E18S10:Blending Business and Impact:Lessons from a Career in Venture & Startups

Season Finale! What a season.  And we end with an incredible guest: Lina Maria Cuervo.

Lina is the co-founder and managing partner of Cube Ventures, a venture capital firm that specializes in accelerating early-stage Latin American startups. With a focus on projects with high potential, Cube Ventures not only provides investment but also knowledge transfer and community building to generate positive and measurable impact on the economy and society.

Join us as Lina shares lessons from her career, emphasizing the importance of networking and partnerships in driving growth. She guides us through the process of approaching potential collaborators, highlighting the value of offering help first and building trust.

We also explore the world of venture capital, learning about how venture capitalists identify and invest in tech-based companies with significant growth potential. Lina's expertise extends beyond financial investment as she also emphasizes the importance of mental well-being in the entrepreneurial journey. We delve into her unique mentoring approach, which focuses not only on the success of the company but also on the well-being and support of the founders themselves.

 

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