current trends in fintech and the silver economy, while reflecting on the lessons learned throughout his journey in venture capit...
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4 months ago
38 minutes

"Cut The Check" with Mack Meyer | VC Mx
There Hasn't Been a Better Time to Invest in Latam | Culture Matters, But Hard to Implement | Why Latam Founders are the hardest working | Samuel Veloso, Investor & Lara Lemann, Managing Partner of Maya Capital
Summary In this conversation, Lara Lemann and Samuel Veloso, of Maya Capital, discuss the inception of Maya Capital, their investment thesis, the importance of courage and grit in entrepreneurship, and the challenges they faced during fundraising. The conversation also delves into the differences in startup ecosystems across Latin America, how Lara approaches fundraising as they prepare for Fund 3, why implementing culture is uniquely challenging in VC, and much more. Chapters 00:00 The I...
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4 months ago
34 minutes

"Cut The Check" with Mack Meyer | VC Mx
Regulatory & FX Challenges in Mexico | Building as 1st vs. 2nd Time Founder | The Parallels between MLB Scouting & Building a Startup | Ryan Croft, Co Founder & Chairman of Pacto
Ryan Croft, few people have a background as diverse at the intersection of baseball and tech, from scouting baseball talent in the Dominican Republic to founding multiple tech companies. In 2013, Ryan co-founded TransitScreen, a mobility data platform that scaled across 40 plus cities in the United States. Now he's back in the founder seat, building Pacto, an enterprise fintech startup in Mexico with backing from Dila Capital, Femsa Ventures, 500 Global, and several other prominent inv...
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4 months ago
30 minutes

"Cut The Check" with Mack Meyer | VC Mx
Amazing Teams Can Balance Ambition with Uncertainty | Xepelins' "XData" product in Mexico | How AI is Empowering SMEs across LATAM | Sebastian Kreis, Co Founder & CEO of Xepelin
Summary In this conversation, Sebastian Kreis, co-founder of Xepelin, shares the journey of building a fintech company aimed at providing financial services to SMEs in Latin America. He discusses the inception of Xepelin, the challenges faced in the early days, the strategic expansion into Mexico, and the innovative products developed to meet market needs. Kreis emphasizes the importance of team dynamics and the future aspirations of Xepelin in becoming a leading B2B digital bank in the regi...
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5 months ago
18 minutes

"Cut The Check" with Mack Meyer | VC Mx
Why Investing Early is Important in LATAM | AI Driven Commerce & WhatsApp | The Evolution of the Creator Economy | Luis Enriquez, Partner & Co Founder of Bridge Latam
Summary Luis Enriquez co-founded Cultura Colectiva over a decade ago, turning it into one of Mexico’s most influential digital media platforms. Now, as a Partner at Bridge Latam, a leading venture fund focused on early-stage startups, he is backing the next generation of high-growth companies in fintech, AI, agtech, and beyond. Luis brings a unique perspective as both a founder and an investor. Today, we’ll explore how he evaluates companies before product-market fit, the role of Whats...
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5 months ago
35 minutes

"Cut The Check" with Mack Meyer | VC Mx
What a Customers' Unwillingness to Pay Means | Why we are not the TOAST of LATAM | The Difference Between Iterating and Pivoting | Aldo Piaggio, Co Founder of PoloTab
Today, we’re joined by Aldo Piaggio, co-founder and CEO of Polo, an end-to-end solution that helps restaurants seamlessly connect all aspects of their business, from inventory to accounting, through a single, centralized platform. After graduating from the University of Michigan, he began his career as an investment banking analyst at Goldman Sachs before launching Polo. In this episode, Aldo shares the inception story of Polo, the key differences between iterating and pivoting, why he stro...
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5 months ago
27 minutes

"Cut The Check" with Mack Meyer | VC Mx
Why Venture is a fundamentally "Local Business" | Why there can be a 100 billion dollar startup in Latin America | Alvaro Alvarez del Rio, Founder & Managing Partner of Boost Capital Partners
Today, we’re joined by Álvaro Álvarez del Río, Managing Partner at Boost Capital Partners, a venture capital firm backing early-stage companies that are solving real-world problems in emerging markets with intuitive solutions. Originally from Spain, Álvaro’s career began in investment banking at Goldman Sachs and UBS before transitioning into venture capital. In 2011, he co-founded Initial Capital, a fund specializing in gaming, consumer services, and technology enablers, delivering top 1% r...
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5 months ago
32 minutes

"Cut The Check" with Mack Meyer | VC Mx
Summary In this conversation, Ivan Montoya shares his journey from Colombia to the U.S., highlighting the influence of his family and education on his career path. He discusses his experiences at Harvard, the transition to the professional world, and the lessons learned from working in startups. Ivan emphasizes the importance of qualities like humility and competitiveness in successful founders and reflects on his entry into angel investing and the unique mission of NuMundo Ventures. He also...