In this episode, Stephen Marks, founder of Emmersion Capital, joins host Nick Olsen to break down Latin America's macroeconomic shifts, cross-border M&A opportunities, and what lower middle market advisors and investors get wrong about the region.

Key Topics:

• Latin American macroeconomic shifts

• Cross-border investment opportunities

• Impact of the Mercosur trade agreement

• Risks and misconceptions in Latin America

• Opportunities in healthcare, technology, and manufacturing

• Venezuela market outlook and risks

• Brazil and Colombia market insights

• Private equity and family office strategy in Latin America

About the Show: The M&A Mastermind Podcast delivers actionable insights and strategies for lower middle market dealmakers. Hosted by Nick Olsen, each episode features leading industry experts sharing knowledge on deal management, market intelligence, and strategic partnerships to help M&A advisors and business owners navigate the deal lifecycle.

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Resources: Stephen Marks LinkedIn | Emmersion Capital | Nick Olsen LinkedIn | Cornerstone International Alliance

Keywords: Latin America, cross-border investment, private equity, lower middle market, family offices, Mercosur, Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia, mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, business valuation, sell my business