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#96 - Building a community that trusts itself in Latin America: Ana Paula González, Softbank Miami

#96 - Building a community that trusts itself in Latin America: Ana Paula González, Softbank Miami

FromLatitud Podcast


#96 - Building a community that trusts itself in Latin America: Ana Paula González, Softbank Miami

FromLatitud Podcast

ratings:
Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Jun 7, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

I think we can call it: Miami has established itself as one of the most important tech hubs not just in the US, but for all countries south of it. As much as the recent boom seems sudden though, the concentration of LatAm startups and opportunities in the area has been on the rise for years.Ana Paula González moved there in 2016, where she launched the Miami operation of 500 Startups. Originally from Guadalajara, she made her career as an investor with a special focus on supporting Latin American founders.In April 2021, Ana Paula became the director of the Miami Initiative at SoftBank, which aims to invest around 250 million dollars in Miami-based companies.In this episode, Ana Paula and Brian talk about:The impact a Miami hub can have for LATAM startupsHow international investors see LATAM opportunities now, after 40+ unicornsWhat makes for a vibrant startup ecosystem and how to get thereSet up an international corporate structure accepted by international investors with Latitud Go.
Released:
Jun 7, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Follow the biggest innovators and tech founders in Latin America as they cover valuable insights and inspire entrepreneurs facing challenges in scaling their business and raising capital. Presented by Brian Requarth, co-founder at Latitud.