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Strategy Discussion: CTO Sri Shivananda Talks About Paypal’s Push To Help Both The Enterprise & The Unbanked

Finance Colombia’s executive editor Loren Moss was able to speak with PayPal’s CTO Sri Shivananda about the company’s strategy in The Americas, but also drilling down into the company’s plans to bring the unbanked into the world of e-commerce.

Posted On November 21, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Smart Capital 2017 (photo courtesy of the organizers)

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600+ Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists, Investors Gather In Medellín This Week For “Smart Capital” Event

Year over year, entrepreneurship in Colombia is become a major driver for economic growth and job creation, establishing the country as a leader in entrepreneurial development in the region. This has led to the creation of platforms and enterprises that boost growth initiatives,...

Posted On October 21, 2018

, By Loren Moss

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Medellín WordPress User Group Celebrates Open Source CMS Platform’s 15th Anniversary

The Medellín Wordpress user group, which claims over 800 members, held its celebration at Barna Restaurant in Poblado.

Posted On July 18, 2018

, By Loren Moss

BBVA Colombia branch in Bogota, Colombia

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BBVA Colombia Hosting 16-Week ‘Social Entrepreneurship’ Accelerator Program in July

Applications are being accepted through June 11 from organizations that have launched a project, product, or service with “proven social impact.”

Posted On June 5, 2018

, By Jared Wade

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Medellín’s Ruta N Partners with Innovation Hub at the University of Miami

“Medellín has stood out as a pacesetter, not only in Colombia but in Latin America," said Natalia Martínez-Kalínina of the Cambridge Innovation Center.

Posted On August 13, 2017

, By Jared Wade

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SENA’s Fondo Emprender to Provide $12 Million USD in Startup Funding in Colombia

SENA expects Fondo Emprender to fund around 420 entrepreneurial ideas that will create more than 2,000 new jobs.

Posted On August 11, 2017

, By Alejandra Dueñas

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Bancóldex and Ruta N Unveil $1.4 Million USD Financing Fund for Startups

With startup financing often scarce, the goal is to offer "credit that better fits the particular focus of these companies," said Bancóldex President Luis Fernando.

Posted On May 21, 2017

, By Loren Moss