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A Look at What’s Fueling Startup Investments in Colombia

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These markets have brought us to 2020 — outpacing them all — is Colombia. Here’s a look at what’s fueling startup investments in Colombia. Colombia is not new to the startup scene , but it is beginning to garner increased attention from foreign VCs. A growing, increasingly connected consumer base.

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Interview with Anthony Wile: Canadian Entrepreneur Cultivates Colombian Cannabis

Hearpreneur

While dual citizenship is becoming increasingly common in our global society, not many people have homes in Canada and Colombia. became a citizen of Colombia in August 2018 by decree of President Juan Manuel Santos, yet maintains his Canadian citizenship. Q: How does Colombia factor in? Q: How does PharmaCielo benefit Colombia?

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Advice For Bootstrapping Your Business From Startup Founders Who’ve Been There

YoungUpstarts

Some startup founders turn to accelerators or angel investors for guidance and financial backing, but with this comes the sacrifice of independence and equity. Todd Crosland, Seed Equity Ventures. Philip Acuña is a journalist and PR strategist based in Medellin, Colombia.

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14 Entrepreneurs Describe The BHAGs (Big Hairy Audacious Goals) For Their Business?

Hearpreneur

And unlike other fintech companies that are primarily equity-financed, we raise capital by offering a best in class savings product to consumers (a 1 month renewable CD that pays 6% APY), which in turn allows us to meet our short term capital needs required for loan origination. Fletcher, TravelSOUL ! #13- 13- Expand my company.