We just received the new 2023 Global Startup Ecosystem Index, in which both countries and cities are ranked by startup ecosystem strength. Colombia and its two most important cities, Bogotá and Medellín, have made tremendous strides. Both cities have shown important growth over the last few years, with a strong foundation from important startups. The […]
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2023 promises to be an exciting year for start-ups as the global economy continues to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The shift to remote work and online commerce has accelerated the digital transformation trend creating new opportunities for innovative startup companies to disrupt traditional industries and capture market share. SEE ALSO: 5
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In Latin America, the battle for LGBTIQ+ inclusion still has a long way to go, with conservative or traditional religious outlooks still prevalent, and lesbian, gay, and transgender people often facing considerable descrimination, especially outside of major cities. That sees many struggle to find stable employment, while those who defend the rights of the LGBTIQ+
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If you have an interest in startups, you have probably heard of entrepreneurs with a bright idea receiving “seed capital,” or read about X, Y, or Z startup raising millions of dollars in Series A, B, or C funding. But how much do you understand exactly about startup funding rounds? The concept of a round
The startup landscape in Latin America is increasingly catching the attention of entrepreneurs and investors, with a growing number betting big on tech and innovation in the region. In 2021 alone, venture capitalists poured $19.5 billion into startups based in Latin America – reportedly now the fastest growing region for startups in the world. The
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Latin America is rapidly developing into a hub for innovation and source of tech talent, as companies and governments increasingly turn to the global market to secure skilled workers at competitive rates. With IT workers sometimes hard to come by, and prices at home often high, a growing number of North America and European companies
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The roles and responsibilities of women among society is increasing tremendously around the world. Overall, women are dominating the world of business, politics, technology, invention, medicine, and many others. These movements towards involvement and gender equality in different sectors have been a long time coming. In places where the masculine role is so prominent in
Without a doubt, 2020 has been a difficult year for all. Businesses and entire economies were halted, tested, and altered due to the unprecedented conditions and effects of the coronavirus. In November, the U.S. Congressional Research Service published its findings on the global economic effects of COVID-19. Within the report, researchers estimate the global economic
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The international pandemic has left very few industries, countries, and economies unscathed. COVID-19 started to disrupt the world of business and every-day life back in December of 2019. Since its emergence, the virus has spread rapidly and violently throughout the world. As a result, entire industries and countries had to shut down or severely alter
The global venture capital sector has been developing steadily over the past couple years, with certain regions and countries attracting a good deal of the attention and investments. According to KPMG, venture capital funding in 2018 demolished figures from previous record-breaking years. Finishing with nearly $300 billion in venture capital investments and funding, 2018 saw
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