"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.
New episodes weekly.
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"Cut The Check" with Mack Meyer | VC Mx
Building a Bootstrapped Company, Selling to Silicon Valley Giant, Why Latin America Needs to Build More and Consume Less Technology | Angel Cisneros
In this conversation, Angel Cisneros shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing his early interests in technology and sports, the inspiration behind his startup Quiubas, and the challenges he faced in building the product. He discusses the growth of the company, its acquisition by Twilio, and reflects on the lessons learned throughout his journey. Angel also emphasizes the importance of AI in Latin America and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, highlighting the need for clarity in their goals and the significance of building a sustainable business.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:57 Background
03:00 Early Influences and Sports Background
05:15 The Entrepreneurial Spark
07:35 Why Technology?
09:54 The Birth of Quiubas
12:10 Challenges and Early Development of Quiubas
15:19 The Early Days of Connectivity
18:10 Navigating Market Challenges
19:52 Financial Scarcity
20:59 The Rise of Mobile Penetration
24:02 The Acquisition Journey
25:55 Reflections on Leadership and Growth
27:20 Why Go Back For More?
29:12 Sharing Knowledge and Experiences
31:37 The AI Ecosystem in LATAM
33:54 Challenges in AI Adoption
37:39 Building a Sustainable Tech Infrastructure
39:16 Navigating Startup Ecosystems
44:10 The Future of Founders in Mexico
49:23 Outro
Cut The Check w/ Mack Meyer is a podcast about venture capital, startups, and entrepreneurship in Latin America and beyond.
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