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#154 — Betting on Latin America’s e-commerce power: Sujay Tyle, Merama
FromLatitud Podcast
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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Aug 8, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Sujay Tyle sold his used cars marketplace to Naspers back in 2019. He could have stopped there. But he decided to double down on a segment and a market that still had a lot to offer.Sujay co-founded Merama, a marketplace that invests in and partners with e-commerces brands all over Latin America. Merama’s now a unicorn, and Sujay also became a startup investor to share what he’s learned with other founders.In this episode, Sujay and I talk about:- How he discovered and leveraged e-commerce in Latin America;- How to prepare for an exit and deal with competitors from your startup’s early days;- And the most common advice Sujay gives founders as an investor.My name’s Brian Requarth and this is the Latitud Podcast. Vamos, Latam!Building good sh*t in Latin America?Find out how to pen your startup the right wayRequest early access to the Meridian international business account Or simply sign up for our newsletter for more content on navigating the LatAm startup ecosystem.Follow us on Linkedin / Twitter / Instagram / Spotify.
Released:
Aug 8, 2023
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Podcast episode
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