Author Archives: Diego Serebrisky

Climate cartoon of the week

Just saw this spot-on cartoon by Ruben Bolling, and I had to share it. It brilliantly shows the grim reality of climate deniers, a topic I dug into just a few days ago. Check out my previous post here.

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Climate Denial: Unmasking the Hoaxers, Libertarians, and Indifferent Majority

As an active climate change activist, I’ve been arguing with climate change deniers for a while. Through these often painful and frustrating experiences, I’ve learned that not all climate deniers are cut from the same cloth. So, I decided to … Continue reading

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Summer 2023 Reading: Enlightening Non-Fiction Books to Explore

This (North Hemisphere) summer, I have a fresh list of non-fiction book recommendations for you, each one focusing on a distinct and engaging topic:

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Climate Action Simplified: Thoughts for Non-Experts

Recently I was asked the following question in a chat group of former colleagues. I wrote the response below and thought I would share it with you. Question: “Diego, based on what you’ve studied, what are the 3 things that … Continue reading

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Latin American Startups Navigating Tough Fundraising Waters

Data from LAVCA provides a sobering look at how Latin American startups and founders are recalibrating their strategies in response to a persistently challenging fundraising market. Check out the following chart with data as of the end of 2022.

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New Podcast Alert: Join Me on “Mentors Today” as We Explore Venture Capitalism and Climate Advocacy

Hello, friends! I’m delighted to share that I was recently a guest on the superb podcast, “Mentors Today“. In a lively conversation with hosts Rob and Ileana, we covered a range of topics, from my journey in venture capitalism to … Continue reading

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Climate cartoon of the day

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A Tale of Two Stripes: Interpreting the Colors of Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss

At first glance, you might mistake this image for modern abstract art. Strips of shifting colors, each telling its own story. However, they represent a stark reality that’s impacting us all. In fact, out of my concern for our planet, … Continue reading

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Weathering the Storm: A Peek into LAVCA’s Q1 2023 Startup Investment Climate

The Latin American Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (LAVCA) has just dropped its Q1 2023 report on investment activity in Latin America, and it’s not painting a pretty picture. Reflecting what many of us have been witnessing firsthand on … Continue reading

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The Rise of chatGPT: Are We Sacrificing Our Creative and Logical Minds for Convenience?

Recently, my son, who is currently studying at university, shared a revelation with me that I was already expecting: most of his classmates are producing their assignments mainly by using ChatGPT. Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are artificial intelligence … Continue reading

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