LATIN AMERICA’S BUSINESS OUTLOOK

BRAVO Dialogues – Business Continuity & Evolution in a World of Economic and Political Disruptions

The opening panel of the Symposium, moderated by AS/COA Chairman and AES Corporation President and CEO, Andres Gluski, focused on two primary challenges Latin America faces today: climate change and the digital revolution. The regional leaders described how their companies are overcoming these challenges, such as investing in technology, focusing on the consumer experience and increasing sustainability efforts.

BRAVO Leadership Conversation – Global Trends Driving Opportunities for Latin America

The conversation explored how the COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep gaps in the global supply chain, but also demonstrated humans’ ability to adapt quickly and implement new technologies. While 50 percent of companies view supply chain improvements as a top priority, the key to this transition lies in how companies connect the various technologies available to them to create a networked approach.

THE ROAD AHEAD FOR LATIN AMERICA’S TECH ECOSYSTEM

BRAVO Dialogues – Fueling Latin America’s Tech Ecosystem in Times of Crisis

With every crisis comes opportunity. Globally markets are down, inflation is up, and investments have stalled - making it tough for founders to maintain momentum, or even stay alive. Yet, venture capitalists and founders of Latin American tech unicorns provided an optimistic perspective and experience on scaling their businesses in the current market cycle.

BRAVO Leadership Spotlights

Kaszek’s Vision for LatAm Tech

Hernan Kazah and Nicolas Szekasy helped create and grow Mercado Libre into one of Latin America’s most successful tech startups – “the first garage to Nasdaq company in Latin America,” according to Szekasy –and in 2011 they teamed up again to form Kaszek, a venture capital firm focused on Latin American startups. The Kaszek partners shared their outlook and vision on Latin America’s start-up ecosystem.

Conversation with Pierpaolo Barbieri, Founder & CEO, Ualá

Pierpaolo Barbieri, states inclusion is what is most needed for Latin America to move forward. He believes, involving people from all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels in Latin America is how to best democratize the financial services industry.