Colombia is a country with seemingly endless possibilities. With an unwavering, deterministic spirit, the country has buried its former, unbecoming reputation and built, from the ground up, an entirely new one. Now, Colombia is known worldwide for its rich and diverse culture, history, and economy. Fueling much of its successful economy is the B2B services …
Home to many startups and entrepreneurs, Colombia is now adding “Hot Spot for Venture Capital” to its long list of promising economic qualities. With a growing economy and intricate globalized trade system, some may find it difficult to distinguish this new title from the many others that Colombia already has. With a complete economic overview, …
Becoming an entrepreneur in Colombia, and Latin America in general, is growing in popularity and attractiveness. With a GDP of $331 billion, Colombia’s economy is the fourth largest in Latin America. This large economy, plus handfuls of free trade agreements, trade blocs, and government-funded “startup supporters,” make Colombia a very attractive market for entrepreneurs. Not …
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Entrepreneurship in Colombia is a thriving sector in the country, captivating the hearts, minds, and spirits of many ambitious, business-minded people. To date, Colombia is the birthplace of over 300 different startups and home to thousands of wishful entrepreneurs. In a recent survey from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, 71% of Colombians view entrepreneurship favorably. This …
Now more than ever, eager entrepreneurs are setting their sights on Latin America as home for their startup business. The region has developed both its political and economic sectors tremendously over the years. What’s more is that many entrepreneurs have already taken that leap of faith and formed their startups in the region. With institutionalized …
In recent years, Colombia has transformed itself into a startup hub for Latin American, and international, entrepreneurs. With a complicated political and economic history, many kept their ideas and investments far from the region. However, with progressive changes, Colombia changed its reputation, and its future, for the better. Now, it is home to thousands of …
“Tech studios.” “Startup factories.” “Venture production studios.” There are countless ways to refer to what is the backbone business model of The StartupVC. As the world’s recently popularized business model, these company and/or venture builders encourage accessibility, idea generation, productivity, and seamless startup creation. The StartupVC in particular focuses its in-house efforts on B2B services …
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The StartupVC is just one of many hats that CEO Craig Dempsey wears as a successful entrepreneur in Latin America. Driven by the thrill of manifesting ideas into a fruitful and prosperous reality, Craig employs the freedom granted by entrepreneurship to design and construct startup businesses. In his mind, failure is not an option. He …
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Latin America is steadily becoming a global economic powerhouse, with opportunity presenting itself throughout the region in a handful of different sectors and industries. Most notably, business-to-business, or B2B, sectors in the region has developed across many domains and caught the eye of many international firms. Many of these firms are looking to expand their …
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