"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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Episodes
22 episodes
Navigating the Leap from Crypto to Sports | Bárbara González
In this episode, Bárbara shares her insights on navigating career shifts, balancing professional ambitions with family life, and the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship in Latin America. Discover how her experiences at Bitso sha...
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49:37
The Art of Seed & Why Latin America | Ben Narasin
In this engaging conversation, Mack Meyer interviews Ben, a seasoned entrepreneur turned investor, about his journey from starting his first business at age 12 to becoming a prominent figure in the venture capital world. Ben shares insights int...
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41:26
From Paris to Mexico: A Journey in D2C Entrepreneurship and launching Sarelly Sarelly | Rémi Martini
Remi, a French entrepreneur living in Mexico, shares his journey from working at L'Oreal and Coty to founding a successful D2C brand targeting the Latino community. He discusses the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the im...
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39:27
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 disc...
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49:56
Silicon Valley Partner to top Latam Founders | Ivan Montoya, Managing Partner NuMundo Ventures
SummaryIn this conversation, Ivan Montoya shares his journey from Colombia to the U.S., highlighting the influence of his family and education on his career path. He discusses his experiences at Harvard, the transition to the pro...
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Rebuilding Trust Through Consumer Credit in Venezuela | Pedro Vallenilla, CEO & Co Founder of Cashea
CHAPTERS:Introduction and Early LifeMack Meyer introduces Pedro Vallenilla and discusses his upbringing and early influences.Entrepreneurial BeginningsPedro shares his journey into en...
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29:11
Power, Policy, & Perspective, Mx's Political Future & Why Tech Can't Ignore It
In this conversation, Mack Meyer and Alex González Ormerod delve into the intricate relationship between politics, journalism, and technology in Mexico. They explore Alex's journey into journalism, the establishment of the Mexico Political Econ...
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51:23
Powering The Future, Decentralize Mexico's Energy, Raffaele & Edoardo, Co Founders of Niko Energy
In this conversation, Raffaele and Edoardo share the journey of founding Niko Energy, transitioning from their previous venture in cloud kitchens to addressing the clean tech sector in Mexico. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in th...
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20:37
Seed is About Who's Making The Decision | Adriana Saman, Managing Director at Clocktower Ventures
SummaryIn this conversation, Mack Meyer interviews Adriana, a venture capitalist at Clocktower Ventures, discussing her journey from Ecuador to the U.S., her experiences in investment banking, and her transition into venture capi...
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Enabling Schools To Operate Like Sophisticated Institutions | Mateo Creamer, Co Founder of Cometa
In this conversation, Mateo Creamer shares his journey from not knowing he wanted to be a founder to establishing Cometa, an education technology company focused on increasing access to quality education in Latin America. He discusses the impor...
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45:32
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VC Is A Tool, Not The Only Way To Build | Esteban Reyes, Founder & GP of Zenda Capital
SummaryIn this conversation, Esteban Reyes shares his entrepreneurial journey, from his early days inspired by his grandfather's story to his experiences in building and scaling companies. He discusses the importance of understan...
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Financial Tools for Mexico's Fragmented Freight Industry | Jaime Tabachnik, Co Founder & CEO of Solvento
In this conversation, Mack Meyer and Jaime Tabachnik discuss the inception and growth of Solvento, a company focused on solving liquidity issues in the freight industry. Jaime shares his background in the logistics sector, the challenges faced ...
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Are VC & IB Both Service Businesses? | Generative AI | In Venture, You Want To Say The Right Yes | Julian Roeoes, Picus Capital
In this conversation, Julian Roeoes shares his journey from investment banking at Credit Suisse to venture capital at Picus Capital. He discusses the investment strategies employed by Picus, the challenges and opportunities in Latin America, an...
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Investors Must Think Like Operators | Building Your Internal Algorithm in VC | Defensibility in Fintech | Carlos Torras, Partner FIntech Collective
In this conversation, Carlos shares his multicultural background and how it has influenced his career in fintech. He discusses his journey from sports to working at JP Morgan and eventually transitioning to Suyo, a company focused on empowering...
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44:37
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Operating, Investing, & Everything in Between Across Mexico | Eric Schwartz
SummaryIn 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. Emba...
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Evolution of Mexico's Ecosystem | The Role of VC's | The Silver Economy in LATAM | Expansion Across the Global South | Hernan Fernandez, Managing Partner Angel Ventures
In this conversation, Hernan discusses the evolution of angel investing in Mexico, the growth of the startup ecosystem, and the transition from an angel network to fund management. He shares insights on investment strategies, the importance of ...
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There Hasn't Been a Better Time to Invest in Latam | Culture Matters, But Hard to Implement | Why Latam Founders are the hardest working | Samuel Veloso, Investor & Lara Lemann, Managing Partner of Maya Capital
SummaryIn this conversation, Lara Lemann and Samuel Veloso, of Maya Capital, discuss the inception of Maya Capital, their investment thesis, the importance of courage and grit in entrepreneurship, and the challenges they faced...
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Regulatory & FX Challenges in Mexico | Building as 1st vs. 2nd Time Founder | The Parallels between MLB Scouting & Building a Startup | Ryan Croft, Co Founder & Chairman of Pacto
Ryan Croft, few people have a background as diverse at the intersection of baseball and tech, from scouting baseball talent in the Dominican Republic to founding multiple tech companies. In 2013, Ryan co-founded TransitScreen, a mobility data p...
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30:56
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Amazing Teams Can Balance Ambition with Uncertainty | Xepelins' "XData" product in Mexico | How AI is Empowering SMEs across LATAM | Sebastian Kreis, Co Founder & CEO of Xepelin
SummaryIn this conversation, Sebastian Kreis, co-founder of Xepelin, shares the journey of building a fintech company aimed at providing financial services to SMEs in Latin America. He discusses the inception of Xepelin, the chal...
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18:07
Why Investing Early is Important in LATAM | AI Driven Commerce & WhatsApp | The Evolution of the Creator Economy | Luis Enriquez, Partner & Co Founder of Bridge Latam
SummaryLuis Enriquez co-founded Cultura Colectiva over a decade ago, turning it into one of Mexico’s most influential digital media platforms. Now, as a Partner at Bridge Latam, a leading venture fund focused on early-stage start...
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What a Customers' Unwillingness to Pay Means | Why we are not the TOAST of LATAM | The Difference Between Iterating and Pivoting | Aldo Piaggio, Co Founder of PoloTab
Today, we’re joined by Aldo Piaggio, co-founder and CEO of Polo, an end-to-end solution that helps restaurants seamlessly connect all aspects of their business, from inventory to accounting, through a single, centralized platform.After ...
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Why Venture is a fundamentally "Local Business" | Why there can be a 100 billion dollar startup in Latin America | Alvaro Alvarez del Rio, Founder & Managing Partner of Boost Capital Partners
Today, we’re joined by Álvaro Álvarez del Río, Managing Partner at Boost Capital Partners, a venture capital firm backing early-stage companies that are solving real-world problems in emerging markets with intuitive solutions.Originally...
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