In this conversation, Mack Meyer and Jaime Tabachnik discuss the inception and growth of Solvento, a company focused on solving liquidity issues in the freight industry. Jaime shares his background in the logistics sector, the challenges faced in building relationships and securing funding, and the innovative solutions Solvento is implementing to address the fragmented nature of the carrier market in Mexico. They also touch on the importance of team dynamics and the lessons learned throughout the entrepreneurial journey.

Chapters

00:00
Intro

03:46
Inspiration for Solvento

06:49
Navigating Family Business Dynamics

08:03
How a Pitch Competition Launched Solvento

12:45
Has the Vision Changed since that Kellogg Pitch Event?

13:28
Solvento's First Customers

15:42
Challenges in Carrier Liquidity and Underwriting

18:56
The Role of Digitalization in Freight

20:55
The Freight Ecosystem

24:43
Future Growth and Product Development

25:00
Hyper Fragmentation: Freight Carriers in Mexico

26:30
Underwriting Through Carrier's Customer

29:48
Geopolitical Challenges & Domestic Freight Market

32:39
Solvento's Product & Growth Roadmap

34:25
Final Thoughts

38:18
Outro

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In this conversation, Julian Roeoes shares his journey from investment banking at Credit Suisse to venture capital at Picus Capital. He discusses the investment strategies employed by Picus, the challenges and opportunities in Latin America, and the evolving landscape of AI and fintech. Julian emphasizes the importance of decisiveness in venture capital, the traits of successful founders, and reflects on his learnings and regrets in the industry.

CHAPTERS

00:00
Intro

04:24
In venture, "You want to say the right yes"

08:10
Picus Capital's Investment Thesis

10:00
Team Structure for Global Agnostic VC

12:13
Real Time Payments & Emerging Markets

13:10
Technology Leap Fogging in Emerging Markets

14:53
Evaluating Following On Opportunities

16:45
Niko Energy

19:12
Opportunities in LATAM

20:44
Generative AI & Long Term Value

23:32
Evaluating Enterprise vs. SME Investment Opportunities

25:33
Competitive Advantages for Founders in Latam

28:18
Key Traits of Successful Founders: Reflective Obsession

29:50
Lessons Learned as a Venture Investor

31:25
"In Person Actually Matters"

37:50
Outro

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Cut The Check w/ Mack Meyer is a podcast about venture capital, startups, and entrepreneurship in Latin America and beyond.

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In this conversation, Carlos shares his multicultural background and how it has influenced his career in fintech. He discusses his journey from sports to working at JP Morgan and eventually transitioning to Suyo, a company focused on empowering low-income families. Carlos highlights the importance of networking in Latin America and how it led him to discover the venture world. He elaborates on Fintech Collective's investment strategy, emphasizing the intersection of financial services and AI, and the significance of regulatory environments in fintech defensibility. The conversation also touches on portfolio construction, identifying venture-backable founders, and the importance of perseverance in entrepreneurship. Carlos shares insights on Minka, Simetrik, and Strike AI, showcasing their impact in the fintech landscape.

CHAPTERS:

00:00
Intro

03:43
Early Interests and Hobbies

07:10
Transition from JP Morgan Trading to Latam Startup

09:59
Wedge to LATAM Tech Ecosystem

11:23
Wharton & Path to Fintech Collective

13:11
FTC Internship

16:07
Fintech Collective Thesis

18:35
Nuances between Mature & Emerging Markets

19:23
Parallels between Latam & India

21:40
Defensibility in Fintech

23:16
FTC Portfolio Construction: Less Bets & High Conviction

24:41
Gaining Conviction: Founding Team

25:45
"Building a VC backed company is one of the most masochistic exercises someone can do"

27:15
Navigating Chaos: The Founder’s Journey

28:39
The Role of the CEO in Startups

30:44
Identifying Non-Obvious Signals in Founders

32:26
The Importance of Perseverance

33:07
Exploring FinTech Collective's Portfolio

35:02
Minka: Building Payment Infrastructure in Colombia

36:11
Simetrik: The Power of Team Alignment

39:18
Strike AI: Addressing Cybersecurity Needs

43:06
The Importance of Humility in VC

45:59
Lessons from the FinTech Collective

46:41
Time Management & Productivity

49:10
Final Thoughts

50:22
Outro

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Cut The Check w/ Mack Meyer is a podcast about venture capital, startups, and entrepreneurship in Latin America and beyond.

New episodes drop every week.

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Have a guest suggestion? Email us at team@venturecapitalmx.com