SummaryIn this conversation, Lara Lemann and Samuel Veloso, of Maya Capital, discuss the inception of Maya Capital, their investment thesis, the importance of courage and grit in entrepreneurship, and the challenges they faced during fundraising. The conversation also delves into the differences in startup ecosystems across Latin America, how Lara approaches fundraising as they prepare for Fund 3, why implementing culture is uniquely challenging in VC, and much more.Chapters00:00 The Inception of Maya Capital03:49 Maya's Investment Thesis 04:52 Value of "Boots on the Ground" & Gaining Conviction on an Investment06:38 Maya's Mexican Investment Initiatives07:55 Maya's Slogan: "Courage, Boldness, and True Grit"09:36 Fundraising: "It's an Opportunity to Sit on the Other Side of the Table"11:22 Balancing Investments in Brazil & Spanish-speaking Latam15:26 Female Force: Empowering Women in Venture Capital17:53 Cultural Differences in Latam's Startup Ecosystems21:00 Maya's Approach to Portfolio Support24:45 Maya's Portfolio Construction 26:13 Preparing for Fund 327:13 The Growth of Maya's Team from Inception to Today28:31 Implementing a Culture is hard in VC30:12 Emerging Opportunities in Fintech32:39 Reflections and Future Aspirations34:24 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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