Category Archives: English

COVID-19 guide for entrepreneurs

Posted on 12 March, 2020 by Diego Serebrisky

For the last couple of weeks, I have been researching and thinking hard on what the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic could be. Here is my view on the situation. Will the coronavirus continue spreading? It seems highly likely that … Continue reading →

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How startups should prepare for the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on 1 March, 2020 by Diego Serebrisky

The global expansion of the coronavirus COVID-19 accelerated last week. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the US’ CDC have recommended preparations for the arrival of the coronavirus epidemic to most countries around the world. The question seems to be … Continue reading →

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e-interview: Itzel Villa, MIT Enterprise Forum Mexico

Posted on 9 December, 2019 by Diego Serebrisky

Twitter: @itzel_vs LinkedIn: Itzel Villa What do you do currently? I am in charge of the MIT Enterprise Forum chapter Mexico, a non-for-profit organization, focusing on strengthening local entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems, by leveraging all the infrastructure and knowledge of MIT. We are … Continue reading →

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Do you know who Greta Thunberg is?

Posted on 18 September, 2019 by Diego Serebrisky

I am surprised many people do not know her. Greta is a 16-year old teenager from Sweden that has become one of the leading environmental activists raising awareness of the risks posed by global warming and the climate crisis. I … Continue reading →

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Mexico huge VC opportunity – rapid digitalization of the emerging middle class

Posted on 15 July, 2019 by Diego Serebrisky

As a Venture Capitalist in Mexico (also investing in Latin America) I continue to be very excited about the opportunity I see in front of me. Mexico has seen an incredible growth of its entrepreneurial and venture capital ecosystem in … Continue reading →

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Invitations for women entrepreneurs

Posted on 3 July, 2019 by Diego Serebrisky

Let me share some invitations for very interesting women entrepreneurs programs: WeXchange, the best Latam forum for women entrepreneurs organized by IDB Lab with networking, mentoring, training and pitching competition. To be held in Asunción, Paraguay in November 13-14. Free … Continue reading →

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Book recommendations – June 2019

Posted on 10 June, 2019 by Diego Serebrisky

My new book recommendations with a mix of fiction and non-fiction. The Uninhabitable Earth by David Wallace-Wells. A must read book on the climate emergency and the impact it is having and could have in different aspects of the earth … Continue reading →

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Last call for MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge!

Posted on 8 May, 2019 by Diego Serebrisky

Quick reminder that tomorrow May 9th is the last day to register for the MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge. This registration takes only 5 minutes. If you register by May 9th, you will have 14 more days to complete your application (May … Continue reading →

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e-interview: Stevon Darling, IFC Venture Capital

Posted on 5 May, 2019 by Diego Serebrisky

Twitter: @Stevondarling LinkedIn: Stevon D. Darling What do you do currently? The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is the private investing arm of the World Bank Group where we invest on average $20 billion per year in emerging markets to help … Continue reading →

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MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge – second call!

Posted on 29 April, 2019 by Diego Serebrisky

The MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge is looking for entrepreneurs using technology to drive a more prosperous and inclusive economy for people at the middle and bottom of the pyramid. The IIC will award over $1.6 million dollars to its regional … Continue reading →

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