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 the virus would continue spreading around the world. You can check out this video that clearly explain the exponential growth principle behind the virus. Countries with few cases might see significant increases soon. Countries with large number of infected people, might see the trend accelerates.

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Invitación al evento del MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge 2019 en CDMX

Posted on 26 August, 2019 by Diego Serebrisky

Les comparto la invitación para el evento de selección de los ganadores regionales de Latinoamérica para competir en la final del MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge 2019. También tendremos interesantes ponentes de temas de innovación y emprendimiento, incluyendo a Andrew McAfee, quien es co-director del MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy.

El evento es el 5 de septiembre en la Ciudad de México y está abierto a todos, registrándose AQUÍ.

Invitación a la gala del MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge el 5 de septiembre en el Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Santa Fe.

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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 event.

Cartier Women’s Initiative, a global program founded in 2006 that supports early-stage impact-driven businesses led by women entrepreneurs through coaching & mentoring, access to networks, media visibility and prize money (up to USD$100k each). Application deadline for 2020 cohort is August 14.

Last call for MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge!

Posted on 8 May, 2019 by Diego Serebrisky

MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge banner: registration open through May 9.

Quick reminder that tomorrow May 9^th is the last day to register for the MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge. This registration takes only 5 minutes. If you register by May 9^th, you will have 14 more days to complete your application (May 23^rd).

This 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 challenge categories are: Skills Development & Opportunity Matching, Income Growth & Job Creation, Technology Access & Financial Inclusion.

The IIC will award over $1.6 million dollars to its regional and global winners, equity free. Start-up’s or entrepreneurial organizations of any age, size, or type (for-profit or non-profit), located anywhere in the world can apply.

Do not miss this opportunity!! Apply –>>HERE<<–

Logos of Club MIT Monterrey, the MIT Club of Mexico and the MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge.

MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge – second call!

Posted on 29 April, 2019 by Diego Serebrisky

MIT inclusive innovation challenge latin america mexico

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 and global winners, equity free.

You should apply if you are an entrepreneur with a start-up or entrepreneurial organization of any age, size, or type (for-profit or non-profit), located anywhere in the world that is creating economic opportunity for moderate and low income earners.

May 9th is the last day to register for the regional challenges. This is a 5 minutes registration. You will have 15 more days to complete your application, if you register by May 9th.

Do not miss this opportunity!! Apply –>>HERE<<–

Buscamos startups para recibir premios de $1.6M de dólares!!

Posted on 7 April, 2019 by Diego Serebrisky

Banner del MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge 2019 #TechForAll, que otorga 1.6 millones de dólares a organizaciones que transforman el futuro del trabajo.

Ya está abierta la convocatoria de startups para el MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge edición 2019 (IIC) para Latinoamérica.

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Buscando Outreach Partners para el MIT IIC 2019

Posted on 26 March, 2019 by Diego Serebrisky

Banner del MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge con el lema #TechForAll y registro abierto.

En MIT Club de México estamos orgullosos de ser el Socio Oficial en México para llevar a cabo el MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge 2019 (IIC).

El IIC es el premio a startups desarrollando soluciones acerca del Futuro del Trabajo del Massachusetts Institute of Technology, el cual otorga $1.6 millones de dólares anuales a emprendedores de todo el mundo que utilizan la tecnología para generar oportunidades económicas para los trabajadores. El ICC está realizando su cuarto lanzamiento global en marzo del 2019.

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Convocatorias abiertas

Posted on 4 March, 2019 by Diego Serebrisky

En este mes hay varias convocatorias abiertas que les quiero compartir:

Capacitación para Inversionistas Ángeles, organizado por AMEXCAP con metodologías del Angel Resource Institute (ARI) y el Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM). Registro aquí hasta el 31 de marzo.
MassChallenge Mexico 2019, acelerador de startups lanza su nueva convocatoria con plazo hasta el 2 de abril. Información aquí. Descuento del 100% del costo de aplicación con este código: MCMXDALUS2019.
Google Launchpad Accelerator México, es un programa de aceleración -equity free- de tres meses que tiene como objetivo apoyar a 10 startups latinoamericanas. Apliquen aquí. Fecha límite es el 15 de marzo.

e-entrevista con Ignacio Neri, NERI|Barranco

Posted on 3 December, 2018 by Diego Serebrisky

En esta ocasión les traigo una e-entrevista con Ignacio Neri, amigo e inversionista/emprendedor pero del mundo del arte contemporáneo, no del ecosistema emprendedor tecnológico tradicional. Espero que la encuentren interesante.

Visitantes recorren una galería de arte frente a un mural colorido.

Twitter: @JINeriB

LinkedIn: Juan Ignacio Neri

¿Qué haces actualmente?

Tengo una galería de arte contemporáneo con artistas emergentes de Latinoamérica (NERI|Barranco) y trabajo en M&A (merger and adquisitions) en BBVA Bancomer.

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e-interview: Juliane Butty, Seedstars Latin America and Caribbean

Posted on 10 September, 2018 by Diego Serebrisky

Twitter: @ButtyJuliane
LinkedIn: Juliane Butty

What do you do currently?
I am part of the Swiss group Seedstars, founded with the vision to impact people’s lives in emerging markets through technology and entrepreneurship. My mission inside the team is to lead the activities of the group in Latin America and Caribbean. Continue reading →

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