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"Cut The Check" with Mack Meyer | VC Mx
"Cut The Check" is where venture capital, startups, and entrepreneurship intersect, spanning emerging markets and beyond.
Hosted by Mack Meyer, we break down what it really takes to secure funding, straight from the investors writing the checks and the founders closing the rounds.
Each episode dives into the strategies behind winning term sheets, scaling startups, and making bold bets, featuring insightful conversations with top VCs, angel investors, and entrepreneurs.
From first checks to follow-ons and exits, Cut the Check delivers an unfiltered, inside look at the art of deal-making and the future of venture capital.
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"Cut The Check" with Mack Meyer | VC Mx
Cut The Check: Operating, Investing, & Everything in Between Across Mexico | Eric Schwartz
Summary
In this conversation, Eric Schwartz shares his journey from growing up in New York City to establishing a career in the credit and debt space in Mexico. He discusses his educational background, experiences in the U.S. Embassy, and his transition to Payoneer, where he played a key role in building credit solutions for global SMBs. Eric reflects on his time at Covalto, a leading SME lending company in Mexico, and the unique challenges and opportunities in the Latin American market. He also delves into his foray into angel investing, emphasizing the importance of relationships and the evolving landscape of fintech in the region.
Chapters
00:00 Journey: From NYC to Mexico
04:04 Academic Pursuits: Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
06:50 Diplomatic Aspirations: Interning at the U.S. Embassy
08:46 Disparity in Nations: Relational vs. Formal Frameworks
09:49 Career Transition: From Diplomacy to Business
12:54 Payoneer Experience: Building a Global Credit Business
15:08 Early Days: Building Product at Payoneer
17:44 Team Building: Payoneer's Credit Team
18:48 Lessons Learned: Organizational Design and Strategy
22:02 Covalto: A New Opportunity in SME Lending
24:57 Understanding the Mexican Banking Landscape
25:38 Covalto's Product Offering & Customer Profile
28:11 Cavalto's Market Position and Competitive Landscape
28:37 The Journey to Mexico: Inspiration and Opportunity
31:04 Embracing Angel Investing in Latin America
31:39 Careers for Curiosity: VC & Consulting
33:52 Building Networks: The Importance of Relationships
34:15 Experience as LP with Gilgamesh Ventures
35:34 Building Deal Flow & Relationships across LATAM
38:12 Evolving Investment Thesis: Lessons Learned
41:41 Opportunities in Emerging Markets vs. Established Markets
55:05 Cut The Check Outro.mp3
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