About 56 percent of the population believe that there is not enough support and focus on entrepreneurship in universities to promote new businesses, according to a study by the Association of Entrepreneurs of Colombia (ASEC) published in Dinero. Many people aren’t aware of how to start a new business, as documents about legal regulations are difficult to
As US politicians ramped up the rhetoric about building walls to keep Latinos out, Sebastian Vidal of Parallel 18 chose to do the opposite. Based in the American territory of Puerto Rico, Vidal is head of the accelerator that helps get Latin American countries their foot in the door of the US market.
This November, TechCrunch will host its premiere startup competition for the first time in Latin America. Startup Battlefield, an event in which leading early-stage startups compete for a cash prize, media attention and investment, will be hosted at the Tomie Ohtake Institute on November 8th in São Paulo, Brazil. The organisers hope to unearth exciting projects and
Leading AI-powered maintenance solutions startup Fracttal announced today it has closed a $35 million USD funding round led by U.S. private equity firm Riverwood Capital. The round included participation from all existing investors, including Seaya Ventures, Kayyak, GoHub, and Amador. As part of the investment, Riverwood Capital executive director Federico Storani will join Fracttal’s board.
While many economies struggle to regain momentum, India is charting a different path. An 8.2% GDP expansion last quarter has reinforced its status as one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies—and a case study closely watched by emerging markets across Latin America. This week, India’s rise is under discussion at the Horasis India Meeting, a
Global enterprises are under growing pressure to modernize their software stacks as AI becomes the standard expectation rather than a novelty. In sectors like manufacturing and distribution, companies now demand platforms capable not only of automating workflows but also of anticipating commercial needs through intelligent data use. Responding to this shift, Vendavo, a leader in
According to data from Gallup, employee disengagement in the United States already costs companies close to $2 trillion annually. Analysts emphasize that performance systems must be tied to leadership and culture to unlock the full benefits of employee engagement. In this context, the Brandon Hall Group Human Capital Management (HCM) Excellence Awards® 2025, known as
In a world where health challenges are becoming increasingly complex and urgent, technological innovation alone is not enough. For an idea to become a real solution that improves lives, something else is needed: strategic collaboration. In this context, events that connect entrepreneurs, hospitals, corporations, and investment funds are taking on a leading role in shaping
Technology consulting firm Escala 24×7 has been recognized by Amazon Web Services (AWS) with the AWS GenAI Competency. This certification accredits its technical specialization and proven experience in the development and implementation of generative artificial intelligence solutions. This is the fourteenth competency earned by the company, which is part of the select group of AWS