#ShowYourStripes day is coming up — on June 21st, the summer (or winter) solstice in the Northern Hemisphere — a day to spread awareness about climate change using the iconic warming stripes graphics that show temperature trends over the last 100+ years.
Recently, I attended my 30th-year MIT reunion and had the chance to hear some excellent lectures from MIT professors. One of them was a hands-on workshop on En-ROADS, a climate solutions simulator developed by MIT Sloan and Climate Interactive.
This powerful tool is designed for policymakers, climate experts, advocates, and really anyone concerned about the climate crisis (which should be all of us). It lets you simulate a wide range of climate policies and interventions—such as reforestation, carbon pricing, electrification incentives, or nuclear energy development—and immediately see the projected impact through clear, dynamic visuals.
Continue readingI came across two interesting charts that capture from different angles how the venture capital market has cooled down after the unsustainable peak of 2021. That peak was driven by the pandemic’s digital euphoria and the flood of liquidity injected by central banks around the world.
For context, a Series Seed round is typically the first institutional funding a startup receives—usually from venture capital funds—to build a product and find early traction. A Series A round comes next, aiming to scale the business once there’s some proof of concept.
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Online insecurity keeps getting worse. Sophisticated groups are fully dedicated to hacking, phishing, and other digital crimes. That’s why cybersecurity is no longer optional—it’s critical.
As investors and tech builders, we often focus on innovation, but strong digital hygiene is just as important as any breakthrough. This is especially true when you consider that cybercrime is projected to cost the world more than $10 trillion annually this year, making it the third-largest economy after the U.S. and China.
In that spirit, I wanted to share this excellent post by Andrej Karpathy on digital hygiene for individuals. It’s simple, practical, and applicable to just about anyone who uses the internet (so, all of us). Worth five minutes of your time:
🔗 karpathy.bearblog.dev/digital-hygiene
Hope you find it useful.
At Dalus Capital, we are committed to investing in transformative solutions that address Latin America’s most pressing challenges. That’s why I’m excited to announce our recent investment in Puna Bio, an innovative biotechnology company from Argentina that leverages extremophile microorganisms to enhance crop yields and restore degraded soils.
The future of agriculture is at a critical juncture. By 2050, food production must increase by 60% to meet the demands of a growing global population, yet 90% of the world’s soil could be degraded. Traditional fertilizers and chemical inputs contribute to soil depletion, water pollution, and high carbon emissions. In fact, synthetic fertilizer production, derived from fossil fuels, is one of the largest sources of agricultural carbon emissions.
Continue readingHad to share this cartoon—it exemplifies so well the anti-science moods in our current environment.
Love statistics, so I have to share this chart I came across—it’s a perfect example of the classic phrase, “correlation is not causation”.
At first glance, the chart seems to suggest that having more metal bands per capita makes a country happier. I think we can all agree that’s not quite how it works. Maybe the band members themselves are happier, but the rest of the population? Unlikely.
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🏆 I’m thrilled to announce that my fund, Dalus Capital, has been honored with the AMEXCAP 2025 Alebrije Award in the Venture Capital category! AMEXCAP is Mexico’s Private Equity and Venture Capital Association, bringing together the country’s top investment funds to promote industry growth and best practices. This esteemed recognition, voted on by our peers in the Mexican venture capital industry, celebrates our investment in Clivi, a groundbreaking startup revolutionizing diabetes and obesity care in Mexico through artificial intelligence.
Clivi, co-founded by CEO Ricardo Moguel, is Mexico’s first fully digital clinic dedicated to diabetes management. Their innovative platform offers comprehensive, personalized care by connecting patients with endocrinologists, nutritionists, and psychologists, aiming to simplify healthcare management and make quality treatment accessible to millions living with chronic conditions.
Continue readingTwo key weeks shaping the future of tech and climate in Mexico later this year—save the date!
🌱 Climate Week Mexico (Semana de Acción Climática MX) | Oct 8-16 | Driving climate innovation and action.
💡 Mexico Tech Week | Oct 20-26 | A new edition of this exciting week, offering a deep dive into the latest in tech and entrepreneurship. 🔗 mexicotechweek.mx
Mark your calendars—big conversations and bold ideas ahead!
It’s been several months since my last book recommendations, but I’m back with a new list. Here are some noteworthy titles that have caught my attention:
