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WHAT HAPPENED AT LATAM REGIONAL SUMMIT IN MEXICO ![What happened at LATAM Regional Summit in Mexico](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/What_happened_at_LATAM_Regional_S.9ade2f28..max-1500x500.png) LATAM • ADVERTISING ## What happened at LATAM Regional Summit in Mexico Juliane Butty DEC. 20, 2017 _What happened at LATAM Regional Summit in Mexico_ #### WRITTEN BY ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Juliane_Butty.max-376x376.jpg) REGIONAL MANAGER Juliane Butty [CONTACT US](/contact-us/) ## **Seedstars Latam Summit – 10 key learnings before Christmas** One week ago took place the second edition of [Seedstars Latam Summit.](https://www.seedstarsworld.com/event/seedstars-latam-2017?__hstc=242025565.bbcfd0e106d9837009e472c5b65ef1e8.1602852394907.1604326204484.1604328380676.12&__hssc=242025565.2.1604328380676&__hsfp=3884648405) With as main partners [Continental](https://www.continentaltire.mx/) & [BBVA Bancomer](https://www.bancomer.com/), Seedstars Latam Summit was hosted in Mexico City for a journey 3 intense days (and nights). Throughout the week, the event brought together over 430 people from investors, to volunteers passing by entrepreneurs, partners, media and much more. Rather than going into each session and moments into details (we know Christmas is coming and everybody is busy), we wanted to share 10 main learnings of this 2nd edition: We hope you will enjoy the gift! ### **Seedstars Latam Growth Bootcamp – by** [**Charlie Graham Brown**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgrahambrown/) **, Chief of Growth & Investment Program at** [**Seedstars**](http://www.seedstarsgrowth.com/) **.** ![Growth Bootcamp](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Growth_Bootcamp.width-800.png) Get a growth team in place **as soon as possible** , even if it’s just one person to start with. The growth team can grow over time as resource availability allows. * Strive to develop a growth culture internally which rewards **experimentation, failure** and **learning**. * Growth is a **process**. Processes are painful so don’t expect it to be fun all the time, it’s a question of **discipline** , **results will come over time**! * Remember, if the **CEO/founder** don’t emphasize its importance since the beginning, your growth machine is doomed to fail from the start. ### **Seedstars Latam CX workshop by** [**Genesys**](http://www.genesys.com/es) In a dynamic and competitive world, innovation is not sufficient, the companies that will be able to create a strong customer experience and build trust will be the one making the difference. ### **Seedstars Latam Ecosystem Day – City tour by Nacho & the** [**Secretaria de Turismo**](https://www.gob.mx/sectur/) Mexico City was founded under the name of Tenochtitlan in 1325 by the Aztec. It was the biggest city of Pre-Colombian Americas. ### **Seedstars Latam Investor Forum & VIP Dinner by** [**BBVA Bancomer**](https://www.bancomer.com/) **:** ![BBVA](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/BBVA.width-800.png) Organise 1:1 meeting between investors & startups. From feedback we got, this activity adds a lot of value for both parties, we learned out of them that 3 keys for its success are: **anticipated matching** (ask investors for their interest & ticket sizes) – **dynamic meetings** (15 – 25 minutes is enough!) – **entrepreneurs coaching** (if possible work beforehand on valuation, financial and how to pitch to investors with the entrepreneurs). **Seedstars Latam Mobility: Mexico 2030 – Think Thank by** [**Continental**](https://www.continentaltire.mx/car) **The automobile industry is to be transformed into a mobility industry**. This means that the **vehicle of the future** is to be **connected** and **intelligent** making its own decision. An efficient Mobility for Mexico 2030 has to be built with **technology** (Big Data, IoT, AI, cloud), **government smart support** (regulations, infrastructure) & a **wide range of talents**. **Seedstars Latam E-commerce: Cross Border – Think Thank by** [**Federico Lara**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/federico-lara-5640813/) **, CTO** [**Fedex Cross Border**](http://crossborder.fedex.com/us/) Cross Border is not a new division or model of commercialization but a **democratization of the (e-)commerce**. An opportunity estimated to worth **USD8-10 trillions** by 2025. **Create your unfair advantage, go cross border from Day one!** ## **Seedstars Latam Final Event – THE MAIN LEARNING: Invest in People** ![Seedstars Latam Finals](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/LATAM.width-800.png) _“Ideas comes and go, capital is an unstable resource but people is what lasts”_ [Isaac Philips](https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacphillips/), Co-founder of Pig.gi, SSW Mexico Winner 2015. *** “ _If there is one single advice to give is invest in your team. Maintain their engagement with the mission, offer equity to your people so that you build success & hopefully share the outcomes together_” [Onil Pereyra](https://www.linkedin.com/in/onilpereyra/), CTO [Instacarro](https://instacarro.com/). *** _“Disrupt yourself before someone else does! Invest in human capital: empowerment, decentralisation of decision and creation of a culture!”_ [Luis Barrios](https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-barrios-19686b40/), Founder of [Hoteles City Express.](https://www.cityexpress.com/) *** _“Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. Give equity to your employees._ _That’s the only way we will be able to have a multiple effect of a new generation of entrepreneurs and angels investors, when you guys are successful. This how you connect the talent with the opportunity!”_[Andres Barreto](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreshb/), Founder of [FirstRock Capital](http://www.firstrock.vc/) and many other ventures. … we wish to all our rocking startups: * Latam Finalists: [Alquilando](http://www.alquilando.com/), [Celcoin](https://www.celcoin.com.br/), [Celucambio.com](https://www.celucambio.com/), [Difacom](http://www.difacomcr.com/) ,[Genlives](http://www.genlives.com/) , [Madison](http://www.madisonpos.com/) , [Multidoctores.com](http://www.multidoctores.com/), [NETBITS](http://netbits.tech/) , Payit, [RedCapital](https://www.redcapital.cl/) , [Samelogic](http://www.samelogic.com/), [TuRuta](http://www.turuta.pe/) * Edtech Finalists supported by [Inicia Educacion](http://www.iniciaeducacion.org/), [Briko Robotics](http://www.brikorobotics.com/), [Ludibuk](http://www.ludibuk.com/), [Lab4U](http://www.lab4u.co/), [Moi Social Learning](http://www.growmoi.com/), [Tullpi](http://tullpi.com/) * Mobility Finalists supported by [Continental](https://www.continentaltire.mx/): [Difacom](http://www.difacomcr.com/), [Greentech Innovations](http://ecoevol.com/) ,[Notiplac](http://www.notiplac.com/) , [TuRuta](http://www.turuta.pe/), [Zenzzer](http://www.zenzzer.com/) * Swiss Delegation supported by [Innovaud](http://www.innovaud.ch/):[Emotion Food Company](http://www.emotionfood.ch/), [Furinzakan](http://opticalethegame.com/), [KiWi](http://www.kiwi-bop.com/), WeHike * Mexico Startups Guests supported by [Angelnest](http://angelsnest.lat/): [Encalientes](https://encalient.es/), Pinchef To all our beloved partners that believe in us: [BBVA](https://www.bbva.es/particulares/index.jsp), [BBVA Bancomer](https://www.bancomer.com/), [Continental](https://www.continentaltire.mx/), [Inicia Educacion](http://www.iniciaeducacion.org/), [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/), [Microsoft Mexico](https://www.microsoft.com/es-mx/),[Fedex Cross Border](http://crossborder.fedex.com/us/), [Genesys](http://www.genesys.com/es), [Hoteles City Express](http://www.cityexpress.com/), [Amadeus](http://www.amadeus.com/), [Bradesco](https://banco.bradesco/) & [Grant Thornton](http://www.grantthornton.com.br/) in Brazil, [IDB](http://www.iadb.org/en/.../ecuador/ecuador-and-the-idb,1065.html) in Ecuador, [Visanet](https://www.visanet.com.pe/) in Peru, [Development Bank of Jamaica](http://dbankjm.com/), Banco Progreso in Dominican Republic, [Red Enlace](https://www.redenlace.com.bo/) & the [Swiss Cooperation for Development](https://www.eda.admin.ch/deza/en/home/countries/bolivia.html) in Bolivia, this to just give some of them… To our media that followed us during the year and that week, among other, [PulsoSocial](http://pulsosocial.com/), Klika and [Forbes Latam](https://www.forbes.com.mx/tag/latam/). To all our readers, followers, supporters, generous hosts… ### **Happy Christmas & New Year!! Feliz Navidad y Año Nuevo! Feliz Natal & Ano Novo!** #### **DREAM BIG WITH US FOR 2018** _“Have big ambition, be entrepreneur is extremely hard. It will take you all your time, all your heart. You will have to invest the same no matter the size of the issue you tackle, but if it the challenge is smaller, the return will not be as impactful”._[ _Vera Makarov_](https://www.linkedin.com/in/veramakarov/) _,_ _founder of apli, SSW Mexico Winner of 2016._ ## **Do you want to take part in the grand final of** [**Seedstars World**](https://www.seedstarsworld.com/?__hstc=242025565.bbcfd0e106d9837009e472c5b65ef1e8.1602852394907.1604326204484.1604328380676.12&__hssc=242025565.2.1604328380676&__hsfp=3884648405) **2018? Get your ticket** [**here**](https://www.seedstarsworld.com/summit/) **!** NEWS / BLOGPOST SEEDSTARS WORLD 2019/20 LATIN AMERICA MEXICO ADVERTISING & MARKETING CONTINUED LEARNING ECOMMERCE ## More like this [ ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Untitled_design_1.max-320x550.png) CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE • INVESTMENT #### How to support impact investment in CEE and what chess to do with it | Olena Boytsun Olena leads Luminate's funding activities in Central and Eastern Europe, including Ukraine, Georgia, and the Baltics. 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Dec. 03, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/fifteen-tech-startups-latinamerica-advance-regionals-seedstars-world-competition-2020/) [ ![17 Tech Startups from CEE Advance to Regionals of Seedstars World Competition 2020](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/cee-thumbnail.max-320x550.png) CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE • TECH #### 17 Tech Startups from CEE Advance to Regionals of Seedstars World Competition 2020 Out of the 570 applications we received, we had selected 17 of the most promising startups in the batch to move on to the next stage. Dec. 03, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/17-tech-startups-cee-advance-regionals-seedstars-world-competition-2020/) [ ![Expansion Program, Colombia 2020](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/thumbnail7startups.max-320x550.png) LATIN AMERICA • OTHER #### 7 startups selected for the final phase of the Expansion Program, Colombia 2020 The MinTIC, APPS.CO and Seedstars, the consortium running the Expansion Program, have selected seven startups with a mission to expand their business to international markets. Nov. 25, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/meet-7-startups-selected-final-phase-expansion-program-colombia-2020/) [ ![Moldova startups](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/moldova-thumbnail.max-320x550.png) CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE • OTHER #### Five startups from Moldova vie for a spot at the Seedstars World Competition 2020/21 Five up-and-coming tech startups from Moldova are set to pitch on November 26th at 16:00 at the Online Seedstars Chisinau Competition 2020/21 Nov. 25, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/five-startups-moldova-vie-spot-seedstars-world-competition-202021/) [ ![UNITEL partnership](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Untitled_design_-_2020-11-05T091332.418.max-320x550.png) AFRICA • EDUCATION & CONSULTING #### Seedstars Partners with UNITEL for Seedstars World Competition to Grow a Startup Ecosystem in Angola This year, we partnered with UNITEL Angola to make sure more entrepreneurs in the country have access to quality learning and investment opportunities. Oct. 29, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/seedstars-partners-unitel-seedstars-world-competition-grow-startup-ecosystem-angola/) [ ![Applications for Online Startup Competition](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Seedstars_Brings_Its_Startup_Competition_Onl.max-320x550.png) GLOBAL • INVESTMENT #### Seedstars Brings Its Startup Competition Online: 2020 Applications Are Open We are happy to announce that Seedstars World Competition 2020/21 will be held exclusively online and the call for startups is open until July 31st. Jun. 25, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/seedstars-brings-its-startup-competition-online-2020-applications-are-open/) [ ![Running Events In The Times Of Coronavirus](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Running_Events.max-320x550.jpg) GLOBAL • ECOSYSTEM ENABLER #### Online Is The New Black: Running Events In The Times Of Coronavirus Event organizers are no strangers to crisis management. 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Mar. 17, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/online-seedstars-world-competition-2020/) [ ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Celeste_Lupe_Solofa.max-320x550.png) OCEANIA • FINANCIAL SERVICES #### Bringing Online Payments to the Population with 3% Credit Card Penetration | Celeste (Lupe) Solofa Mar. 17, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/bringing-online-payments-population-3-credit-card-penetration-celeste-lupe-solofa/) [ ![The Mag Education](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/the_mag_education.max-320x550.png) GLOBAL • EDUCATION & CONSULTING #### The Mag: Education Living in the era of the ‘technology Renaissance’ as the digital merges with the physical, and robots are capable of executing surgeries on the human brain, requires a completely new approach to education starting in early childhood, continuing throu Mar. 17, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/mag-education/) [ ![The Mag](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/accessiblity.max-320x550.png) GLOBAL • HEALTHCARE #### The Mag: Accessibility According to the World Bank research, one billion people, or 15% of the world’s population, experience some form of disability, with prevalence higher in developing countries. Mar. 17, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/mag-accessibility/) [ ![Migration](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/migratiob.max-320x550.png) GLOBAL • OTHER #### The Mag: Migration Everyone is a migrant, and most people are not a native of the place where they are born. So, why is the world divided into migrants and “natives”? Mar. 17, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/mag-migration/) [ ![Environment](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/environment.max-320x550.png) GLOBAL • ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES #### The Mag: Environment Around 3.5 billion to 7 billion trees are cut down each year, and during 2018 alone, 3.6 million hectares (8.9 million acres) of primary tropical forest disappeared. Mar. 17, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/mag-environment/) [ ![Marc Berrebi](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/P1.max-320x550.png) MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA • HEALTHCARE #### From $100 M USD Exit to Street Art Activism | Marc Berrebi It is difficult to present Marc Berrebi in just a few sentences. An entrepreneur since he can remember, but an artist at heart, this multi-exit founder has, what one could say, lived it all. Mar. 15, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/100-m-usd-exit-street-art-activism-marc-berrebi/) [ ![Kenza Lahlou](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/P2.max-320x550.png) MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA • INVESTMENT #### How Kenza Traveled the World to Find Her Calling and Started an African VC Fund | Kenza Lahlou Kenza was born in Morocco, but has quite a rich international experience: from France and Singapore, all the way to the USA. At some point, she found her calling and decided to go back to her home country. 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Mar. 15, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/transforming-lives-millions-people-disabilities-around-world-alvaro-rios/) [ ![Energy Market](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/City_by_night.max-320x550.png) ASIA • ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES #### Disrupting the One Billion Energy Market, One Household at a Time | Sebastian Groh Sebastian comes from a middle-income family in Germany and originally pursued a career as an investment banker. Mar. 15, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/disrupting-one-billion-energy-market-one-household-time-sebastian-groh/) [ ![Advancing Learning for Millions of Kids](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Kukua.max-320x550.png) AFRICA • EDUCATION & CONSULTING #### Advancing Learning for Millions of Kids Through Entertainment | Lucrezia Bisignani Lucrezia wanted to be an actress and started her entrepreneurial journey when she was 8 years old, selling crafts to give to those most in need. Mar. 15, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/advancing-learning-millions-kids-through-entertainment-lucrezia-bisignani/) [ ![Kenneth Katafono](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/P4.max-320x550.png) OCEANIA • FOOD & BEVERAGES #### From Bait to Plate: How Traseable Is Increasing Food Security | Kenneth Katafono Come with us to the middle of the Pacific, where Kenneth is shaping the future of the fishing industry. Did you know that around 70% of the world’s tuna comes from the Pacific? Mar. 14, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/bait-plate-how-traseable-increasing-food-security-kenneth-katafono/) [ ![Ann Pichestapong](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/P5.max-320x550.png) LATIN AMERICA • TECHNOLOGY #### Three Continents, One Data-Driven eCommerce Startup and a Baby | Ann Pichestapong In this episode, we meet Ann, founder and CEO of DataCue, who not only launched her own company but did it with her husband as her co-founder whilst travelling across Central and South America for their honeymoon! Mar. 14, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/three-continents-one-data-driven-ecommerce-startup-and-baby-ann-pichestapong/) [ ![Seedstars Summit 2020](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/online-summit.max-320x550.png) GLOBAL • EDUCATION & CONSULTING #### Seedstars Summit 2020 Is Going Online Given the growing concerns around the COVID-19 outbreak in Europe, we’ve decided to redesign the Seedstars Summit and bring it fully online to ensure everyone’s safety. Mar. 05, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/seedstars-summit-2020-going-online/) [ ![Monthly Revenue](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/podcast_thumbnail.max-320x550.png) CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE • EDUCATION & CONSULTING #### From $300 to $60K Monthly Revenue and Serving 400,000 Students Worldwide | Daria Kroshkina With a passion for learning, growth and continuous development, Dasha turned the knowledge she used herself to secure scholarships. 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