Description

Lorena is a dynamic entrepreneur and the CEO of Erudite, as well as a General Partner at Billion Neurons, a venture capital fund focused on investing in supply chain SaaS and fintech startups in Latin America. With a background in engineering and a passion for technology, Lorena has played a pivotal role in building successful companies, including her experience as the global head of Rappi, one of the first unicorns in the region. Her commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and supporting women in tech has made her a prominent figure in the Latin American startup ecosystem.

💡 What You’ll Learn from Lorena's Journey:

🔸 The Power of Belief: Lorena emphasises the importance of believing in the possibility of success, drawing parallels to the breaking of athletic records and how mindset can shift perceptions of what is achievable.

🔸 Embracing Failure: She discusses the cultural differences in how failure is perceived, advocating for a mindset that views failure as a stepping stone to success rather than a source of shame.

🔸 The Role of Community: Lorena highlights the significance of community in entrepreneurship, noting that while individual success is important, the support of friends and family plays a crucial role in achieving one's goals.

🔸 Leveraging Technology for Change: She believes in the transformative power of technology to democratise opportunities and improve lives, urging entrepreneurs to embrace innovation as a means to solve pressing societal issues.

You can find the link to our in-person events ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

You can follow Lorena on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ to learn more about her journey!

🎥 Big thanks to VidOps for supporting Founders Voyage. Use code voyage at ⁠vidops.io⁠ for 10% off expert audio, video, animation, and photography services.

👏 Props to the stellar crew: Nancy Nash, Daniel M. Melo, Carlos Javier Chacón Sánchez, Matthew Ray, and host Spencer Walker-Fooks. You bring this show to life.

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