From Financial Crisis to Scaling Startups: Luis Derechin’s Entrepreneurial Rollercoaster

In this episode, Dave sits down with lifelong entrepreneur Luis Derechin, CEO and founder of NIR-YU, to explore real-world business strategies and lessons for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startup founders. Hear the inspiring story of how Luis Derechin went from selling Mexican candy in elementary school, to building multimillion-dollar housewares companies, and then pioneering Mexico’s first tech startup to raise major US venture capital.

This interview spotlights entrepreneurial resilience, grit, and adaptation through market crises, including the 1994 Mexican currency devaluation that turned success into survival overnight. Learn how Luis Derechin pivoted business models, tackled regulatory, cultural, and operational challenges, and scaled multiple companies from the ground up.

The conversation dives deep into the opportunities and pitfalls of remote work, nearshoring, and building global teams, plus actionable insights on navigating talent shortages, hiring for cultural fit, and managing distributed teams for high-impact results. Luis Derechin also shares his expertise on the “offshore team death trap,” with practical frameworks to help entrepreneurs avoid costly mistakes.

Whether you’re seeking innovative business ideas, inspiration to overcome setbacks, or proven strategies for growth, you’ll find a roadmap in this episode to apply to your own entrepreneurial journey. Don’t miss out on this wisdom-filled discussion!

Connect with Luis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisderechin/

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