Women in the workplace: Does Latin America need its own #TimesUp movement?
Women empowerment has been the topic of 2017, paving positive changes towards gender equality in the workplace. Sparked by the womens’ march on
Central America and Caribbean
Mexico
South America
Fintech
FINNOSUMMIT Miami 2017: fostering fintech entrepreneurial ecosystems in Latin America
The most prominent fintech leaders in Latin America gathered together along with more than 300 attendees at Miami’s first ever FINNOSUMMIT – consolidating
South America
Startups
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10xU and IDE Business School team up to enhance Ecuador’s entrepreneurial ecosystem
Ecuador holds one of the highest rates of early entrepreneurship in Latin America. In 2016, Total Early-Stage Entrepreneurial Activity (TEA) in Ecuador was
South America
Peru allies with Indiana’s Purdue University to accelerate sustainable solutions
The National University of San Agustin (UNSA) in Arequipa has entered into a research and innovation alliance with Indiana’s Purdue University.
South America
“Peru deserves to be in the spotlight,” say European companies
As a country economically driven by the mining industry, Peru has long been playing catch up with its innovative Latin American neighbors. With a
Fintech
How fintech can innovate for the unbanked in LatAm
In Latin America 400 million people do not have bank accounts, leading the fintech community to hone in on financial inclusion as a strategic
South America
Medellin students create eco-bricks to help families build affordable homes
While 3D printed houses have received plenty of attention as of late, it’s not the only innovative building method in development. In fact,
Fintech
Four million people in Latin America are unbanked. These five companies are offering a solution.
With many in Latin America paying bills in cash, stashing their earnings at home and taking loans from local money lenders, it’s no
Fintech
Latin American fintech players to talk innovation, regulation at FINNOSUMMIT 2017
Latin America will showcase its finest fintech companies on November 9 at FINNOSUMMIT Miami.
South America
Startups
Dutch startup accelerator Rockstart launches in Colombia
Startup accelerator Rockstart kicked off its Web & Mobile Accelerator Program on October 11 in Bogota, Colombia – the first in Latin America. The 150 day