Building a Bootstrapped Company, Selling to Silicon Valley Giant, Why Latin America Needs to Build More and Consume Less Technology | Angel Cisneros

In this conversation, Angel Cisneros shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing his early interests in technology and sports, the inspiration behind his startup Quiubas, and the challenges he faced in building the product. He discusses the growth of the company, its acquisition by Twilio, and reflects on the lessons learned throughout his journey. Angel also emphasizes the importance of AI in Latin America and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, highlighting the need for clarity in their goals and the significance of building a sustainable business.Chapters00:00 Intro00:57 Background03:00 Early Influences and Sports Background05:15 The Entrepreneurial Spark07:35 Why Technology?09:54 The Birth of Quiubas12:10 Challenges and Early Development of Quiubas15:19 The Early Days of Connectivity18:10 Navigating Market Challenges19:52 Financial Scarcity 20:59 The Rise of Mobile Penetration 24:02 The Acquisition Journey25:55 Reflections on Leadership and Growth27:20 Why Go Back For More?29:12 Sharing Knowledge and Experiences31:37 The AI Ecosystem in LATAM33:54 Challenges in AI Adoption37:39 Building a Sustainable Tech Infrastructure39:16 Navigating Startup Ecosystems44:10 The Future of Founders in Mexico49:23 OutroSend us a textCut The Check w/ Mack Meyer is a podcast about venture capital, startups, and entrepreneurship in Latin America and beyond. New episodes drop every week. Subscribe on Spotify Stay connected with us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Have a guest suggestion? Email us at [email protected]

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