Shows
"Cut The Check" with Mack Meyer | VC MxInvestors Must Think Like Operators | Building Your Internal Algorithm in VC | Defensibility in Fintech | Carlos Torras, Partner FIntech CollectiveIn 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...
2025-04-2444 min
Levantando Podcast062 | Carlos Alonso-Torras - Fintech Collective | De operador a inversionistaCarlos Alonso-Torras, Partner de Fintech Collective, nos cuenta sobre el valor agregado de los VCs, consejos, valuaciones, mercados emergentes, y Estados Unidos. Además, platicamos sobre las salidas en América Latina.
Contacto Carlos
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-alonso-torras-2ab95270/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/torrasalonso
Fintech Collective: https://fintech.io/
2023-09-0536 min
InProdE6: FinTech in Latin America with Carlos Alonso-Torras (FinTech Collective)During today’s discussion, we sat down with Carlos Alonso-Torras, a newly promoted Partner at FinTech Collective in New York City. Carlos is a former operator turned investor with a strong passion for investing in Latin America. His current fund focuses on Seed and Series A investing in FinTech globally. Since its inception in 2012, FTC has invested in over 50 companies, including MoneyLion, Vestwell, Willa, Flutterwave, and TradeBlock. Join us as Carlos discusses shifting from an operating to investing role, starting as an Associate and working his way up to Partner, vertical specializations within FinTech, and the investing ecosystem in La...
2023-05-3125 min
Venture PassportS1E3: Nima Pourshasb, Founder @ minu <> Carlos Alonso-Torras, Principal @ Fintech CollectiveIn this episode, Nina shares her inspiring journey to founding MENU, exploring the balance between investment and operational roles. She discusses the art of storytelling in fundraising and trends in capital for emerging markets. The conversation dives into the dynamics of deal timing, competition, and closing, alongside considerations for selecting investors. Nina highlights the importance of references post-term sheet signing and outlines early strategies for using funds and acquiring customers. The episode also examines the impact of proactive VCs, the value of operational experience, and strategies for continuous funding. Concluding with board leadership lessons, Nina offers valuable advice for founders...
2023-04-2444 min
Miradas Viajeras Radio#MVRadioT8x23 | 11.03.23#MVRadioT8x23 | Programa emitido el 11.03.23 en Capital Radio
#California #Yosemite #Girona #Cataluña #Ávila #CyL #CangasDeOnis #Asturias #Madeira #Portugal #LosCabos #México #Argomaniz #LaReinaDeLosMaresDelSur
En el programa de hoy:
Como cada semana abrimos programa con la Editorial de Fernando Valmaseda. Continuamos con las postales de los Viajes de los Tertulianos. Imaginaremos un nuevo destino y viajamos con Felipe Alonso a Girona, una ciudad catalana que está lleno de una personalidad innata.
Junto con Carlos Olmo visitaremos Ávila, Patrimonio de la Humanidad UNESCO desde 1985. Descubrimos una nueva leyenda, la de Argomaniz. Llegamos hasta...
2023-03-113h 51
Demo Day PodcastCarlos Alonso Torras on Startup Founder Green Flags, Fintech CollectiveCarlos shares his top advice to people just starting their careers, advice on hiring/firing within a company, and the essential green flags in startup founders. Guests - Carlos Alonso TorrasWebsite - https://fintech.io/Follow Us!LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/coefficient-labsInstagram: www.instagram.com/demodaypodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/coefficientlabs/Twitter: https://twitter.com/coefficientlabsContact Information:social@coefficientlabs.com
2022-06-2815 minDemo Day PodcastCarlos Alonso Torras on Entrepreneurial Culture & Hiring and Firing, Fintech CollectiveCarlos reveals the differences of entrepreneurial culture between the US and Latin America, gives crucial advice on hiring and firing within a startup, and shares traits that startup founders need when seeking VC funding. Guests - Carlos Alonso TorrasWebsite - https://fintech.io/Follow Us!LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/coefficient-labsInstagram: www.instagram.com/demodaypodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/coefficientlabs/Twitter: https://twitter.com/coefficientlabsContact Information:social@coefficientlabs.com
2022-06-2453 min
A Load of BS: The Behavioural Science PodcastAudio Version: Coming out of the Shadows: FinTech on Paths Less Trodden (Part 2)Hi friends,Due to frequent demand, I am providing audio versions of my newsletters for those who prefer a different format. For all new interviews, the audio will be embedded in the article. For now, it’s an add on!Here is part 2 of my interview with Carlos Alonso Torras from FinTech Collective as we discuss FinTech in emerging markets. Here we focus on underdog bets, where next in LATAM (or not), the global picture (who will grasp the nettle?), the less obvious potential of crypto, building ecosystems and sustaining the momentum. Now yo...
2021-06-2816 min