If you´re planning on starting a business in Colombia or you´re expanding your operations into the country from abroad, knowing how to bridge the culture gap can seem to be somewhat of a minefield. Successfully gaining clients, building a network, and establishing a positive reputation locally are critical first steps when entering a new market, […]
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Colombia is home to a burgeoning innovation sector, with capital city Bogota hosting a growing pool of startups, while second-largest city Medellin has been labeled one of Latin America’s new “Silicon Valleys” due to its large and evolving tech sector. While the COVID-19 pandemic brought major disruption to the Colombian economy, startups have continued to
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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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
“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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