Summary

In 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.

Chapters

00:00 The Inception of Maya Capital
03:49 Maya's Investment Thesis
04:52 Value of "Boots on the Ground" & Gaining Conviction on an Investment
06:38 Maya's Mexican Investment Initiatives
07:55 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 Latam
15:26 Female Force: Empowering Women in Venture Capital
17:53 Cultural Differences in Latam's Startup Ecosystems
21:00 Maya's Approach to Portfolio Support
24:45 Maya's Portfolio Construction
26:13 Preparing for Fund 3
27:13 The Growth of Maya's Team from Inception to Today
28:31 Implementing a Culture is hard in VC
30:12 Emerging Opportunities in Fintech
32:39 Reflections and Future Aspirations
34:24 Outro

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