HOT Market Opportunities in Latin America

We held the first of many planned 2022 "HOT Market" globinars "HOT Market Opportunities: Latin America", led by business experts on the Global Chamber® LATAM Regional Desk.

In this event we focused on new business opportunities in Latin America including the Caribbean. We had each speaker share their information on these opportunities, with time for Q&A.

Some of the key areas of opportunities in LatAm are:

E-commerce, Tech, Food/Agriculture, Mining, Software Development, Remote Work, Healthcare, Tourism, Manufacturing/Nearshoring, Real Estate, Cannabis and more...

Watch and learn HERE on our youtube channel. .

Agenda

00:00 – Multi-Metro Globinar begins

• Regional Desks at Global Chamber Overview
• Roundtable of Presentations and Conversations - See Regional Leaders Below
• Q&A and Discussions - All

01:00 - End

Latin America + Caribbean

According to the World Bank, the economy of Latin America is growing and there is a favorable economic forecast for the region. Regional trade agreements like "Mercosur" and the Pacific Alliance are triggering more cross-border trade among these nations. Foreign investors and entrepreneurs are seeing Latin America as a place with business opportunities thanks to a higher skill force and low interest rates. In addition, with a mix of English, Spanish, French and Dutch speakers, stable governments, reliable infrastructure and technology, the Caribbean is the next frontier for business and global investments for diverse products and services..

Connect with our Regional Leaders to better understand and capture new growth opportunities. Spotlighted presentations will be shared covering Mexico, Central America, South America and more.

Speakers from our Regional Desk Leadership

Ricardo Vanella - Global Chamber® Buenos Aires.

Ricardo is a global specialist in strategic positioning, international marketing and business development, with almost 30 years of experience providing consultancy services for corporations, multilateral organizations, and NGOs around the world. He has counseled many private companies in a wide variety of industries, and held different management positions.

Ricardo is an experienced orator and speechwriter, author of books, case studies and articles on a wide range of fields. He has also been a producer and presenter of TV and radio shows, and is frequently invited to lecture at universities in the Americas and Europe. He is the chair professor of International marketing and strategic positioning at the International Master in Food Technology, at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) as well as professor of Strategic intelligence at the Catholic University of Argentina (UCA).

Ricardo is a U.S. Department of State alumnus and a William Perry CHDS alumnus at National Defense University, U.S. Department of Defense. He is the founder of the Argentine-American Network for Leadership as well as of IANAmericas, the Inter-American Network of Alumni Associations from U.S. exchange programs. He is also the first non-American Board Member of Global Ties U.S. and a Board Member of the Inter-American Defense College Foundation.

Albert Paredes, Global Chamber® San Jose, Costa Rica

Albert Paredes is CEO and Founder at SoftwareCraft, a technology company specialized in software development and near-shore outsourcing. Professional with more than 20 years of experience in the area of ​​product development for the financial field, stock exchanges and brokerage. Specialist in establishing and running technology operations in Costa Rica and Latin America as well as extensive experience leading software development teams in the capacity of Vice President for TradeStation Technologies based in the state of Florida, United States. Experience working with global finance and technology teams specifically with teams located in Japan, the United States and LATAM. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Operations and Country Manager for TradeStation Global Services in Costa Rica for more than four years, before focusing on running his own companies.

Donaji Montes, Global Chamber®** Mexico City**

Donaji Montes Estrada is the CEO and founder of Intechnational LLC, a​ consulting firm based in the Silicon Valley that helps technology businesses with their international business and projects. Donaji is a bilingual and bicultural professional with 11 years of experience working with technology companies. Donaji worked for The US Mexico Foundation for Science Inc, in the Technology Business Accelerator program (TechBA) in Arizona and Silicon Valley. Donaji holds a BA in Management and Business Administration from the National Autonomous University of Mexico, a University of Cambridge Diploma on Strategic Roadmapping, and a Global Innovation Leadership Workshop Diploma from Stanford University.

Stephen Andert, Global Chamber® Quito, Ecuador

Stephen has been in the technology business for over 25 years. For much of that time, he has been involved in relational databases. That includes over 20 years as an Oracle DBA and has required using and enhancing many skills like communication, presentation, project management, and leadership. He has traveled extensively, having visited over 25 countries in Asia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. He has learned to get the most out of his business travel and is the author of the upcoming book Surviving Business Travel.

Noris Steenstrup, Global Chamber® Costa Rica & Mexico

Noris Steenstrup works in the Business field. Currently CEO of B20 Prosperidad Sostenible and Master Business Coach & Mentor, specialized in sustainability and circular economy.

Now with the Global Chamber® San Jose, our team is helping companies and investors find more success across the border. Mrs. Steenstrup manages members and sponsors for Global Chamber® San Jose, plans local Global Chamber events and facilitates global business connections.

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