• Central America and Caribbean
  • Startups

The calm after the storm: Steady growth of tech industry in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria

Almost a year ago, the deadliest Atlantic hurricane of this decade hit the coast of…

  • Mexico
  • Startups

How can Mexico’s startups prepare for natural disasters?

“We saw the lamps swinging, the doors moving fiercely from left to right and then…

  • Central America and Caribbean
  • E-Commerce
  • South America

Brands Of looking to connect product to diaspora, one Latin American population at time

Just like Proust had his madeleines and Salman Rushdie had his pickles, the association of…

  • South America
  • Startups

São Paulo-based startup Loggi on mission to “reinvent logistics in emerging markets”

In the bustling, hectic and at times overwhelming city of São Paulo, motorbikes are often…

  • Fintech

Kelcey Gosserand: the entrepreneur “demystifying the blockchain space” one step at time

Kelcey Gosserand is working to turn blockchain into a sector that inspires rather than bewilders.…

  • South America
  • Startups

Online education platform Platzi showcases the best of Colombian entrepreneurial talent

Established in 2013, Platzi is the Colombian ed tech startup that bootstrapped its way to…

  • Startups

Nomad Trading Co. turns coffee waste into energy drink

A Brooklyn-based startup run by two young entrepreneurs is looking to shake up the energy…

  • E-Commerce

Why change in mentality could be the key to success in Ecuador’s rising e-commerce market

When we think of Latin America, we might be hit with stereotypes of vibrant music,…

  • South America
  • Startups

Tijuana: Mexico’s Answer to Silicon Valley?

Mexico’s northern border city of Tijuana has the potential to become the next ‘Silicon Valley,’…

  • South America
  • Startups

Uber to open tech center in São Paulo

On Friday Uber revealed plans to invest 250 million reals ($64 million) over the next…